Wednesday News

The Dallas Stars are still trying to move their AHL affiliation to the Austin area. I bring this up because their current AHL affiliate in Des Moines is owned by the same group that owns the Texas Tornado. The Tornado themselves will be facing a direct threat in a few years when Global Entertainment drops a CHL franchise in the new arena they are building 15 miles away in Allen... AJHL to advertise on semi trucks... Fabian Joseph steps down as head coach of the Dalhousie Tigers to accept a job as associate coach with the Moncton Wildcats... Bence, West work to get noticed in second year with Alpena IceDiggers... Bitter rivalry renewed between Vancouver and Chilliwack... Chilliwack Bruins sign six from 2007 draft... SI: NHL would be wise to admit superkid Tavares early... B2 Networks to broadcast NAHL Showcase... Donations help kids play hockey in Marquette... Robin Figren gets a second chance to make an impact in the WHL... Penalty killer Jordan Hardy wants spot with hometown Kitchener Rangers...