Wednesday, September 10, 2008

THN Rankings

The latest issue of The Hockey News has a Major Jr. Preview. Rob Vanstone, from the Regina Leader-Post, has ranked the 22 WHL teams. The ICE are rated 11th overall and 7th in the East Conference.
Yes the ICE will have a younger team this year but so will Calgary, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Edmonton and Red Deer. Thus, right now, the ranking seems fair.
Last year Brandon had a very young team and were a fun team to watch.
There is also a ranking of the top 10 draft prospects. No one from the ICE are listed but you have to think Nathan Lieuwen and Brayden McNabb are close and could be there by the end of the season.

The ICE host Lethbridge on Friday and will visit the Hurricanes on Saturday. Listen for period reports on The Drive.