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Main Menu Search thestarphoenix. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Reader Letters Letters. Local News. And Slaney, well, he became a household name by bringing down the house. Plenty has changed since then. Two of the '91 participants -- Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union -- no longer exist as nations. And just as capitalism has invaded those once-curtained locales, money has become a major influence in the world junior tournament. The 3, seats which have been added to Credit Union Centre's configuration go up for sale today.

Ticket-package sales currently sit at 9, Organizers are launching a similar ticket blitz today in Regina, where 2, passes have been sold so far. Regina will also host Canada's two pre-tournament games. Landing that event served as an impetus to increase seating from 7, to 11, Several Saskatonians have a realistic shot of joining him.

Defenceman Jared Cowen and centre Brayden Schenn are the early favourites. He's represented Canada multiple times at the under level, and provided he gets off to a good start next season, he'll almost certainly earn an invite to the junior team's tryout camp.

Blades defenceman Jyri Niemi is a lock to represent Finland again. Gary Green provided colour commentary. The gold-medal game in Ottawa set a TSN record with 3. We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p. Derek was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He and Marion married in and had 3 daughters. Derek was a storyteller and could make a conversation last for hours. He loved to golf and enjoyed his buddies at Willows and Moon Lake. He was a curious soul who loved to travel all he could, always planning his next adventure. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Camp Oshkidee camposhkidee. Condolences may be sent to www. Published on October 16, To plant a tree in memory of Derek Oatway, please visit Tribute Store.

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