Bill Blacklock resigns as President of Central League Citing an “increased workload at work as well as my Council position (in Houson),” Bill Blacklock, president of the Houston Luckies, has resigned his position as president of the Central Interior Hockey League. Blacklock said in Houston on the weekend, he had been suffering from constraints on his time for some considerable months, and “after careful consideration I have decided that in the best interests of myself and the hockey league, to resign my position as president, effective immediately. I would like to wish the CIHL the bst of luck in the future.” League vice-president, Allan Hewitson, of the Kitim,at Ice Demons, has stated he will hold the position on a temporary basis, but is looking for a new volunteer to take on the role. Having just recently moved, and with a busier that expected retiree schedule, on top of last year’s extra Coy Cup workload, I hope to see somebody younger and more active in that role. It’s an important position for the league and deserves someone better able to commit to the needs entailed.” Anyone interested should contact Hewitson at ahewitson@telus.net or at 250-632-4496 in Kitimat.

Former CIHL president Bill Blacklock injured in crash Further to reports of Bill Blacklock's resignation this weekend, as president of the Central Interior Hockey League, the popular hockey veteran and president of the Houston Luckies Hockey Club, was reported to be quite seriously injured in a week-end car crash in the Prince George area.While the CIHL site is waiting for more details, it appears Bill suffered broken leg and rib fractures in the accident and is in hospital in Prince George, according to Arnie Head, league secretary. Members of the League executive wish Bill a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on duty with the Luckies as soon as possible.