Saturday News

A few folks have asked me about the new fundraising strategy of the WSHL Tulsa Rampage. If you go over to their website you'll see in the right margin where you can donate and "sponsor" a player. It's no surprise to me that teams are taking advantage of USA Hockey's (correctly) liberalized interpretation of the NCAA regs regarding scholarships (sponsorships, scholarships --> to-MAY-to, to-mah-to). But I have to admit I did get a small chuckle out of the fact the first team to exploit the philosophical change is the team that sold parents less than a year ago that I didn't know what I was talking about regarding the matter. New coach, new toughness, new promise for Wichita Falls Wildcats. I'll say, last night they strolled into Frisco and whupped the Tornado 4-0... Former Blade Darcy Robinson dies during game in Italy. (second article, third article, fourth article)... The NOJHL website got some new features, including "Ask the Commish"... Majors trade prospect Ryan Green to the Windsor Spitfires. (second article)... Perugini brothers make OHL history in net... Dubuque T-Birds taking basic approach to perfect record in CSHL... Winter Hawks add Kevin Undershute from the Medicine Hat Tigers... OHL hockey returns to the Garden City... Corey Braddick quits Prince George Spruce Kings... Maineiacs work to rebuild championship team... Bismarck Bobcats want to start anew... Pioneers face new challenges in WHA, and loses opener 6-3... New group led by Ottawa 67's owner looks to bring bring CFL back to Ottawa. (second article)... Hitmen, Broncos and Americans hook up for three-way WHL trade...

More Friday News

Normally the BCHL is one of thew better leagues when it comes to releasing information about their suspensions, and even have a suspension report online. This time, however, they seem to have regressed back to a WSHL-ish state of affairs... USHL invades Sioux City for Fall Classic... Roadrunners ready for opening night... Former Wheaties owner improving after heart attack, crash... BCHL resurgence for Millionaires... Cougars trade for goalie, Danyluk to SJHL...

Friday News

Sorry for no post Thursday... I was dreaming of having a Ralphie burger this weekend and accidentally slept in... USHL website gets a facelift... Tri-City Storm gears up for new season (includes video)... Former Black Hawks ink AHL deals... Black Hawk hopefuls sweat expected cuts... Magic number is 17 for Blizzard (that's 17 rounds in a shootout, folks)... What, no green hot dogs? New food on the menu in Topeka (includes video)... Bismarck Bobcats off to rough start (maybe someone should remind them their 10th anniversary was last season, not this year)... Marquette Rangers opening home slate... Rangers, MGH team up to fight cancer... More seats will bring more butts in Halifax... CHL beat: Trades, new captains and Oil Kings... Broncos banking on success after arena name change... Warriors swing blockbuster deal... Ward to sharpen his skills on Blades... Oil Kings-Rebels rivalry born, slowly... Warriors perfectly happy with Perricone... Blades regret the Crowley that got away... Improved goaltending should help lift Spirit... Tavares takes the fifth on draft... Guelph Storm black and blue... What's on menu for Knights fans? UNBC drops BCHL Kings down a notch, could surpass Cougars for sports interest... Urban Communications Inc. launches mediaManager webcasts in conjunction with KIJHL... CBC picks Winkler, Manitoba, for Hockey Day in Canada... (second story, third story)...

Wednesday News

Egads!!! Someone called someone else a derogatory name in an OHL game! Whatever shall we do? Yup, that's right, the OHL suspended a kid five whole games for calling someone a "no-name Euro." It's too bad Oklahoma State doesn't have a hockey team for which the offended kid could play, cause we all know Mike Gundy wouldn't allow a mother (of children) to hear her son called such a horrible horrible thing... (Hey, I'm in Big 12 country, so cut me some slack for that stretch.) Niagara kicks off inagural season and draws 3,145 in opener... Former Wheat King owner Bob Cornell in hospital after crash... Ottawa 67s attendance suffering due to success of Senators... USHL Central Scouting Update - Florida... Streeter column: Rapid City selecting CHL over USHL a mistake... Fargo-Moorhead Jets name Strasheim new GM... Moose Jaw sends Reese to Tri-City... Colts pick up a defenceman from Sault... Smith happy to keep name Mooseheads...

Tuesday News

Is Rochester looking to go back into the USHL? It's hard to tell if what is in this article is serious, or just idle dreaming... B2 Networks to Sponsor USHL Player of the Year Award... We don't know who, how, or for what... but somehow some disciplining within the Saginaw Spirit made the local paper... Kings owners know both sides of big vs. small battle... Giants coach apologetic after fines for fighting... Rangers claim Colts winger... Surrey looks for that magic touch... Spitfires bulk up... Forty wins, top-four finish realistic goals for Saskatoon...

Monday News

Flying hooves give way to flashing skates as hockey season begins in Mason City... From horses to hockey ... Regina arena proposal gets $20 million from gov't... Landing Q-league draft a good example of collaboration in action... P.E.I. Rocket coach wants his best players 'to work well on both sides of the ice'... WHL preview: Giants still among elite... Chilliwack off to surprising start...

Sunday News

Tornado must adjust after coaching change (and so do their fans)... A son's voice carries on tradition for Silvertips... Manderson on fire for Vees... Mike Piluso now a Giant... Interview with Acadie-Bathurst Titan GM Sylvain Couturier... Lemieux tops list of Q’s all-time best... Guelph Storm fans look for a contender... Tecumseh native Mickey Renaud takes on new leadership role as Windsor captain...

Saturday News

Not to start on a down note, but I'd like to extend my deepest condolences to the Nicolaou family here in Texas on the loss of a great hockey mom, Marylin. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. With a lot of new readers to start the season, I thought I'd offer a few reminders. First off, you don't need to constantly come back to this site to see if I've posted anything new, because all posts are also sent via email. If you look over to the right you'll see a link: "Get Blog Posts Via Email". This takes you to the email list I use to distribute posts. The list does not spam - you will only receive blog posts. The membership list is kept from other members, so only you inbox will know. I've also updated the standings links (over on the right) for the new season. T-Birds open season with great optimism... Cochrane: Trade the GMs, not the kids... Island multiplex choice gets some thumbs up in Portage... Swift Current to borrow $4.8 million for Civic Centre renovation cost overruns... Palov: Trades ease move to the pros... Palov interviews Halifax Mooseheads owner Bobby Smith... Young Calgary Royals built for speed... Football led to hockey for new owner of OHL's Niagara IceDogs... Musketeers hope to thrive on experience... New Winter Hawks coach is counting on 'older' youngsters... Campese's Raiders kick off campaign... Chilliwack switching gears on goalies, Holden named captain of Bruins... They might be Giants (but not in Constantinople)... Kisio brushes aside national ranking bestowed on his Hitmen... Regina Pats setting a trap for opposition (quick, someone tell Admiral Ackbar)... Swift Current Broncos have to be road warriors... New looks for an old regime in Kamloops...

Friday News

WHL commish eyes new rivalries... USHL Futures Draft set for evening of October 3rd... Bismarck Bobcat Kyle Maggard putting the team first... Eugene Generals stepping up a notch... New rules ready for OHL season... Island Park chosen for Portage la Prairie multiplex... Zach Smith named captain of Swift Current... Blades get McCrae back in time for season opener... Blades build toward Cup run... Holzapfel returns to Warriors... Tri City's Mario Lamoureux to skate for Fighting Sioux... Sens return winger to Majors... Mooseheads acquire goaltender Pelletier... Logan Couture returned to 67s... Raiders shore up goaltending with acquisition of Butler... Rangers ready to make their run to the Cup... Reinforcements headed back to Giants from NHL training camps... Raiders choose DePape as captain...

Thursday News

Sioux Falls Stampede kick off training camp... Phantoms start season at Blaine showcase... F-M Jets open with hopes for national title... Wichita Falls Wildcats preview... Spokane Braves begin another season against Canadian teams... Gang's not all here as Lewiston hits road... Barrie Colts to begin season with young blue-line... Offence and overagers are challenges for Colts.... Ice ready to start the new season against Edmonton... Cape Breton lands QMJHL draft for 2008 (league release)... OHL 2007-08 Preview... 67's name McGinn captain...

Wednesday News

Bismarck Bobcats go younger... Topeka RoadRunners begin season in Minnesota with tournament... State of Hockey well represented at NAHL Showcase in Blaine... A final review of the CCM Junior Classic from the USHL's perspective... Popular Alberni Valley Bulldog hit with charges in connection with an alleged sex video involving a teenage girl... Oil Kings once ruled Western junior hockey (worth the read if nothing more for the picture of a baby-faced Harold Snepsts)... Oil Kings stay in school (well, not in the long run)... In a year of transition, Everett expectations stay intact... Marco Insam odd man out in Regina import battle... Kitchener Rangers still looking for captain Sioux Falls Stampede announce partnership with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center and the Orthopedic Institute... Turnout for Lewiston Maineiacs opener wasn't something to be proud of... Regina seeking cash for arena upgrades...

Tuesday News

Apologies for the lack of a post this morning... Abbotsford Pilots rounding into fine form... UND Athletic Director Tom Buning goes on leave of absence... Chilliwack heavy hitter Partik Bhungal a better shooter now... Flyers return four players to junior teams... Ontario Hockey League top-10 list of stories for coming season... Vancouver Giants owner stands tall on city scene... Oil Kings veterans benefit from NHL tryouts... Windsor Spitfires count on trio... Frontenacs to honour David Ling... Second ex-Bulldog named in porn case... SJHL players pumped for September Showcase... Swift Current Broncos trim roster... Saginaw Spirit search for identity... Spirit planning to surprise the league (how, put Colbert on the bench?)... Brandon Greenside biggest surprise at Guelph Storm camp... Picard-Hooper traded to Saint John... Older Des Moines roster poses more scoring threats... Vancouver Giants go over target, top 5,000 season tickets... Tyrell, Wishart likely to miss Prince George opener... Fort Saskatchewan Traders and the St. Albert Saints, rivalry of the good old days... Blades send McLeod back to MJHL... Wichita Fallas Wildcats leave for opener in Blaine Showcase... Oshawa fans should revolt over canning of announcer...

Monday News

Quick reminder that the Helena Bighorns have found themselves short a broadcaster when their previous one moved up last week to the Amarillo Gorillas of the CHL. Anyone interested in calling their games (and maybe doing a little selling) should contact Mike Butters... I know it's a week later, but some final thoughts on the games played between the QMJHL and the USHL... A major contention the QMJHL-CHL apologists has been their best players, 19 and 20, were at pro camps when the games took place. Has anyone considered that the USHL's best 19 and 20 year-olds were also not in the games because they have moved on to the NCAA? I'm also not sure that enough credit has been given to Omaha (and to a lesser degree Indiana) for their performance despite busing halfway across North America. Yes, the two teams played a scrimmage in Toronto to shake out their bus legs, but this was also the ONLY preseason game these two teams had seen thus far. Rimouski and Quebec, on the other hand, had each already seen six preseason games with which to prepare. Anyway, my point to all this is that at the end of the day, I think the USHL is a lot closer to the CHL than most folks realize or are willing to admit. Not a lot of other news out there since I cleaned out the inbox last night... Knights lose rookie goalie Michael Zadorin final exhibition Host families make adjustment easy for Topeka Roadrunners hockey players (includes video)...

Sunday News

My apologies for the site not loading properly during part of this weekend. It seems one of my news feeds went a little wonky. Dave Piland, voice of the Everett Silvertips, dies at 43 (second article)... Interview with BCHL chief John Grisdale. By the looks of things I'd say he's been reading some Kaplan and Norton... Omaha Lancers defenseman Will O’Neill commits to University of Maine... Defense is key for Fairbanks as NAHL season begins... Ex-Wings get by Marquette Rangers in charity game for Bell Hospital project... Scotty Bowman-endorsed Spirit GM Edwards has faith of Saginaw's ownership... St. John's Fog Devils’ coach Real Paiement not a happy camper... Assistant John Kisil happy working with Spirit head coach Todd Watson... Ottawa 67's right-winger Matt Lahey wants a whole lot more in '07-08... Everett Silvertips still not at full strength... A quick look at some of the B.C. teams in WHL... Heat's on Knights' defenceman Corbin Crawford... Nice to see Jiri Fischer up and about as he's spotted in Gatineau... London Knights have a lot to live up to, start season ranked #1 by The Hockey News...

Saturday News

Lots to cover since I missed posting Friday... I'll mention it again Monday morning when I normally have more readers, but the Helena Bighorns have found themselves short a broadcaster when their previous one moved up last week to the Amarillo Gorillas of the CHL. Anyone interested in calling their games (and maybe doing a little selling) should contact Mike Butters... Local junior hockey team to debut. Really, you mean the Capital Thunder never existed before this season? Wow, I must have some really vivid premonitions! Yup, more silliness thanks to our friend, Tier 3 Junior A... Granite City Lumberjacks hit ice with hopes and dreams... Generals welcome new co-owner to Oshawa... Spits without Parlett - Young players expected to step up against Sting... Kennedy closes book on abuse... Swift Current Broncos readying for regular season... Justin Levac re-enlists with the Brampton Battalion... Oil Kings prepare for chemistry test... Alex Friesen impresses Nigara IceDogs... Lewiston Maineians glad to be back after long summer... Stacking up the Bismarck Bobcats for 2007... Prince George Cougars down to three overagers... Blades add one more local to hometown-laden roster... Kenai River Brown Bears look to get off on right foot ... Season of expectations for P.E.I. Rocket... Mooseheads expected to set bar for contenders... WHA going for year two... Dean Ouellet gets the C for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles... SJHL teams eager to test their preparations... Blows to the head no joking matter... New club the first big test of Schoneck's coaching skill...

Thursday Evening News

Topeka RoadRunners say they'll outlast their predecessors... Eric Lavigne takes over GM duties for Val-d'Or... A new chapter begins for the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors... Captain Milan Lucic may be late returning to Vancouver Giants... Oil Kings trim goalie crew down to 1-2 punch... USHL Fall Classic heading to Sioux City... Gatineau Olympiques preach patience... Former Soo Hounds coach Danny Flynn back in Moncton... Mooseheads a cut above the rest... Chris Baker named captain Quesnel Millionaires... Humboldt early favourite in SJHL... Brodie Zuk happy to be back in Canada after stint in Marquette... Val-d’Or Foreur defenseman Louis-Étienne Leblanc traded to Rimouski...

Thursday News

Tri City Storm makes lucrative deal with Viaero (includes video)... Oopsie!!! Computer malfunction leads to a real big puddle in Saginaw... Familiar faces return for Halifax, but coach expects major improvement (story includes top 10 stories to watch in the QMJHL this season)... Regina Pats send Brett Miller back to Saskatoon Blazers... Slovakian Martin Stepan makes impact for Calgary Hitmen... Elliot may make Saskatoon forget all about Setoguchi... Tom Hedican joins Sudbury Wolves as goalie coach... Americans, Blades swap forwards...

Wednesday Evening News

RDS to sponsor QMJHL Hall of Fame... TELUS renews sponsorship with QMJHL... PA Raider boss ponders business age... BCHL issues suspensions following Lagley-Surrey fracas... Minnesota Ice Hawks promise to be twice as nice on ice... Benjamin Rubin gets the rabbinical green light to play in most games this season... Yeah, I'd say ticket prices in Edmonton are kinda high... Kamloops Blazers complete a trade with the Tri-City Americans... Clement Jodoin ready for Project Rimouski... Weekend exhibition split exposes the young Kootenay Ice defence... AJHL season kicks off... Brooks Bandits name captains for 07/08...

Wednesday News

Lender WFCU pays $1.6M to name Windsor's new arena... Observations on the Maritime Junior A Hockey League as it opens another season... Roadrunners put plan in motion to survive in Topeka (includes video)... For the second time in Edmonton sports history a Messier is traded... Windsor Spits trade Keith Wynn to Ottawa 67s... Brad Boyes' number to be retired in Erie... Pats inch closer to a final roster... Rebuilding project - Alaska Avalanche uses more local players to craft a winner... Rockets favoured to repeat as WOHL champs... Cesar in battle for No. 2 goalie in London... All eyes in SJHL focused on Humboldt Broncos... Winnipeg Saints squad set to celebrate 40th anniversary, take run at championship... Time for Saskatoon Blades to see what vets can do... Sutter's deal with the Devils a match made in heaven... Niagara IceDogs top pick Andrew Agozzino isn't resting on laurels... One-time Giants prospect Wacey Hamilton a happy Tiger... Gendur reassigned, free to return to Everett Silvertips...

Tuesday Evening News

Ten questions with new Oshawa Generals co-owner Rocco Tullio... Little Falls welcomes new hockey team... Global Spectrum and London to celebrate John Labatt Centre 5th anniversary (includes comments from the mayor, for you DFW folks who know what I'm referring to)... Tim Taylor tapped as USNTDP assistant coach... Can Cam Russell deliver a Moose title? Veteran defencemen Shane Malone cut by Prince Albert... Swan won't swim with Ducks this year, returns to Moose... Ron Meyers dealt from Victoria to Lloydminster Bobcats... Quebec Reparts coach Patrick Roy steps in it - launches collection of footwear...

Tuesday News

Royal Bank Cup hits paydirt, earned $90,000 profit last season... Hockey returns to Topeka's Landon Arena... WHA Kitsap Crusaders on hold... Speaking of the WHA, I understand they still have plenty of roster slots available around the league. Anyone interested in playing for them can contact Oliver Jets head coach Ken Law... Question remains, will Sam Gagner return to London from Edmonton's camp? (second article) Flin Flon coach Mike Reagan lands at home... Saskatoon Blades rookies impressive in pre-season... Top goal-scorer Bryce Swan to return to Halifax Mooseheads... Kamloops Blazers roster begins to solidify... Weekend tourney an opportunity for prospective Everett Silvertips... Guelph Storm names Raffi Rotter captain... No job safe, especially for overagers... Merritt gets Casey Pierro-Zabotel until December, upon which time he heads to Michigan Tech...

Monday Evening News

Kent names board for new (Seattle Thunderbirds) arena district... Plymouth's Compuware Sports Arena changes name to just "Compuware Arena," probably to attract more diverse bookings... Stephane Pilotte steps down as general manager of Val-d'Or Foreurs Edmonton Oilers name former Kamloops GM Stu MacGregor their new head scout... Soo T-Birds open NOJHL season with perfect weekend. I have to say, I do like the NOJHL going to a 3-2-1-0 point system... Stefan Chaput returns to Maineiacs, sort of... Elliot Olshansky comments on the (less than) Super Series and the CCM Junior Classic between the U and the Q... Rookie Cole Penner feeling 'more at home' in Prince Albert... Best of Week 1 - top performers in the BCHL...

Monday News

Ryan Bourque verbally commits to New Hampshire... Robert Bortuzzo's game, stature growing in Kitchener... Injury almost ended career for Prince George's Dan Gendur...

Sunday Evening News

Final roster cuts for the Vancouver Giants are coming soon... Quesnel and Vernon season previews... New coach, new team: Can Alaska Avalanche turn it around? Jarret Granberg, forward from the AJHL Brooks Bandits, verbally commits to the UAF Nanooks... Local writer complains about Maineiacs ticket prices... Grey area; Health Canada warns goalie helmets 'not safe' but isn't recalling product...

Saturday Night News

Congrats to the Omaha Lancers, who stomped Rimouski 6-0 today. Quebec did manage to seal a 5-3 regulation win against Indiana, but the USHL takes the series with a 2-1-1 record against the QMJHL. I'm sure the CHL apologists will be out in force, but a win is a win... BCHL Coastal Conference preview... OPJHL preview... Kyle Mulder surprise youngster in mix in Regina... Victoria goaltender Matt Wong ready to battle for respect... Bradley Dyke cracks the roster in Drummondville... Doug Clarkson is eager to emulate brother in Kitchener...

Saturday News

Tom Hedican joins Sudbury Wolves as goalie coach... Rod Pedersen, voice of Riders, Pats has his say... Vancouver Giants have big skates to fill - their own... Windsor Spitfires acquire ex-Leamigton Flyer Elgin Reid... Winter Hawks sign Aaron McGill from Salem, Oregon... Wasaga Beach native Tyler Brown will be suiting up with Plymouth Whalers... Burnaby swaps for starting goalie Sam Huston... Manley McLellan’s marketing man for Burnaby Express... Former Musketeers coach Dave Hakstol signs new deal with UND... Public to have ample access to former Moncton coach Ted Nolan during 10-day camp... Two Prince George Cougars veterans feel the axe... Benjamin Rubin torn between religion and hockey... It’s tuning time for Truro Cats... Young Kelowna Rockets a work in progress... North American style fits London Knights' defensive Finn Heikki Hyvonen...

Friday night news

John Davies sells half of Oshawa Generals to Windsor businessman Rocco Tullio (second article)... I don't usually post game scores, but Omaha beat a Angelo Esposito-less Quebec Remparts 3-2 this evening. Unfortunately, despite Jake Skjodt's hat trick, Indiana fell to Rimouski in a shootout 6-5. Still, that's three out of four points on the day for the USHL... Now more than ever, the American hockey player has (too many) options... Someone might want to check on Neate Sager, because the Ottawa 67's have agreed to a three-year partnership with Steelback Breweries to be the official beer provider at the Civic Centre... QMJHL coaches and GM's waiting to get their players back... Omaha Lancers' Mid-America Center gets a new logo... Stamkos unanimous pick for top prospect, but only if you know who isn't allowed to enter draft... Hometown hopeful Karl Benke has impressed Oil Kings... What is a WHL education contract? Langley Chiefs boast balance and depth... Vernon Vipers flex offensive muscle... Victoria Grizzlies likely to face tough Island battle... Matt MacDermott fighting for a job with the Regina Pats... Blades land Saskatoon defenceman Curtis Patterson... AJHL season preview... St. Albert steelin for new year... Salmon Arm season preview... Queen's University sharing Memorial Centre with Frontenacs... Niagara IceDogs on the run preparing for season... Questions remain for Saginaw Spirit roster... Prince George Cougars move two veterans...

Thursday News

Lincoln Stars assistant coach Ryan Bencurik resigns. There's been some rumblings he may land in the NAHL with the Southern Minnesota Express, which appears to not have as settled a coaching situation as first appeared following their recent purchase... Labour issues delay construction of Kingston complex... Former Ohio Junior Blue Jackets assistant trainer Chad Weprin joins Pensacola Ice Pilots as athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach... BCHL teams prepare for opening weekend... Coach Bob Miller blasts underachieving Canmore Eagles squad... Cody Gross settling in as a Regina Pat just fine... Second-year London Knight Phil McRae is determined to fatten his stats... Canadian junior B leagues joining forces...

Wednesday Evening News

My Oklahoma Sooners (ACHA D1 club) released their roster last night... Those of you not from this region will have to bear with me for a moment, but I'm a little fired up about this team. Eleven newcomers join the Sooners this season, including former Texas Tornado defenseman Austin Miller, who has transferred to OU from NCAA D1 Providence, and forward Sean McCauley, who played last season with the Ohio Jr. Blue Jackets of the USHL. Five other new Sooners played last season in the NAHL before making the decision to attend OU. Not bad for a club team... There's a Tony Curtale update buried inside the Springfield Junior Blues notes. He's still doing some work with Next Testing. I'm guessing the AHL team in question was the Peoria Rivermen... Peterborough Memorial Centre concessions deal stalled... Moncton's Scott Brannon handed one-game suspension following illegal hit... Kootenay Ice training camp breaks with 28 hopefuls... Flint Junior Generals start season wearing bulls-eye... Former Alberni Valley Bulldog Brad Harding busted on porn charges... Former Moosehead John Michael Bray pleads not guilty to charges... Fabian Joseph joins Moncton Wildcats as associate coach... NHL invitees leave Everett Silvertips in limbo... Michael Lawrence working closely with Oshawa Generals goalie corps... Keaton Turkiewicz wants title with Bulls... South Carolina Stingrays sign former Texas Tornado Bryan Esner... Kyle St. Denis adds flair to Kelowna Rockets...

Wednesday News

The Dallas Stars are still trying to move their AHL affiliation to the Austin area. I bring this up because their current AHL affiliate in Des Moines is owned by the same group that owns the Texas Tornado. The Tornado themselves will be facing a direct threat in a few years when Global Entertainment drops a CHL franchise in the new arena they are building 15 miles away in Allen... AJHL to advertise on semi trucks... Fabian Joseph steps down as head coach of the Dalhousie Tigers to accept a job as associate coach with the Moncton Wildcats... Bence, West work to get noticed in second year with Alpena IceDiggers... Bitter rivalry renewed between Vancouver and Chilliwack... Chilliwack Bruins sign six from 2007 draft... SI: NHL would be wise to admit superkid Tavares early... B2 Networks to broadcast NAHL Showcase... Donations help kids play hockey in Marquette... Robin Figren gets a second chance to make an impact in the WHL... Penalty killer Jordan Hardy wants spot with hometown Kitchener Rangers...

Tuesday News

Billings Bulls to play two games at Metra... Offseason coaching changes give BCHL a different look... Who goes? Who stays? Hard call for Saskatoon Blades' Molleken... The new guys hit the ice for Granite City Lumberjacks... Profile of Winsdsor Spitfires' free agent James Woodcroft... Big things expected of Sarnia Sting's Steve Stamkos...

Monday Evening News

Texas Tornado coaches Dwight Mullins and Craig Ludwig putting Stars through drills... John Tavares hopes for helping hand into NHL entry draft a year early April accident nearly cost Kingston Frontenac Robert Nyholm his hand... Justin Shugg signs with Oshawa... Weekend tourney to help Oil Kings cut roster... Justin Dicks looking for a spot with Sudbury Wolves... Traverse City North Star Joe Greener has high hopes for his final year (second article)... Ottawa 67's top guns set to fire... Joe Guenther's quest leads to shot with Marquette Rangers... London Knights must wait to evaluate goalie Michael Zador...

Monday News

I'm trying a couple of new things this week. First off, since I've expanded my coverage beyond business to include player news, I spent a fair bit of time expanding the search functions which notify me of news items. Readers should notice a broader spread of teams that get covered, and should expect a more steady stream of posts daily. The other thing I've done is add a "Send Anonymous Email" link in the upper right margin. For about the last year someone in the NAHL (note to commissioner Mark Frankenfeld: I have no idea who) has been sending me meetings minutes and other "heads up" notifications via the WillSelfDestruct system, and I've received a few other leads already since I've added it. Would-be tipsters should remember, however, that sending me something doesn't automatically mean they'll see it on the blog, especially if it's something anonymous which I can't validate. Do not abuse this privilege, folks... Chicago Steel hire Rob Newburg as Director of Ticket and Corporate Sales... Major move causes OHL climate change - St. Mike's and IceDogs affected by new homes... Nanaimo Clippers score new play-by-play man... Omaha Lancers find home on the radio dial... Elliot Olshansky makes some excellent points about Tony Romano's defection from Cornell to London... The last cuts are the hardest in Lewiston... Zac Dalpe ready for big changes in Penticton... Future Ferris State Bulldog Chad Billins moves from Alpena to Waterloo... Halifax first pick David Gilbert leaves Mooseheads for midget hockey... Ottawa 67's blueliner Radim Ostrcil finally Czechs in... 67's like look of young talent... Erie Otters go camping in Jamestown... Barrie Colts sign fourth-round pick Adam Payerl... Prince George Spruce Kings have only five players returning from RBC team... Calgary Hitmen goaltender Dan Spence turns hours of training into top marks at team's annual fitness testing... Devon Marshall looks to make an impact on Portland's blueline... Blueliner Brandon Greenside looks to stick with Guelph Storm after brief stint with Moncton last year... Marquette Rangers put through paces in camp... Todd Watson begins first camp with Saginaw Spirit...

Saturday News

AJHL conceives ad campaign to keep its audience as WHL Oil Kings muscle into city... Liquor in stands approved for Melfort Mustangs games... Southern Minnesota Express forward Jamie Ruff signs with Bemidji... Here's a couple of MJHL trades (scroll down a bit)... Everett Silvertips sign three... Kamloops Blazers claim deepest team in division... Quinton Howden turns heads in first Moose Jaw camp... Right-winger Jason Bergeron signs up to be on Niagara Ice Dogs top line... Dartmouth product T.J. Galiardi pegged to fit Hitmen's bill... Victoria Grizzlies ready to make their cuts... Powell River Kings busy on and off ice... Scott Tregunna has plenty to offer Owen Sound Attack... Sioux City Musketeers coach Dave Siciliano gets a bad rap in Edmonton... Sioux City Musketeers hold their first-ever Futures Camp... The Breeze 94.5 FM KLIQ new radio home for Tri-City Storm... Decisions getting tougher for Halifax Mooseheads... Flurry of QMJHL player moves prior to deadline...