Coaching Hire
Generals hire former Spitfires coach Smith as new head man
The Oshawa Generals have hired DJ Smith to take over as head coach of the Ontario Hockey League team. Smith spent six seasons coaching the Windsor Spitfires, winning consecutive Memorial Cup trophies in 2010 and 2011. Full Story.(Photo: TSN)
Foreign Import
The Moncton Wildcats took Russian centre Ivan Barbashev first overall in the CHL import draft Wednesday. Using a pick acquired from Sherbrooke, the Wildcats selected the five-foot-11, 175-pound captain of the Russian under-17 team. Barbashev is eligible for the NHL draft in 2014. Full Story.
Exceptional Signing
The Erie Otters announced Wednesday that centre Connor McDavid has signed an Ontario Hockey League contract. "This is a proud moment in the history of the Erie Otters to sign Connor McDavid," Otters general manager Sherry Bassin said in a statement. Full Story.
2011-12 CHL Season Rankings
Regular Season - Final
1. Saint John Sea Dogs (50-15-0-3)
2. Tri-City Americans (50-18-2-2)
3. London Knights (49-18-0-1)
4. Edmonton Oil Kings (50-15-3-4)
5. Shawinigan Cataractes (45-16-3-4)
6. Plymouth Whalers (47-18-2-1)
7. Portland Winterhawks(48-19-3-1)
8. Niagara IceDogs (47-18-0-3)
9. Kamloops Blazers (47-20-2-3)
10. Victoriaville Tigres (44-18-1-5)