Norm Milley cleared waivers and has been reassigned to Springfield of the AHL. Milley played 14 games for the Lightning with 2 goals and 3 points over that span.

QMJHL

Stanislav Lascek scored his 40th and 41st goals of the season and was named first star of the game in Chicoutimi's 4-1 ein over Baie-Comeau.

OHL

Kevin Beech lasted just 16:07 into the first allowing 3 goals before being pulled in Sudbury's 4-1 loss to Barrie. Beech stopped 11 of 14 shots he faced.

WHL

There were no games in the WHL tonight.

Playoffs in serious jeopardy...

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Sean Burke got the loss allowing 2 goals in relief but it was John Grahame's 5 goals on 16 shots through 2 periods that put the Lightning behind the eight ball. Paul Ranger got his 14th assist of the season, which is small solace.

Game sheet from NHL.com.

Karri Ramo and HPK fell 5-2 today to Tappara. Ramo stopped 33 of 38 shots faced in the loss. His record drops to 9-8-3 on the season.

QMJHL

There were no Lightning prospects in action tonight in the QMJHL.

OHL

Radek Smolenak had 2 goals, his 37th and 38th of the season, and was named 2nd star of the game as Kingston defeated Mississauga 5-4. Chris Lawrence was held scoreless for tne Ice Dogs.

WHL

Vladimir Mihalik was scoreless with an even rating as Red Deer defeated Medicine Hat 3-2 in overtime.

Blair Jones had 1 assist as Moose Jaw fell to Brandon 6-4.

Justin Keller was held scoreless but was +2 as Kelowna beat Kootenay 3-1.