Two-Game Ban
Yakupov suspended two games for missing Top Prospects Game
Nail Yakupov of the Sarnia Sting has been suspended for two games for failing to participate in Wednesday's Top Prospects game in Kelowna. Yakupov, who is slated to be a top draft pick at this summer's NHL Entry Draft, has 22 goals and 33 assists for 55 points in just 29 games this season. Full Story.(Photo: Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
Narrow Victory
Branden Troock of the Western Hockey League's Seattle Thunderbirds scored the game-winning goal in the final minute of regulation, as Team Orr beat Team Cherry 2-1 at the CHL Top Prospects Game on Wednesday night. All four goaltenders saw action, with the starters playing 30 minutes before giving way to their back-ups. Full Story.
Moving On Up
Guelph Storm defenceman Matt Finn continued his surge by joining the top 10 in Craig Button's monthly TSN.ca NHL Entry Draft Ranking, while the highly-touted Quebec Remparts forward Mikhail Grigorenko dropped a spot to No. 7 in the first list released since the end of the World Junior Hockey Championship. Full Story.
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