Draft shakeups loom as NHL teams prep for Pittsburgh draft
Canadian press reports seven of eight NHL clubs plan major personnel overhauls with eight coaching changes and four new GMs. Top prospects center Joe Thornton Patrick Marleau and goalie Roberto Luongo expected to draw heavy interest as the New York Islanders and others mull trades and picks.
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Rocky Thompson Aims for Flames After Three Year Deal
Medicine Hat’s Rocky Thompson signs a three year Calgary Flames contract and plans to prove himself in training. He will skate with Flames players and work on agility and stride, aiming to secure a forward role in September. His two way contract is worth about 1.4 million Canadian dollars with a signing bonus near 300,000.
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Buono reshapes Stampeders after 1990 rise in wins
Wally Buono, Calgary Stampeders coach since 1990, has led the team to six first-place finishes and ranks seventh on the all time win list with 93. He notes yearly turnover, replacing key veterans like Sapunjis Pitts Laird Harding Johnson, and aims to improve by integrating less high profile players likely to mature by November.
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Calgary Stampeders Aim for Offense and Defense Shift
Graham Kelly reports Calgary Stampeders target more consistent passing and productive second and two plays. They seek stronger defense on turnovers and greater quarterback pressure, plus improved return game and punter height. Jeff Garcia returns as starter with Dave Dickenson as potential successor.
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Cameron Kelly hat trick leads Stitch Style past Inland Concrete 6 3
Cameron Kelly scored a hat trick and assisted once to lift Stitch Style over Inland Concrete 6 3 Monday in atom inline hockey playoffs. Michael Allen added two goals for the winners, Kevin Jackson scored twice for Inland.
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