Monday News

In what has become a regular event - OHL poachers eye U.S. under-17 team. Can someone please tell me why USA Hockey is spending millions of dollars a year to develop Americans for the OHL? Op-Ed: Don’t pass on the puck - Wichita Falls Wildcats need, deserve our support. This is a pretty good piece, and much needed. The Wildcats have a good team this year, and I'll be disappointed if they don't get their average attendance up over 2000 by the end of the season. Their current average, and by most accounts is significantly inflated, is 1,601 through 12 home dates. Inaugural Eastern Winter Showcase set to start this week (pdf file)... PIJHL teams need a break from the Abbotsford Pilots... Trade deadline will keep Prince George GM Dallas Thompson busy... Mooseheads add enforcer David Bouchard to roster (second article)... Winnipeg Saints alumni return for reunion game... Steven Stamkos among those to watch for 2008 (no kidding?!??)... Michael Hynes heading back to Timberwolves... U.S. Under-18 defenseman Ryan Hegarty wants to make a name for himself... Mahoning Valley has five reasons for another run at the Robertson Cup title... Regina Pats get creative with depleted ranks...