Each week the Canadian League releases its ranking of the top 10 teams from coast to coast. Here are the rankings for the ninth week of the season.
RK. | TEAM | RECORD | LW |
1 | LONDON KNIGHTS | 20-5-0-1 | 1 |
2 | SAINT JOHN SEA DOGS | 24-7-0-1 | 3 |
3 | TRI-CITY AMERICANS | 19-6-0-0 | 5 |
4 | QUEBEC REMPARTS | 21-5-2-1 | 2 |
5 | SASKATOON BLADES | 18-8-0-1 | 4 |
6 | SHAWINIGAN CATARACTES | 19-8-1-2 | 8 |
7 | KOOTENAY ICE | 18-5-1-2 | 10 |
8 | PLYMOUTH WHALERS | 17-8-2-1 | 6 |
9 | VICTORIAVILLE TIGRES | 19-9-0-1 | 9 |
10 | SARNIA STING | 15-6-1-4 | 7 |
The New York Rangers eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime in a thrilling Game 7 to advance to the second round of the playoffs.
The Los Angeles Kings' hopes of making the second round were dashed on Saturday, but better days are ahead, and a little bit more patience in getting there should go a long way in seasons to come.
Canada and Switzerland remain perfect, Sweden won with a short lineup, France and Norway won important games and USA avoided total disaster against Austria on Day 3 of the World Hockey Championship.
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