CHL Power Ranking Poll for February 11

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ODESSA, Texas – Another week in the CHL brought some interesting games and results but little change in the Pro Hockey News Power Ranking Poll.

Eagles remain on top. Photo by Dave Kamp.

Eagles remain on top. Photo by Dave Kamp.


 
In fact, the only change was at the bottom of the table where the New Mexico Scorpions and Rapid City Rush traded places with the Rush moving in the wrong direction.   That change was based on the strength of the Scorpions weekend 2-game sweep of the Rush in Rio Rancho.    Trades and the waiver wire have changed the face of the Scorpions and at least for a weekend made a positive impact on the squad, the fans and the standings.
 
But for the rest of the CHL, there was little to make PHN rethink its rankings.   All teams in the CHL have settled into their post season runs and are taking few chances to jeopardize those chances.  
 
The CHL trading deadline passed without a major trade except for the Oilers making a couple of trades with the IceRays and RiverKings and the Laredo Bucks in a four player swap with the Rush.
Tulsa makes moves. Photo by Les Stockton

Tulsa makes moves. Photo by Les Stockton


 
The CHL clubs have taken the safe way of approaching the stretch drive to the post season and none have stepped beyond their comfort zone to improve their rosters.   Only Tony Martino in Tulsa seems willing to make the moves to bolster his roster and excite his fans.
 
Contact the author at jeff.reed@prohockeynews.com.
Contact the photographer at les.stockton@prohockeynews.com and dave.kamp@prohockeynews.com.
 
 
 

  CHL Power Rankings
(including games as of Feb 11th)
Team Div. GP Pts Pt% % Rk GF GA Gdif/G Gdif Rk Rank
*Colorado NW 45 72 80.0% 1 199 133 1.467 1 1
*Odessa SW 46 65 70.7% 2 189 136 1.152 2 2
*Texas SE 47 66 70.2% 3 164 129 0.745 4 3.5
Mississippi NE 46 61 66.3% 5 164 115 1.065 3 4
Oklahoma City NE 46 60 65.2% 6 148 116 0.696 5 5.5
*Bossier-Shreveport NE 47 63 67.0% 4 147 123 0.511 7 5.5
Laredo SE 46 56 60.9% 7 159 135 0.522 6 6.5
Rio Grande Valley SE 47 52 55.3% 8 164 153 0.234 8 8
Rocky Mountain NW 49 54 55.1% 9 163 161 0.041 9 9
Corpus Christi SE 48 44 45.8% 11 143 163 -0.417 10 10.5
Arizona SW 47 45 47.9% 10 166 188 -0.468 11 10.5
New Mexico SW 45 36 40.0% 12 153 186 -0.733 12 12
Rapid City NW 45 36 40.0% 12 124 164 -0.889 14 13
Wichita NW 47 35 37.2% 14 124 163 -0.830 13 13.5
Tulsa NE 46 31 33.7%Related

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