Friday News

Reports indicate head coach Ken Law has resigned from the WHA's Oliver Jets for, among other things, not getting paid. The same report includes a letter to the editor in the Osoyoos Times from a bus company with a default judgment against the league for lack of payment. It would appear the wheels are flying off the WHA... While there appears to be some pages left unwritten on Eric Lindros' impact in hockey, I'm still going to remember him as the spoiled child who was too good to play for the Soo Greyhounds. Sure the Soo is a remote outpost in the OHL, but it was also good enough for Wayne Gretzky. In the end, Lindros was no Gretzky. The other lesson to be learned is that while parents being active in a player's career can be a good thing, don't overdue it. USA Hockey has their nice little sportsmanship campaign that's directed at the parents. They should add another slogan to it - "Don't be a Carl." Kamloops Blazers name Hawgood interim head coach, leave GM slot unfilled until end of season, and haven't called Toigo about Craig Bonner... Noticeable rises in attendance in eight QMJHL markets... 3-15-0 Portland Winter Hawks trading like it's going out of style. (second article)... Moose Jaw make a pair of trades... Silvertips reluctantly waive Reekie... Some in OPJHL worried about possible launch of Super Midget League... Prince George Cougars have a new scoring threat... IceDogs to host OHL executives... Former Sioux goalie Grieco wins OHL debut... Spitfires goalie Engelage on hot seat... Shane Taylor still out of line up after mugging in Erie... Josh Moes claimed off OHL Waivers by Soo Greyhounds... Fairbanks' Alex McRae signs with West Point... Rangers trade Zamec or 67's... Nanaimo Clippers get a mid-season gift with the return of AJ Gale from St. Cloud State...