Gobblin' News

I'm using the holiday to make a few minor changes around here. First off, I've expanded the blog links. There are a lot more junior hockey bloggers out there (especially among members of the WHL media), so they're all linked now. If I missed anyone, please drop me an email. The second change is the snowflakes. I did this last year for the holidays and folks seemed to like it. We might actually see some real flakes tonight here in Cowtown, so now is a good a time as any to add them. I'll remove them after New Year's. Final change - I've once again removed the ability to comment to posts. This is not due to any misbehavior, and is only temporary. I'm in the process of adding a forum to supplement the blog. I think a forum will result in improved discourse, for example, by allowing posters to quote previous comments. The link will be in the upper right, under my email link. I'm currently configuring the forum and hope to have it ready in a day or two. When I do I'll make another announcement and turn on the link. For those thinking to themselves "yeesh, not another forum!" the blog forum is not intended to replace the existing ones out there. It's simply replacing the limited comments feature. Like other forums, you'll still need to register, but you'll still be able to retain your anonymity. This is an experiment more than anything. If folks don't use it, I'll go back to the old system. Fans in Kitchener Memorial Auditorium are dang near turning into frozen meatsicles... Kingston politicos say no new taxes for arena... Fargo Park Board calls special meeting Monday to discuss Urban Plains Center gift... A review of Kitchener Rangers winger Matt Halischuk bloody introduction to the OHL... Otters ship Peluso to Hounds... Otters making deals on Thanksgiving Eve... Saskatoon product Leclerc on fire for Blazers... Merger boosts Junior B hockey in Saskatchewan... Nice "where are they now" bio piece on former Fairbanks Ice Dogs assistant John Haddad... Prince Albert Raiders seeking positive trends... London Knights ponder Mason trade... Giants stars Machacek, Blum drop gloves at practice... Des Moines Buccaneers swap players with Indiana, pick up another from Philly Junior Flyers... Michigan Wolverines sign two from NTDP, one from USHL... Whoopsie!!! Impaired charge for Oshawa Generals’ Shea Kewin... Wolves promote local goalie Valiquette, put Swick on waivers... Whalers trade Neuvirth and Kane to Windsor... Manning ready to hit the road for Giants... Skjodt family making mark in Indiana... Northern Lights heating up in MnJHL... Season's second month brings scouting surprises... Restoule honoured by Skyhawks; Jr. Wolves player feted during Aboriginal Family Night... Chris Terry's tenacity gives Plymouth offensive spark...