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With the Surrey Czechmates going 1-8-1 in the last 10 games, we were sure to see a deal arise which would get this team back on track. Rumours had the likes of Thoroufield and Knight moving, but all was said and done as the trade deadline passed. The Mates would make no changes. What happened to this club? We spoke to the GM to find out why this club is falling in the standings.

The Tweed Toros are shopping several veteran players as the trade deadline approaches.

from you reporter Harrie Vermeegen
MAPLE RIDGE - When entering the league, now a few months ago, GM Smolders found one of his players more dead than alive on his roster. Carl Recchi was recorde just above 20%, which means in real life that one is officially clinical dead. In real life one would also assume never ever to be able to skate at all and one can forget a professional ice hockey carreer for sure. How else this is in FHL terms. As normally we would not have expected Carl Recchi to be able to even walk, he is on the eve of his comeback...!

CZECHMATES (23-26-6) 54PTS

The Surrey Czechmates hold a 1 point lead for top spot in the CNFHL standings over the always a tough game Ice club. The Ice hold 1 game in hand and with the rest of the teams only points away, the Czechmates are sure to find it tough grabbing the CNFHL's top spot by seasons end. Plagued with injuries and suspensions, the Mates have had to endure many games with under developed farm players, and others playing off wings. With a 5-4-1 record in the last 10, this team still finds ways to win games.

Thats the message from disgruntled fans as the Rattlers fell out of a playoff spot last night. And management is listening as they announced that everyone over aged 24 is available for trade. They are looking for pro ready young players and especially a #1 goalie and shut down defender. NOT looking for old expensive players, PIM hounds, or "maybe if they really develop well" players. MacDermid has the rep of being a yes or no type trader and rarely gets involved in long trade talks.

CZECHMATES (18-8-4-1) 41PTS

The Montreal Thunder a team many felt would not make the playoffs this year currently sits two points behind the Tigers for top spot in the Eastern Conference ahead of the juiced up 99ers. This result may not last as the season continues but give credit to a team overachieving. The troops in Montreal are playing there guts out every game and despite a lack of talent, respect and star power they still impress. Head coach Mark Vandurza gives credit to leadership and heart.

from your reporter Harrie Vermeegen
MAPLE RIDGE - Just 4 games after GM Smolders has taken control of the Maple Ridge Mice he entered into a press conference announcing some players to be officially trade listed. The team is looking at its future and some of the current players on the roster just do not fit within the future plans GM Smolders has with his MR Mice. A sour message for some of the players and the fans, but we expect the best of it for the team's future.

CZECHMATES - 17W-5L-2T - 37 PTS -

The B&W are looking to add a couple stay at hom D-men. DF should be 85+.

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