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WHL

USA Hockey has announced the creation of an All-America Prospects Game for the top 40 U.S. draft prospects next September. (NHL.com)

It's Maschmeyer madness in Kamloops after the Blazers won a third consecutive game to force Game 7 vs. Portland on Wednesday. (Kamloops Daily News, Oregon Live)

The Spokane Chiefs, who stayed alive with an OT win over Tri-City, had to be resilient after letting a lead slip away in regulation. (Spokane Spokesman-Review)

Draft-eligible Edmonton Oil Kings such as Cody Corbett and Mitch Moroz are getting extra exposure from their team's playoff run. (Edmonton Journal)

Moose Jaw Warriors overages Cam Braes, James Henry and Kenton Miller are hoping the Eastern Conference final won't be their last go-round in junior. (Moose Jaw Times-Herald)

Graduating Kootenay Ice forward Max Reinhart scored his first two AHL goals last weekend with the Calgary Flames farm team. (Calgary Herald, Cranbrook Daily Townsman)

OHL

Windsor Spitfires coach Bob Boughner, who was a Columbus Blue Jackets assistant in 2010-11, has denied any interest in a return to the big leagues. (Windsor Star)

Today's should-read: Steve Simmons writes of how "NHL hockey is devolving while junior hockey evolves." Yet the former's TV ratings for the first round of the playoffs are up in both the U.S. and Canada. (Toronto Sun)

What lift can fresh-off-suspension Tyler Randell give the Kitchener Rangers in Game 7 tonight vs. the Plymouth Whalers? (Waterloo Record)

By Gene Pereira's count, Ottawa 67's goalie Petr Mrazek has allowed at least six "weak goals from a distance" to the Barrie Colts. So why aren't the Colts firing from everywhere? (Barrie Examiner)

The Niagara IceDogs' extended break between rounds means Dallas Stars second-rounder Brett Ritchie (elbow) will be ready for the start of the Eastern Conference final vs. the Barrie-Ottawa survivor. (St. Catharines Standard)

Saginaw Spirit captain Brandon Saad is doing the standby thing with the Chicago Blackhawks during the playoffs. (Saginaw News)

Former Peterborough Petes coach Ken McRae has interviewed for a post with the ECHL's Bloomington Blaze. (WJBC)

Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Owen Sound Attack draft pick Cameron Hackett is on the fence between major junior and the NCAA. (Sault Star)

(Apologies to the Greyhounds for the gaffe. — Ed.))

QMJHL

Only one of the Quebec Remparts, defenceman Martin Lefebvre, stayed to take media questions after a Game 6 loss to Halifax on Monday. Meantime, veteran Remparts defenceman Vincent Barnard might be doubtful for tonight's decider. (Metro Halifax)

Halifax right wing Brad Cuzner is confirmed as being out for tonight after getting, wait for it, speared in the face by Quebec's Gabriel Desjardins while he was on the bench. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald)

It is zero hour in Shawinigan with the Cataractes set to face Chicoutimi in Game 7. (Le Nouvelliste, Le Quotidien)

The Cataractes going out in Round 2 would be a bigger flop than John Carter. (Temps d'Arret)

Put yourself in Saint John coach Gerard Gallant's shoes: as of this morning, the Sea Dogs still have four potential playoff opponents for the semifinal. (Station Nation)

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