2023-24 AGM

2023-24 AGM

MGHL Annual General Meeting

August 29, 2023


Opening

Meeting Called to Order at 20:56 at 154 Woodland Dr, Fort McMurray, AB by Steve Hulan


Representatives in Attendance

  • Fur Traders – Jesse MacPherson
  • Hounds – Chris Cryderman
  • Old Stock – Freeman Falloon
  • Storm – Jeremy Cameron
  • Assassins – Eric Leathem
  • Wildcats – Daniel Hefferan
  • Jets – Steve Hulan
  • Knights – David Cooke
  • Peckers – Nathaniel Gibson


Representatives/Executives Absent

  • Treasurer – Ken Ball
  • Moose – Rick Bowman
  • Braves – Shay Laurent
  • Royals – Evan Morrison
  • Slappers – Jason Comeau
  • Warthogs – Kevin Meacher
  • Canucks – Brandon Rose
  • North Stars – Shayne King
  • Ravens – Ben Jammin
  • Red Army – Tristan Cook
  • Griffins – Austin Lannon
  • Gabagoons – Tyler Decker
  • Killa Bees – Justin Kelly
  • Prairie Wolves – Dustin Nokohoo


Meeting Agenda

Agenda was unanimously approved as distributed by email on August 23, 2023 prior to meeting start.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from meeting on June 12, 2023 reviewed and approved by members in attendance.


New Business

Financial Breakdown

  • Lead off new Business with review of request at last meeting for financial clarity. Members were disappointed with no financial documents being produced to date.
  • Following the discussion Representatives put forward a motion to pursue Not for Profit status to increase accountability and clarity going forward. This was unanimously supported by all other members in attendance.
  • Another motion was put forward to open a new bank account that required dual signature from executives for cheques to be written. The members on the account would be the executives (Steve Hulan, Nathaniel Gibson, Ken Ball). This was unanimously supported by all members in attendance.

Website Update

  • Following Previous meeting another option for a website was looked into by Nathaniel Gibson and Evan Morrison. Evan found a good suggestion utilized by other larger leagues in the Edmonton area. A demo was presented to the teams with the costs associated being made clear.
  • Old Hometeamsonline website costs = $1370 CAD/year
  • New HockeyShift website costs = $350/year
  • All teams supported the use of the new site from HockeyShift.
  • Nathaniel and Evan to complete setup and user access going forward.

Review First Half of Schedule

  • Discussed the teams first half schedule and asked for input going forward. All representatives appreciative of the first half schedule being completed prior to meeting.
  • Would appreciate more even distribution of 10:00 or later games as some have more than others. Going forward a better effort will be made to distribute evenly.
  • Team representatives requested a longer Holiday break next season Dec 22-Jan 10if possible to achieve. Also requested removal of 10:45 on Sunday evenings, solution being substitute for a 10:30 or 10:45 on Friday or Saturday each week. Will be attempted during next allocation.

Discipline Committee Review

  • Reviewed active members (Knights – David Cooke, Old Stock – Leon Snook, Slappers – Jason Comeau) and provided clarity on what is expected of the referee representative on the committee. Referee member to provide clarity on rules and provide direct recommendations on suspension length.
  • All teams supported increased length in suspensions to eliminate non-hockey plays from the league.
  • Teams also expected to police their own layers to the best of their ability. This includes stepping in to ensure players do not retaliate on missed calls, having team Captains identified on game sheets to talk to referees, and referees being open to calm discussion by players. Steve and Nate to discuss with referees on expectations.

Rules Review

  • Discussed the amendment made to bylaws at previous meeting to ensure all teams still approved of changes. This included Goaltenders being allowed to play for any team at any time to ensure games are not forfeited due to no goaltender. Minimum games played is now 9 games or approximately 24% of the season, any forfeits will award the non-offending teams roster with a game played. Forfeting within 3 hours of scheduled game time will result in the offending team being fined for the referee costs associated. ($163/game).
  • Rosters will now be expected to be updated by Sept 15th prior to the first game played and will be locked on the final day of games for the shuffle. Any changes to rosters afterward will need to be completed by league executives.
  • Reviewed the Overtime Rules going forward. The rule will remain the same as the previous season, 3 vs 3 OT will last for 7 minutes. At the end of 7 minutes the game will be deemed a tie and recorded as such.
  • Representatives discussed the Shot to head rule. Any shot to a goaltenders mask will have the whistle blown immediately and play stopped regardless of severity. Any shot off a goalies mask and deflected directly into the net with no other player interference will still be deemed a good goal. Abuse of the rule may result in delay of game (Goaltender clearly moving head to stop the puck with their mask repeatedly.)

Update Contact and Goalie List

  • The Current team Contact list will be sent out to all Team representatives, the new Website will also have links to email team representatives should any other member require communication. This information should be kept as private as possible to ensure some level of security to members personal lives.
  • The Goalie list will be a collaboration of all teams to provide contact information for their rostered goaltenders. This ensures as many games are played as possible with the goaltender restrictions being removed.

Adjournment

Steve Hulan Adjourned meeting at 22:28, Next Meeting to be scheduled at a later date for completion at end of season.


Minutes Submitted by: Nathaniel Gibson

Minutes Approved by: Steve Hulan