Wednesday News

Got a scoop for folks... The Omaha Lancers and Indiana Ice are going to play exhibition games against the QMJHL this fall. Expect a formal announcement soon... In other news, the UHL is now down to a perilous five teams with the loss of the Chicago Hounds. I only mention this as further collapse will likely strengthen junior franchise prospects in the region. NAHL meetings in Colorado are in progress. For the first time in memory, the Texas Tornado are not being represented by Tony Curtale - Matt Canavan is sitting in. Take that for what it is worth... Turner Stevenson named assistant coach in Seattle... Topeka raising money for new practice rink... Not breaking news or anything, but St. Michaels is officially relocated to Mississauga... What if the Nashville Predators move to Kitchener-Waterloo? Owen Sound GM Michael Futa named co-director of amateur scouting for the LA Kings... Bob Vaughan out as part owner of Belleville Bulls... Saginaw Spirit still looking for a head coach and general manager... Prince George still looking for assistant coach... Spruce King landing in court for on-ice incident...