Western defenders highlight talent pool

Two WHL defensemen who have been generating a lot of buzz lately are Brandon's Colby Robak and Saskatoon's Jyri Niemi. Niemi missed all of November with a severely jammed wrist, but has returned to the lineup in early December. His booming shot from the point and overall hockey sense have been a pleasant surprise. Red Line especially likes the way he thinks the game he plays with a lot of ...