Archives for: August 2011
Doyle: Ben Fanelli returning to action
It has been almost two years since the moment anyone who was in the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium will never forget. Now, Rangers defenceman Ben Fanelli is preparing to return to action.
Doyle: Niagara trades Adam Bateman to Windsor for picks
For the second day in a row, a player deemed "defected" by Ontario Hockey League rules has been traded.
Doyle: Suggested tweaks involving the defected player rule
We have seen Kingston move their first round pick from the 2011 OHL Priority Selection, and at least one more appears headed to a new destination. Here are two quick suggestion for OHL rule changes that might cut down on these moves - or others.
Doyle: Max Domi becomes a London Knight
The saga that many were expecting to play out heading towards Labour Day weekend has come to fruition.
Doyle: Daniel Ryder found not guilty of robbery
Former Peterborough Petes captain and two-time OHL champion Daniel Ryder has been found not guilty of robbing a convenience store in his hometown of Bonavista, Newfoundland.
Doyle: Morrison Heads East
The Peterborough Petes have acquired a starting goalie for the upcoming season, while an 18-year-old has found a place to play regular duty this fall.
Doyle: Yakupov takes Twitter vote for OHL Top Scorer
On Sunday night, we turned to the Loosepucks Twitter followers to find who they think will be the top scorer in the OHL for the 2011-12 season.
Doyle: Sting forward Nick Latta declared non-import
While he may once again play for Team Germany at the World Junior Hockey Championship (relegated to the B Pool) this year, Nick Latta is now North American as far as the Canadian Hockey League is concerned.
Doyle: A homecoming of Sutch
A Buffalo Sabres prospect and former OHL first round pick is going to be playing close to home this season.
Doyle: Thoughts on the NHL R&D camp
Just back from taking in Day Two of the NHL Research & Development Camp, and a few thoughts on what I saw.
Doyle: Kilrea stepping down as 67's GM
After spending most of the past 37 years in charge of the Ottawa 67's, Brian Kilrea is stepping aside from his full-time duties with the Ottawa 67's.
Doyle: Saginaw gets Strong
The arms race among West Division teams continues with the other team that is brought to by "the letter S" getting in on the action.
Doyle: OHL makes rule adjustments
Coming out of the annual OHL Board of Governors meeting, the league made a couple of slight adjustments to the rules.
Doyle: Sarault dealt, Horvat signs
A couple transactions in the OHL Monday.
Doyle: OHL Draft to April
Word out of OHL headquarters is that the annual OHL Priority Selection is on the move again.