Shots from the Point

Zach McPhee has been reassigned to the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL.  Probably a good move for him, he was a healthy scratch a lot.

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Hiller said there were many reasons for Tri-City's four-game losing streak -- its first skid of that length in almost three years -- but pinpointed one as the biggest factor.

"There's one big sore thumb, and that's more desperation to own the puck," he said. "We like to have the puck, but we haven't been desperate enough when the puck has been free to control the puck. We're left chasing pucks rather than possessing them."

Forward David Conrad offered another reason for the Americans' struggles.

"I just don't think we're playing with enough speed in our game," he said. "We're not the biggest or most physical team, but when we use our speed, teams back off and we're able to create more offense. (Examiner)

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Russia leads the CHL in the Subway Super Series. Does that spell trouble for the upcoming World Juniors? Neate Sager takes a look over at Buzzing the Net.

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Drinnan talks about the "aura of a juggernaut" that is the Portland Winterhawks.

Sheesh, it’s hard to remember that it was only in 2007-08 when this franchise was stumbling and bumbling its way to 11 victories in 72 games. One season later, it had improved to 19.
And now, two seasons later and after an ownership change, the Winterhawks are the best team in the WHL and one of the elite teams in the 60-team CHL.
This, folks, is a great, great story.  (Taking Note)

It is a great story.  As a hockey fan it was painful to see a fellow WHL team win only 11 games.  However, I would like them to take it down a notch (and for the Americans to step it up) in the standings!

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The Lethbridge Hurricanes are doing their Pink the Rink this weekend and they have some sharp looking jerseys:

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Honestly, there's not a lot going on out there this week, if more comes along I'll update this post.