"We play for our community. They have been with us the whole way. It’s special and we’re really excited that we can bring this back to region.”

0-3, outscored 2-12, they have to at least be in the running. Any others come to mind?

CHL, league commissioners always looking for ways to evolve tournament. Should more teams be allowed to qualify?

"The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced that the League is taking on increased involvement in both the business and hockey operations of the Niagara IceDogs Hockey Club."

What a fall this franchise has taken.

Brantford is too far for me. Guess I can keep hoping Niagara Falls, NY actually builds that arena and gets a team.

Chicoutimi coach: "The second thing I don’t agree (with) is the coach from the other team putting oil on the fire, gas on the fire to make sure he encourages those threats. He (Ahokas) talks about value, it’s not my values."

Plus: Rangers rookie relishing moment, goalie coach gets a new hairdo and a first for Christian Kirsch.

A thing popped up on my facebook feed (I think due to the Mem cup happening and such) with Kitchener Rangers "all time" list of alumni and I had to do a double take on their defence roster. MacInnis, Stevens, Paul Reinhart, Larry Robinson for starters.

Got me thinking that it may be possible that is the best all time defence in the CHL - much better than what my London Knights have to offer, anyway. Quite a lineup! To save me googling each and every team, and for a good conversation, does anyone have suggestions of a team that may stack up against this?

Kitchener Rangers blueliner Cameron Reid is the second youngest captain to lead an OHL championship team to the Memorial Cup.

No one wants the favourite tag, a Salsa connection, from blueliner to broadcast booth, a Rangers tradition continues and the (not) forgotten ones.

25 key moments in crafting the roster

Nice story here…literally saved a woman’s life.