Help Oleg...

Help the Ice Jets' (DFW youth program, not F-M) coach Oleg Tsirkounov get back into the USA... In case you weren't paying attention, the USHL has come to their senses and returned birthdates to their rightful place on team rosters... This looks like a pretty good argument for taking an NCAA scholly vs. a Major Junior/CIS deal... IIHF study backs up Cherry's beliefs. Here's a copy of the IIHF report (warning, it's in Adode PDF), courtesy of Alan Ryder at HockeyAnalytics.com. I'm not sure I agree with the report, as much of it smacks of provincial protectionism... Old Blacktop (my pet name for Glenn Hibdon for the past 15 or so years, take a look at his picture and you'll see why) tells the story of the Tulsa Rampage and their owner, Julie Wilson. But who is this mystery woman mentioned in the article by the name of Harris? Oh, and remember Rampage players, keep those vulgarities away from public ears - that means do all your swearing on the team bus... El Paso's introduction to junior hockey a success... BCHL Williams Lake TimberWolves ask for more support... Both teams kept off the ice after junior hockey dust-up... Two junior hockey teams suspended after brawl that left linesman unconscious...