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Here is what's in the news for Wednesday, November 21, 2012:
Despite being heavily outshot, the St. John's IceCaps pulled out a 3-1 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs last night, large in part due to the play of birthday boy Edward Pasquale. [The Telegram]
The IceCaps' were struggling mightily on the power play coming into the game, but they were able to score on two of their seven opportunities last night, which is a step in the right direction. [The Telegram]
Mark Scheifele is still working on improving the mental aspect of his game as a player of his caliber seems to get targeted frequently by the opposition: "That's one thing I am working on. You just have to know what you have to do. You have to be a leader. You have to know when to shut your mouth, know when to speak in the room. It's a big thing. I've talked to a lot of people about it. I learned from being with pros last year, learned from other guys that I know. It's just something that will come as you mature and that's what I'm trying to do, mature as a hockey player, mature as a person." [WFP]
Meanwhile, after a hot start to the season, Scott Kosmachuk's play has cooled down considerable. He's trying his best to not let it faze him: "I don't think I'm putting too much pressure on myself to score, necessarily, but I just noticed the last couple of games that the pucks are bouncing on me, just off my stick, and even today, it wouldn't settle. It's something different." [WFP]
The Colorado Eagles have been facing struggles of their own and were most recently swept in a three game series against the Alaska Aces. [The Coloradoan]
Claude Giroux has returned to North America to receive precautionary testing after suffering a head injury last week. [SB Nation]
The NHL lockout has claimed it's first casualty as defenseman Jaroslav Spacek has announced his retirement at the age of 38. [SB Nation]
Travis Hughes investigates the speculation that Ed Snider no longer supports the lockout. [Broad Street Hockey]
The NHL is hopeful that they will receive a full proposal from the Union later today. Over/Under ten minutes into the meeting before it’s shot down? [Calgary Herald]
Finally, the Nashville Predators preform a flash mob at a youth hockey game. Whether or not you consider this to be a PR stunt is irrelevant, the kids loved it. [On the Forecheck]
