Jonathan Drouin nears return for Mooseheads: Monday’s (belated) coast-to-coast

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WHL

The Calgary Hitmen came back to earth after their nationally televised win last Friday, but the Kamloops Blazers have been bringing teams down to earth all season. (Calgary Herald, The Pipeline Show)

Get to know Prince Albert forward Mike Winther, would you, Dallas Stars fans? He's your second-round pick. Jeepers. (Defending Big D)

Why yes, that is Kamloops' JC Lipon with a league-leading 22 points. (Kamloops Daily News)

Rookie goalie Teagan Sacher is a major reason the Regina Pats are back to .500. (Regina Leader-Post)

The MasterCard Memorial Cup-host Saskatoon Blades are starting to win games by multi-goal margins. And Darren Dietz had a hat trick in his hometown! (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

OHL

Boston Bruins first-rounder Malcolm Subban made four starts in eight days and the last one was the best one, in his coach's estimation. Does that address the durability question? (Belleville Intelligencer)

Windsor Spitfires marksmen are now a Robinson Cano-esque 1-for-11 on shootout attempts this season. (Windsor Star)

The London Knights came away empty-handed in Oshawa, except for some minor bumps and bruises. (London Free Press)

Awkward situation for Kitchener Rangers rookie D-man Owen Stewart: his first junior goal came in his hometown, but in a dispiriting 6-2 loss. (Waterloo Record)

Is a 5-of-8 possible points week the "real turning point" for the Peterborough Petes? (Peterborough Examiner)

Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds rookie 'tender Justin Nichols, 17, was the game's first star in his major junior debut. Also, he has an awesome mask design. (Sault Star)

The Sudbury Wolves are .500 after 10 games, so no one knows what to make of them. (Sudbury Star)

Whether he needs a defenceman or forward, Erie coach Robbie Ftorek can always reach into his bag for a Wood, i.e., Travis Wood. (Erie Times-News)

QMJHL

Halifax Mooseheads wing Jonathan Drouin could be back in the lineup from an injury on Wednesday. (Metro Halifax)

Coach J.F. Houle has a strong team in Blainville-Boisbriand, but the Armada have been taking far too many penalties. (La Presse)

Is Quebec Remparts wing Adam Erne a potential top 10 pick next June? (The Pipeline Show)

Not much the Saint John Sea Dogs can do but tip their cap to Val-d'Or's Anthony Mantha, eh? (Station Nation)

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