In the OHL, Marcus Foligno scored a goal and an assist on Thursday as Sudbury ended 2009 with a 4-3 overtime loss to Sault Ste. Marie. The multi-point night was Foligno's first since October 30th, and gives the 18-year old his second three-game point streak of the season.
Also from the OHL, Nick Crawford was +1 as Barrie got bounced by Owen Sound, 6-4. The Colts, needing just three more victories to tie the Canadian Hockey League record for most consecutive wins, saw their streak end at 22.
Zack Kassian was held without a point but earned the game's 'Hardest Working Pete' award as Peterborough edged Belleville, 1-0. The 6'3 banger has just two assists in his last six games.
In the WHL, Brayden McNabb notched a pair of assists as Kootenay doubled up Regina, 8-4. The Saskatchewan native has racked up five goals and 14 points over his current seven-game point streak.
In USHL play, Mark Adams was +1 with a shot on goal as Chicago lost to Indiana, 5-3. Fredonia, NY native Nick Bailen scored a goal and an assist for the Ice.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
1/30 Recap: Streak stopped for Tropp; Lagacé priced high
Corey Tropp notched an assist on Wednesday as Michigan State won the Great Lakes Invitational with a 6-1 win over RPI. Tropp made a cross-ice feed to Jeff Petry in the second period to register his 29th point of the year, but going without a goal ended his career-high streak of five straight games with a marker. Regardless, the junior still leads all NCAA players with 17 goals this season.
In the QMJHL, Jacob Lagacé (+3) had a goal and two assists as Chicoutimi edged Baie-Comeau, 4-3. The game's #1 star, Lagacé now has 29 goals and 52 points this season to leads the Sagueneens (14-15-4-4).
With Lagacé's name still surfacing in various trade rumors, word out of Chicoutimi is that Sags Coach and GM Richard Martel believes that the net-crashing scorer may return to the QMJHL next season as a 20-year old. Because of this, the asking price for his star forward will be more than what he received in the deal that sent Nicolas Deschamps to Moncton. Frankly, Lagacé going back to the QMJHL is very debatable. As of now, SabresProspects has him penciled in for Portland next season.
Elsewhere, Maxime Legault posted an assist and a game-high nine shots on goal as Cape Breton defeated Halifax, 4-2. The 6'2 Legault has three assists in three games since being traded to the Eagles.
Jordon Southorn was -2 as struggling PEI lost to Bathurst, 5-2. The Rocket saw four players traded away in the previous two days, and their effort resembled a team scrambling to make ends meet.
In the QMJHL, Jacob Lagacé (+3) had a goal and two assists as Chicoutimi edged Baie-Comeau, 4-3. The game's #1 star, Lagacé now has 29 goals and 52 points this season to leads the Sagueneens (14-15-4-4).
With Lagacé's name still surfacing in various trade rumors, word out of Chicoutimi is that Sags Coach and GM Richard Martel believes that the net-crashing scorer may return to the QMJHL next season as a 20-year old. Because of this, the asking price for his star forward will be more than what he received in the deal that sent Nicolas Deschamps to Moncton. Frankly, Lagacé going back to the QMJHL is very debatable. As of now, SabresProspects has him penciled in for Portland next season.
Elsewhere, Maxime Legault posted an assist and a game-high nine shots on goal as Cape Breton defeated Halifax, 4-2. The 6'2 Legault has three assists in three games since being traded to the Eagles.
Jordon Southorn was -2 as struggling PEI lost to Bathurst, 5-2. The Rocket saw four players traded away in the previous two days, and their effort resembled a team scrambling to make ends meet.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Adam solid in early WJC goings
Luke Adam scored his third goal of the U20 World Junior Championships on Tuesday as Canada (3-0) cruised past Slovakia, 8-2. Adam's unassisted wraparound effort came at 5:08 of the second period to put Canada ahead 4-0. The Canadians will face off against unbeaten Team USA on Thursday.
Adam, 19, previously had scored a pair of goals and an assist in Canada's 16-0 tourney opening thrashing of Latvia. In addition to his four points, the 6'2 pivot has accumulated 11 shots on goal, a 15-9 record at the dot, and a +4 rating through the first three games of the preliminary round.
Chosen 44th overall by the Sabres in 2008, Adam is seeing his first international action in a Canadian sweater since appearing for Canada-Atlantic in the 2006 World U17 Challenge. Known more as an offensive commodity in the QMJHL, the future Sabre is executing in a checking/4th line capacity with linemates Stefan Della-Rovere (Barrie - OHL) and Jordan Caron (Rimouski - QMJHL). He's coming back deeper on the backcheck and has progressively become more aggressive physically all the while being big on the puck and a presence in the goal mouth much like he is when with Cape Breton. In typical Adam fashion, his first goal of the tournament came when he pounced on a rebound in the high slot.
Adam's 25 goals and 52 points made him the Q's top point-getter at the time of his departure for Canada's selection camp. Last season, Tyler Myers returned from his excellent World Junior performance to turn in one of the most dominant second halves in recent CHL memory.
Canada and Team USA will drop the puck Thursday night at 8PM on NHL Network.
Adam, 19, previously had scored a pair of goals and an assist in Canada's 16-0 tourney opening thrashing of Latvia. In addition to his four points, the 6'2 pivot has accumulated 11 shots on goal, a 15-9 record at the dot, and a +4 rating through the first three games of the preliminary round.
Chosen 44th overall by the Sabres in 2008, Adam is seeing his first international action in a Canadian sweater since appearing for Canada-Atlantic in the 2006 World U17 Challenge. Known more as an offensive commodity in the QMJHL, the future Sabre is executing in a checking/4th line capacity with linemates Stefan Della-Rovere (Barrie - OHL) and Jordan Caron (Rimouski - QMJHL). He's coming back deeper on the backcheck and has progressively become more aggressive physically all the while being big on the puck and a presence in the goal mouth much like he is when with Cape Breton. In typical Adam fashion, his first goal of the tournament came when he pounced on a rebound in the high slot.
Adam's 25 goals and 52 points made him the Q's top point-getter at the time of his departure for Canada's selection camp. Last season, Tyler Myers returned from his excellent World Junior performance to turn in one of the most dominant second halves in recent CHL memory.
Canada and Team USA will drop the puck Thursday night at 8PM on NHL Network.
Gerbe, Weber join Ennis in Classic
Mike Weber and Nathan Gerbe of the Portland Pirates have been named to the PlanetUSA roster for the 2010 AHL All-Star Classic that will be played in Portland on January 19th.
The selections raise the number of All-Star Pirates to three after rookie Tyler Ennis was named to the Canadian squad earlier in the week.
The American Hockey League announced this afternoon that Mike Weber and Nathan Gerbe have both been selected to play for the PlanetUSA AHL All-Stars in the 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic being held January 18th and 19th at the Cumberland County Civic Center.
Weber, a 22 year-old Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, is one of only two members of the Pirates to have played in all 34 games this season. The third-year defender has 10 assists this season (fifth most on the team) and his plus-16 ranking is tied for the second-best in the AHL.
Gerbe was voted as a PlanetUSA All-Star starter for the second straight season. The 22 year-old native of Oxford, Michigan, who missed the game last season due to injury, is currently on recall by the Buffalo Sabres. In 23 games this season the defending AHL Rookie-of-the-Year has collected five goals and 15 assists for 20 points. He also collected his first career NHL goal earlier this season.
The selections raise the number of All-Star Pirates to three after rookie Tyler Ennis was named to the Canadian squad earlier in the week.
Gogulla going to Vancouver
Portland Pirates rookie forward Philip Gogulla has been named to Team Germany for the 2010 Winter Olympics. The 6'2 Gogulla has five goals, 16 points, and a +5 through the first 31 games of his North American career after posting 127 points in five seasons with Cologne of the DEL.
Veteran Buffalo Sabres forward Jochen Hecht was a noticeable omission by DEB head coach, Uwe Krupp.
Veteran Buffalo Sabres forward Jochen Hecht was a noticeable omission by DEB head coach, Uwe Krupp.
Germany's Olympic roster includes six NHLers -- goaltender Thomas Greiss (San Jose), defensemen Christian Ehrhoff (Vancouver), Dennis Seidenberg (Florida) and Alexander Sulzer (Nashville), and forwards Marcel Goc (Nashville) and Marco Sturm (Boston). Winger Philip Gogulla, a Buffalo prospect who has yet to make his NHL debut, was chosen from Portland of the American Hockey League. In his first season of North American hockey, the 22-year-old Gogulla has 5 goals and 16 points in 31 games.
The remaining 16 skater all play in Germany's top professional league, the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
Veteran center Jochen Hecht of Buffalo was surprisingly left off Krupp's roster, as was Atlanta defenseman Christoph Schubert. Both were included on a reserve list. Hecht has a long international resume and participated in the 1998 and 2002 Games. He was also selected to play in 2006 in Torino, Italy but suffered an injury in his last NHL game before the Olympic break and was unable to play. In eight Olympic games, Hecht has 2 goals and an assist.
This season with Buffalo, Hecht has only 6 goals and 15 points in 39 games and is eighth on the team in scoring.
12/29 Recap: Lagacé keeps stacking; McNabb streak snapped
Jacob Lagacé scored his 28th goal of the year on Tuesday as Chicoutimi lost a hard-fought 5-4 decision to Baie-Comeau. The 5'11 Lagacé remains atop the QMJHL goal scoring list with 28 - two ahead of speedy Saint John center Mike Hoffman (26).
In the WHL, Brayden McNabb garnered an assist but saw his five-game goal scoring streak snapped as Kootenay edged Red Deer in a shootout, 5-4. McNabb is currently tied for the WHL defencemen in scoring with 37 points (12+27) in 31 games.
Elsewhere, Maxime Legault posted a pair of assists as Cape Breton throttled QMJHL cellar dweller Halifax, 6-0. The points, his first as an Eagle after being traded two days before Christmas, raise his season total to 22 (10+12).
Jordon Southorn was -4 as PEI lost to QMJHL powerhouse Saint John, 5-2. The Rocket were reeling a bit after trading their 1st and 4th leading scorers, Joel Champagne and Chris Doyle, to Victoriaville earlier in the day. The Tigers stocking up their offense could mean that Chicoutimi will have to find another suitor if they indeed have designs on moving sniping forward Lagacé.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford scored a goal and an assist as Barrie defeated Kitchener, 7-4. Crawford scored his 9th of the season when he beat Brandon Maxwell (COL) with a shot low to the blocker side at 18:40 of the opening period. With 22 straight victories, the Colts are closing in on the record of 25 set by Kitchener back in 1984.
Marcus Foligno picked up an assist as Sudbury stopped Soo, 4-2. Foligno found Cain Allicock from behind the net at 1:56 of the first period to put the Wolves ahead, 1-0.
In the NCAA, Alex Biega assisted on a late empty-netter as Harvard defeated #8 Quinnipiac, 3-1. The senior captain now has a goal and four assists through the Crimson's first 12 games.
In the WHL, Brayden McNabb garnered an assist but saw his five-game goal scoring streak snapped as Kootenay edged Red Deer in a shootout, 5-4. McNabb is currently tied for the WHL defencemen in scoring with 37 points (12+27) in 31 games.
Elsewhere, Maxime Legault posted a pair of assists as Cape Breton throttled QMJHL cellar dweller Halifax, 6-0. The points, his first as an Eagle after being traded two days before Christmas, raise his season total to 22 (10+12).
Jordon Southorn was -4 as PEI lost to QMJHL powerhouse Saint John, 5-2. The Rocket were reeling a bit after trading their 1st and 4th leading scorers, Joel Champagne and Chris Doyle, to Victoriaville earlier in the day. The Tigers stocking up their offense could mean that Chicoutimi will have to find another suitor if they indeed have designs on moving sniping forward Lagacé.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford scored a goal and an assist as Barrie defeated Kitchener, 7-4. Crawford scored his 9th of the season when he beat Brandon Maxwell (COL) with a shot low to the blocker side at 18:40 of the opening period. With 22 straight victories, the Colts are closing in on the record of 25 set by Kitchener back in 1984.
Marcus Foligno picked up an assist as Sudbury stopped Soo, 4-2. Foligno found Cain Allicock from behind the net at 1:56 of the first period to put the Wolves ahead, 1-0.
In the NCAA, Alex Biega assisted on a late empty-netter as Harvard defeated #8 Quinnipiac, 3-1. The senior captain now has a goal and four assists through the Crimson's first 12 games.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Tropp hits 17 as Spartans roll
Corey Tropp (+3) scored his 17th goal of the season on Tuesday as #13 Michigan State opened the 2009 Great Lakes Invitational with a 10-1 trouncing of Michigan Tech. The Spartans, who saw their 10 goals come from nine different players, will take on the winner of Michigan/RPI in Wednesday's final at Joe Louis Arena.
Playing a quick game of catch-up:
Brayden McNabb scored a goal for the fifth straight game on Sunday as Kootenay defeated Calgary, 3-1. The goal gives the 6'4 blueliner an even 36 points in 30 games this season. McNabb finished the 2008-09 season with 36 points in 67 games.
Maxime Legault made his Cape Breton debut on Sunday, registering two shots on goal and going 5/11 at the dot in the Eagles 3-0 blanking of PEI. Jordon Southorn posted three shots on goal for the Rocket.
Jacob Lagacé was -2 as Chicoutimi got smoked by Quebec, 10-1.
Playing a quick game of catch-up:
Brayden McNabb scored a goal for the fifth straight game on Sunday as Kootenay defeated Calgary, 3-1. The goal gives the 6'4 blueliner an even 36 points in 30 games this season. McNabb finished the 2008-09 season with 36 points in 67 games.
Maxime Legault made his Cape Breton debut on Sunday, registering two shots on goal and going 5/11 at the dot in the Eagles 3-0 blanking of PEI. Jordon Southorn posted three shots on goal for the Rocket.
Jacob Lagacé was -2 as Chicoutimi got smoked by Quebec, 10-1.
Ennis an All-Star
Continuing the catch-up....
Portland rookie center Tyler Ennis has been selected to the Canadian All-Star Team for the AHL All-Star Classic that will be hosted by the Pirates on Tuesday, January 19th. The speedster is currently tied for the Pirates scoring lead with 28 points (11+17).
Portland rookie center Tyler Ennis has been selected to the Canadian All-Star Team for the AHL All-Star Classic that will be hosted by the Pirates on Tuesday, January 19th. The speedster is currently tied for the Pirates scoring lead with 28 points (11+17).
Among the members of the Canadian team are 17 first-time AHL All-Stars including Manchester’s Jonathan Bernier, Hamilton’s Cedrick Desjardins and Texas’s Brent Krahn, who are the AHL’s top three goaltenders in both goals-against average and save percentage. The Canadian squad also features six former NHL first-round draft picks including Logan Couture of the Worcester Sharks and Tyler Ennis of the host Portland Pirates, the top two rookie scorers in the league. Players on the Canadian roster with previous All-Star experience include Binghamton’s Martin St. Pierre and Hartford’s Corey Locke, who are tied for the event’s all-time scoring lead with eight career points each.
Tropp's redemption mirrors that of MSU hockey resurgence
With the Great Lakes Invitational beginning on Tuesday, The Detroit News ran a story a few days back detailing the bounce back seasons of both Corey Tropp and the Michigan State hockey program.
Tropp's Spartans will kixk off the GLI on Tuesday versus Michigan Tech. Rival Michigan and RPI round out this year's field.
Tropp plays on a line with freshman Derek Grant (seven goals, 19 points) and senior Nick Sucharski (two goals, eight points).
"We have very good chemistry," Tropp said. "They (Grant, Sucharski) are highly-skilled players. Coach (Comley) will change up lines so we play with a lot of different players during the season.
"I'm known for being an offensive player, but I've worked hard on being a complete player. I play on all special teams, including penalty killing. I want to be known for being a complete player."
Tropp enters the GLI on a hot streak. He has scored at least one goal in each of his last four games. He scored a hat trick in Michigan State's last game, a 4-1 win over Bowling Green Dec. 12 at Munn Arena. He had four goals and six points during MSU's sweep of the Falcons.
Tropp's Spartans will kixk off the GLI on Tuesday versus Michigan Tech. Rival Michigan and RPI round out this year's field.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Legault to the nest
While the NHL rests with a holiday trade moratorium in place, the transactions have been coming at a good pace in the QMJHL since the league's trade period opened on December 19th. As a result, one Sabres prospect will be joining another after Wednesday's deal between the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and Shawinigan Cataractes.
With one point separating three teams in the Atlantic Division battle for second place, the Eagles were in the market for grit and leadership. Legault, who played five games with the Portland Pirates this fall before being returned to the Q, could address those needs by skating on the Eagles top line with leading scorer, Luke Adam (33 GP 25-27-52). Adam, 19, is currently with playing with Team Canada at the U20 World Junior Championships in Saskatoon.
Another Sabres property, Jacob Lagacé, could be on the move before the trade window closes on January 7th. Lagacé, who leads the league with 27 goals, was rumored to be heading to Victoriaville before Chicoutimi agreed to send Anaheim prospect Nicolas Deschamps to Moncton. The price will not be cheap, but teams in the hunt would love to add his scoring and experience.
The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles acquired 20-year-old forward Maxime Legault from the Shawinigan Cataractes on Wednesday in exchange for defenceman Michael Ward and winger Maximilien Le Sieur.
The Eagles also obtained Shawinigan’s fourth-round pick in 2010 and a second-round pick in 2011 in the deal. The Cataractes get Cape Breton’s second-round pick in 2010 and a first-round pick in 2011.
Legault, a seventh-round selection by the Buffalo Sabres in last year’s NHL Entry Draft, has collected 10 goals and 10 assists in 22 games with Shawinigan this season. He had 28 goals and 44 points last season.
The 20-year-old Ward had 15 points — all assists — in 19 games with Cape Breton. Le Sieur, 17, had four goals and 10 points in 36 games.
With one point separating three teams in the Atlantic Division battle for second place, the Eagles were in the market for grit and leadership. Legault, who played five games with the Portland Pirates this fall before being returned to the Q, could address those needs by skating on the Eagles top line with leading scorer, Luke Adam (33 GP 25-27-52). Adam, 19, is currently with playing with Team Canada at the U20 World Junior Championships in Saskatoon.
Another Sabres property, Jacob Lagacé, could be on the move before the trade window closes on January 7th. Lagacé, who leads the league with 27 goals, was rumored to be heading to Victoriaville before Chicoutimi agreed to send Anaheim prospect Nicolas Deschamps to Moncton. The price will not be cheap, but teams in the hunt would love to add his scoring and experience.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Sweeps week for Brayden
In addition to being named the Boston Pizza WHL Player of the Week, Kootenay defenseman Brayden McNabb has also been named the CHL Player of the Week for the week ending December 20th.
McNabb led the Ice to a perfect 3-0-0-0 record on the week beginning with a 6-4 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Tuesday night. McNabb was named third star of the game with a goal and two assists in the contest. The Ice wrapped up the week with a home-and-home series against the Lethbridge Hurricanes with McNabb scoring a goal and an assist in the 8-2 road win on Friday night before scoring a career-high four points at home on Saturday with a goal and three assists as second star of the 6-1 win.
McNabb, an 18-year-old from Davidson, SK, is playing in his third full WHL season with the Ice. Selected in the third round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, McNabb currently ranks fifth amongst WHL defencemen with 35 points in 29 games.
Mathew Sisca of the OHL’ Guelph Storm scored five goals in two games to receive consideration for the award this week. His top performance was a four-goal game Saturday as first star of a 4-3 win over the Plymouth Whalers. Also considered was Gabriel Dumont of the Drummondville Voltigeurs for scoring five goals and three assists for eight points in three games while recording an impressive plus-minus rating of plus-7.
2009-10 CHL Players of the Week
Dec. 14 – Dec. 20: Brayden McNabb, Kootenay Ice
Dec. 7 – Dec. 13: Jonathan Audy-Marchessault, Quebec Remparts
Nov. 30 – Dec. 6: Johnny Lazo, Tri-City Americans
Nov. 23 – Nov. 29: Philippe Cornet, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
Nov. 16 – Nov. 22: Tyler Toffoli, Ottawa 67’s
Nov. 9 – Nov. 15: Matt Calvert, Brandon Wheat Kings
Nov. 2 – Nov. 8: Trevor Parkes, Montreal Juniors
Oct. 26 – Nov. 1: Tomas Kubalik, Victoriaville Tigres
Oct. 19 – 25: Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires
Oct. 12 – 18: Mark Isherwood, Medicine Hat Tigers
Oct. 5 – 11: Jason Bast, Moose Jaw Warriors
Sept. 28 – Oct. 4: Jordan Weal, Regina Pats
Sept. 21 – 27: Jonathan Hazen, Val-d’Or Foreurs
Sept. 14 – 20: Luke Pither, Barrie Colts
Monday, December 21, 2009
McNabb earns WHL weekly honor
Kootenay Ice defenseman Brayden McNabb has been named the Boston Pizza WHL Player of the Week for December 14th-20th.
McNabb collected 9 points, scoring three goals and six assists in three games over the past week, helping the Ice post a 3-0-0-0 record in that span.
On Tuesday, December 15th, the Kootenay Ice hosted Central Division foes, the red hot Medicine Hat Tigers. McNabb scored one goal and added a pair of assists as the Ice downed the Tigers 6-4 and was named the games 3rd Star. On Friday, December 18th, the Ice were in Lethbridge for the front end of a home-and-home series with the Hurricanes. McNabb picked up a goal and an assist as the Ice defeated the ‘Canes 8-2. In the latter half of the home-and-home series in Kootenay on Saturday night, McNabb netted one goal and three assists in a 6-1 victory over the Hurricanes. He was also named the games 2nd Star.
McNabb is currently on a four game goal scoring streak and his nine points over the last three games has him sitting 5th among all WHL defenceman with 35 points (11 goals, 24 assists) in 29 games. With their three victories this past week the Ice have posted 7-2-0-1 record in their last ten contests and currently sit third in the WHL Central Division with a 19-15-1-2 record for 41 points.
McNabb, an 18-year-old from Davidson, Saskatchewan, is playing his third full season with the Kootenay Ice. He was selected in the 2nd round – 37th overall by the Kootenay Ice during the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft and was recently picked in the 3rd round – 66th overall at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
12/19 Recap: Crawford continues career campaign
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Nick Crawford scored two goals and added two assists on Saturday as Barrie won their 21st straight by edgeing Sudbury, 5-4. Crawford's game winner gives him a career-high eight goals on the season, while raising his point total to an even 40 through 34 games - good for 2nd overall among OHL defensemen. Marcus Foligno (-1) recorded a power play assist for the Wolves to up his numbers to 4-11-15 through 35 games.
Zack Kassian ended his four-game scoring slump with a pair of third period assists as Peterborough defeated Ottawa, 4-2. Kassian enters a twelve-day break with eight goals and 25 points through 28 games, and is expected by many to return a very motivated presence when the Petes hit the ice on the 31st. Asking #9 to be a "presence" and not "leader" seems proper because getting back to square one with a fierce on-ice attitude is his most effective way of exemplifying the "C" for the Petes.
In the WHL, Brayden McNabb scored a goal and three assists as Kootenay dumped Lethbridge, 6-1. All seven goals were scored on the power play, with McNabb netting his 11th of the year late in the second period.
In NCAA play, Drew MacKenzie was +2 with three shots on goal as Vermont defeated Dartmouth, 4-3.
Justin Jokinen finished +1 as Minnesota State lost to Nebraska-Omaha, 2-1.
Brad Eidsness made 14 saves through a period and a half, and Corey Fienhage finished even as North Dakota lost an exhibition tilt with the U.S. U20 World Junior entry, 4-2. SabresProspects first-round endorsement last June, Chris Kreider, scored a pair of goals to earn #1 star honors for Team USA.
In the USHL, Mark Adams was even with a holding minor in Chicago's 4-1 loss to Omaha.
Zack Kassian ended his four-game scoring slump with a pair of third period assists as Peterborough defeated Ottawa, 4-2. Kassian enters a twelve-day break with eight goals and 25 points through 28 games, and is expected by many to return a very motivated presence when the Petes hit the ice on the 31st. Asking #9 to be a "presence" and not "leader" seems proper because getting back to square one with a fierce on-ice attitude is his most effective way of exemplifying the "C" for the Petes.
In the WHL, Brayden McNabb scored a goal and three assists as Kootenay dumped Lethbridge, 6-1. All seven goals were scored on the power play, with McNabb netting his 11th of the year late in the second period.
In NCAA play, Drew MacKenzie was +2 with three shots on goal as Vermont defeated Dartmouth, 4-3.
Justin Jokinen finished +1 as Minnesota State lost to Nebraska-Omaha, 2-1.
Brad Eidsness made 14 saves through a period and a half, and Corey Fienhage finished even as North Dakota lost an exhibition tilt with the U.S. U20 World Junior entry, 4-2. SabresProspects first-round endorsement last June, Chris Kreider, scored a pair of goals to earn #1 star honors for Team USA.
In the USHL, Mark Adams was even with a holding minor in Chicago's 4-1 loss to Omaha.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
12/18 Recap: Lagacé finds four more
Jacob Lagacé scored four goals and an assist on Friday to power Chicoutimi past Baie-Comeau, 6-2. The hat trick, the fourth of the year for the 5'11 forward, ups Lagacé's impressive season numbers to 27 goals and 48 points through 30 games. Lagacé's big night was his second in as many seasons against the Drakkar after posting four goals and an assist to spearhead a 10-5 win last January.
In NCAA play, Justin Jokinen scored his second goal of the season as Minnesota State played to 1-1 tie with Nebraska-Omaha. Skating on the fourth line, the sophomore hit on a tough angle shot from the left circle to open the game's scoring at 8:40 of the first period.
Elsewhere, Jordon Southorn had two assists as PEI dropped an 8-5 decision to Quebec. The points snap a seven game pointless streak for Southorn, his longest dry spell since March of 2007.
Maxime Legault posted six shots on goal as Shawinigan was shut out by Victoriaville, 5-0.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford was +2 with an assist as Barrie dropped the hammer on Kingston, 10-2.
Zack Kassian finished -4 as Peterborough was bounced by Ottawa, 8-0. The slumping Kassian is -5 with no points in his last four games.
Marcus Foligno was even as Sudbury downed Erie, 5-4.
In the USHL, Mark Adams was even with a delay of game minor as Chicago got past Omaha, 3-2.
In NCAA play, Justin Jokinen scored his second goal of the season as Minnesota State played to 1-1 tie with Nebraska-Omaha. Skating on the fourth line, the sophomore hit on a tough angle shot from the left circle to open the game's scoring at 8:40 of the first period.
Elsewhere, Jordon Southorn had two assists as PEI dropped an 8-5 decision to Quebec. The points snap a seven game pointless streak for Southorn, his longest dry spell since March of 2007.
Maxime Legault posted six shots on goal as Shawinigan was shut out by Victoriaville, 5-0.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford was +2 with an assist as Barrie dropped the hammer on Kingston, 10-2.
Zack Kassian finished -4 as Peterborough was bounced by Ottawa, 8-0. The slumping Kassian is -5 with no points in his last four games.
Marcus Foligno was even as Sudbury downed Erie, 5-4.
In the USHL, Mark Adams was even with a delay of game minor as Chicago got past Omaha, 3-2.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Kassian sits for curfew miscue
Peterborough Petes captain Zack Kassian did not play in Saturday's game against Niagara after being suspended for missing Thursday night’s curfew.
Petes' GMJeff Twohey said it was a minor transgression of team rules, but rules are there for a reason and have to be followed.We’ll complete the Saturday/Sunday recaps later this afternoon.
"Whether it's a minor or a major transgression you're accountable for your actions and as the captain you are held to a higher standard," said Twohey.
He said Kassian did nothing illegal nor was there an incident that drew the team's attention to the matter. It was simply a case of missing curfew.
"The message should be pretty clear," Twohey said. "No one is bigger than the team."
Twohey said he and coach Ken McRae agreed on the discipline and also informed the Buffalo Sabres, who own Kassian's NHL rights, of their actions and the reason for it.
"This is all part of learning to be a leader," said Twohey. "We hope that this will make Zack a better player and a better captain."
Saturday, December 12, 2009
12/11 Recap: Tropp sparks Spartan rally
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Corey Tropp continued his pre-Christmas cruise on Friday, scoring the game-tying goal then starting the play on the overtime winner as Michigan State rallied past Bowling Green, 3-2.
Trailing 2-0 entering the third period, the visiting Spartans forced the extra session when Tropp buried a rebound through the legs of Nick Eno at 14:20. The late equalizer was Tropp's second in as many games, with the OT helper giving him eight multi-point games this season. Eno made 21 saves in the Falcons net to move to 2-9-1 on the year.
In a WCHA battle, Brad Eidsness was pulled for the first time in his career after allowing three goals in 23:48 of work as North Dakota played to a 3-3 tie with Wisconsin. Corey Fienhage was -1 after getting back late on the third Badger goal.
Per the game highlights below, Eidsness would certainly like the last goal back. Fienhage (4) is seen sliding to prevent the shot after losing control of the puck in the neutral zone, but otherwise played well on the Sioux blueline.
Elsewhere, Justin Jokinen was even with two shots on goal as Minnesota State defeated Bemidji State, 5-1. The sophomore's offensive tools were briefly shown while skating on the fourth line, and it's easy to think that consistent two-way hustle can keep him in the Maverick lineup. To date, coach Troy Jutting has used the spare forwards to keep the group honest. Jokinen has been a scratch five times as a result.
Connor Knapp took his regular Friday post on the Miami bench as the #1 RedHawks posted their third consecutive shutout with a 6-0 thrashing of Ohio State. Knapp will look to extend the blanking of the opposition when he mans the Miami crease on Saturday.
In QMJHL action, Jordon Southorn finished -2 as PEI lost to Saint John, 4-1. The Sea Dogs continue their QMJHL domination by collecting their 21st straight victory - the third longest streak in league history.
Jacob Lagacé and Maxime Legault were both held without points as Chicoutimi won a 3-2 shootout over Shawinigan. Lagacé has now gone three games without a point for the first time since February of 2008.
In the WHL, Brayden McNabb was -1 with a high sticking minor in Kootenay's 3-1 loss to Calgary.
Mark Adams remained out with a separated shoulder as Chicago lost to Sioux City, 3-2.
An OHL match-up between Nick Crawford's Barrie Colts and Marcus Foligno's Sudbury Wolves was postponed due to poor travel conditions.
Trailing 2-0 entering the third period, the visiting Spartans forced the extra session when Tropp buried a rebound through the legs of Nick Eno at 14:20. The late equalizer was Tropp's second in as many games, with the OT helper giving him eight multi-point games this season. Eno made 21 saves in the Falcons net to move to 2-9-1 on the year.
In a WCHA battle, Brad Eidsness was pulled for the first time in his career after allowing three goals in 23:48 of work as North Dakota played to a 3-3 tie with Wisconsin. Corey Fienhage was -1 after getting back late on the third Badger goal.
Per the game highlights below, Eidsness would certainly like the last goal back. Fienhage (4) is seen sliding to prevent the shot after losing control of the puck in the neutral zone, but otherwise played well on the Sioux blueline.
Elsewhere, Justin Jokinen was even with two shots on goal as Minnesota State defeated Bemidji State, 5-1. The sophomore's offensive tools were briefly shown while skating on the fourth line, and it's easy to think that consistent two-way hustle can keep him in the Maverick lineup. To date, coach Troy Jutting has used the spare forwards to keep the group honest. Jokinen has been a scratch five times as a result.
Connor Knapp took his regular Friday post on the Miami bench as the #1 RedHawks posted their third consecutive shutout with a 6-0 thrashing of Ohio State. Knapp will look to extend the blanking of the opposition when he mans the Miami crease on Saturday.
In QMJHL action, Jordon Southorn finished -2 as PEI lost to Saint John, 4-1. The Sea Dogs continue their QMJHL domination by collecting their 21st straight victory - the third longest streak in league history.
Jacob Lagacé and Maxime Legault were both held without points as Chicoutimi won a 3-2 shootout over Shawinigan. Lagacé has now gone three games without a point for the first time since February of 2008.
In the WHL, Brayden McNabb was -1 with a high sticking minor in Kootenay's 3-1 loss to Calgary.
Mark Adams remained out with a separated shoulder as Chicago lost to Sioux City, 3-2.
An OHL match-up between Nick Crawford's Barrie Colts and Marcus Foligno's Sudbury Wolves was postponed due to poor travel conditions.
Friday, December 11, 2009
12/10 Recap: Adam leaves mark with national team in mind
Does anyone think Luke Adam is ready for Team Canada's Selection Camp?
Playing in his final game Thursday before departing for a world junior tryout in Saskatchewan, the Cape Breton forward scored four times in the Screaming Eagles 7-5 win over Victoriaville. Adam's +4 output vaults him into the QMJHL goal scoring lead with an even 25, and second overall in total points with 52 in 32 games.
Starting on Saturday, Adam will join 35 other players, including 15 from last January's gold medal winners, for the rights to wear the Canadian maple leaf in the World Junior Championships. A bubble player heading into the 2009 schedule, SabresProspects has Adam in strong contention for a role on the fourth line pending a good showing in the camp scrimmages. He's not the quickest skater, but his timely playmaking, use of size, and adequate two-way abilities could make him a hidden gem at either center or wing.
In the OHL, Zack Kassian was -1 as Peterborough edged Niagara, 3-2. The Sabres' first round pick last June, Kassian has eight goals and 23 points in 25 games this season.
Playing in his final game Thursday before departing for a world junior tryout in Saskatchewan, the Cape Breton forward scored four times in the Screaming Eagles 7-5 win over Victoriaville. Adam's +4 output vaults him into the QMJHL goal scoring lead with an even 25, and second overall in total points with 52 in 32 games.
Starting on Saturday, Adam will join 35 other players, including 15 from last January's gold medal winners, for the rights to wear the Canadian maple leaf in the World Junior Championships. A bubble player heading into the 2009 schedule, SabresProspects has Adam in strong contention for a role on the fourth line pending a good showing in the camp scrimmages. He's not the quickest skater, but his timely playmaking, use of size, and adequate two-way abilities could make him a hidden gem at either center or wing.
In the OHL, Zack Kassian was -1 as Peterborough edged Niagara, 3-2. The Sabres' first round pick last June, Kassian has eight goals and 23 points in 25 games this season.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
12/9 Recap: McNabb pots winner
Brayden McNabb scored the game winning goal and added two assists on Wednesday as Kootenay downed Edmonton, 5-2. The big defender has four goals and five assists in six games since returning from a knee injury.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford finished +1 as Barrie earned a 5-4 overtime win over Owen Sound. The win makes the Colts unbeaten in their last 20 games.
Zack Kassian posted bagels across the stat sheet in Peterborough’s 3-2 shootout win over Belleville. The blanking snaps Kassian’s three-game point streak.
In the QMJHL, Jacob Lagacé was +1 with six shots on goal as Chicoutimi lost to Montreal, 3-2. The 5’11 forward went pointless in two straight games for the first time all season after seeing his 11-game point streak come to an end last week.
In a mid-week college tilt, Alex Biega was even in Harvard's 3-2 loss to Boston College. The loss drops the Crimson to a meager 1-8-2 on the season.
In Tuesday Q play, Jordon Southorn was -1 in PEI’s 3-0 shutout loss to Moncton.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford finished +1 as Barrie earned a 5-4 overtime win over Owen Sound. The win makes the Colts unbeaten in their last 20 games.
Zack Kassian posted bagels across the stat sheet in Peterborough’s 3-2 shootout win over Belleville. The blanking snaps Kassian’s three-game point streak.
In the QMJHL, Jacob Lagacé was +1 with six shots on goal as Chicoutimi lost to Montreal, 3-2. The 5’11 forward went pointless in two straight games for the first time all season after seeing his 11-game point streak come to an end last week.
In a mid-week college tilt, Alex Biega was even in Harvard's 3-2 loss to Boston College. The loss drops the Crimson to a meager 1-8-2 on the season.
In Tuesday Q play, Jordon Southorn was -1 in PEI’s 3-0 shutout loss to Moncton.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Gerbe called up
From the Sabres website:
Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have recalled forward Nathan Gerbe from Portland of the American Hockey League. Gerbe (7/24/1987, 5’6”, 173 lbs.) has 20 points (5+15) in 23 games with the Pirates this season. In 2008-09, Gerbe was named the AHL’s Rookie of the Year with 56 points (30+26) in 57 games. Gerbe was also recalled twice to Buffalo last season, and finished with one assist in 10 games.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
12/6 Recap: Lagacé cools off
Jacob Lagacé saw his 11-game point streak snapped on Sunday as Chicoutimi was blanked by Victoriaville, 3-0. The streak, which began on November 1st in Lagacé's first game back from a head injury, saw the forward accumulate 24 points (12+12) to vault into the top-five of the QMJHL scoring race.
Also from the QMJHL, Luke Adam scored his 21st goal of the year in Cape Breton's 5-4 loss to division rival Moncton. Adam, who finished the game a season-low -3, earned his first major penalty of the season after taking on 6'0, 175-pound Ted Stephens late in the opening period.
Maxime Legault notched a pair of second period assists as Shawinigan scored four unanswered goals to beat Drummondville, 6-4.
In the OHL, Marcus Foligno was +2 as Sudbury downed Brampton, 3-1. Former Buffalo Jr. Sabre and 2010 eligible Phil Lane (Rochester, NY) scored his 7th goal of the season for the Battalion.
In Hockey East, Drew MacKenzie earned an assist as Vermont dropped a home-ice decision to New Hammpshire, 5-2. The sophomore blueliner was on the ice for three of the five goals against.
Also from the QMJHL, Luke Adam scored his 21st goal of the year in Cape Breton's 5-4 loss to division rival Moncton. Adam, who finished the game a season-low -3, earned his first major penalty of the season after taking on 6'0, 175-pound Ted Stephens late in the opening period.
Maxime Legault notched a pair of second period assists as Shawinigan scored four unanswered goals to beat Drummondville, 6-4.
In the OHL, Marcus Foligno was +2 as Sudbury downed Brampton, 3-1. Former Buffalo Jr. Sabre and 2010 eligible Phil Lane (Rochester, NY) scored his 7th goal of the season for the Battalion.
In Hockey East, Drew MacKenzie earned an assist as Vermont dropped a home-ice decision to New Hammpshire, 5-2. The sophomore blueliner was on the ice for three of the five goals against.
12/5 Recap: Knapp puts Irish to sleep
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Connor Knapp made 18 saves on Saturday to earn his second shutout of the season and fourth of his career as #1 Miami tamed #14 Notre Dame, 4-0. The 6'5 sophomore was rarely tested, but was poised when he needed to be to up his season mark to 2-1-3. The RedHawks posted back-to-back shutouts of a weekend opponent for the first time in their varsity history.
In Marquette, Corey Tropp scored his 12th goal of the year as #11 Michigan State lost in overtime to Northern Michigan, 3-2. With the Spartans playing catch-up throughout, Tropp's marker with 6:21 left in regulation tied the game 2-2 and forced the overtime. Tropp has a dozen goals through 18 games after entering the year with just nine in his first 63 NCAA contests. The loss drops Michigan State to 10-6-2 on the year.
Brad Eidsness made 25 saves as #3 North Dakota lost a controversial decision to #12 Duluth in overtime, 3-2. The Sioux sqaundered a two-goal lead in the third period, with the tying goal coming in the final minute after a puck bounced into the netting behind the North Dakota net. The play should have been whistled dead, but instead Edisness was beaten as the play continued. The Bulldogs proceded to score just :12 into OT to hand the Sioux their fifth defeat of the year. Corey Fienhage was even while skating on the Sioux's third pair.
In CCHA play, Nick Eno stopped 16 of 19 shots in 29:04 of action before giving way to freshman Andrew Hammond as Bowling Green lost to Lake Superior, 5-2.
Justin Jokinen was even with a shot on goal as Minnesota State got throttled by Minnesota, 6-2. Freshman Josh Birkholz (FLA) led the Gophers by scoring the first two goals of his collegiate career.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford added two more assists to his impressive first half of the season as Barrie dominated Niagara, 6-1. The fight-filled contest was the 17th straight victory for the Colts (25-4-1).
Zack Kassian finished +1 with an assist as Peterborough was shelled by Windsor, 9-5. The Petes' captain also earned a second period misconduct on what turned into a frustrating evening for his club.
In the QMJHL, Jordon Southorn was +1 with a fighting major as PEI skated past Bathurst, 5-3. The 6'2 defenseman, who now has more fights (4) than goals (3) this season, took on 17-year old Jérémie Malouin just :17 into the second period. Three seconds later, Malouin's brother Danick dropped the gloves with PEI's Eric Bouchard. The Rocket (18-10-1-2) improve to 8-2 in their last ten games.
In the USHL, Mark Adams did not play as Chicago lost to Youngstown, 3-1.
In Marquette, Corey Tropp scored his 12th goal of the year as #11 Michigan State lost in overtime to Northern Michigan, 3-2. With the Spartans playing catch-up throughout, Tropp's marker with 6:21 left in regulation tied the game 2-2 and forced the overtime. Tropp has a dozen goals through 18 games after entering the year with just nine in his first 63 NCAA contests. The loss drops Michigan State to 10-6-2 on the year.
Brad Eidsness made 25 saves as #3 North Dakota lost a controversial decision to #12 Duluth in overtime, 3-2. The Sioux sqaundered a two-goal lead in the third period, with the tying goal coming in the final minute after a puck bounced into the netting behind the North Dakota net. The play should have been whistled dead, but instead Edisness was beaten as the play continued. The Bulldogs proceded to score just :12 into OT to hand the Sioux their fifth defeat of the year. Corey Fienhage was even while skating on the Sioux's third pair.
In CCHA play, Nick Eno stopped 16 of 19 shots in 29:04 of action before giving way to freshman Andrew Hammond as Bowling Green lost to Lake Superior, 5-2.
Justin Jokinen was even with a shot on goal as Minnesota State got throttled by Minnesota, 6-2. Freshman Josh Birkholz (FLA) led the Gophers by scoring the first two goals of his collegiate career.
In the OHL, Nick Crawford added two more assists to his impressive first half of the season as Barrie dominated Niagara, 6-1. The fight-filled contest was the 17th straight victory for the Colts (25-4-1).
Zack Kassian finished +1 with an assist as Peterborough was shelled by Windsor, 9-5. The Petes' captain also earned a second period misconduct on what turned into a frustrating evening for his club.
In the QMJHL, Jordon Southorn was +1 with a fighting major as PEI skated past Bathurst, 5-3. The 6'2 defenseman, who now has more fights (4) than goals (3) this season, took on 17-year old Jérémie Malouin just :17 into the second period. Three seconds later, Malouin's brother Danick dropped the gloves with PEI's Eric Bouchard. The Rocket (18-10-1-2) improve to 8-2 in their last ten games.
In the USHL, Mark Adams did not play as Chicago lost to Youngstown, 3-1.
Saturday, December 05, 2009
12/4 recap: Friday night fever for Lagacé
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Jacob Lagacé notched his second consecutive Friday night hat trick, including goals just :18 apart, as Chicoutimi lost a 7-6 overtime decision to Rouyn-Noranda. The Sagueneens scored six times in a wild, nine-goal third period but surrendered the game winner just :23 into the extra session. The game's #2 star, Lagacé (+2, 10 SOG) also added an assist to raise his season totals to 22 goals and 42 points while extending his point streak to 11 games. The hat trick was his third of the season.
In the OHL, Zack Kassian posted a goal and an assist, but Peterborough suffered several defensive lapses in an 8-4 loss at Kitchener. The 6'3 crash-and-banger finished a season-low -3 but still earned the game's #3 star.
Nick Crawford scored a late goal on the power play as Barrie kept rolling with a 6-3 win over Erie. The Colts move to 17-0-0-1 in their last 18 games, and current sit at #3 in the CHL Mastercard Rankings.
Marcus Foligno was even as Sudbury won their second straight game 5-4 over Brampton.
In the WHL, Brayden McNabb was -1 as Kootenay fell to Prince George, 4-1.
Jordon Southorn was even as PEI defeated Halifax, 8-5. Joel Champagne (TOR) scored four goals to pace the Rocket.
Maxime Legault was -1 as Shawinigan was shut out by Baie-Comeau, 2-0.
In NCAA action, Corey Tropp scored the only goal of the game in Michigan State's 1-0 shutout of Northern Michigan. The goal, Tropp's 11th of the season, broke the scoreless tie with 6:07 left in regulation.
Brad Eidsness stopped 29 pucks to earn his eighth win of the season as #3 North Dakota defeated #12 Duluth, 4-2. Corey Fienhage continued his simplistic yet effective play in relief of senior captain Chay Genoway, finishing even with a shot on goal in the Sioux victory.
Elsewhere, Nick Eno made 25 saves in Bowling Green's 2-1 loss to Lake Superior.
Drew MacKenzie was +1 as #19 Vermont played to a 3-3 tie with Boston University.
Connor Knapp watched as creasemate Cody Reichard stopped all 24 shots throw at him in Miami's 1-0 blanking of #14 Notre Dame. With Knapp allowing five second period goals last weekend against North Dakota, it is unclear if coach Enrico Blasi rides the hot goalie or elects to stick to his set schedule of Knapp getting the Saturday nods.
Justin Jokinen was scratched for the third straight game as Minnesota State downed Minnesota, 3-1. The sophomore has just one goal in ten games and needs to be more consistent in order to stick as a regular in the Maverick forward lineup.
In the OHL, Zack Kassian posted a goal and an assist, but Peterborough suffered several defensive lapses in an 8-4 loss at Kitchener. The 6'3 crash-and-banger finished a season-low -3 but still earned the game's #3 star.
Nick Crawford scored a late goal on the power play as Barrie kept rolling with a 6-3 win over Erie. The Colts move to 17-0-0-1 in their last 18 games, and current sit at #3 in the CHL Mastercard Rankings.
Marcus Foligno was even as Sudbury won their second straight game 5-4 over Brampton.
In the WHL, Brayden McNabb was -1 as Kootenay fell to Prince George, 4-1.
Jordon Southorn was even as PEI defeated Halifax, 8-5. Joel Champagne (TOR) scored four goals to pace the Rocket.
Maxime Legault was -1 as Shawinigan was shut out by Baie-Comeau, 2-0.
In NCAA action, Corey Tropp scored the only goal of the game in Michigan State's 1-0 shutout of Northern Michigan. The goal, Tropp's 11th of the season, broke the scoreless tie with 6:07 left in regulation.
Brad Eidsness stopped 29 pucks to earn his eighth win of the season as #3 North Dakota defeated #12 Duluth, 4-2. Corey Fienhage continued his simplistic yet effective play in relief of senior captain Chay Genoway, finishing even with a shot on goal in the Sioux victory.
Elsewhere, Nick Eno made 25 saves in Bowling Green's 2-1 loss to Lake Superior.
Drew MacKenzie was +1 as #19 Vermont played to a 3-3 tie with Boston University.
Connor Knapp watched as creasemate Cody Reichard stopped all 24 shots throw at him in Miami's 1-0 blanking of #14 Notre Dame. With Knapp allowing five second period goals last weekend against North Dakota, it is unclear if coach Enrico Blasi rides the hot goalie or elects to stick to his set schedule of Knapp getting the Saturday nods.
Justin Jokinen was scratched for the third straight game as Minnesota State downed Minnesota, 3-1. The sophomore has just one goal in ten games and needs to be more consistent in order to stick as a regular in the Maverick forward lineup.
Crawford takes November honors
Barrie Colts defenseman Nick Crawford (2008, 6th round) has been named OHL Defenseman of the Month for November.
The Colts went 10-0 in November, the same month they acquired defenceman Nick Crawford from the Saginaw Spirt. The 19-year-old was named the OHL's defenceman of the month yesterday after finishing November with a plus-13 rating -- tied for the best rating in the league -- and recording points in eight of his 11 games in the month, including four multi-point games.The 6'1 native of Caledon, Ontario has quietly developed into a sound two-way player at the junior level since his drafting. A likely signing at this point, Crawford is currently being slotted for AHL duty next season. His ability to keep building strength while maintaining a consistently safe game will detemine how far he can achieve as a porfessional.
Crawford scored a goal and added three assists in his Colts debut, a 5-0 win over divisional rival Sudbury. He notched two goals and 13 assists in the month and entered last night with five goals and 27 assists for 32 points, second most among defenceman in the league.
12/2-3 Recap: Adam lights 20th
Luke Adam picked up his 20th goal of the year on Thursday and added two assists as Cape Breton dropped Lewiston, 5-2. The output gives Adam 47 points through his first 30 games, including seven (4+3) in his last two.
Jacob Lagacé hit for an assist in Chicoutimi's 5-4 loss to Rouyn-Noranda.
In the OHL, Zack Kassian earned a power play assist in Peterborouigh's 5-4 shootout loss to Sudbury. Marcus Foligno was even for the Wolves.
Nick Crawford was +1 with an assist on the shorthanded game winner as Barrie cruised past Niagara, 5-3.
On Wednesday, Maxime Legault scored the game winning goal as Shawinigan edged Drummondville, 6-5. Legault's last three tallies have either tied or won the game for the Cataractes.
Jordon Southorn was -1 with an assist as PEI lost to league stud Saint john, 4-1. The Sea Dogs win was their 18th straight - the 5th longest streak ever in QMJHL history.
In WHL play, Brayden McNabb was +2 with an assist as Kootenay smoked Vancouver, 6-2.
Jacob Lagacé hit for an assist in Chicoutimi's 5-4 loss to Rouyn-Noranda.
In the OHL, Zack Kassian earned a power play assist in Peterborouigh's 5-4 shootout loss to Sudbury. Marcus Foligno was even for the Wolves.
Nick Crawford was +1 with an assist on the shorthanded game winner as Barrie cruised past Niagara, 5-3.
On Wednesday, Maxime Legault scored the game winning goal as Shawinigan edged Drummondville, 6-5. Legault's last three tallies have either tied or won the game for the Cataractes.
Jordon Southorn was -1 with an assist as PEI lost to league stud Saint john, 4-1. The Sea Dogs win was their 18th straight - the 5th longest streak ever in QMJHL history.
In WHL play, Brayden McNabb was +2 with an assist as Kootenay smoked Vancouver, 6-2.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Adam tabbed; Kassian, McNabb miss cut
Luke Adam is one step closer to towards achieving a career goal, as the 6'1, 210-pound center has been named by Hockey Canada to the 36-man Selection Camp roster for the 2010 World Junior Championships.
Adam, 19, was chosen by the Sabres with the 44th overall pick in the 2008 draft. The St. John's, Newfoundland native is currently third in QMJHL scoring with 19 goals and 25 assists in 29 games, while being ten months removed from a spleen injury that saw him endure over 100 days of rehabilitation.
A pair of Buffalo's 2009 draft picks, Zack Kassian (1st round, 13th overall) and Brayden McNabb (3rd round, 66th overall), joined Adam at at Canada's Summer Evaluation Camp but were not chosen to skate in the final cutdown camp set to begin December 12th in Saskatoon.
Adam, 19, was chosen by the Sabres with the 44th overall pick in the 2008 draft. The St. John's, Newfoundland native is currently third in QMJHL scoring with 19 goals and 25 assists in 29 games, while being ten months removed from a spleen injury that saw him endure over 100 days of rehabilitation.
A pair of Buffalo's 2009 draft picks, Zack Kassian (1st round, 13th overall) and Brayden McNabb (3rd round, 66th overall), joined Adam at at Canada's Summer Evaluation Camp but were not chosen to skate in the final cutdown camp set to begin December 12th in Saskatoon.
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