Geoffrey Young - PR

WORKERS OF THE WORLD UNITE

TO PURCHASE WHALERS FRANCHISE FROM TFHL

Yes, the Soviet Union has returned and has decided to purchase the former TFHL Whalers franchise. For too long has the team sat unwanted by CAPITALIST AMERICAN PIGS, so the Workers of the World have united to control the team. No longer will star players Alexeev, Keefe, Horton, Baranka and others will remain on the farm. They will rise up to their glorius new positions on the Pro club. Too long has the Bourgeois kept these glorius players down. The CLASS STRUGGLE of between these peoples have restricted the glorius Whaler franchise from succeeding. The Red Army will no longer settle for failure. In the words of captain COMRADE JOESEPH (Sakic), "We will fight every game to spread the glory of the Proletariate to our brothers accross the TFHL and the World! LONG LIVE THE PEOPLE AND LONG LIVE THE RED ARMY.

~ RED ARMY COACH JOSEPH STALIN. Nov 20, 2004 - The Globe and Mail

Wheat Kings - PR

WHEAT KINGS ANNOUNCE HUL'VA DEAL

The Wheat Kings announced Friday that they had completed a three-way deal with the Saints and Misconduct. The deal is the second one in less than a week in which the Kings have added a premiere young talent. The nine player, three team deal saw long time Wheaties Niklas Hagman and Dan Sprang leave along with prospect Valterri Filpulla, in return the Kings acquired Jakup Hulva and one-time Wheatie Steve McCarthy.

"Anytime you deal the kind of talent we did it hurts," GM Tyler Young commented, "but the key is to get back talent in return where you need it. We gave away Danny, who was a an outstanding player and only beginning what will be an excellent career, and Nicklas, who has been a consistent worker for us for two seasons; but we felt with the skill and youth of our current defense Danny was expendable in the right deal as long as we could get back a decent defenceman to fill his spot, and Nik had to go to make the deal possible."

With McCarthy, who is young and solid defensively, the Wheat Kings believe they have added another solid top four d-man and some one who can adequately fill in Sprang's sport. However, the real jem of the deal is Hulva. He as been long coveted by the Kings - he is rumoured to have been their desired player back in the TFHL13 draft. Like Dmitri Kazionov, picked-up last week, Hulva has tremendous goal scoring ability; however, he is also a more rounded player with excellent on-ice vision and play-making skill.

"The acquisition of Hulva is an unbelievable joy," Mr. Young stated. "With Hulva, Kazionov, Hartnell, and Jones, I think we are on par with some of the best as far as having a young, extremely talented core in place for the next ten years. These last couple deals have solidified this team for I don't know how many seasons - it's almost sad when I think about it, I'm soon going to lose opportunities to make deals with a group like this in place."

Pain - PR

After going unbeaten in the first 11 games of the season to total a 20 point streak, the Pain drop two in a row. Michigan has come off many minor injuries to key players like Janssen, Fisher, and Tanguay. Although they survived, even Gigy said they needed a break. "Its very stressful not losing your first game till 12 games in. The pressure on your back is very large to keep winning. We will regroup and reclaim top spot in the league." Although the Pain went 9-2-2 and 7-2-1 in their last 10 games they have seemed to slip by the radar as Canadian national newspapers have completely ignored how 'HOT' they are. They also averaged in the first 11 games over 5.00 Goals for a game, and were the 3rd lowest Goals against per game. This would be considered one scary team to face. Infact Michigan left many teams wondering what hit them like the Blades being hammered 7-1, the Rockets 6-1, the Renegades 9-3, and the Clubbers 7-2. They also defeated the winning streak of the Redenx who were up 5-1 in the beginning of the second to eventually lose 6-5 in overtime.

Although the teams success so far did not prompt why Kimmo was traded. The only explanation we can think of, is that Yonkman is potentially a better player then Kimmo Timonen. The Pain also have many players not seeing ice time as they are rich with depth. GM Elliot is still considering deals, but is being very cautious. Reports are that the coaching staff is not happy
with the play of Alex Tanguay. Most likely GM's will try and claim him in a trade.

Michigan Press

Hurricanes - PR

CALGARY HURRICANES ACQUIRE ROMAN CECHMANEK FROM CLUBBERS

An intra-division swap see's a new number one goaltender in Calgary

The Calgary Hurricanes acquired Roman Cechmanek for Bates Battaglia and a 2nd round pick today. GM Derek Major made the announcement after the latest lose for the Hurricanes. "We have such an explosive set of forwards and a solid group of defensemen, unfortunately we put too much pressure on Tobias Stephan. His future will come, and we will continue to develop him as he will back up Roman upon his return. We need a solid veteran pressence and Roman will give that to us." Said GM Major.

The young Tobias Stephan, who showed amazing progress last season, went out with an injury in his latest game. This will give the Hurricanes a chance to get back in the standings where they have seen themselves slip.

Calgary Sun

Bobcats - PR

The Brantford Bobcats GM Glenn Merkir would like to announce to all of thier loyal fans that the team has completed a blockbuster trade today with the Apocalypse. Headed to the Apocalypse are potential allstar defenceman Bryan McCabe and forward Vaclav Prospal and headed to the Bobcats are 2 young defenceman that GM Glenn Merkir has had his eye on for some time and hopes that they will be the foundation of the teams defence for years to come. Defenceman Nick Shultz and Duncan Keith will join the team for the teams next game and will be expected to provide the team with a spark from the back end. Duncan Keith will be expected to try and lift the Bobcats under performing powerplay back to respectablilty as will Nick Shultz. Combined with Johan Berggren they will be a trio to watch for for years to come!! I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bryan McCabe and Vaclav Prospal to all thier hard work and dedication to the Bobcats Franchise and wish them all the success in the future with thier new team!! Also wish James Sykes all the best for the rest of the season and what may come in the future with the Apocalypse!!

Glenn Merkir/GM Bobcats

Hurricanes - PR

WATCH OUT....THEY'RE BACK!

Last season's top line of Naslund-Bates-Guerin lit up the Scoreboard tonight!

Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hurricanes erupted against the Blackhawks. Rookie goaltender Tobias Stephan (3-1-2) sparkled in net for the Hurricanes to earn his 3rd win of the season and to top it off, the Hurricanes leading duo of Markus Naslund, Shawn Bates and Bill Guerin combined for 10 points.

The three gentlemen were caught walking out of the arena and while a reporter asked Naslund how it felt to explode out of his slump, Naslund looked at him and just winked with a grin.

The city of Calgary is starting to warm up as another great season is looking to appear on the horizon.

Calgary Sun

Hurricanes - PR

HURRICANES HAVE THE ONE-TWO LINE COMBO

The Hurricanes have a heavy threat with Six forwards

The Calgary Hurricanes are looking sharp. The Hurricanes picked a youngster in the TFHL13 draft, and today, he is leading the TFHL in scoring. Alexandre Svitov is tops on the league and is currently on pace for 198 points. Alex suggests his second season in the TFHL seems more relaxed and he is more confident because of the aid he's received by one of the leagues top snipers in Markus Naslund.

The 'Canes are a threat to be reckoned with with the second line of Shane Endicott, Mike York and Alexandre Svitov putting up more points than the top line of Markus Naslund, Shawn Bates and Bill Guerin. "I don't think it necessarily means we have a problem. Markus is a strong player and he is getting a lot of chances. Once he starts clicking and if our youngsters on the second line can keep things up, its going to be a great year." said coach Marc Crawford.

DID YOU KNOW?

The TFHL Champions of TFHL12 have slowly began to move on from the Hurricanes. The remaining Hurricanes today that won the TFHL Cup in TFHL12 include Shawn Bates, Markus Naslund, Bill Guerin, Richard Matvichuk, Bates Battaglia, Robert Lang, Martin Lapointe, Andy Delmore, Dan Boyle, Frederic Cassivi and Rosario Ruggeri.

Where are the others now?

Forwards

Alexei Zhamnov - Rednexs

Janne Niinimaa - Saints

Joey Tetarenko - Sioux (Farm)

Michael Nylander - Sioux

Tony Amonte - Owls

Toby Petersen - Hurricanes (Farm)

Ivan Ciernick - Hurricanes (Farm)

Goaltenders

Sean Burke - Retired

Steve Passmore - Hurricanes (Farm)

Calgary Sun 2004

Clubbers - PR

It may not be surprising as much as it was inevitable. The 2^nd line of Vasicek, Sedin and Tkachenko has seen its first casualty of the year. The first 4 games of the season has seen the line play ice cold. The line is a combined -4 at the beginning of the season and because of that Sedin will spend time in the press box tonight when the Clubbers face a much improved Sioux team. Coach Nolan has expressed his concern that the team is a 1 line team, and without a significant contribution from the 2^nd line the team will be playing golf again this spring.

With the benching of Sedin, Coach Nolan has called up rookie Jeff Tambellini, the rookie sensation led the University of Michigan in scoring in his freshman year and joined the Clubbers farm team this year. Proud Dad Steve (2 time Stanley Cup winner) will also be in the crowd this evening to see his boy play his first pro game.

While Coach Nolan concedes that this is a one time change and not a permanent benching for Sedin, he hopes that the opportunity to watch a game may help Sedin appreciate that he is in the line-up. Nolan is also hoping the benching may instill a new sense of urgency into line mates Vasicek and Tkachenko or there may be more benchings to come.