IMMIGRATION SNAFUS NEARLY COST SHREVEPORT ITS HOCKEY SEASON

The Shreveport (LA) Times reports that immigration problems nearly ended the season of Central Hockey League team Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs. Twelve players failed to receive their immigration approvals in time to begin the season. Several retired and inactive players were tapped to be emergency replacements on the team’s roster. The team has since secured approvals and the players in waiting have now entered and begun playing with the team.