Prov1X
Registered User
These MJHL players you speak of are not good enough to play for most AUS teams. Certainly, they could not find a spot on UNB. Exclude some very good players who have come out of Junior A. Other than not getting a degree from an AUS school, they at least can play for a mid-tier OUA school and get a degree. The argument about having 29 players on the roster is flawed. I repeat my statement about Dal having that many names on their program and still only dressing 18-19 players. The other guys Just Are Not That Good. Calgary has dressed 25 guys, with three of them playing 1, 3 and 4 games only. UofA has dressed 22 skaters, one more than UNB has in the 1st half.
I would be sympathetic if the complaints were widespread, but they come mainly from UNB supporters.
Some have even posted how unfair it will be to UNB at the Nationals ( but Not Red Army ). I think it's great that you support your team; just don't expect a lot of support from me when it is obvious where your loyalties lie. The rule is in place this year and it's not about to change this year, so let's move on.
Of course it is the UNB supporters doing the most grumbling, it's a rule that was put in to limit UNB recruiting efforts. If the rule was CIS wide, then I would not have an issue, but when it is only in place in the AUS and was done solely because of one team, I do have an issue with it. I am pretty sure that if the AUS brought in a rule that said that DAL is only allowed to use players that are enrolled in the medical program and no other, people would have issues as well. Might sound stupid, but so does the roster rule.
NO ONE said a thing when DAL had 25+ players on their roster, but because UNB was successful and sitting talent in the stands, they get penalized. Anyway, like I said, if the rule was for the entire CIS, then I would not have an issue.