Monday News

I'm trying a couple of new things this week. First off, since I've expanded my coverage beyond business to include player news, I spent a fair bit of time expanding the search functions which notify me of news items. Readers should notice a broader spread of teams that get covered, and should expect a more steady stream of posts daily. The other thing I've done is add a "Send Anonymous Email" link in the upper right margin. For about the last year someone in the NAHL (note to commissioner Mark Frankenfeld: I have no idea who) has been sending me meetings minutes and other "heads up" notifications via the WillSelfDestruct system, and I've received a few other leads already since I've added it. Would-be tipsters should remember, however, that sending me something doesn't automatically mean they'll see it on the blog, especially if it's something anonymous which I can't validate. Do not abuse this privilege, folks... Chicago Steel hire Rob Newburg as Director of Ticket and Corporate Sales... Major move causes OHL climate change - St. Mike's and IceDogs affected by new homes... Nanaimo Clippers score new play-by-play man... Omaha Lancers find home on the radio dial... Elliot Olshansky makes some excellent points about Tony Romano's defection from Cornell to London... The last cuts are the hardest in Lewiston... Zac Dalpe ready for big changes in Penticton... Future Ferris State Bulldog Chad Billins moves from Alpena to Waterloo... Halifax first pick David Gilbert leaves Mooseheads for midget hockey... Ottawa 67's blueliner Radim Ostrcil finally Czechs in... 67's like look of young talent... Erie Otters go camping in Jamestown... Barrie Colts sign fourth-round pick Adam Payerl... Prince George Spruce Kings have only five players returning from RBC team... Calgary Hitmen goaltender Dan Spence turns hours of training into top marks at team's annual fitness testing... Devon Marshall looks to make an impact on Portland's blueline... Blueliner Brandon Greenside looks to stick with Guelph Storm after brief stint with Moncton last year... Marquette Rangers put through paces in camp... Todd Watson begins first camp with Saginaw Spirit...