Saturday News

A few folks have asked me about the new fundraising strategy of the WSHL Tulsa Rampage. If you go over to their website you'll see in the right margin where you can donate and "sponsor" a player. It's no surprise to me that teams are taking advantage of USA Hockey's (correctly) liberalized interpretation of the NCAA regs regarding scholarships (sponsorships, scholarships --> to-MAY-to, to-mah-to). But I have to admit I did get a small chuckle out of the fact the first team to exploit the philosophical change is the team that sold parents less than a year ago that I didn't know what I was talking about regarding the matter. New coach, new toughness, new promise for Wichita Falls Wildcats. I'll say, last night they strolled into Frisco and whupped the Tornado 4-0... Former Blade Darcy Robinson dies during game in Italy. (second article, third article, fourth article)... The NOJHL website got some new features, including "Ask the Commish"... Majors trade prospect Ryan Green to the Windsor Spitfires. (second article)... Perugini brothers make OHL history in net... Dubuque T-Birds taking basic approach to perfect record in CSHL... Winter Hawks add Kevin Undershute from the Medicine Hat Tigers... OHL hockey returns to the Garden City... Corey Braddick quits Prince George Spruce Kings... Maineiacs work to rebuild championship team... Bismarck Bobcats want to start anew... Pioneers face new challenges in WHA, and loses opener 6-3... New group led by Ottawa 67's owner looks to bring bring CFL back to Ottawa. (second article)... Hitmen, Broncos and Americans hook up for three-way WHL trade...