I think the difference @LION is from Gregs era, is teams were not stacked with UBC and SFU players they were stacked with off season 86ers/whitecaps and guys fresh out of pro -Indoor or national team duty.I think the level has gone up in recent years in premier. As Reedie mentioned. The players are technically better these days.
And they are getting better coaching coming out of youth compared to "dads" coaching in my time. (HPL now, every club has TD's and better coaching available)
All old guys think it was always better in their time. But I don't believe that's the case. The game is a lot faster now. At least from what I watch. Would anyone agree here?
Metro Ford is stacked with Talent. Same with Westvan. What was not impressive? Any certain player or aspect of the game?
Lots of these guys play at UBC and sfu etc and have gone far in recent years on those levels as well.