Kelowna Rockets force Game 7, but lose another defenceman: Wednesday’s coast-to-coast

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WHL

The Kelowna Rockets are one win from completing the comeback from a 3-0 deficit against Seattle, but defenceman Jesse Lees might miss Game 7 on Wednesday after being checked from behind by the Thunderbirds' Justin Hickman. (Regan's Rant, Seattle Times)

Carolina Hurricanes prospect Victor Rask is making up for missing out on last season's playoffs for the Calgary Hitmen, who face Red Deer in the all-Alberta Eastern semifinals. (Calgary Herald)

There was never a question of removing the Saskatoon Blades from the Memorial Cup. Western League commissioner Ron Robison. It's one of those things. “When you consider the host team is so critical to local interest in the event, it really outweighs the hockey consideration of a legitimate three-league-championship tournament." (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Edmonton Oil Kings goalie Laurent Brossoit has yet to sign a contract with the Calgary Flames, so Miikka Kiprusoff being moved could work out in his favour. (Edmonton Journal)

Tri-City Americans captain Justin Feser is getting an AHL shot with the Portland Pirates (Taking Note)

Where will Swift Current be next season when their two best players, Adam Lowry and Reece Scarlett, respectively turn pro with the Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils organizations? (Southwest Booster)

OHL

This "OHL team eyes Chatham" story sounds more like someone using it as leverage to get a better arena. Move to a city of 44,000 where a modern arena really isn't on the municipality's agenda? Still more plausible than the Erie Otters moving to Brantford. (Chatham Daily News)

You want an OHL priority selection draft preview show? You got one! (OHL)

The Kitchener Rangers cannot rely on John Gibson stopping 50 shots every game in order to knock off the London Knights. Forty, 45, maybe. (Waterloo Record)

London Knights captain Scott Harrington is still listed as day-to-day, but must be close to a return. (London Free Press)

London defenceman Tommy Hughes landing a pro deal with the New York Rangers is heartwarming, seeing how he didn't get established in the OHL until his age-19 season. (London Free Press)

Barrie and Oshawa kick off Round 2 of the post-season tonight. (Barrie Examiner)

The Sudbury Wolves have been practising on Olympic-sized ice they prepare for Belleville's big sheet in the other Eastern semifinal. (Sudbury Star)

QMJHL

How is it supposed to work in Moncton that a new coach will come in, but the deposed Danny Flynn is still in the organization? (Sportsnet)

That series itself is ancient history, but a Gatineau-Halifax second-round matchup hearkens back to their 2008 playoff series, which did not go too well for the Mooseheads. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald)

After an injury-plagued first two seasons, Gatineau's two-way centre Taylor Burke has found a niche and gets to face his hometown team in Round 2. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald)

Gatineau goalie Robert Steeves turned the tide in the first-round vs. fourth-seeded Rimouski, can he continue that against top-seeded Halifax when the quarter-finals open Friday. (Le Droit)

Can Rouyn-Noranda take advantage of the 2-3-2 series format as the underdog against the Quebec Remparts? (Le Soleil)

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