Thursday . . . early

If anyone bumps into summer, please have it report to Kamloops. Thank you!
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THE MacBETH REPORT: F Milan Kraft (Prince Albert) signed with Chomutov (Czech 1.Liga). He had two goals and four assists with Slavia Prague (Czech Extraliga) this season. . . . D David Hoda (Chilliwack) was assigned on loan to Havířov (Czech 1.Liga) by Třinec (Czech Extraliga) for next season. He had two goals and seven assists in 39 games for Třinec U20 this season.
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Brad Robson, the Lethbridge Hurricanes’ director of scouting/player personnel, is on the record as being interested in becoming that club’s general manager. The post has been vacant since Roy Stasiuk was fired earlier this week. Asked by Pat Siedlecki, the radio voice of the Hurricanes on CJOC 94.1 FM, if the position of GM has any interest for him, Robson replied: “Yes, it does. I've spoken briefly with (president) Bryan McNaughton and (governor/interim GM) Herman Elfring about the position and I'll be sitting down with them in the near future, just to discuss the possibilities of the general manager's position. I envision there will some very qualified people that are going to apply for the position. Yes, I do know the 50-man (list) that we have and I do know all the players. I've been with the organization now, just completing my second year."
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JUST NOTES: Scott McMillan, a former director of player development with the OHL’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, is the new GM/head coach of the MJHL’s OCN Blizzard, a team based in The Pas, Man. McMillan takes over from Doug Hedley, who was dropped in March. . . . The nickname of the new AHL franchise that is setting up shop in Abbotsford, B.C., will be the Heat. That’s right. The Abbotsford Heat. It will be the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames. . . . F Darren Gillen, 18, who captained the midget AAA Saskatoon Blazers this season, has committed to the BCHL’s Westside Warriors. Gillen’s brother, Steven, played with the Spokane Chiefs and Moose Jaw Warriors (2002-06), and their father, Don, skated for the Brandon Wheat Kings (1977-80). Darren was a fifth-round selection of the Medicine Hat Tigers in the 2006 bantam draft.
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News from the spaceless Portland Winterhawks:
“The Portland Winterhawks have announced the formation of the Winterhawks Amateur Hockey Association (WAHA), a comprehensive amateur hockey program designed to increase participation in the sport. In addition to the Winterhawks, WAHA includes the Junior Hawks program, Mountain View Ice Arena, Sherwood Ice Arena, Valley Ice Arena, and the Lloyd Center Ice Rink.
“This summer, WAHA will officially get underway with numerous youth hockey camps with the goals of introducing kids to the game, improving the skills of kids who already play, and keeping kids active during summer months.Through WAHA, the Winterhawks will be running a series of both ice hockey and floor hockey camps throughout the summer in a fun, supportive environment while keeping kids active in an attempt to help combat childhood obesity.
“For kids who have never had any exposure to hockey, WAHA will host free floor hockey/introduction to skating camps throughout the area all summer. They will focus on basic hockey rules and skills and are geared towards kids who are interested in learning the game for the first time. Included in the floor hockey programs will be an introduction to ice skating, which is also of no charge.”
For more info, visit winterhawks.com.