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WHL

The last thing the Moose Jaw Warriors can do now that they're down 3-0 to Edmonton is give in to frustration. Oil Kings star goalie Laurent Brossoit has stopped 78-of-81 shots in the past two games. (Moose Jaw Times-Herald)

The Portland Winterhawks' 2-0 lead over Tri-City in the Western final seems rather precarious when one considers that they haven't stopped the Americans power play yet. (The Columbian)

No doubt some Calgary hockey fans would adopt the Portland Winterhawks on principle in a championship series against Edmonton. But with Calgary Flames prospect Sven Bärtschi starring for the 'Hawks, there's an even better reason. (Calgary Herald)

Edmonton Oil Kings forward Kristians Pelss seems like a good bet to earn a contract with the Edmonton Oilers, who must sign him by June 1. (Edmonton Journal)

Centre Ty Ronning, one of the most skilled centres up for the WHL bantam draft, plays a lot like his father, 18-year NHLer Cliff Ronning. (Burnaby Now)

In the wake of Mark Visentin scoring a goal in the OHL, Gregg Drinnan reflects on when the rare feat has occurred in the Western league. Current Tri-City Americans part-owner Olaf Kolzig was the first to do so back in 1989. (Taking Note)

OHL

It's the Kitchener Rangers' most desperate hour. (Waterloo Record, London Free Press)

Today's should-read: Ben Fanelli, whose career was nearly ended by a head shot in 2009, reflects on the play that changed his life and probably changed the OHL forever. (London Free Press)

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Greg McKegg has missed the entire Kitchener-London series, but has resumed skating with the Knights. (London Free Press)

There's no off-season for a draft-year forward such as Windsor's Brady Vail. (Windsor Star)

The odd part about Ottawa 67's captain Marc Zanetti being suspended twice in the playoffs is that he never had overly high penalty-minute totals. (Le Droit, Ottawa Citizen)

Peterborough Petes president Jim Devlin has reaffirmed the structure of the franchise will not change before next season. (myKawartha.com)

QMJHL

Martin Frk's game-winner for Halifax ended a goal drought for the draft-year forward. (Metro Halifax)

Now it's a series between Chicoutimi and Saint John. The Saguenéens likely played their best game of the season in their 5-4 overtime win over the defending champion Sea Dogs. (Le Quotidien)

Shawinigan Cataractes general manager Martin Mondou is trying to organize exhibition games for his team toward the end of its pre-MasterCard Memorial Cup hiatus. (Le Nouvelliste)

Neate Sager is a writer for Yahoo! Canada Sports. Contact him at neatesager@yahoo.ca and follow him on Twitter @neatebuzzthenet.