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Tim Hennesey reported this morning on the radio that the Sioux received a verbal committment from Brett Hextall from Penticton. He is the son of former Flyer goalie Ron Hextall. Hennesey apparently said he has a nasty streak to him as he is leading his team in scoring and penalties. Currenly he has 14 pts and 69 penalty minutes in 11 games.

Greg Johnson retires; brother Ryan OK'd to play

Greene article

According to the Herald this morning, it appears Finley and Jones may be out for tonight's game.

Stafford and Smaby were both sent down to the minors today according to espn.com

Genoway was sent to the minors today by the Ducks

Greg Johnon fails physical w/Red Wings

Hockeys Futures Top 50 (26-50) I would guess we will see Toews, Lee, and Stafford in the top 25, when it comes out.

Belfour to the Panthers is dead

According to the USA Today, Belfour is close to signing with Florida

Greg Johnson may sign with the Senators

The Stanley Cup will be available for public viewing in the parking lot at Playmakers from 5-7 pm on Friday, July 21st

From CCNSi on Ed Belfour; The Red Wings got the results of free-agent goalie Ed Belfour's physical Thursday. And they liked what they saw -- Detroit News The Red Wings medical staff has given The Eagle' clearance to land in Detroit, and general manager Ken Holland said he'll let goaltender Ed Belfour know by Monday whether the club will offer him a one-year contract. -- Michigan Live

Quote from Wisconsin paper on Salmon Arm player Ben Winnett; "With at least two holes to fill in the 2007-08 recruiting class, Eaves and his staff appear to be focusing their attention on center Ben Winnett from Salmon Arm of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League. Winnett, 17, and his father, Derek, made an unofficial campus visit to UW June 17. The two also made an unofficial stop at Michigan and are interested in Denver and North Dakota."

Latest Red Line Report - Forwards

Published June 07, 2006 02:41 pm - Investigators with the Mankato Police Department will not pursue charges against several Minnesota State University hockey players who were pulled from the team amid allegations of sexual assault. Police drop investigation into MSU hockey players By Dan Nienaber The Free Press Investigators with the Mankato Police Department will not pursue charges against several Minnesota State University hockey players who were pulled from the team amid allegations of sexual assault.

I am the proud owner of that jersey via an auction before the game, and will be wearing it proud Wednesday in Milwaukee.

One stat on Chorney that hasn't been brought up, is that he is currently tied for 6th in the country in plus/minus at a +22. ( By the way Stafford is tied for 2nd at +25) Impressive for a freshman or anyone else for that matter.

Hockey's Future article about Vande Velde

USHR wrote: 11. Kevin Quick (Buffalo, NY) 6'1"/175, Had an excellent tournament. Has size, skating ability, poise with the puck, and is strong at both ends. Will be a junior at the Salisbury School. Named to the U.S. Under-18 Select Team going to Slovakia/Czech Republic in August.

USA Today had it as "abuse of officials"

Great article on Greene's progress and the almost fight w/Peters

Just to add some fuel to the fire, Toews is now rated higher than Kessel in the latest 2006 ISS draft update. (And yes we all know E. Johnson will be a goofer also) 1 E. Johnson USA 2 J. Toews UND 3 P. Kessel UMIN 4 J. Staal PET 5 P. Mueller EVE 6 M. Frolik CZE 7 N. Backstrom SWE 8 J. Sheppard CB 9 J. Degray BRA 10 B. Little BAR 11 B. Sanguinetti OWE 12 K. Okposo DSMN 13 A. Vasyunov RUS 14 D. Brassard DRU 15 N. Williams USA

Please somebody remind me what all this bitching is about? Take it somewhere where the majority of this board doesn't have to continue to read it day in and day out...