Rangers Rap

Sad news from Otters

Media release from the Erie Otters today:

The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League are saddened by the loss of former player Vince Scott in an automobile accident outside of St. Catharines, Ontario Wednesday morning. He was 23.

Scott played four seasons with the Otters from 2003 to 2006, appearing in 202 games and collecting 29 goals and 42 assists for 71 points. Scott completed his OHL career with Sarnia in 2007.

A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Scott attended the University of Prince Edward Island for two years before transferring to Brock University, where he played his season. Scott led the Badgers with 25 points in 25 games.

“On behalf of the entire Erie Otters organization, our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Scott family,” Otters Assistant General Manager Shawn Waskiewicz said. “Vinny was a high character kid who cared about his teammates and community. He will be missed.”

Notre Dame duo in trouble . . .

...according to the South Bend Tribune.

Forwards Kyle Palmieri and Riley Sheahan were arrested in an incident involving alcohol.

Palmieri's OHL rights are owned by Guelph.

Sheahan, touted as a first-round NHL pick this summer, was drafted by Erie in 2007.

Interesting to see if discipline sends them to the OHL.

Ming the Merciless?

Rangers sign 93 born pick Eric Ming.

From Williamstown. That's JoJa territory.

20 goals for Cornwall this past season. A Minger. I mean, a winger.

Monster's Ball

It's the OHL finals.

Spitzilla vs. Franken-Barrie.

This should be a seven-game serial.

Spits have better forwards. Colts have better D and tending.

Count Chocula says, take the Colts in seven.

Hicks Picks to date: 9-5.

Reunions . . .

After the game in Windsor.

Timmy and Dan Kelly and Robert Bortuzzo.

Ex-Bulls Marc Cantin, Matt Tipoff and Ty Randell.

Sign here please . . .

Jeff Skinner took a moment to sign a few autographs on his way back to the room after a first intermission TV interview.

Even signed for a kid in an Ellis jersey.

Surrender, Spits

The Rangers got them where they want them.

Kitch trails 1-0 after one. Just like Game 7 in London.

Spits may as well give up now.

Good period by the Rangers actually.

White Towel Time

Someone's going to be waving it after Game 7.

White towels on every seat for the fans too.

No lineup changes from Game 6.

65 till puck drop.

Tuesday . . .

. . . The Rangers will visit the Colts if they can polish off the Spits.

Ha! Spits. Polich. Slays me.

Game 2 would be Thursday at the Odd.

Almost quiet at the Aud . . .

Maxx is working on his stick at the bench area.

Akey is taping  two sticks.

Arena crew tapping out the net mooring holes, playing curling with two grey buckets and a screw driver.

No blue placards on seats tonight. This is series-ous now.