The coast-to-coast: Bozon says he's 'stronger' after surviving meningitis

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OHL

There wasn't much "exceptional" about Sean Day's rookie campaign. The 16-year-old is certainly trying to change that perception in the sophomore season with the Mississauga Steelheads. (The Canadian Press)

The Soo Greyhounds continue rolling along in the OHL with a perfect record. Last night they beat the Saginaw Spirit 6-4 and Zach Senyshyn scored his first goal of the season. "Every time (Senyshyn) had the puck, it seemed like the rest of the game just went into slow motion and he just took off,” said Soo coach Sheldon Keefe. (Soo Today, OHL Roundup)

Recent Owen Sound Attack graduate Kyle Hope has joined the Windsor Lancers at the University of Windsor. The 21-year-old had signed an AHL contract, but he didn't want to lose his education package. Said Hope: "My gut was just telling me education would be a good decision for me. I couldn't turn down five years of free schooling.” (Chatham Daily News)

Sudbury Wolves goaltender Troy Timpano is continuing to impress with his play early in the season. (Sudbury Star)

Sports Editor Brian McNair takes a walk down memory lane remembering John Tavares' exceptional career as an Oshawa General. The Gens recently honoured No. 91 with a banner raising ceremony. (Oshawa This Week)

Not be left out of the banner raisings, the Peterborough Petes will be honouring Chris Pronger. (Peterborough This Week)

London Knights forward C.J. Yakimowicz was wide-eyed at NHL camp with the St. Louis Blues last month - especially when he found himself sitting next to fellow American and Olympic star T.J. Oshie. (London Free Press)

Kingston Frontenacs star Sam Bennett is still chasing the NHL dream with the Calgary Flames. (Maclean's)

Rookie goalie Connor Hicks, 17, will get the stat tonight for the Belleville Bulls against the Peterborough Petes. Bulls coach George Burnett says there's a lot to like about Hicks in net: "I like his maturity for a 17-year-old. He goes about his business with great focus, that you might expect from a guy who's been around longer." (Belleville Intelligencer)

The Windsor Spitfires have released Russian import Nikita Yazkov. Spits GM Warren Rychel notes, "We gave him a lot of chances, but it didn’t work out.” (Windsor Star)

WHL

Former Kootenay forward Tim Bozon is settling back into the hockey life with the Montreal Canadiens' AHL affiliate in Hamilton. Bozon, who was hospitalized for a month after contracting meningitis, says he'd like to move on after the surviving the scare. "I appreciate things more and I think that is understandable. I’m stronger because of what happened. But it’s behind me, too. I have to look forward and get back to playing hockey.” (The Telegram)

The Carolina Hurricanes have sent their first-round pick - defenceman Haydn Fleury - back to the Red Deer Rebels. (NBC Sports)

Speaking of Hurricanes... the ones from Lethbridge picked up their first win of the season after rallying from a 0-3 deficit against the Calgary Hitmen. Stuart Skinner made 50 saves in the victory, earning BTN's coveted first star of the night. (Three Stars, WHL Roundup)

The victory was nice for Lethbridge because the Hurricanes really need some good news. (Yahoo Sports)

The Hurricanes weren't the only team that rallied for victory last night as the Kelowna Rockets kept their perfect record intact against the Vancouver Giants. "We thought it was going to be an easy night," said Rockets coach Dan Lambert. "Obviously they were here on business, they wanted to make statement, which they certainly did in the first period and we stood and watched. I thought once we started skating a little bit in the second things got better." (Kelowna Capital News)

Reporter Katie Brickman takes a look at how the WHL is trying to improve safety across the league with their seven-point plan. (Moose Jaw Times Herald)

Former Regina captain and retired NHLer Mike Sillinger has returned to the club where it all started and joined the Pats as a "hockey ops consultant." Says the long-time pro: "I'm thrilled to be back as a Regina Pat and part of an organization I've always been passionate about. It was an easy decision." (Regina Leader-Post)

Rookie David Quenneville has a lot going for him, including two older, NHL drafted, brothers he can ask for advice. (Medicine Hat News)

The new members of the Brandon Wheat Kings - Reid Duke and Macoy Erkamps - took to the ice for the first time after their trade out of Lethbridge. (Brandon Sun - subscription)

It's not your typical transaction, but the Spokane Chiefs have returned 19-year-old goaltender Alex Moodie back to the Saskatoon Blades. (Spokesman Review)

QMJHL

Vaclav Karabacek had a pair of goals as the Gatineau Olympiques downed the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 5-3. (QMJHL Roundup)

Anthony Duclair continues to impress at New York Rangers camp, which means the Quebec Remparts could be waiting a while for his return. (La Press - en francais)

Even with Duclair away in the NHL, the Memorial Cup host Remparts should be able to make do with the likes of Adam Erne and Dmytro Timashov. (Parlons Junior)

The Charlottetown Islanders are honouring breast cancer survivors on Saturday night when they host the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. All breast cancer survivors will get into the game free of charge on that night. (The Guardian)

Defenceman Matt Murphy is bringing mentorship and stability to the Halifax Mooseheads' blue line. (Halifax Metro)