Rich Clune says juniors need mental health support; banner night for Battalion? The coast-to-coast

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WHL

Everyone loves draft rankings. (Hockey's Future)

The Prince George Cougars' sale has almost closed, reports Gregg Drinnan. (Taking Note, The Pipeline Show)

Victoria has control over who will it face in the first round, since potential opponent Everett is in town this weekend. (Victoria Times-Colonist)

Speaking of Everett, how about Josh Winquist setting a team record for goals in a season? (The Pipeline Show)

Long since eliminated, Saskatoon is out to play spoiler on the final weekend. Don't ask what spoiled the Blades. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Carter Hansen has been the ultimate utility player for Regina, which needs three points to clinch the No. 2 playoff seed. (Regina Leader-Post)

OHL

Gene Pereira has today's should-read; Nashville Predators' Rich Clune, who has learned manage his depression, says junior players absolutely need a mental health support system in the wake of Terry Trafford's death. "I hope everyone’s consciousness in junior hockey kind of evolves." Trafford will be laid to rest on Tuesday. (Barrie Examiner)

Playing a 1-3-1 and waiting for the breaks is how it's going to have to be for Windsor if it's to win in the playoffs without Slater Koekkoek. (Windsor Star)

The North Bay Centennials didn't win a banner of any kind during their final eight seasons, but the Battalion could get one as early as Friday by clinching the Central Division. (North Bay Nugget)

Holden Cook's move from wing to centre has given Owen Sound a jolt over the second half. (Owen Sound Sun Times)

Graduating Sarnia Sting forward Nick Latta is off to join the AHL's Hartford Wolfpack for a late-season trial. Well, once he plays a couple more games. (Sarnia Observer)

What was even more remarkable about Niagara coming from three down to beat Mississauga in a shootout? Toronto Maple Leafs-drafted centre Carter Verhaeghe was out of the game after a cross-checking major/game misconduct. The 'Dogs can clinch a playoff berth by beating 'Sauga again tonight. (St. Catharines Standard, Ottawa Sun)

Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds prospect Zach Senyshyn scored a sweet goal in a Central Canada league playoff tilt.

QMJHL

Val-d'Or and Blainville-Boisbriand play Friday with first place in the West on the line. Get the kale chips ready! (La Presse)

Calling game-stealing Shawinigan goalie Marvin Cüpper "Cüpperfield?" Brilliant! The German goalie is the reason the Mauricie will see some playoff hockey for the first time since the 2012 Memorial Cup. (Le Nouvelliste)

Rimouski's concern when it has won 14 games in a row? Peaking too soon. (Le Soleil)

Never heard of this: Chicoutimi Saguenéens defender Nikita Lyamkin is a left shot, but started out as a righty. (Le Quotidien)

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