Ontario Teachers Rally in Support of Black Aces

Thousands of Ontario teachers took to the streets this weekend to rally in support of local hockey club the Black Aces. Media coverage erroneously reported the rally as a protest of some kind, possibly against the provincial Liberals, but sources confirm that the gathering was in fact all about the Aces.

"The Black Aces are composed almost entirely of secondary school teachers" said Richmond Hill science teacher Walter Mitchell during the march along Toronto's Carlton Street "and we're here to let them know that we're behind them 100%."

Braving the January cold, throngs of educators from across the province gathered in Toronto to shout encouragement to the struggling Aces team.

"Sure, the team is getting straight D's this year but with a little extra help I think we can have them back on track by the time the playoff report cards come out" shouted Glenda McManliest, girls gym teacher at Woburn Collegiate in Scarborough "If not, I think several hundred wind sprints followed by 2 straight hours of polishing my balls should be appropriate punishment. Basketballs. What did you think I meant?"

Even another loss in their latest contest, a 4-3 decision against the Warriors, wasn't enough to dampen the spirits of the massive crowd of (possibly drunk) teachers. A very boisterous group of young student teachers were especially enthusiastic about the team. "We just think there's nothing sexier than middle-aged teachers in short pants" enthused 22 year-old aspiring art teacher Wendy De Nubile "Hi Aubrey!! Wooooooo!"

The rally was picking up momentum until someone, possibly a math teacher, realized that everyone was actually there on 'extracurricular' time. Within minutes the streets had emptied, but the message of support and hope had been sent to the Aces.

Thank you, Ontario teachers.