Wednesday News

San Angelo is moving closer to joining the NAHL. The former owners of the CHL Lubbock Cotton Kings have an NAHL application and are working towards getting their lease with the San Angelo Coliseum, which seats a little over 5,000. We need to work on the writer of the article, however, as calling this a "youth" team isn't going to win over anyone. Maritime Jr. A brawl blown way out of proportion. I can't say I agree with this one... On one hand, this was no big deal - hey just a typical line brawl right?!?? (you be the judge). One the other, the media blew it out of proportion and tainted the image of the league (yes, the league is the victim here, apparently. But on the third hand, the league was over the top for trying to lay down the law to protect their image? Sorry, that just doesn't fly. Bandits not 'Marooned' without Pat... Otters to place Messier on waivers... Are kids being pushed along in hockey too fast? Note to Wade Babineau, be careful opening any packages sent from the OHL... Plug pulled on Viking Cup after more than a quarter-century... Estevan Bruis at the center of some SJHL trading... Tri-City hosts rally to Take School By Storm... Interview with Lewiston Maineiacs' Kevin Marshall... Chilliwack Bruins pluck BCHL's top scorer from Salmon Arm (second article)... Suggestion of merger has Calgary AJHL rivals furious... Kitchener Rangers to soon be overloaded with netminders... Halifax Mooseheads can't finish, sick of shootouts... Surge in confidence is paying off for Guelph's Luke Pither... Saskatoon Blades feel turning point just around corner... Pieces of St. Albert Steel puzzle finally coming together...