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Adam Shaw and Rocky are reunited for the first time with the two young sisters whose lives they saved on Sunday. (Photo courtesy @EdmOilKings) |
Today, however, The MacBeth Report is getting bumped down a notch and something tells me he won’t mind one bit.
The Edmonton Oil Kings had some special guests on hand prior to Friday’s second-round opener with the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers.
Adam Shaw and his dog, Rocky, took part in a ceremonial faceoff as they met up for the first time with two young sisters whom they rescued from the North Saskatchewan River on Sunday.
This is just a wonderful, wonderful story and you really should check out the story on the rescue. Brent Wittmeier of the Edmonton Journal has more right here.
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THE MacBETH REPORT:

G Brett Jaeger (Medicine Hat, Vancouver, Saskatoon, 2000-04) signed a one-year contract extension with Fischtown Pinguins Bremerhaven (Germany, 2.Bundesliga). He had a 2.55 GAA in 35 games with the Pinguins this season.
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Roy MacGregor of The Globe and Mail takes a look right here at hockey’s aversion to the ‘C’ word. Oh boy, does hockey need to get over this and figure out where it’s going. Because this really is getting embarrassing.
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True North Sports and Entertainment kicked the tires of the Kootenay Ice earlier this season.
And now the owners of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets are asking current and former MTS Centre and Winnipeg Jets customers for

TNSE started conducting the survey on Friday and will continue through Tuesday. TNSE will be sending emails to the chosen few and asking them to participate.
Winnipeg has a spotty history, at best, with WHL franchises. The Winnipeg Warriors played out of the Winnipeg Arena from 1980-84 before relocating to Moose Jaw.
The Winnipeg Jr. Jets (1967-73) morphed into the Winnipeg Clubs/Monarchs, who became the Calgary Wranglers and now are the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
And if you’re wondering how much a relocation might cost TNSE, the buzz is that an established WHL franchise might carry a price tag as high as $9 million.
And, yes, Nanaimo remains in the picture. As has been mentioned many times before now, the minute Nanaimo has an arena that meets WHL requirements, the Vancouver Island city will have a WHL franchise.
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D Richard Nedomlel of the Swift Current Broncos has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings. From the Czech Republic, Nedomlel was a sxith-round selection in the NHL’s 2011 draft. He has played the last three seasons with the Broncos.
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The WHL’s playoff situation:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
SECOND ROUND
Edmonton (1) vs. Medicine Hat (7)
(Edmonton leads, 1-0; Game 2, Sunday, in Edmonton)
Calgary (3) vs. Red Deer (4)
(Calgary leads, 2-0; Game 3, Monday, in Red Deer)
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WESTERN CONFERENCE
SECOND ROUND
Portland (1) vs. Spokane (4)
(Portland leads 1-0; Game 2, tonight, in Portland, Rose Garden)
Kelowna (2) vs. Kamloops (3)
(Game 1, tonight, in Kelowna)
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FRIDAY’S GAMES:



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CHECKING-FROM-BEHIND COUNT (12):
None
CHECKING-TO-THE-HEAD COUNT (5):
D Cole Wedman, Spokane
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From Tri-City Americans F Malte Stromwall (@stroms15): “Så het nu . . . @VictorRask”
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From Kelowna Rockets D Mitch Wheaton (@Mwheats2): “To whoever covered my car in mustard marshmallows Saran Wrap and brown sugar good for you . . . #gerth #sweet #gutless”
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