Annie Fowler: Red Light District

Portland Winterhawks defenseman Seth Jones (3) celebrates his goal with teammate Nicolas Petan (19) during the second period of Memorial Cup final hockey game May 26 against the Halifax Mooseheads in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Jones, the son of former NBA basketball player Ronald "Popeye" Jones, is likely to be No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 30.

The Denver Post: Avalanche likely will pass on Seth Jones for forward

If the Avalanche keeps the top pick in the June 30 NHL draft, it likely won't take Portland Winterhawks defenseman Seth Jones. Instead, it is leaning toward taking one of three forwards. 27 minutes ago

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NHL mock draft: It's a crap shoot after first 2 picks

Seth Jones of the Portland Winterhawks is expected to go first overall in the June 30 NHL draft. Nathan MacKinnon of the Halifax Mooseheads should go No. 2. After that, it's anybody's guess.
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Tri-City Americans to honor off-ice official Vallee

The Tri-City Americans will honor former off-ice official Fred Vallee, naming the referees' room after the longtime goal judge.
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RIP: Tri-City Americans goal judge Fred Vallee dies

Fred Vallee turned the goal light on for hundreds of goals for hundreds of players over the last 25 years at the Zamboni end at Toyota Center. Vallee died Thursday.
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CHL announces Subway Series host teams

Red Deer and Lethbridge will host the Western Hockey League's games for the 2013 Subway Super Series on Nov. 27-28.
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Spelling Bee: I'll see your knaidel and raise you a Vannieuwenhuizen

I can't spell half the words given to these teens, but I have mastered some of the hardest names in the WHL.
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WHL: Everett Silvertips still looking for a coach

The Everett Silvertips wanted a new coach in place by June 1. It looks like that won't happen.
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Hanlon not returning to Vancouver Giants' bench

Vancouver Giants lose assistant coach Glen Hanlon, pick up defenseman Dalton Thrower from Saskatoon.
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Memorial Cup Final: Halifax tops Portland 6-4

Nathan MacKinnon had a hat trick, including a title-clinching goal into an empty net, as the Halifax Mooseheads held on to beat the Portland Winterhawks 6-4 in the final of the Memorial Cup.
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2013 CHL Award winners

The Canadian Hockey League handed out its annual awards on Saturday.
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Memorial Cup: Portland advances to championship game

Ty Rattie scored in the third period and Mac Carruth made 34 saves to help the Portland Winterhawks beat the London Knights 2-1 for a spot in the Memorial Cup final against Halifax.