Betty Ford

Fanhouse has a profile on Jordan Schroeder of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who is a likely 1st round NHL Draft pick. Schroeder is quite small, but his skill is undeniable. Team Canada is told that it cannot use the now familiar Hockey Canada logo. Kind of a shame, but a simple maple leaf will look good too. The Winkler Flyers have reacquired Dayne Belfour, son of former NHL'er Ed Belfour. The World of Junior Hockey has commitment news, an update on the World Junior A Challenge and the junior leagues weekly award winners. Chiasson is a very skilled player and will fit in well at Boston University. Puck Daddy discusses shootouts. The NY Times writes that Barry Melrose is finding his groove as Lightning coach. Better late than never. The Slapshot blog looks at the Minnesota and Colorado NCAA teams. Greatest Hockey Legends suggests that Betty Ford, and not Sarah Palin, may have been the 1st Lady of American Hockey. Paul Kukla offers up some NHL players that the new American president might find helpful when naming a cabinet. The NHLPA has filed an unfair labor practices suit against the NHL.

Afternoon Delight: Election Day