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# Wednesday's FTB: One more day off before the Panthers are here
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/wednesdays-ftb-game-65-tomorrow/
- Published: 2025-03-12T10:00:58.000Z
- Updated: 2025-03-12T10:00:57.000Z
- Description: And great, now they're mad.
- Author: Cathy Squires
- Tags: From The Branches

More changes coming in hockey eligibility rules: 

> An interesting rule change will be announced by U Sports. Hockey players who have played pro will be eligible to play U SPORTS with no sit out period (was 365 days). It will be effective in fall so there are young players in pro now who would be avail to U SPORTS roster in fall.
> 
> — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) [March 11, 2025](https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1899496973113147802?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The Sirens have signed a player off of the Sceptres reserve list:

[NEW YORK SIGNS DEFENDER LAUREN BERNARDNEW YORK (March 10, 2025) – The New York Sirens today announced the signing of defender Lauren Bernard to a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. The 23-year-old rookie was most rec…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-157.png)Professional Women's Hockey League![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/image_4)](https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2025/march/10/new-york-signs-defender-lauren-bernard?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

They've sent Olivia Knowles to their reserve list to make room. Knowles was originally signed from the Sceptres as well. The Sceptres are on the ice again next Wednesday against the Sirens.

Easton Cowan is on a tear, in case you've missed that: 

> Make that a FOURTH primary assist for #Leafs prospect Easton Cowan tonight. That's 18(!) points in his last 7 games!
> 
> — [Bastard Treliving (@brigstew.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:h6xjndnh6l6sdkll3m4dhwqz?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [2025-03-12T00:28:21.157Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:h6xjndnh6l6sdkll3m4dhwqz/post/3lk5d67gn2k2p?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin blasts rumour of trade request threat: ‘I’ve never said I want out of here’ | TSNBuffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin sounded off Tuesday on a report that he told general manager Kevyn Adams he would request a trade if the team does not improve.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-158.png)TSNTSN.ca Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/rasmus-dahlin-1-2269380-1741713638007.jpeg)](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/sabres-rasmus-dahlin-blasts-rumour-of-trade-request-threat-i-ve-never-said-i-want-out-of-here-1.2269369?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The claim came from Paul Bissonnette. 

[‘Completely misinformed’: Rantanen’s agent claps back at Hurricanes’ Brind’AmourOn Tuesday, Mikko Rantanen’s agent fired back on behalf of his client, three days after his trade to the Dallas Stars.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Sportsnet.caSportsnet Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/CP174092404.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/completely-misinformed-rantanens-agent-claps-back-at-hurricanes-brindamour/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[IIHF - Groups Set For 2026 IIHF World Junior ChampionshipNew Ticket Packages On Sale Saturday for 50th Anniversary Event![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-55.ico)IIHF International Ice Hockey Federation![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/gm29_225528_fin_usa_mz_113.jpg)](https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2026/wm20/news/65896/groups%5Fset%5Ffor%5F2026%5Fiihf%5Fworld%5Fjunior%5Fchampionship?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Ontario’s largest First Nations hockey tournament hits ice in MarkhamMarkham has signed a three-year agreement to host the LNHL annual tournament through 2027.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-icon-180x180-17.png)YorkRegion.comScarlett Liu![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/67d0284b93564.image.jpg)](https://www.yorkregion.com/things-to-do/ontario-s-largest-first-nations-hockey-tournament-hits-ice-in-markham/article%5Fde555756-f7de-57dd-ba5e-5b7afa7d5dc7.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)