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Rockets, Oceanic look to rebound: the coast-to-coast

Rimouski Oceanic's Samuel Morin (55) and Oshawa Generals' Michael McCarron (55) fight in the second period of their Memorial Cup hockey game in Quebec City, May 23, 2015 REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
Rimouski Oceanic's Samuel Morin (55) and Oshawa Generals' Michael McCarron (55) fight in the second period of their Memorial Cup hockey game in Quebec City, May 23, 2015 REUTERS/Christinne Muschi

Combing all corners of the country and the blogosphere for your junior hockey headlines ...

WHL

Victoria Royals coach Dave Lowry might be in the mix of candidates for a coaching post with the San Jose Sharks. (Sporting News)

Kelowna has to be more convincing in its second game, right? (Regan's Rant)

Indeed, the Edmonton Oilers were "incompetent" in their handling of Leon Draisaitl's post-draft season. (Edmonton Journal)

Peter Quenneville had an excellent overage season for the Brandon Wheat Kings, but it might not land him a contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. (Frozen Futures)

Why Swift Current's Jake DeBrusk is a Guy You Should Know. (Stanley Cup of Chowder)

Former Dub notable Kellan Tochkin has made the jump to coaching. (juniorhockey.com)

OHL

Oshawa defenceman Dakota Mermis is "battling for a pro contract" as he enters the final two games of his junior tenure. (London Free Press, Toronto Star)

Generals coach D.J. Smith, on Ken Appleby giving up four goals on 25 shots on Sunday: "He was just okay today but he has one of those every 15 games where he’s okay." (Soo Today)—

League point-scoring champ Dylan Strome probably needs another year to mature for the NHL. Suggestion duly noted. (Today's Slapshot)

In case you needed a reminder, Kingston Frontenacs left wing Lawson Crouse is a big as a house, but much more nimble. (Mile High Sticking)

The case for drafting Hamilton Bulldogs forward Matt Luff. (In Lou We Trust)

QMJHL

Where have you gone, Angelo Esposito? (Toronto Star)

Is Quebec Remparts start Adam Erne only five months away from leaping into the Tampa Bay Lightning lineup? (Halifax Chronicle-Herald)

For Quebec captain Kurt Etchegary, this is also a last chance to audition for pro scouts. (Le Soleil)

No need for Remparts fans to worry about Zach Fucale being dialled in; the Montreal Canadiens prospect was stellar with a 45-save performance on Sunday. (Le Soleil, Kelowna Daily Courier)

The reason the Remparts were credited with a 33-18 edge in hits on Sunday was probably due to Oshawa having the puck much more. (Parlons Junior)

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