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Broncos’ Howorko retires due to concussion, Oil Kings lose GM Ferner lands on feet in Kamloops: the coast-to-coast

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WHL

Evan Howorko, who played three seasons in Swift Current, is retiring from hockey due to the lingering effects of a brain injury he suffered two seasons ago: "I don't even know what it feels like not to have a headache anymore." (Swift Current Online)

The two-time Eastern Conference champion Edmonton Oil Kings already faced some transition, and now general manager Bob Green is leaving to scout for the Edmonton Oilers. (NHL.com)

Mark Ferner, who lasted 1 1/2 seasons as Everett's head coach, will be the new associate coach in Kamloops. (Kamloops This Week)

Prince Albert Raiders GM Bruno Campese says paperwork is being finalized for Czech defenceman Tomas Andrilik to join the club. Now what else is new in P.A. besides the uniforms, the coach (Cory Clouston) and the No. 1 goalie (Cole Cheveldave)? (Prince Albert Daily Herald)

Everett Silvertips grad Landon Oslanski has signed on with the New York Islanders' ECHL affiliate. (ECHL)

OHL

Hulking 6-foot-5 forward Tyler Hill, 18, has signed on with the Ottawa 67's. (Western College Hockey)

Will the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds face pressure locally to win a playoff round? It's been a while for them. (Sault This Week)

Forward Riley Brace graced the league for five seasons, but will defenceman Riley Bruce commit to the North Bay Battalion eventually? Sean Lafortune ranks the North Bay Battalion's prospects. (TheScout.ca)

Brock Otten breaks down the league's top 30 prospects for the next NHL draft; is it possible Peterborough Petes left wing Nick Ritchie exceeds his brother, Dallas Stars prospect Brett Ritchie, in some areas? (OHL Prospects)

QMJHL

Shawinigan Cataractes yearling Nicholas Welsh trained with Jordan Boyd and turned down a couple days off to mourn his late friend: "I decided to stay on the ice and work hard to honor him in my own way." (Le Nouvelliste)

J.F. Plante notes the stands have been fuller than is typical at Gatineau Olympiques training camp scrimmages, and wonders if that might be due to Anthony Brodeur's arrival. His famous father, New Jersey Devils living legend Martin Brodeur, has also been taking it all in. (Le Droit)

Due to a groin injury, defenceman Olivier Houle will not be one of the overages in Drummondville. (L'Express)

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