AS MOOSE JAW TURNS: Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s off to court we go. . . . The Moose Jaw Times-Herald has more on the multiplex mess in Moose Jaw. And it would seem that things aren’t getting any better with a Regina lawyer — what, no qualified lawyers in Moose Jaw? — and his clients booking time in court. . . . The story is right here. . . . And make sure you check out the comments section that follows the story. It just gets better and better. Geez, I mean one writer quotes Joseph Goebbels — yes, that Goebbels — and Abraham Lincoln in the same post. . . . Penticton Warriors?
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THE MacBETH REPORT: F Ronald Petrovicky (Tri-City/Prince George/Regina) signed a tryout contract through Aug. 31 with Dinamo Riga (Continental Hockey League). He was with Dukla Trencin (Slovakia Extraliga), MoDo (Sweden Elitserien), and Zug (Swiss NL A) last season, totaling one goal and two assists in 30 games with the three clubs.
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THE COACHING GAME: The Kamloops Blazers confirmed Tuesday what was reported here and in The Daily News on Monday. Scott Ferguson and Geoff Smith, both former Blazers and ex-NHL defenceman, have been added to head coach Barry Smith’s staff as assistant coaches. And goaltender coach Steve Passmore, who also played for the Blazers and in the NHL, is returning. The three also represent three Memorial Cup titles and one Stanley Cup. . . . Rob Vanstone, the Regina Leader-Post’s sports columnist, has the latest on the Regina Pats’ search for a head coach. Check it out right here. . . . Chris Hajt has been named assistant coach with the OHL’s Guelph Storm. The son of former NHLer Bill Hajt, Chris played four seasons with the Storm and is a former team captain. He will work under Jason Brooks, who was promoted from assistant coach to head coach to replace Dave Barr, who now is an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche. Chris played last season with Balzano HC in Italy. . . . Michael Zuidema of the Grand Rapids Press reports that the AHL's Griffins have hired Curt Fraser as head coach. Fraser, a former NHL player who was the first head coach of the Atlanta Thrashers, replaces Mike Stothers. . . . The Wilkes-Barre Standard-Speaker reports that Todd Richards, head coach of the AHL's Penguins, will be joining head coach Todd McLellan's staff in San Jose. That coaching staff also is expected to include Trent Yawney, the former Chicago Blackhawks' head coach, and video coach Jay Woodcroft. Woodcroft comes over from the Detroit Red Wings.
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JUNIOR JOTTINGS: G Tyson Sexsmith of the Vancouver Giants has a signed a three-year entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks, who selected him 91st overall in the NHL’s 2007 draft. Sexsmith, 19, led the WHL last season in GAA (1.89) and shutouts (9). He has 20 shutouts in his three seasons with the Giants. . . . KING 5 News out of Seattle has done up a story on the Seattle Thunderbirds and their soon-to-be new home. You can get a look at it right here.
