Thursday News

Idaho Falls is considering an arena, could they be Wenatchee's travel partner in the NAHL? It's hard to say, as it's still 10 hours away. Maybe with Pocatello and Twin Falls nearby as additional markets it would work out, but toss in them and maybe Yakima and you've got a NW division that could split off from the Alaska teams... Dane Litke speaks about his decision to resign... Meanwhile, new interim coach Byron Pool addressed his troops... QMJHL teams use different formulas to dole out their share of 50-50 ticket money... Another midget signs with a D1 program before making it to the USHL. Nice story for the kid, but is it really a story for the Storm, especially if he never plays in Kearney? After all, didn't the Ice take a flyer and draft Tavares this summer? Rangers would need 'unbelievable' offer to land Mason in net... Cole for Havlat deal was oh, so close... Perplexing Pats keep people guessing... Kingston gets lucky - Emmerton gets mono after the trade to Brampton... Wolves' future depends on what they do now... 67's ride first-half roller-coaster... Stamkos happy to be 'under the radar'... Warriors rewarded for excellent play... Blades, Contacts net one for charity... Valach starting to find his groove on blue-line... QMJHL coming through on education (this is usually where I break down the average player split and ask how far $4000 goes for a year of college in Canada, but this time I'll spare everyone)...