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Mooseheads say Nikolaj Ehlers getting raw deal from refs: the coast-to-coast

Ehlers after being drafted in June (The Associated Press
Ehlers after being drafted in June (The Associated Press

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WHL

Well, that does not seem fair: former WHL forward Tim Traber, now playing in Switzerland, isn't sure why his education package was voided. Traber: "It's not fair that guys go and take a shot at something they love, and it gets taken away, that's not right." (TSN)

Unanimous approval of a law exempting the WHL's Washington state teams from paying minimum wage. What a racket! (Seattle TimesEverett Herald)

Rink rage is on the rise. (Global News)

Why Evan Wardley will be a vital part of the Seattle Thunderbirds during the stretch run. (CBS Seattle)

How do you define clutch? (Kamloops This Week)

Do not hold your breath waiting for the WHL website to feature advanced stats, such as "individual shot on goals" and "faceoffs." What league would do that, he asked rhetorically? (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

After knowing the dizzying high of a Memorial Cup win, Edmonton's overage captain Ashton Sautner does not wish to go out on a quick exit from the playoffs. (Edmonton Journal)

OHL

Western Conference-leading Sault Ste. Marie has lost defenceman Tyler Hore for the season due to a broken wrist. (Soo Today)

Today's should-read: Josh Brown talks to Kitchener Rangers goalie Jake Paterson about life after the 2014 suicide of his Saginaw teammate, Terry Trafford. Paterson: "'I'd say the biggest thing is that it puts a whole new perspective on a lot of things. Say you're having a down day or hockey isn't going that well or you're in a fight with somebody, you can kind of take a step back." (Waterloo Record)

London goalie Michael Giugovaz, on being burned on Peterborough rookie Jonathan Ang's highlight goal: "Any air time is good." (Peterborough Examiner)

The Calgary Flames are pleased with how Sam Bennett has adapted back to the Kingston Frontenacs. (Kingston Whig-Standard)

The Guelph Storm are rolling with three regular defencemen this weekend, or four if Kyle Rhodes gets over a stomach virus. (Guelph Mercury)

Niagara IceDogs defenceman Vince Dunn is "a world-class talent offensively," in the view of his coach, Marty Williamson. (St. Catharines Standard)

Coming within 90 seconds of earning a point against Sault Ste. Marie and ending up empty-handed was "a punch in the gut" for the Windsor Spitfires, now two points out of the last Western berth. (Windsor Star)

Keep an eye on whether North Bay picks up its game now that D-man Brenden Miller and forwards Zach Bratina and Mathews Santos are healthy. (North Bay Nugget)

Those who watched Andrew D'Agostini in Peterborough are probably not shocked to find out the goalie has helped the Guelph Gryphons quality for the CIS University Cup. (Peterborough Examiner)

QMJHL

Halifax Mooseheads coach Dominique Ducharme is fed up with officials enabling teams to work over star Nikolaj Ehlers. Ducharme: "They trip him, they hook him, they slash him and nothing is being called... I think it’s ridiculous the way he’s been treated over the last month.” (Metro Halifax)

Why Sherbrooke Phoenix defenceman Jeremy Roy is likely going to be a high, high NHL pick. It's all in the attitude. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald)

Blainville-Boisbriand and Quebec square off Friday night in what can be called the Quebecor derby. Remparts defenceman Nikolas Brouillard is unlikely to play. (Le Soleil)

The Acadie-Bathurst Titan are likely to finish as the Q's lowest-scoring club in back-to-back seasons. Is there something deeper at play? (Parlons Junior)

The worst for a coach: when a team's injuries means players know there's no chance of being scratched for indifferent play. (Le Quotidien)

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