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OTTAWA -- Chris Byrne stepped down as general manager of the Ottawa 67s on Tuesday and was replaced by assistant GM Pat Higgins. Byrnes resignation will take effect immediately as he pursues new challenges at the NHL level, the Ontario Hockey League team said in a release. "Im happy for Chris," said team governor Jeff Hunt. "He served us well as an assistant coach, head coach and most recently as general manager and its great to know hes moving up to the NHL level. We wish him well." Byrne coached and managed in the 67s organization for eight seasons. He served as both head coach and GM over the last three seasons. "Im thankful to Jeff and the 67s organization for a great experience in Ottawa and for allowing me to pursue my dream of working in the NHL," said Byrne. "This opportunity came up very recently and it really is something I couldnt turn down. "I know the 67s have a great core of young, talented players and I wish them and the organization good luck in the future." Details on his NHL plans were not immediately released. Higgins, meanwhile, has spent over 20 seasons in the organization as a scout, assistant GM and head of scouting. Hell oversee all facets of hockey operations. "Im humbled and excited by the opportunity the 67s have given me," said Higgins. "We have a talented roster of new players joining a more experienced core group of veterans and I know great things are ahead for the fans. Thanks to Jeff, Chris and (former coach) Brian Kilrea for their roles in my development as a hockey operations leader." L.C. Greenwood Youth Jersey . After making his All-Star debut in Fridays Rising Stars Challenge, the Raptors sophomore centre wont be sticking around for the duration of the weekends festivities, thinking about the big picture instead. Donnie Shell Jersey . - A mixed martial arts fighter who changed his name to War Machine was ordered Friday to stand trial in Nevada state court on 34 felony charges including attempted murder, sexual assault and kidnapping that could get him life in prison for allegedly attacking his porn star ex-girlfriend and her friend. http://www.steelerspronfl.com/Youth-Benny-Snell-Jr-Elite-Jersey/ . Numbers Game looks at the As getting Jon Lester from Boston, sending Yoenis Cespedes to the Red Sox along with a deal involving the As and the Minnesota Twins. The Athletics Get: LHP Jon Lester, LF Jonny Gomes, OF Sam Fuld and cash. Hines Ward Steelers Jersey .One day after winning her record 63rd World Cup race, Vonn posted to her Facebook account Tuesday that she was happy Woods surprised her by coming to the race, and that she felt terrible that his tooth got knocked out. Joe Gilliam Jersey . They know how difficult it is to beat the San Antonio Spurs. George scored 28 points and Indiana defeated San Antonio 111-100 on Saturday night, snapping an 11-game skid against the Spurs.The Winnipeg Jets begin a three game home stand at MTS Centre tonight with a 6:30pm ct face-off against the Vancouver Canucks. The (30-28-8) Jets and (29-28-10) Canucks each have 68 points and currently sit six points behind Dallas for a Western Conference Wild Card playoff spot. The Stars, winners of three straight, have one game in hand on Winnipeg and two games in hand on Vancouver. Due to an injury to forward John Albert Monday night in Colorado, the Jets recalled forward Eric ODell from the AHLs St. Johns IceCaps. He has two goals and an assist in 14 NHL games this season. In 39 AHL games, ODell has 16 goals and 22 assists. Chris Thorburn returns to play after missing the last three games due to an upper body injury. Ondrej Pavelec will start in goal. He has a 1-3 record lifetime against Vancouver with a 3.04 goals against average and .910 save percentage.dddddddddddd Jets Projected Lines: Ladd-Little-Frolik Kane-Jokinen-Setoguchi Byfuglien-Slater-Wheeler Thorburn-ODell-Peluso Bogosian-Enstrom Stuart-Trouba Pardy-Ellerby Dustin Byfuglien has scored three goals in his last two games. Vancouver did not have a pregame skate this morning so their lineup will not be confirmed until game time. Eddie Lack is expected to start in goal. His record is 1-1 against the Jets this season with a 2.94 goals against average and .900 save percentage. Tonight is Henrik Sedins 1000th NHL game. In 999 games, the 33 year old has 192 goals and 641 assists for 833 points. He is the first Canuck in franchise history to play 1000 games all with Vancouver. This is the third and final game of the season between these teams. Each team won on home ice, the Jets by a 4-3 score and Canucks 2-1. ' ' '