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Dave Torrie didn't wait until draft day to make his first mark on the Soo Greyhounds.

Just after nine o'clock tomorrow morning, Dave Torrie and Marty Abrams will be making their first mark on the Soo Greyhounds franchise. The Ontario Hockey League priority selection draft will begin at 9 a.m.

HOCKEY NOTES: Indians host national championship Another national championship is beginning as the Michigan Sault is ready to host the USA Hockey Junior A National Championships.

When the Ontario Hockey League conducts its annual Bantam draft on Saturday via the internet, it's expected that Sault Ste. Marie will be well represented.

The Soo Greyhounds officially announced the signing of general manager Dave Torrie along with head coach and assistant general manager Marty Abrams on Monday.

Revenge had the sweet taste of gold for the Calgary Northstars in the Air Canada Cup championship game.

The national spotlight will be on Memorial Gardens today as the final of the Air Canada Cup begins at noon.

The playoff pairings have been decided at the Air Canada Cup National AAA Midget Championships. College Antoine-Girouard (5-0) from the Quebec region will meet the Atlantic's St. John's Maple Leafs (2-3) at 1 p.m.

The Soo North Stars were eliminated from playoff contention Thursday night after being shut out at the Air Canada Cup National AAA Midget Championships.

The Soo North Stars were dealt a serious blow last night in their quest for the national championship.