Saturday, February 28, 2009
MacKenzie skating, not yet cleared
Vermont freshman Drew MacKenzie, out since February 6th after coming down with mononucleosis, returned to skating this week with the #8 Catamounts. The 6'2, 200-pound defenseman has not been cleared to play, but a return for next weekend's set with New Hampshire could be within reach. The Taft alum is +1 with three assists in 24 games this season.
2/27 Recap: Ennis sparkles with six goal night
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Reigning WHL Player of the Week Tyler Ennis was a one-man wrecking crew on Friday, connecting for an amazing six goals as Medicine Hat defeated Prince Albert, 6-2. Missing the WHL league record by one goal, the star left wing closed the night with two highlight reel plays to up his 2008-09 season total to 41 in 54 games.
Trailing 1-0 to start the second period, the Edmonton native completed a natural hat trick through the first 11:48 to make it 3-1 Tigers entering the third.
Minutes after scoring his fourth of the night at 2:48, Ennis shot down the right side past a Raider dman and buried a wraparound for his fifth. His sixth of the night came at 13:24 when he spun to his backhand on a partial break for a roofing finish. The speedster didn't see much action in the final 6:00, completing the most dominating single game performance that the league has seen in years.
Tyler Myers was +1 as Kelowna fell to Red Deer, 3-2. The final buzzer saw a minor scrum that earned the defenseman a double minor for roughing and a misconduct. Myers, who has 10 points in February, saw his streak of four straight appearances in the Three Stars of the Game come to an end in the loss. He had earned three firsts and one second in that stretch.
Alex Biega (+1) used a blistering left point shot to score the game winning goal as Harvard defeated Quinnipiac, 2-1. The junior defenseman scored his fourth of the year on a 4-4 after brother Michael put the Crimson on the board earlier with his sixth. Harvard is now unbeaten in five games since the Beanpot.
Also from the ECAC, senior defenseman Matt Generous did not return from a first period injury as St. Lawrence defeated Union, 2-0. Generous went down with sprained MCL in his left knee after being checked in to the boards by Union's Brian Yanovitch.
In Hockey East, Andrew Orpik picked up a late assist as Boston College cruised past Providence, 5-1.
Justin Jokinen was even as a left wing in Mankato's 4-3 OT win over Wisconsin.
Nick Eno served as Jimmy Spratt's backup as Bowling Green fell to Western Michigan, 5-2.
In the QMJHL, Jacob Lagacé (-1) had a power play assist as Chicoutimi came up short in a 6-5 loss to red-hot Rimouski. Trailing 6-3 with just over 14:00 to play, the Sags would score two third period goals but couldn't catch up as the Nics won their 15th consecutive game.
Paul Byron had five shots on goal and was stopped in the shootout as Gatineau lost to Lewiston, 2-1.
J.S. Allard was even as Quebec lost to Shawinigan, 7-4.
T.J. Brennan was -3 in Montreal's 7-3 loss to Drummondville.
In OHL action, Drew Schiestel was -2 as Niagara got smoked by Brampton, 6-0. Losers of four of their last five, the struggling Dogs played without defenders Alex Pietrangleo and Reggie Traccitto. Now sitting at -25, Schiestel is among the bottom four for all league skaters in the category.
In Germany, Philip Gogulla had two shots on goal in Cologne's 5-2 loss to Mannheim.
Trailing 1-0 to start the second period, the Edmonton native completed a natural hat trick through the first 11:48 to make it 3-1 Tigers entering the third.
Minutes after scoring his fourth of the night at 2:48, Ennis shot down the right side past a Raider dman and buried a wraparound for his fifth. His sixth of the night came at 13:24 when he spun to his backhand on a partial break for a roofing finish. The speedster didn't see much action in the final 6:00, completing the most dominating single game performance that the league has seen in years.
Tyler Myers was +1 as Kelowna fell to Red Deer, 3-2. The final buzzer saw a minor scrum that earned the defenseman a double minor for roughing and a misconduct. Myers, who has 10 points in February, saw his streak of four straight appearances in the Three Stars of the Game come to an end in the loss. He had earned three firsts and one second in that stretch.
Alex Biega (+1) used a blistering left point shot to score the game winning goal as Harvard defeated Quinnipiac, 2-1. The junior defenseman scored his fourth of the year on a 4-4 after brother Michael put the Crimson on the board earlier with his sixth. Harvard is now unbeaten in five games since the Beanpot.
Also from the ECAC, senior defenseman Matt Generous did not return from a first period injury as St. Lawrence defeated Union, 2-0. Generous went down with sprained MCL in his left knee after being checked in to the boards by Union's Brian Yanovitch.
In Hockey East, Andrew Orpik picked up a late assist as Boston College cruised past Providence, 5-1.
Justin Jokinen was even as a left wing in Mankato's 4-3 OT win over Wisconsin.
Nick Eno served as Jimmy Spratt's backup as Bowling Green fell to Western Michigan, 5-2.
In the QMJHL, Jacob Lagacé (-1) had a power play assist as Chicoutimi came up short in a 6-5 loss to red-hot Rimouski. Trailing 6-3 with just over 14:00 to play, the Sags would score two third period goals but couldn't catch up as the Nics won their 15th consecutive game.
Paul Byron had five shots on goal and was stopped in the shootout as Gatineau lost to Lewiston, 2-1.
J.S. Allard was even as Quebec lost to Shawinigan, 7-4.
T.J. Brennan was -3 in Montreal's 7-3 loss to Drummondville.
In OHL action, Drew Schiestel was -2 as Niagara got smoked by Brampton, 6-0. Losers of four of their last five, the struggling Dogs played without defenders Alex Pietrangleo and Reggie Traccitto. Now sitting at -25, Schiestel is among the bottom four for all league skaters in the category.
In Germany, Philip Gogulla had two shots on goal in Cologne's 5-2 loss to Mannheim.
Friday, February 27, 2009
2/24-26 Recap: Schiestel shoots for 9th
Drew Schiestel scored a goal in Niagara's 7-4 loss to Mississauga St. Mike's. The tally was a career-high ninth for the Dogs defender, and raises his season point total to 46 in 56 games.
In the QMJHL, Jordon Southorn (-2) assisted on Benjamin Casavant's 33rd goal of the season as PEI lost to Halifax, 4-2. The helper snaps a six-game drought for the defenseman.
Jacob Lagacé was -2 in Chicoutimi's 5-2 loss to Shawinigan. Entering play, the winger had registered a point in six straight games.
Dennis Persson was -1 in 17:22 of icetime as Timra fell to Brynas, 4-3. Earlier in the week, Persson (+1) had an assist in 16:04 of work in the Eagles 3-2 loss to Frolunda.
On Wednesday, Tyler Myers (+1) had an assist as Kelowna routed Medicine Hat, 6-1. Tyler Ennis was -2 for the Tigers while seeing his six-game point streak snapped in the loss.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford had an assist as Saginaw stumbled for the second straight time against Plymouth, 6-2. Crawford committed a bad turnover just :11 into the second period to give the surging Whalers a 2-1 lead. Tyler Seguin ('92) had a goal and two assists while on Whaler power plays in the win.
On Tuesday, Justin Jokinen (3 SOG) was -1 as Minnesota State played to a 2-2 tie with Nebraska-Omaha.
In the QMJHL, Jordon Southorn (-2) assisted on Benjamin Casavant's 33rd goal of the season as PEI lost to Halifax, 4-2. The helper snaps a six-game drought for the defenseman.
Jacob Lagacé was -2 in Chicoutimi's 5-2 loss to Shawinigan. Entering play, the winger had registered a point in six straight games.
Dennis Persson was -1 in 17:22 of icetime as Timra fell to Brynas, 4-3. Earlier in the week, Persson (+1) had an assist in 16:04 of work in the Eagles 3-2 loss to Frolunda.
On Wednesday, Tyler Myers (+1) had an assist as Kelowna routed Medicine Hat, 6-1. Tyler Ennis was -2 for the Tigers while seeing his six-game point streak snapped in the loss.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford had an assist as Saginaw stumbled for the second straight time against Plymouth, 6-2. Crawford committed a bad turnover just :11 into the second period to give the surging Whalers a 2-1 lead. Tyler Seguin ('92) had a goal and two assists while on Whaler power plays in the win.
On Tuesday, Justin Jokinen (3 SOG) was -1 as Minnesota State played to a 2-2 tie with Nebraska-Omaha.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Ennis earns 'Dub honors
As suspected, Tyler Ennis has been named the Boston Pizza WHL Player of the Week.
Ennis picked up eight points, scoring five goals and three assists in three games over the past week, helping the Tigers post a 2-1-0-0 road record in that span.
On Wednesday, February 18th, the Tigers hosted the surging Brandon Wheat Kings at the Medicine Hat Arena. Ennis picked up one assist in the contest as the Tigers fell 4-1 to the Wheaties.
On Friday, February 20th, the Tigers travelled down ‘Highway 3’ to face WHL Central Division rivals the Hurricanes at the Enmax Centre in Lethbridge. Ennis netted a power play goal and added an assist as the Tigers downed the Hurricanes 6-3. The next evening, Saturday, February 21st, the second half of the home-and-home series was played out between the Tigers and ‘Canes at the Arena in Medicine Hat. Ennis scored four goals and added an assist as the Tigers swept the weekend series with an 8-3 win. He was also named the games 1st Star.
Ennis’ 8 points over the last three games has him sitting 14th among all WHL scorers with 71 points (35 goals, 36 assists) in 52 games and extends his point scoring streak to 6 games. The Tigers have won four of their last five games and sit fourth in the WHL Eastern Conference with a record of 33-23-4-3 for 73 points.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
2/22 Recap: Myers wires 8th; Allard, Lagacé roll fours
In the WHL, Tyler Myers (+2) continued his strong play in the 2009 calendar year by scoring the shorthanded winner in Kelowna's 4-1 win over Chilliwack. With his second game winner in as many nights, and eighth of the season, Myers earned the game's #2 star.
The clinchers were his first two of the season and the first ever time he's scored in back-to-back games, while the weekend also saw the first two-goal game of his career on Saturday. Watching the gliding rearguard over the weekend reveals a player who, if able to maintain the pace and momentum since returning from Team Canada, will likely get some level of NHL exposure next season.
In QMJHL play, J.S. Allard shook off a costly turnover on Saturday by scoring a goal and three assists on Sunday as Quebec doubled up Halifax, 8-4. Allard notched his 15th of the season while earning secondary helpers on three of Mikhail Stefanovich's four goals. The four-point night was Allard's highest single game output of the season.
In Chicoutimi, Jacob Lagacé scored a goal and added three assists as the Sagueneens outlasted Baie-Comeau, 8-6. The 2008 fifth-rounder also fired seven shots on goal while blocking five.
T.J. Brennan set up the game winning goal on the power play as Montreal defeated Bathurst, 4-1. Steady in both ends, Brennan was named the game's #3 star.
Drew Schiestel was even as Niagara defeated Ottawa in overtime, 4-3. The defenseman was on the ice for a first period goal against, but wiped it off as the Dogs tied the game with :22 left in regulation.
In Michigan, Nick Crawford finished -2 in Saginaw's 4-1 loss to Plymouth.
In the DEL, Philip Gogulla had an assist as Cologne lost to Straubing, 7-5. The 6'2 wing spent most of the third period in the penalty box after getting ten for arguing a hooking call.
The clinchers were his first two of the season and the first ever time he's scored in back-to-back games, while the weekend also saw the first two-goal game of his career on Saturday. Watching the gliding rearguard over the weekend reveals a player who, if able to maintain the pace and momentum since returning from Team Canada, will likely get some level of NHL exposure next season.
In QMJHL play, J.S. Allard shook off a costly turnover on Saturday by scoring a goal and three assists on Sunday as Quebec doubled up Halifax, 8-4. Allard notched his 15th of the season while earning secondary helpers on three of Mikhail Stefanovich's four goals. The four-point night was Allard's highest single game output of the season.
In Chicoutimi, Jacob Lagacé scored a goal and added three assists as the Sagueneens outlasted Baie-Comeau, 8-6. The 2008 fifth-rounder also fired seven shots on goal while blocking five.
T.J. Brennan set up the game winning goal on the power play as Montreal defeated Bathurst, 4-1. Steady in both ends, Brennan was named the game's #3 star.
Drew Schiestel was even as Niagara defeated Ottawa in overtime, 4-3. The defenseman was on the ice for a first period goal against, but wiped it off as the Dogs tied the game with :22 left in regulation.
In Michigan, Nick Crawford finished -2 in Saginaw's 4-1 loss to Plymouth.
In the DEL, Philip Gogulla had an assist as Cologne lost to Straubing, 7-5. The 6'2 wing spent most of the third period in the penalty box after getting ten for arguing a hooking call.
2/21 Recap: Twin Tylers dominant; Eidsness hits 20
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In Medicine Hat, Tyler Ennis (+2) continued his torrid stretch, netting a season-best four goals to lead the Tigers past Lethbridge, 8-3. The dazzler completed the hat trick by scoring the game winning goal in the final minute of the second period before adding another for good measure in the final frame.
Ennis has shredded the WHL since returning from the World Juniors, compiling 20 goals and 34 points while scoring in all but three of the 21 games since winning gold. He now has 35 goals on the season, good enough to eek into the WHL's top-10 in that category, and should get the book of free car washes as Player of the Week after his five-goal, seven-point string.
Not to be outdone, Tyler Myers (+1) scored a pair of goals including the game winner as Kelowna gritted their way over Everett, 3-2. Myers was completely dominating in his #1 star effort, showing his versatility killing penalties while taking the game over with his puck carrying moxie. One rush in particular saw the 6'7-3/4 rearguard take the puck, gain speed, and gallop down the right side of the ice into the Tips zone. The Sabres top prospect now has seven goals and 36 points this season.
In the QMJHL, Jordon Southorn (-1) had an assist as PEI rode a five-goal third period to an exciting 5-3 win over Quebec. 2009 eligible Benjamin Casavant helped shake off his club's unsavory opening 40:00 with his 31st and 32nd goals of the season to get the Rocket back on track. With the game tied 3-3 at 18:53, J.S. Allard committed a bad turnover right onto the stick of PEI's Ben Duffy, who potted the game winner. Allard finished -1 with four shots for the Remparts in the loss.
T.J. Brennan contributed two shots on goal in Montreal's 3-1 win over Saint John.
Paul Byron missed his second straight road game due to illness as Gatineau snuck past Baie-Comeau, 4-3 in OT.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford (+1) had two assists as Saginaw defeated Guelph, 4-3 in overtime. The 6'1 defenseman helped set-up the game winner to earn his 38th point of the season (7+31).
Reigning WCHA Rookie of the Week Brad Eidsness made 17 saves as #9 North Dakota swept the weekend Alaskan set with a 6-2 defeat of UAA. The win gives the freshman stopper an even 20 on the season, making Eidsness just the third goaltender in school history to reach that mark.
In Hockey East, Andrew Orpik assisted on the first Eagles goal as #17 Boston College lost to #12 New Hampshire, 4-2. The point was Orpik's second in his last five games, with the senior going without a goal since November 28th.
Alex Biega compiled four more shots on goal as Harvard rallied to a 3-3 tie with Clarkson. For the second night in a row, Biega started scoring plays that did not result in his name hitting the scoresheet. He pumped a pass up ice to create the first Harvard mark, and later made a real nice break-up of a 2-1 to start the play that resulted in the game-tying goal with 8:17 to play in the third.
Also from the ECAC, Matt Generous was +1 as #20 St. Lawrence thumped Dartmouth 7-2 on Senior Night at Appleton Arena.
Nick Eno again played back-up as Bowling Green pitched a 4-0 shutout against fellow CCHA also-ran, Michigan State.
Ennis has shredded the WHL since returning from the World Juniors, compiling 20 goals and 34 points while scoring in all but three of the 21 games since winning gold. He now has 35 goals on the season, good enough to eek into the WHL's top-10 in that category, and should get the book of free car washes as Player of the Week after his five-goal, seven-point string.
Not to be outdone, Tyler Myers (+1) scored a pair of goals including the game winner as Kelowna gritted their way over Everett, 3-2. Myers was completely dominating in his #1 star effort, showing his versatility killing penalties while taking the game over with his puck carrying moxie. One rush in particular saw the 6'7-3/4 rearguard take the puck, gain speed, and gallop down the right side of the ice into the Tips zone. The Sabres top prospect now has seven goals and 36 points this season.
In the QMJHL, Jordon Southorn (-1) had an assist as PEI rode a five-goal third period to an exciting 5-3 win over Quebec. 2009 eligible Benjamin Casavant helped shake off his club's unsavory opening 40:00 with his 31st and 32nd goals of the season to get the Rocket back on track. With the game tied 3-3 at 18:53, J.S. Allard committed a bad turnover right onto the stick of PEI's Ben Duffy, who potted the game winner. Allard finished -1 with four shots for the Remparts in the loss.
T.J. Brennan contributed two shots on goal in Montreal's 3-1 win over Saint John.
Paul Byron missed his second straight road game due to illness as Gatineau snuck past Baie-Comeau, 4-3 in OT.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford (+1) had two assists as Saginaw defeated Guelph, 4-3 in overtime. The 6'1 defenseman helped set-up the game winner to earn his 38th point of the season (7+31).
Reigning WCHA Rookie of the Week Brad Eidsness made 17 saves as #9 North Dakota swept the weekend Alaskan set with a 6-2 defeat of UAA. The win gives the freshman stopper an even 20 on the season, making Eidsness just the third goaltender in school history to reach that mark.
In Hockey East, Andrew Orpik assisted on the first Eagles goal as #17 Boston College lost to #12 New Hampshire, 4-2. The point was Orpik's second in his last five games, with the senior going without a goal since November 28th.
Alex Biega compiled four more shots on goal as Harvard rallied to a 3-3 tie with Clarkson. For the second night in a row, Biega started scoring plays that did not result in his name hitting the scoresheet. He pumped a pass up ice to create the first Harvard mark, and later made a real nice break-up of a 2-1 to start the play that resulted in the game-tying goal with 8:17 to play in the third.
Also from the ECAC, Matt Generous was +1 as #20 St. Lawrence thumped Dartmouth 7-2 on Senior Night at Appleton Arena.
Nick Eno again played back-up as Bowling Green pitched a 4-0 shutout against fellow CCHA also-ran, Michigan State.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
2/20 Recap: CHLers produce; Eidsness shines
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Tyler Ennis had a goal and an assist as Medicine Hat defeated Lethbridge, 6-3. Ennis scored his 31st of the season when he pounced on a rebound from the end boards in the second period. Luca Sbisa (PHI), who leveled Ennis with a big hit in the contest, scored his first goal since returning from the NHL. The two teams will play it back on Saturday.
Tyler Myers (-2) had no points but set the pace for Kelowna in their 6-2 win at Western Conference leader Vancouver. The towering defender made physical statements early, and logged monster minutes throughout en route to earning the game's first star.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford scored his seventh goal of the season as Saginaw upended Erie, 6-4. Crawford recorded a season-best +4 on the evening after notching a season-low -3 on Monday.
Drew Schiestel scored on the power play in Niagara's 4-2 loss to Kingston. Schiestel's eighth of the season put the Dogs up 2-0 before giving up four unanswered goals to the Fronts in the final period and a half.
In the QMJHL, Jacob Lagacé had a goal and an assist as Chicoutimi downed Gatineau, 5-3. The goal, Lagacé's 28th through 55 games played, came off a solid second effort down low. Les Olympiques leading scorer Paul Byron did not make the trip due to illness.
T.J. Brennan returned from his five-game suspension, posting an assist for Montreal in their 3-1 win over PEI. Jordon Southorn had a game-high five hits for the Rocket in defeat. The Rocket's anchor has gone six games without a point, and hasn't scored a goal since December 19th.
J.S. Allard (+2) assisted on an empty net goal as Quebec defeated Bathurst, 5-2. Allard now has points in two games after forming a line with Kelsey Tessier (COL) at center and Mikhail Stefanovich (TOR) on the opposite wing.
In Germany, Philip Gogulla scored his 17th goal of the season as Cologne lost a 4-3 shootout to Sinupret. Gogulla was the only Sharks shooter to connect in the deciding frame.
In NCAA play, Brad Eidsness came up huge, making 25 saves as North Dakota won at Anchorage, 2-1 in OT. Keeping his team in the game late, Eidsness moves his record to 19-8-3 on the season.
Harvard's Alex Biega (+1) posted five shots on goal as Harvard played to a 2-2 tie with #20 St. Lawrence. Despite not getting a point, it was a long headman pass from the junior defender that set-up the first Crimson tally. Matt Generous was even for the Saints.
Andrew Orpik was -1 as Boston College lost to New Hampshire, 3-2.
Nick Eno watched as Bowling Green dropped a 3-2 decision to Michigan State.
Tyler Myers (-2) had no points but set the pace for Kelowna in their 6-2 win at Western Conference leader Vancouver. The towering defender made physical statements early, and logged monster minutes throughout en route to earning the game's first star.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford scored his seventh goal of the season as Saginaw upended Erie, 6-4. Crawford recorded a season-best +4 on the evening after notching a season-low -3 on Monday.
Drew Schiestel scored on the power play in Niagara's 4-2 loss to Kingston. Schiestel's eighth of the season put the Dogs up 2-0 before giving up four unanswered goals to the Fronts in the final period and a half.
In the QMJHL, Jacob Lagacé had a goal and an assist as Chicoutimi downed Gatineau, 5-3. The goal, Lagacé's 28th through 55 games played, came off a solid second effort down low. Les Olympiques leading scorer Paul Byron did not make the trip due to illness.
T.J. Brennan returned from his five-game suspension, posting an assist for Montreal in their 3-1 win over PEI. Jordon Southorn had a game-high five hits for the Rocket in defeat. The Rocket's anchor has gone six games without a point, and hasn't scored a goal since December 19th.
J.S. Allard (+2) assisted on an empty net goal as Quebec defeated Bathurst, 5-2. Allard now has points in two games after forming a line with Kelsey Tessier (COL) at center and Mikhail Stefanovich (TOR) on the opposite wing.
In Germany, Philip Gogulla scored his 17th goal of the season as Cologne lost a 4-3 shootout to Sinupret. Gogulla was the only Sharks shooter to connect in the deciding frame.
In NCAA play, Brad Eidsness came up huge, making 25 saves as North Dakota won at Anchorage, 2-1 in OT. Keeping his team in the game late, Eidsness moves his record to 19-8-3 on the season.
Harvard's Alex Biega (+1) posted five shots on goal as Harvard played to a 2-2 tie with #20 St. Lawrence. Despite not getting a point, it was a long headman pass from the junior defender that set-up the first Crimson tally. Matt Generous was even for the Saints.
Andrew Orpik was -1 as Boston College lost to New Hampshire, 3-2.
Nick Eno watched as Bowling Green dropped a 3-2 decision to Michigan State.
Friday, February 20, 2009
2/18-19 Recap: Schiestel sour in six
Drew Schiestel was -3 as flat Niagara lost to Belleville, 4-1. The defenseman has now gone six straight games without registering a point.
Dennis Persson was even through 12:34 of work as Timra owned Skelleftea, 8-0.
On Wednesday, Tyler Ennis had an assist but was a season-low -4 as Medicine Hat lost at Brandon, 4-1. The fleeting forward has points in four straight games.
Also from the WHL, Tyler Myers was even in Kelowna's 4-3 shootout loss to lowly Chilliwack. The Bruins entered the evening on a ten-game losing streak.
Dennis Persson was even through 12:34 of work as Timra owned Skelleftea, 8-0.
On Wednesday, Tyler Ennis had an assist but was a season-low -4 as Medicine Hat lost at Brandon, 4-1. The fleeting forward has points in four straight games.
Also from the WHL, Tyler Myers was even in Kelowna's 4-3 shootout loss to lowly Chilliwack. The Bruins entered the evening on a ten-game losing streak.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Allard breaks out for three
J.S. Allard (+3) had two goals and an assist as Quebec downed Chicoutimi, 8-2. Allard opened scoring just :14 in, and later added his 14th of the season in the third period to earn the game's #2 star. Jacob Lagacé had an assist for the Sags in the loss.
In the DEL, Philip Gogulla was even with three shots on goal as Cologne fell to Krefeld, 3-1.
Dennis Persson was -1 in 11:41 of work in Timra's 4-1 loss to Djurgardens.
On Monday, Nick Crawford was a season-low -3 as Saginaw lost to Oshawa, 7-5. Crawford has been a plus player just once in seven February games.
Tyler Myers was even as Kelowna came up short against Portland, 4-3.
In Sunday QMJHL action, Lagacé potted his 27th of the season on the power play as Chicoutimi lost a 3-2 shootout to Baie-Comeau. Lagacé added seven shots on goal to earn the game's #2 star.
Paul Byron had an assist and five shots on goal as Gatineau lost to Montreal, 4-3.
Rounding out the OHL weekend, Drew Schiestel finished +1 as Niagara defeated Kingston, 4-1. Amidst a career offensive year, the defenseman has now gone five games without a point for the first time all season. 2009 prospect Ethan Werek had a goal for the Fronts.
Also from Sunday, Gogulla had an assist in Cologne's 8-5 win over Hannover.
In the DEL, Philip Gogulla was even with three shots on goal as Cologne fell to Krefeld, 3-1.
Dennis Persson was -1 in 11:41 of work in Timra's 4-1 loss to Djurgardens.
On Monday, Nick Crawford was a season-low -3 as Saginaw lost to Oshawa, 7-5. Crawford has been a plus player just once in seven February games.
Tyler Myers was even as Kelowna came up short against Portland, 4-3.
In Sunday QMJHL action, Lagacé potted his 27th of the season on the power play as Chicoutimi lost a 3-2 shootout to Baie-Comeau. Lagacé added seven shots on goal to earn the game's #2 star.
Paul Byron had an assist and five shots on goal as Gatineau lost to Montreal, 4-3.
Rounding out the OHL weekend, Drew Schiestel finished +1 as Niagara defeated Kingston, 4-1. Amidst a career offensive year, the defenseman has now gone five games without a point for the first time all season. 2009 prospect Ethan Werek had a goal for the Fronts.
Also from Sunday, Gogulla had an assist in Cologne's 8-5 win over Hannover.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Kennedy earns AHL Player of the Week honors
From the AHL:
The American Hockey League announced today that Portland Pirates left wing Tim Kennedy has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Feb. 15, 2009. In four games, Kennedy scored five goals and added five assists for 10 points and recorded a plus-5 rating as the Pirates went 2-0-0-2.
Kennedy began the week by tallying a goal and an assist in Portland's 4-3 shootout loss to Albany at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo on Tuesday night. He registered an assist in Friday's 2-1 win over Worcester, and then set a personal best with four points (one goal, three assists) in the Pirates' 6-5 come-from-behind shootout loss vs. Providence on Saturday. Kennedy capped the week with his first professional hat trick, scoring three times in a 7-6 shootout win at Lowell on Sunday.
In recognition of his achievement, Kennedy will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Pirates home game.
Kennedy has totaled 12 goals and 33 assists for 45 points in 49 games for Portland this season and is currently the top-scoring rookie in the AHL. The 22-year-old native of Buffalo, N.Y., has also appeared in one NHL game this season, making his big-league debut for his hometown Sabres on Dec. 27, 2008. Kennedy was originally drafted by the Washington Capitals in 2005 and spent three years at Michigan State, helping the Spartans to an NCAA championship in 2007.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
2/14 Recap: Albertans roll; Biega guides Crimson
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Edmonton native Tyler Ennis (+1) scored a goal and an assist as Medicine Hat defeated Kamloops. 5-3. His shiftiness showed when he burst through two Blazer defenders before one-on-one faking his way to his 30th goal of the season in the first period. The #1 star performance was his third consecutive two-point outing after seeing his ten-game point streak snapped on Tuesday.
Also in the WHL, Calgarian Tyler Myers (+1) picked up an assist on a Mikael Backlund goal as Kelowna downed Prince George, 5-1. The blue-chip rearguard now has five points in six February skates, all Rockets wins. Kelowna will defend the season-high six-game win streak Monday afternoon at Portland.
In the NCAA, Chestermere, Alberta resident Brad Eidsness made 21 saves as #11 North Dakota edged Minnesota State, 4-3. The win continues the freshman's WCHA ascent, moving his season mark to 18-8-3 with a 2.47 goals against average and .909 save percentage. Justin Jokinen was inserted into the Mavericks fourth line after sitting on Friday, but did not produce a stat line.
Alex Biega had a pair of assists, both with the man advantage, as Harvard posted a big upset win over #6 Cornell, 4-2. The helpers were his first points in four games, and raise his team-leading point total to 17 (3+14). The Crimson take both ends of the weekend set for the first time since mid-November.
In Ontario, Nick Crawford had a power play assist as Saginaw came up short in a 4-3 OT loss to Belleville. The Spirit scored two goals in the final 4:00 to force the extra session with the Bulls.
Drew Schiestel was even as Niagara defeated Owen Sound, 2-1. The defenseman has now gone without a point for a season-long four straight games.
In the SEL, Dennis Persson returned from a shoulder injury to skate for 16:34 of action as Timra defeated Linkopings, 3-1. The left-side man has averaged 11:40 of time with the Eagles this season.
Matt Generous (+1) registered two shots on goal as St. Lawrence won a key ECAC match-up with #9 Princeton, 3-1.
Andrew Orpik was even as #15 Boston College played to a 4-4 tie with Lowell. The Eagles move to 0-2-1 against the Riverhawks this season.
Sophomore goaltender Nick Eno was again idle as Bowling Green defeated Ferris State, 3-1.
Also in the WHL, Calgarian Tyler Myers (+1) picked up an assist on a Mikael Backlund goal as Kelowna downed Prince George, 5-1. The blue-chip rearguard now has five points in six February skates, all Rockets wins. Kelowna will defend the season-high six-game win streak Monday afternoon at Portland.
In the NCAA, Chestermere, Alberta resident Brad Eidsness made 21 saves as #11 North Dakota edged Minnesota State, 4-3. The win continues the freshman's WCHA ascent, moving his season mark to 18-8-3 with a 2.47 goals against average and .909 save percentage. Justin Jokinen was inserted into the Mavericks fourth line after sitting on Friday, but did not produce a stat line.
Alex Biega had a pair of assists, both with the man advantage, as Harvard posted a big upset win over #6 Cornell, 4-2. The helpers were his first points in four games, and raise his team-leading point total to 17 (3+14). The Crimson take both ends of the weekend set for the first time since mid-November.
In Ontario, Nick Crawford had a power play assist as Saginaw came up short in a 4-3 OT loss to Belleville. The Spirit scored two goals in the final 4:00 to force the extra session with the Bulls.
Drew Schiestel was even as Niagara defeated Owen Sound, 2-1. The defenseman has now gone without a point for a season-long four straight games.
In the SEL, Dennis Persson returned from a shoulder injury to skate for 16:34 of action as Timra defeated Linkopings, 3-1. The left-side man has averaged 11:40 of time with the Eagles this season.
Matt Generous (+1) registered two shots on goal as St. Lawrence won a key ECAC match-up with #9 Princeton, 3-1.
Andrew Orpik was even as #15 Boston College played to a 4-4 tie with Lowell. The Eagles move to 0-2-1 against the Riverhawks this season.
Sophomore goaltender Nick Eno was again idle as Bowling Green defeated Ferris State, 3-1.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Schutz penalty shot seals Pirates win
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Felix Schutz connected on a second period penalty shot as Portland defeated Worcester, 2-1. The German rookie was hauled down on a short-handed breakaway after a nice steal to create the winning opportunity, and the goal held up through a scoreless third.
Mark Mancari teed up a left-point blast for the Pirates first goal, with assists going to Tim Kennedy and Mathieu Darche. Jhonas Enroth was given the night off while John Decaro made 25 saves for his second win of the season.
The Rundown
Schutz: 1G, 5 SOG, +1
Mancari: 1G, +1
Kennedy: 1A, +1
Gragnani: +1
Zagrapan: +1
Weber: even
Hunter: even
Kostka: even
Whitmore: even
Mark Mancari teed up a left-point blast for the Pirates first goal, with assists going to Tim Kennedy and Mathieu Darche. Jhonas Enroth was given the night off while John Decaro made 25 saves for his second win of the season.
The Rundown
Schutz: 1G, 5 SOG, +1
Mancari: 1G, +1
Kennedy: 1A, +1
Gragnani: +1
Zagrapan: +1
Weber: even
Hunter: even
Kostka: even
Whitmore: even
2/13 Recap: Byron fuels comeback; Eidsness holds steady
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In the QMJHL, Paul Byron earned the #1 star of the game with a goal and an assist in the final 20:00 in Gatineau's 4-3 win over Halifax. Trailing 3-1 entering the third period, Byron stole the puck from a fumbling defenseman at the blueline and roofed the game winner to cap the comeback. The even strength goal was Byron's 30th of the season.
Tyler Ennis had a goal and an assist for the second consecutive game as Medicine Hat smoked WHL East Division leader Saskatoon, 7-1. Ennis' insurance marker gives him 29 goals and a team-best 61 points in 48 games this season.
In Kelowna, Tyler Myers (+1) had two assists as the Rockets won a 3-2 overtime decision over Western Conference pacesetter Vancouver.
Nick Crawford (-2) had a power play assist as Saginaw got throttled at Kitchener, 6-2. The defenseman will take a three-game point streak into Belleville on Saturday.
Jacob Lagacé set-up the game winning goal as Chicoutimi beat Val-d'Or for a second straight night, 4-2.
J.S. Allard registered one shot on goal as Quebec shut down Montreal, 2-0. Juniors defender T.J. Brennan missed the game as part of his five-game suspension after an attempt-to-injure penalty last weekend against Gatineau.
In the NCAA, Brad Eidsness made 25 saves North Dakota cruised past Minnesota State, 4-1. The freshman netminder ups his record to 17-8-3 with the win, including a league-best 12-4-3 conference record. Justin Jokinen was a scratch for the Mavericks, while fellow frosh Corey Fienhage sat out for the Sioux but is pushing to get back in the lineup after a good week of practices according to Coach Dave Hakstol.
Matt Generous was +1 as St. Lawrence defeated Quinnipiac 4-3 in overtime.
In Cambridge, Alex Biega was +1 with a team-high four shots on goal as Harvard downed Colgate, 3-2. Heading into the weekend, the Crimson had won just once in their previous 17 tries.
Andrew Orpik was credited with two shots on goal as Boston College was embarrassed by Lowell, 6-0.
Nick Eno was the back-up to Jimmy Spratt as Bowling Green continued their woes with a 3-2 loss to Ferris State.
In the DEL, Philip Gogulla had five shots on goal but did not factor into the scoring as Cologne fell to Duisburg, 5-4 in OT.
Tyler Ennis had a goal and an assist for the second consecutive game as Medicine Hat smoked WHL East Division leader Saskatoon, 7-1. Ennis' insurance marker gives him 29 goals and a team-best 61 points in 48 games this season.
In Kelowna, Tyler Myers (+1) had two assists as the Rockets won a 3-2 overtime decision over Western Conference pacesetter Vancouver.
Nick Crawford (-2) had a power play assist as Saginaw got throttled at Kitchener, 6-2. The defenseman will take a three-game point streak into Belleville on Saturday.
Jacob Lagacé set-up the game winning goal as Chicoutimi beat Val-d'Or for a second straight night, 4-2.
J.S. Allard registered one shot on goal as Quebec shut down Montreal, 2-0. Juniors defender T.J. Brennan missed the game as part of his five-game suspension after an attempt-to-injure penalty last weekend against Gatineau.
In the NCAA, Brad Eidsness made 25 saves North Dakota cruised past Minnesota State, 4-1. The freshman netminder ups his record to 17-8-3 with the win, including a league-best 12-4-3 conference record. Justin Jokinen was a scratch for the Mavericks, while fellow frosh Corey Fienhage sat out for the Sioux but is pushing to get back in the lineup after a good week of practices according to Coach Dave Hakstol.
Matt Generous was +1 as St. Lawrence defeated Quinnipiac 4-3 in overtime.
In Cambridge, Alex Biega was +1 with a team-high four shots on goal as Harvard downed Colgate, 3-2. Heading into the weekend, the Crimson had won just once in their previous 17 tries.
Andrew Orpik was credited with two shots on goal as Boston College was embarrassed by Lowell, 6-0.
Nick Eno was the back-up to Jimmy Spratt as Bowling Green continued their woes with a 3-2 loss to Ferris State.
In the DEL, Philip Gogulla had five shots on goal but did not factor into the scoring as Cologne fell to Duisburg, 5-4 in OT.
2/11-12 Recap: Lagacé rips winner; Ennis ends at 10
In Thursday QMJHL play, Jacob Lagacé broke a scoreless tie with under 2:00 to play as Chicoutimi edged Val-d'Or, 1-0. The game winning goal was Lagacé's team-leading 26th of the season.
With the SEL returning from break, Dennis Persson dressed but did not see the ice as Timra played to a 3-3 tie with HV71.
On Wednesday, Tyler Ennis had a goal and an assist as Medicine Hat gave up three third period goals in a 6-5 OT loss to Prince Albert. A night earlier, The Edmonton native saw his ten-game point streak snapped in a 3-0 loss to Saskatoon.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford scored his sixth goal of the season on the power play in Saginaw's 4-3 overtime loss to Plymouth.
At Erie, Drew Schiestel was +1 as Niagara dropped a 3-2 shootout to the Otters. The gliding defenseman failed to connect on his breakaway attempt.
In the Q, Jordon Southorn finished -5 with three hits as PEI got rocked by Drummondville, 10-3. 2009 prospect Benjamin Casavant scored his 30th for the Rocket in the loss.
J.S. Allard was -2 in Quebec's 5-0 shutout loss to red-hot Rimouski.
With the SEL returning from break, Dennis Persson dressed but did not see the ice as Timra played to a 3-3 tie with HV71.
On Wednesday, Tyler Ennis had a goal and an assist as Medicine Hat gave up three third period goals in a 6-5 OT loss to Prince Albert. A night earlier, The Edmonton native saw his ten-game point streak snapped in a 3-0 loss to Saskatoon.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford scored his sixth goal of the season on the power play in Saginaw's 4-3 overtime loss to Plymouth.
At Erie, Drew Schiestel was +1 as Niagara dropped a 3-2 shootout to the Otters. The gliding defenseman failed to connect on his breakaway attempt.
In the Q, Jordon Southorn finished -5 with three hits as PEI got rocked by Drummondville, 10-3. 2009 prospect Benjamin Casavant scored his 30th for the Rocket in the loss.
J.S. Allard was -2 in Quebec's 5-0 shutout loss to red-hot Rimouski.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Gerbe active in HSBC, will stay in Buffalo
Nathan Gerbe had a busy first period, one-timing his 20th goal of the season and earning a game misconduct for his part in a brawl as Portland lost a 4-3 shootout to Albany in Buffalo. With just a period of action on Tuesday, Gerbe will stay in Buffalo on call-up as Thomas Vanek recovers from his broken jaw.
Tim Kennedy and Marc-Andre Gragnani drew assists on the Gerbe tally, before Kennedy notched his eighth of the season in the second period. A Kyle Rank goal with :30 to play would force the scoreless OT and shootout. Jhonas Enroth made 24 saves in the loss.
We'll turn to Maine Hockey Journal for more on the first period fists:
The Rundown:
Kennedy: 1G, 1A
Gerbe: 1G
Gragnani: 1A, -2
Mancari: -1, 5 SOG
Kostka: +1
Schutz: -1
Hunter: 2 PIM
Whitmore: 2 SOG
Enroth: 24 saves
Tim Kennedy and Marc-Andre Gragnani drew assists on the Gerbe tally, before Kennedy notched his eighth of the season in the second period. A Kyle Rank goal with :30 to play would force the scoreless OT and shootout. Jhonas Enroth made 24 saves in the loss.
We'll turn to Maine Hockey Journal for more on the first period fists:
Things became real chippy late in the period as Nathan Gerbe and Tim Conboy exchanged words, before Gerbe was battered by several players on the Albany bench before being tackled to the ground by Conboy.
Gerbe was tossed from the game after he was given a game misconduct by referee Jamie Koharski, as Conboy only received 10-minute misconduct as both were also given roughing minors.
“It’s no fun. I came here to play and give the fans a show,” he said. “To go out like that frustrating, but I’m not going to let it bother me.”
Pirates’ coach Kevin Dineen was just as amazed in the call and the lack of an explanation.
“There wasn’t one,” he said. “I’m really proud to be apart of the American Hockey League, but I’m really embarrassed for the league tonight with how that whole game played out.”
“We’re all in the learning stage from coaches, to players, officials and for the fans to see that it’s a shame and for us to lose a guy for us to lose (Gerbe) was a shame.”
The extra curricular activities didn’t stop after Gerbe was thrown out of the game as more tussling took place. There was 164 minutes in penalties on the night.
The Rundown:
Kennedy: 1G, 1A
Gerbe: 1G
Gragnani: 1A, -2
Mancari: -1, 5 SOG
Kostka: +1
Schutz: -1
Hunter: 2 PIM
Whitmore: 2 SOG
Enroth: 24 saves
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Schiestel leading Dogs rush
Per the The St. Catharines Standard, Niagara defenseman Drew Schiestel is using the entire ice to make his impact felt down the stretch. The article contains the three word concept that Sabres scouts have been stressing since bringing him aboard - keep it simple. With added strength and game exposure, the credo is one that should lead the Hamilton native to good things as a pro given his skill set.
The mobile defenceman’s biggest assets are his skating and ability to move the puck, create scoring chances and jump into the play.
On the other hand, Schiestel is a defenceman which means he must take care of things in his own end first, then worry about offence.
“It’s just an issue of keeping things simple and then, when you get your chances, especially on the power play,” you make them count,” Schiestel said. “You can play well defensively and still capitalize on your chances on the power play.”
Schiestel, a 19-year-old Hamilton native, ranks eight among OHL defencemen in scoring with seven goals and 44 points in 49 games. Ryan Ellis of the Windsor Spitfires leads all rearguards with 17 goals and 68 points.
“I understand that every defenceman needs to play good defence, but what got me to this point is jumping into the rush, picking my spots and moving the puck well,” said Schiestel, who ranks third on the IceDogs in scoring, one point behind Matt Sisca and five in arrears of Andrew Agozzino.
“I got drafted (by Buffalo) for that and can’t just take that out of my game. I’ve got to keep that in there and utilize it.”
With Alex Pietrangelo concentrating on his defence — he’s gone 14 games without a goal — Schiestel is clearly the man when it comes to Niagara defencemen leading the rush.
“We’ve told him we trust him to make the proper decision to decide when to go and when not to go,” Niagara general manager Dave Brown said. “We don’t have a red light or anything like that. We’re trying to get them to educate themselves.”
Monday, February 09, 2009
Adam in ICU, out 6-8 weeks
In a stunning development, Montreal's Luke Adam will likely miss the remainder of the QMJHL regular season after surgery to repair a ruptured spleen suffered in Sunday's 4-2 win over Baie-Comeau. The winger went straight to the hospital after absorbing what looked to be a harmless check, and was said to have lost about 1.5 liters of blood throughout the ordeal.
In 47 games this season, Adam is second on the Juniors in scoring with 22 goals and 49 points.
From the Juniors:
In 47 games this season, Adam is second on the Juniors in scoring with 22 goals and 49 points.
From the Juniors:
The Montreal Juniors would like to update the health status of Luke Adam.
He ruptured his spleen during Sunday's game against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. After 2 hours on the operation table, Adam is feeling better. He will stay in the intensive care unit for the next 3 days and he will miss the next 6 to 8 weeks of the rest of the season.
The Montreal Juniors would like to wish Luke Adam a fast recovery.
Orpik points in final Beanpot chapter
Andrew Orpik (+1, 5 SOG) picked up an assist in his final Beanpot appearance as Boston College edged Harvard, 4-3. Trailing 3-2 in the middle period, the senior forward got the puck to Kyle Kucharski for a wraparound feed that resulted in a Ben Smith goal. The third-place game remained tied until Benn Ferriero's winner with just :41.3 to play. Orpik's assist was his 13th point of the season, and second in eight career Beanpot games.
Junior defenseman Alex Biega (3 SOG) was -2 for the Crimson in defeat.
Junior defenseman Alex Biega (3 SOG) was -2 for the Crimson in defeat.
Pirates win, make way to Buffalo
In Hershey, Mike Kostka scored the game winning goal to lead Portland to a 3-2 win over the Bears. While on a delayed penalty at 8:17 of the second period, the first-year defenseman used a screen from the high slot to cash in his fourth goal of the season.
Derek Whitmore scored his eight of the year in the first period for the Pirates, while Mark Mancari, Marc-Andre Gragnani, Dylan Hunter, and Nathan Gerbe all picked up assists in the win.
Jhonas Enroth was given a day of rest, and will get the start Tuesday night in Buffalo when the Pirates host Albany at HSBC Arena.
The Rundown:
Kostka: GWG, +2
Whitmore: 1G, +1
Gerbe: 1A, +1, 5 SOG
Hunter: 1A, +1
Gragnani: 1A, +1
Mancari: 1A
Zagrapan: 2 SOG
Schutz: even, 2 PIM
Derek Whitmore scored his eight of the year in the first period for the Pirates, while Mark Mancari, Marc-Andre Gragnani, Dylan Hunter, and Nathan Gerbe all picked up assists in the win.
Jhonas Enroth was given a day of rest, and will get the start Tuesday night in Buffalo when the Pirates host Albany at HSBC Arena.
The Rundown:
Kostka: GWG, +2
Whitmore: 1G, +1
Gerbe: 1A, +1, 5 SOG
Hunter: 1A, +1
Gragnani: 1A, +1
Mancari: 1A
Zagrapan: 2 SOG
Schutz: even, 2 PIM
Sunday, February 08, 2009
2/8 Recap: Crawford connects; Lagacé leads
In Sunday OHL action, defenseman Nick Crawford scored the only Spirit goal as Saginaw lost a 2-1 shootout to Mississauga. The power play goal was Crawford's fifth of the year for the 30-18-0-4 Spirit.
In the QMJHL, Jacob Lagacé (+1) scored his 25th goal of the season in Chicoutimi's 4-1 win over Acadie-Bathurst. The 5'11 wing guided the the victorious Sags with seven shots on goal and five blocks.
In one of his more subpar performances of the season, Jordon Southorn was -3 as PEI lost at home to Rimouski, 3-1. The lackluster outing was rounded out with one shot on goal and one hit.
In Quebec, J.S. Allard (-1) recorded two shots on goal as the Remparts edged Victoriaville 3-2 in front of over 13,500 fans at Le Colisee.
Luke Adam was also limited to just two shots on goal as Montreal defeated Baie-Comeau, 4-2. T.J. Brennan did not dress after receiving a game misconduct for an elbow in Saturday's loss at Gatineau. The Olympiques player, Craig England, briefly lost consciousness after the blow. He released from the hospital on Sunday with a grade 3 concussion.
In the WHL, Tyler Myers was even as Kelowna squeaked out a 2-1 win at Spokane. The rearguard took an interference penalty with 3:45 to play, but the Rockets held firm on the penalty kill to win their third game in three nights.
In the QMJHL, Jacob Lagacé (+1) scored his 25th goal of the season in Chicoutimi's 4-1 win over Acadie-Bathurst. The 5'11 wing guided the the victorious Sags with seven shots on goal and five blocks.
In one of his more subpar performances of the season, Jordon Southorn was -3 as PEI lost at home to Rimouski, 3-1. The lackluster outing was rounded out with one shot on goal and one hit.
In Quebec, J.S. Allard (-1) recorded two shots on goal as the Remparts edged Victoriaville 3-2 in front of over 13,500 fans at Le Colisee.
Luke Adam was also limited to just two shots on goal as Montreal defeated Baie-Comeau, 4-2. T.J. Brennan did not dress after receiving a game misconduct for an elbow in Saturday's loss at Gatineau. The Olympiques player, Craig England, briefly lost consciousness after the blow. He released from the hospital on Sunday with a grade 3 concussion.
In the WHL, Tyler Myers was even as Kelowna squeaked out a 2-1 win at Spokane. The rearguard took an interference penalty with 3:45 to play, but the Rockets held firm on the penalty kill to win their third game in three nights.
2/7 Recap: Ennis runs up 10; Brennan awaits word
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In Western Hockey League action, Tyler Ennis scored an even strength goal as Medicine Hat outshot Moose Jaw 42-17 en route to a 5-2 victory. Ennis' 27th goal of the year gives him points in ten straight games (10+8), as the Tigers forward has marked in all but two of his 14 games since returning from Team Canada.
Tyler Myers (+1) had an assist in Kelowna's 5-1 win over Kamloops. The Calgary native now has five goals and 30 points in 40 games.
In an afternoon QMJHL tilt (glog), Paul Byron had three assists in Gatineau's wild 7-5 win over Montreal. All of Byron's assists came on the power play as the Ottawa native ups his season point total to 82. Montreal's Luke Adam and T.J. Brennan each had an assist, with Brennan being tossed in the second period after an elbow on Gatineau's Craig England. England was taken off on a stretcher, while Brennan received a major and a misconduct on the play and may very well be subject to league discipline for the hit.
J.S. Allard set-up Mikhail Stefanovich's third goal of the game and 32nd of the season as Quebec defeated Val-d'Or, 6-3. Allard now has 12 goals and 41 points in 51 games (.80 ppg) after averaging .90 ppg in 2007-08.
Jordon Southorn was -2 as PEI lost to Acadie-Bathurst, 5-3. A 2009 prospect of mild intrigue, 6'1, 210-pound Benjamin Casavant registered a Gordie Howe Hat Trick for the Rocket with two goals, an assist, and a third period fight. The left wing also had six shots on goal.
Ranked 185th on Central Scouting's mid-term list of North American skaters, Casavant has power forward tools with a good knack around the net. His skating needs more attention, but his developing package is one that will likely move up the board before June. He is currently 14th in Q scoring with 61 points (29+32), and is carrying a solid +26 for a team with a .364 winning percentage.
Rounding out the QMJHL slate, Jacob Lagacé was -2 with four shots on goal as Chicoutimi struggled in a 5-0 shutout loss to Moncton.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford was +2 as Saginaw won at Erie, 5-2. Crawford now is +15 on the season, which ranks second on the Spirit roster.
Drew Schiestel was -1 as Niagara was shellacked by Windsor, 6-1. Schiestel went without a point for the second straight game, and has yet to endure a three-game drought this season.
In a light night on the NCAA circuit, Nick Eno let in four goals on 12 shots, including two shorthanders, as Bowling Green lost to Northern Michigan, 4-1. In five appearances since returning from a high ankle sprain, the sophomore is 0-4 with a 4.33 GAA and .820 save percentage.
Matt Generous (-1) had two shots on goal as #20 St. Lawrence lost to Clarkson, 3-1.
Tyler Myers (+1) had an assist in Kelowna's 5-1 win over Kamloops. The Calgary native now has five goals and 30 points in 40 games.
In an afternoon QMJHL tilt (glog), Paul Byron had three assists in Gatineau's wild 7-5 win over Montreal. All of Byron's assists came on the power play as the Ottawa native ups his season point total to 82. Montreal's Luke Adam and T.J. Brennan each had an assist, with Brennan being tossed in the second period after an elbow on Gatineau's Craig England. England was taken off on a stretcher, while Brennan received a major and a misconduct on the play and may very well be subject to league discipline for the hit.
J.S. Allard set-up Mikhail Stefanovich's third goal of the game and 32nd of the season as Quebec defeated Val-d'Or, 6-3. Allard now has 12 goals and 41 points in 51 games (.80 ppg) after averaging .90 ppg in 2007-08.
Jordon Southorn was -2 as PEI lost to Acadie-Bathurst, 5-3. A 2009 prospect of mild intrigue, 6'1, 210-pound Benjamin Casavant registered a Gordie Howe Hat Trick for the Rocket with two goals, an assist, and a third period fight. The left wing also had six shots on goal.
Ranked 185th on Central Scouting's mid-term list of North American skaters, Casavant has power forward tools with a good knack around the net. His skating needs more attention, but his developing package is one that will likely move up the board before June. He is currently 14th in Q scoring with 61 points (29+32), and is carrying a solid +26 for a team with a .364 winning percentage.
Rounding out the QMJHL slate, Jacob Lagacé was -2 with four shots on goal as Chicoutimi struggled in a 5-0 shutout loss to Moncton.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford was +2 as Saginaw won at Erie, 5-2. Crawford now is +15 on the season, which ranks second on the Spirit roster.
Drew Schiestel was -1 as Niagara was shellacked by Windsor, 6-1. Schiestel went without a point for the second straight game, and has yet to endure a three-game drought this season.
In a light night on the NCAA circuit, Nick Eno let in four goals on 12 shots, including two shorthanders, as Bowling Green lost to Northern Michigan, 4-1. In five appearances since returning from a high ankle sprain, the sophomore is 0-4 with a 4.33 GAA and .820 save percentage.
Matt Generous (-1) had two shots on goal as #20 St. Lawrence lost to Clarkson, 3-1.
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Enroth stops 44, Kennedy's streak ends in loss
Jhonas Enroth made a career best 44 saves, yet gave up two goals in the shootout as Portland lost 3-2 at Albany. The Pirates welcomed rookie all-star Nathan Gerbe back to the lineup after the forward missed seven games due to injury.
Mark Mancari scored his 19th of the year on the power play, with assists going to Gerbe and Marc-Andre Gragnani. Gragnani faked a shot and whisked the puck to Mancari who ripped a beam under the crossbar. Marek Zagrapan assisted on the first Portland goal by Colton Fretter at 1:48 of the second period.
Mancari, Gerbe, Tim Kennedy, and Tyler Bouck all struck out in the breakaway round. Kennedy saw his five-game point streak snapped in the loss, while Dylan Hunter missed the game with a bug.
Line combos:
Mathieu Darche-Tim Kennedy-Mark Mancari
Nathan Gerbe-Marek Zagrapan-Colton Fretter
Aaron Slattengren-Derek Whitmore-Jimmy Bonneau
Felix Schutz-Tyler Bouck-Kyle Rank.
Defense pairings: Marc-Andre Gragnani-Mike Kostka
Kenny Macaulay-Matt MacDonald
Cliff Loya-Zach Tarkir.
The Rundown:
Mancari: 1G, -1
Gerbe: 1A, 2 SOG
Zagrapan: 1A, +1, 4 PIM
Gragnani: 1A, 2 SOG
Kennedy: -1, 4 SOG
Whitmore: 1 SOG
Kostka: even
Enroth: 44 saves, L
Mark Mancari scored his 19th of the year on the power play, with assists going to Gerbe and Marc-Andre Gragnani. Gragnani faked a shot and whisked the puck to Mancari who ripped a beam under the crossbar. Marek Zagrapan assisted on the first Portland goal by Colton Fretter at 1:48 of the second period.
Mancari, Gerbe, Tim Kennedy, and Tyler Bouck all struck out in the breakaway round. Kennedy saw his five-game point streak snapped in the loss, while Dylan Hunter missed the game with a bug.
Line combos:
Mathieu Darche-Tim Kennedy-Mark Mancari
Nathan Gerbe-Marek Zagrapan-Colton Fretter
Aaron Slattengren-Derek Whitmore-Jimmy Bonneau
Felix Schutz-Tyler Bouck-Kyle Rank.
Defense pairings: Marc-Andre Gragnani-Mike Kostka
Kenny Macaulay-Matt MacDonald
Cliff Loya-Zach Tarkir.
The Rundown:
Mancari: 1G, -1
Gerbe: 1A, 2 SOG
Zagrapan: 1A, +1, 4 PIM
Gragnani: 1A, 2 SOG
Kennedy: -1, 4 SOG
Whitmore: 1 SOG
Kostka: even
Enroth: 44 saves, L
Live glog: Montreal at Gatineau
1st period recap:
In a QMJHL Western Division game of interest, Montreal leads Gatineau 2-1 after one. T.J. Brennan and Luke Adam have assists for the Juniors, while Paul Byron made a nice pass to create the only goal for the 'Piques.
First-place Gatineau has streaked their way to a 9-1 record over their last ten games, while Montreal has seen better times with only three wins in the same set.
Working along the right side, Adam threw the puck towards the front of the net where it was put home by Jeremy Gouchie to give the Juniors a 1-0 lead at 8:09. Brennan was also on the ice for the goal.
Just :38 later on the same shift, Brennan moved the puck to Matt Fillier who in turn sent Angelo Esposito on a break to make it 2-0.
Gatineau would strike on the power play at 13:18. Skating down the right side, Byron neatly slid the puck to a cutting J.P. Chabot for the Olympiques tally. The power play helper gives Byron an even 80 points on the year.
Byron continues to display his speed at both ends. He stole a puck at his blueline late in the period, causing T.J. Brennan to engage in a footrace from his right point. Brennan showed his wheels as he tried to seal the speedy forward off, but Byron was able to cut in front and make a move to the left. Jake Allen (STL) stayed with him, and mad a save to keep the score 2-1.
Adam has been good on the boards and down low early. His best opportunity came around the 5:00 mark when he just missed a wraparound attempt.
2nd period
Gatineau would rally for five goals in the second after losing a teammate due to high hit from T.J. Brennan.
At 8:14, Brennan received a match penalty after charging in from the point to finish off a sandwiching check on Craig England along the left boards. The hit came up high from the front, and in effect saw Brennan target the chest when driving through the check. It could not be determined whether or not Brennan left his feet from the viewing angle.
England was down on his back for nearly ten minutes before being stabilized and taken off the ice on a stretcher. Brennan's night ends at +2 with an assist and 5 PIM.
Gatineau tied the game on the ensuing power play when a Tye McGinn dump-in took a funny bounce and made its way to the crease, where Yoan Pinette nudged it past Allen.
Still short-handed just 1:02 later, Nick Layton blasted an Esposito feed from the high slot to put the Juniors back ahead, 3-2.
Gatineau would simply pour it on for the rest of the period.
McGinn struck at 15:05, tipping a Stephen Delisle point shot past Allen to tie the game 3-3.
At 16:29, Christian Ouellet-Martel connected on a backhand to give Gatineau their first lead of the game.
The Olympiques would hit again on the power play for a 5-3 lead when Chabot notched his second of the season on a tip down low. Byron was credited with a secondary assist. Chabot's goal was his 29th, tying him with Byron for the team lead.
With Luke Adam in the penalty box, Delisle would make it 6-3 when he pounced on a loose puck amidst traffic right in front of Montreal's net.
At times, Adam has looked strong on the puck entering the zone, but the Juniors have been rattled by the barrage. On the other side, Byron showed some slick stick handling and puck control, creating a few scoring opportunities while on the power play. Quick acceleration makes him tough to handle when in the offensive zone.
3rd period
Montreal is trying to claw back in it, as a crashing Philippe Fontaine potted a goal at 5:02 to cut the Piques lead to two.
Alex Wall would then bring the Juniors back within one at 13:35, breaking in to make a quick deke after taking a Guillaume Asselin pass from the right boards. 6-5 Gatineau.
After a Jeremy Gouchie penalty, Josh McQuade would lift a rebound over Allen to make it 7-5. Byron collected his third assist of the afternoon after getting the puck from the corner the point at 15:59.
Final score: Gatineau 7, Montreal 5
Byron: 3 power play assists, -2, 3 SOG
Adam: 1 assist, 2 PIM, 1 SOG
Brennan: 1 assist, 5 PIM, +2, DQ in 2nd period
In a QMJHL Western Division game of interest, Montreal leads Gatineau 2-1 after one. T.J. Brennan and Luke Adam have assists for the Juniors, while Paul Byron made a nice pass to create the only goal for the 'Piques.
First-place Gatineau has streaked their way to a 9-1 record over their last ten games, while Montreal has seen better times with only three wins in the same set.
Working along the right side, Adam threw the puck towards the front of the net where it was put home by Jeremy Gouchie to give the Juniors a 1-0 lead at 8:09. Brennan was also on the ice for the goal.
Just :38 later on the same shift, Brennan moved the puck to Matt Fillier who in turn sent Angelo Esposito on a break to make it 2-0.
Gatineau would strike on the power play at 13:18. Skating down the right side, Byron neatly slid the puck to a cutting J.P. Chabot for the Olympiques tally. The power play helper gives Byron an even 80 points on the year.
Byron continues to display his speed at both ends. He stole a puck at his blueline late in the period, causing T.J. Brennan to engage in a footrace from his right point. Brennan showed his wheels as he tried to seal the speedy forward off, but Byron was able to cut in front and make a move to the left. Jake Allen (STL) stayed with him, and mad a save to keep the score 2-1.
Adam has been good on the boards and down low early. His best opportunity came around the 5:00 mark when he just missed a wraparound attempt.
2nd period
Gatineau would rally for five goals in the second after losing a teammate due to high hit from T.J. Brennan.
At 8:14, Brennan received a match penalty after charging in from the point to finish off a sandwiching check on Craig England along the left boards. The hit came up high from the front, and in effect saw Brennan target the chest when driving through the check. It could not be determined whether or not Brennan left his feet from the viewing angle.
England was down on his back for nearly ten minutes before being stabilized and taken off the ice on a stretcher. Brennan's night ends at +2 with an assist and 5 PIM.
Gatineau tied the game on the ensuing power play when a Tye McGinn dump-in took a funny bounce and made its way to the crease, where Yoan Pinette nudged it past Allen.
Still short-handed just 1:02 later, Nick Layton blasted an Esposito feed from the high slot to put the Juniors back ahead, 3-2.
Gatineau would simply pour it on for the rest of the period.
McGinn struck at 15:05, tipping a Stephen Delisle point shot past Allen to tie the game 3-3.
At 16:29, Christian Ouellet-Martel connected on a backhand to give Gatineau their first lead of the game.
The Olympiques would hit again on the power play for a 5-3 lead when Chabot notched his second of the season on a tip down low. Byron was credited with a secondary assist. Chabot's goal was his 29th, tying him with Byron for the team lead.
With Luke Adam in the penalty box, Delisle would make it 6-3 when he pounced on a loose puck amidst traffic right in front of Montreal's net.
At times, Adam has looked strong on the puck entering the zone, but the Juniors have been rattled by the barrage. On the other side, Byron showed some slick stick handling and puck control, creating a few scoring opportunities while on the power play. Quick acceleration makes him tough to handle when in the offensive zone.
3rd period
Montreal is trying to claw back in it, as a crashing Philippe Fontaine potted a goal at 5:02 to cut the Piques lead to two.
Alex Wall would then bring the Juniors back within one at 13:35, breaking in to make a quick deke after taking a Guillaume Asselin pass from the right boards. 6-5 Gatineau.
After a Jeremy Gouchie penalty, Josh McQuade would lift a rebound over Allen to make it 7-5. Byron collected his third assist of the afternoon after getting the puck from the corner the point at 15:59.
Final score: Gatineau 7, Montreal 5
Byron: 3 power play assists, -2, 3 SOG
Adam: 1 assist, 2 PIM, 1 SOG
Brennan: 1 assist, 5 PIM, +2, DQ in 2nd period
MacKenzie out with mono
Vermont freshman rearguard Drew MacKenzie will be out indefinitely after coming down with mononucleosis. MacKenzie, who plays the point on the Cats power-play, has four assists in 24 games.
The Taft product is the second prospect to battle the bug this season after Corey Tropp's bout in December. In 2007-08, Brad Eidsness came down with mono on the first of Okotoks Oilers training camp.
The Taft product is the second prospect to battle the bug this season after Corey Tropp's bout in December. In 2007-08, Brad Eidsness came down with mono on the first of Okotoks Oilers training camp.
2/6 Recap: Byron eyes 30
Paul Byron scored his 29th goal of the season as Gatineau edged Victoriaville, 3-2. The reigning QMJHL Player of the Month was named the game's #1 star as les Olympiques move to 9-1 in their last ten games.
Defenseman Jordon Southorn was -1 as PEI defeated Chicoutimi, 4-1. Jacob Lagacé (-1) did not score on any of his game-high 10 shots on goal for the Sags.
In a North Country showdown, Matt Generous assisted on the game-tying goal in the second period as St. Lawrence played to a 3-3 tie with Clarkson. The power play point gives him 15 points on the year to tie his previous high mark achieved in his freshman and junior seasons.
Alex Biega was +1 as Harvard fell to Yale, 5-1. The quiet statistical outing ends the junior defenseman's four-game point streak.
Andrew Orpik was +1 as Boston College pitched a 2-0 shutout against Massachusetts. The senior forward hasn't registered a point in four games, his longest gap of the season.
In the OHL, Drew Schiestel played even as Niagara was shutout by Sarnia, 1-0.
Nick Crawford was -1 as Saginaw lost to Belleville, 5-1.
Tyler Myers was -1 in Kelowna's 2-1 win over Everett. The Calgary native finished in the minus column for the first time in seven games.
Defenseman Jordon Southorn was -1 as PEI defeated Chicoutimi, 4-1. Jacob Lagacé (-1) did not score on any of his game-high 10 shots on goal for the Sags.
In a North Country showdown, Matt Generous assisted on the game-tying goal in the second period as St. Lawrence played to a 3-3 tie with Clarkson. The power play point gives him 15 points on the year to tie his previous high mark achieved in his freshman and junior seasons.
Alex Biega was +1 as Harvard fell to Yale, 5-1. The quiet statistical outing ends the junior defenseman's four-game point streak.
Andrew Orpik was +1 as Boston College pitched a 2-0 shutout against Massachusetts. The senior forward hasn't registered a point in four games, his longest gap of the season.
In the OHL, Drew Schiestel played even as Niagara was shutout by Sarnia, 1-0.
Nick Crawford was -1 as Saginaw lost to Belleville, 5-1.
Tyler Myers was -1 in Kelowna's 2-1 win over Everett. The Calgary native finished in the minus column for the first time in seven games.
Friday, February 06, 2009
2/5 Recap: Schiestel keeps rolling; Ennis continues excellence
Drew Schiestel had a goal and two assists as Niagara downed Sault Ste. Marie, 5-3. The power play goal was Schiestel’s seventh of the year, while the three point night raises his career-best total to 44 over 47 games.
In the WHL, Tyler Ennis scored his 26th goal of the season as Medicine Hat was doubled up by Calgary, 8-4. The goal extends his current point streak to nine games, with the Edmonton product looking to equal his previous career-high of 10 set last season when the Tigers host Moose Jaw on Saturday.
In a Group E Olympic qualifier, Philip Gogulla scored a power play goal and added an assist as Germany outclassed Japan, 7-1. The Germans will now move on to face Austria.
In the WHL, Tyler Ennis scored his 26th goal of the season as Medicine Hat was doubled up by Calgary, 8-4. The goal extends his current point streak to nine games, with the Edmonton product looking to equal his previous career-high of 10 set last season when the Tigers host Moose Jaw on Saturday.
In a Group E Olympic qualifier, Philip Gogulla scored a power play goal and added an assist as Germany outclassed Japan, 7-1. The Germans will now move on to face Austria.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
2/4 Recap: Lagacé strikes early
Jacob Lagacé scored a power play goal just 1:06 in, but Chicoutimi would fall behind by allowing the game's next five goals in a 5-4 loss to Cape Breton. Lagacé's 24th of the season extends his current point streak to four games. The Beloeil, QC native is tied for 30th in league scoring with 49 points in 47 games.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Myers' Friday night foil
With Kelowna's Tyler Myers reverting to his early season pugilistic tendencies by dropping the mitts in two of his last three games, here is a short clip of his bout with 6'5 Bo Montgomery of Medicine Hat on Friday. The 6'7-3/4 defender also earned an instigator and a ten minute misconduct. Contrary to the play-by-play, Myers didn't absorb the initial check, but rather he stepped in to make Montgomery accountable.
It's refreshing to see this part of Myers development taking shape. The Rockets were leading 8-1 in the third at the time of the scrap, so the misconduct wasn't a factor.
It's refreshing to see this part of Myers development taking shape. The Rockets were leading 8-1 in the third at the time of the scrap, so the misconduct wasn't a factor.
2/3 Recap: Myers continues shutdown ways
The game's #2 star, Tyler Myers had an assist and received his fifth fighting major of the season as Kelowna downed Kamloops, 6-1. Myers' scuffle came after he boarded a Blazers forward as part of a chippy third period. The 6'7 defenseman has five goals and 24 assists this season, and a remarkable +17 rating after finishing -16 in 2007-08. Jamie Benn (DAL) had a hat trick to lead the Rockets.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Another award for Byron
A few months back, we called him Mr. November. In reality, Paul Byron owned the month of January and was justly rewarded with a QMJHL Offensive Player of the Month Award.
Paul Byron of the Gatineau Olympiques is the award-winner on offence. In fifteen games, Byron scored fifteen goals, including two game-winners, and added thirteen assists for a total of twenty-eight points. Furthermore, he posted a +17 rating. His offensive prowess enabled the Olympiques to take control of the TELUS Western division standings thanks to a 11-3-1-0 record in January.
Another twist for Tropp
Suspended Michigan State forward Corey Tropp will not be playing in the USHL after all, as his remaining years of eligibility would be at risk if he was to do so according to the NCAA.
Or at least that's what's happening on Day 10 of the Tropp Saga.
While we won't see the Grosse Point, MI native covering a wing for the balance of 2008-09, expect a return to the Spartans lineup in 2009-10.
Or at least that's what's happening on Day 10 of the Tropp Saga.
While we won't see the Grosse Point, MI native covering a wing for the balance of 2008-09, expect a return to the Spartans lineup in 2009-10.
When Tropp came to Sioux Falls last week Michigan State officials told him it was within his rights to play for the Stampede. However, after compliance staff at Michigan State and the NCAA discussed the situation, they were unsure if he could retain his college eligibility if he would have played one game with the Stampede. Because Tropp had already enrolled in spring semester, the NCAA said Tropp would become ineligible if he played with any other team, potentially jeopardizing his college eligibility for the rest of his career.
With this new information, Tropp, his family, and family advisor felt it was in the best interest of Corey to return to campus at Michigan State and finish his spring semester. He will then reevaluate his situation at the end of the school year. Tropp's advisors told Stampede officials that Corey's college eligibility is the most important issue at this time.
“Corey informed me tonight that he had a conversation with Michigan State head coach Rick Comley prior to Stampede practice today (Monday) and was told he would be reinstated once his suspension is served,” said Stampede CEO Gary Weckwerth. "Corey added that the change in heart came after some of his Michigan State teammates met with Comley and asked them to reconsider Corey's situation. This is the right thing for Corey. We are very happy for him and that he can start putting this incident behind him."
2/2 Recap: Adam with helper trick; Biega near hero
At The Beanpot, Alex Biega had an assist and just missed a game-tying goal as Harvard lost to Boston University, 4-3.
Solid at both ends throughout, Biega saw his wrister from the point tipped in to make it a 3-3 tie with under 5:00 to play. Moments later at 18:14, the Terriers would counter on the power play to go up 4-3. The Crimson applied pressure with the extra attacker in the final minute, capped by a booming Biega one-timer that beat Kieran Millan as time expired. The puck entered the net after the siren sounded, thrusting the Terriers into next Monday's final. The assist gives the junior one in each of his last four games.
Biega and the Crimson move on to the third-place game, where they will face Andrew Orpik and Boston College. The senior forward was -1 in the opening nightcap as the Eagles got blown out by Northeastern, 6-1.
In the QMJHL, Luke Adam assisted on all three Junior goals as Montreal lost to Halifax, 4-3. T.J. Brennan was +1 for the Juniors.
Solid at both ends throughout, Biega saw his wrister from the point tipped in to make it a 3-3 tie with under 5:00 to play. Moments later at 18:14, the Terriers would counter on the power play to go up 4-3. The Crimson applied pressure with the extra attacker in the final minute, capped by a booming Biega one-timer that beat Kieran Millan as time expired. The puck entered the net after the siren sounded, thrusting the Terriers into next Monday's final. The assist gives the junior one in each of his last four games.
Biega and the Crimson move on to the third-place game, where they will face Andrew Orpik and Boston College. The senior forward was -1 in the opening nightcap as the Eagles got blown out by Northeastern, 6-1.
In the QMJHL, Luke Adam assisted on all three Junior goals as Montreal lost to Halifax, 4-3. T.J. Brennan was +1 for the Juniors.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Lagacé earns Q honors
Jacob Lagacé of Chicoutimi has been named the QMJHL Offensive Player of the Week. A week ago, prospect stablemate Paul Byron of Gatineau earned the nod after going on a similar tear.
Lagacé collected five goals, including a shorthanded maker, and added three helpers in three Saguenéens wins. Moreover, he posted a +6 rating. Lagacé had his best game of the season on Saturday, registering four goals and one assist in a 10-5 victory over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. Chicoutimi is third in the TELUS Eastern division standings with 44 points.
Sabres recall Weber
The Sabres have recalled defenseman Mike Weber from Portland to fill in for the injured Jaroslav Spacek. The Pittsburgh native had just returned to the Pirates lineup missing a couple of weeks due to arthroscopic knee surgery.
From the Sabres:
From the Sabres:
This is the third recall of the season for Weber (20 years old, 6’2” 199 lbs.), who did not record any points in two-games with the Sabres in October and did not see action during his second recall in December. Weber currently has six points (1+5), 86 PIMs and a plus-9 rating in 37 games with Portland this season. Weber was Buffalo’s second-round choice (57th overall) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Weber recorded three assists and a plus-12 rating in 16 games with Buffalo last season.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
1/31 Recap: Lagacé gets four; Schiestel, Genny snap winners
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In QMJHL, Jacob Lagacé scored four goals and an assist as Chicoutimi avenged a Friday night loss to Baie-Comeau with a 10-5 rout. Lagacé struck three times at even strength and once short-handed to give him 23 goals on the year. The 10-goal output ends a ten game losing streak for the Sags.
Tyler Ennis (+1) scored a goal and an assist as Medicine Hat lost to Kamloops, 5-4. The Tigers leading scorer, Ennis has 25 goals and 55 points in 43 games this season, and is currently on an eight-game point streak.
In the OHL, Drew Schiestel scored the game winning goal as Niagara defeated Barrie, 4-3. Trailing 3-0 entering the third, Schiestel's high snapper capped an exciting four-goal period for the Dogs. Four of Schiestel's six goals on the season came in the month of January.
Nick Crawford (+2) had a power play assist as Saginaw defeated Sault Ste. Marie, 5-2.
Paul Byron was -1 with two shots on goal as Gatineau lost to Rimouski, 2-1. The first-place 'Piques had won eight straight before losing to the Nics, while Byron's five-game point streak comes to an end
T.J. Brennan (-1) posted an assist as Montreal lost to Quebec, 3-1. Luke Adam (-1) failed to hit the scoresheet in the loss. J.S. Allard was +1 with three shots on goal for the victors.
Tyler Myers was even as Kelowna lost to Seattle in overtime, 2-1.
In ECAC action, Matt Generous had a pair of slap shot goals, including the game winner, and an assist as St. Lawrence defeated Colgate, 4-2. The senior has seven goals and seven assists from the Saints blueline.
Brad Eidsness made 25 saves as North Dakota defeated St. Cloud State, 4-2. With the win, the freshman finished the month of January with a 7-1-2 mark.
Nick Eno was the back-up as Bowling Green lost to Miami, 3-2.
Justin Jokinen was a scratch as Minnesota State earned the sweep over #5 Minnesota with a 3-1 win.
Tyler Ennis (+1) scored a goal and an assist as Medicine Hat lost to Kamloops, 5-4. The Tigers leading scorer, Ennis has 25 goals and 55 points in 43 games this season, and is currently on an eight-game point streak.
In the OHL, Drew Schiestel scored the game winning goal as Niagara defeated Barrie, 4-3. Trailing 3-0 entering the third, Schiestel's high snapper capped an exciting four-goal period for the Dogs. Four of Schiestel's six goals on the season came in the month of January.
Nick Crawford (+2) had a power play assist as Saginaw defeated Sault Ste. Marie, 5-2.
Paul Byron was -1 with two shots on goal as Gatineau lost to Rimouski, 2-1. The first-place 'Piques had won eight straight before losing to the Nics, while Byron's five-game point streak comes to an end
T.J. Brennan (-1) posted an assist as Montreal lost to Quebec, 3-1. Luke Adam (-1) failed to hit the scoresheet in the loss. J.S. Allard was +1 with three shots on goal for the victors.
Tyler Myers was even as Kelowna lost to Seattle in overtime, 2-1.
In ECAC action, Matt Generous had a pair of slap shot goals, including the game winner, and an assist as St. Lawrence defeated Colgate, 4-2. The senior has seven goals and seven assists from the Saints blueline.
Brad Eidsness made 25 saves as North Dakota defeated St. Cloud State, 4-2. With the win, the freshman finished the month of January with a 7-1-2 mark.
Nick Eno was the back-up as Bowling Green lost to Miami, 3-2.
Justin Jokinen was a scratch as Minnesota State earned the sweep over #5 Minnesota with a 3-1 win.
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