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Upon completion of an investigation, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has suspended the Head Coach of the Melfort Mustangs, levied a fine to the hockey club and deducted three protected list players in relation with a tampering charge. Darrell Mann has been suspended two games; while the hockey club has been fined $500 and ordered to operate with a protected list of 47-players as opposed to the standard 50 for a period of one year, beginning December 1st, 2004. The tampering offense comes in relation to player Craig Macfie, who's Hockey Canada playing rights are now assumed by the Mustangs. Macfie is eligible to play immediately. The SJHL Head Office says contact was established between Macfie and Mann which resulted in the player not reporting to another club. The two game suspension takes effect immediately and includes games of November 26 and 27. TRADE The Flin Flon Bombers have traded 18-year-old goalie Michael Pilote to the La Ronge Ice Wolves for future considerations. The 5'9", 160 Ibs netminder from Ilebizard PQ played in four games with the Bombers this season, although a couple of those appearances were in relief. Pilote went 0-2 with a 6.16-GAA and .844-SPCT. He dressed as La Ronge's back-up to Alex Gagnon on Friday night in the Ice Wolves' 6-5 loss to the Humboldt Broncos. With the December 1st roster cut down deadline only a few days away, there is sure to be some player movement this week. If fans are wanting up-to-the-minute transactions, the best place to go will be http://www.sjhlnet.com.
