Ho-Sang’s first hatty, Seattle makes statement: the coast-to-coast

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WHL

Okay, no more referring to the Seattle Thunderbirds as a 'strength of schedule creation' since it thrashed first-place Kelowna pretty soundly. (Kent Reporter)

Regan Bartel wonders, "How good is Shea Theodore?" Now we await the creeping dread of Theodore's defensive zone play being picked apart during the build-up for the 2015 world junior. (Regan's Rant)

It's not Mitch Moroz's fault the Edmonton Oilers draft for organizational need, but it is the big man's burden with the cohabitant Oil Kings. Moroz scored the OT winner for the baby Oil in Calgary on Sunday. (The Cult of Hockey, Calgary Sun)

With seven of its next game games on the road, Spokane will be hard-pressed to keep up the pace. (Spokane Spokesman-Review)

Swift Current's Nathan Burns had an impact in Saskatoon, but finding out through a loss to the Blades might not be what he had in mind. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

OHL

Is anyone else surprised Josh Ho-Sang had not had a hat trick before Sunday? He's been that good for the Windsor Spitfires. (Windsor Star)

Sam Bennett came back and Kingston scored a half-dozen goals in a period; the top prospect's 25-game point streak is the league's longest since John Tavares' Oshawa Generals days. (Kingston Whig-Standard)

Columbus Blue Jackets first-rounder Kerby Rychel has finally settled in with league-leading Guelph. (Guelph Mercury, The Pipeline Show)

A "coaching decision" led to projected NHL first-rounder Jared McCann being stapled to Sault Ste. Marie's bench on Sunday. (Sault Star)

Which unattached overage deserves a NHL contract? (OHL Prospects)

A .500 weekend sated Sarnia, which is desperate for points to stay in the playoff chase. (Sarnia Observer)

The North Bay Battalion were galvanized on Sunday following coach Stan Butler's departure following the death of his mother. (North Bay Nugget)

Sudbury broke a losing skid over the back of division rival Barrie. Wolves defenceman Kevin Raine: "We learned we have yet to do anything." (Sudbury Star)

A little dose of the Western Conference's ninth- and 10th-place teams and the London Knights are as good as new. (London Free Press)

Niagara is heading into the week minus three key forwards, including leading goal scorer Brendan Perlini. (St. Catharines Standard)

QMJHL

Montreal Canadiens pick Martin Reway will meet with the big club's doctors this week; in his absence, the Gatineau Olympiques went 2-0 over the weekend. (Le Droit, Parlons Junior)

Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Jean-Sébastien Dea spent more time in the penalty box than on the scoresheet during Rouyn-Noranda's lost weekend. (La Frontiere)

Stat of the day: league-leading Baie-Comeau has allowed six goals in its last six road games. (Le Soleil)

Shawinigan's basement battle on Wednesday vs. Saint John might make or break each team's playoff prospects. Remember when they met in the Memorial Cup semifinal? (Le Nouvelliste)

Neate Sager is a writer for Yahoo! Canada Sports. Follow him on Twitter @neatebuzzthenet.