Joel Armia scored twice Thursday as Assat extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over HIFK. With 18 goals through 44 games, including five in his last seven, the 6-foot-3 winger equals his previous career high achieved in both 2010-11 (48 games) and 2011-12 (54 games). The Aces, who remain in third place in the SM-liiga standings with four games to play, will have their streak put to the ultimate test on Saturday when they host first-place Jokerit.
In Sweden, Linus Ullmark made 22 saves as MODO dropped a 3-1 decision at Brynas. Ullmark, who allowed a pair of goals to 2013 draft eligible Elias Lindholm, moves his SEL numbers to 3-1 with a 2.07 GAA and .934 save%. Sitting in seventh place with two games left to play, MODO returns to work Saturday when they host Timra.
In OHL play, Dan Catenacci finished with a plus-one rating as Owen Sound saw their five-game winning streak snapped in a 4-2 loss at Barrie. Defenseman Alex Lepkowski skated with his usual partner Ryan O'Connor, recording a plus-one rating as the Colts won their second straight. Both teams are in action Friday, with Catenacci's Attack taking on Kitchener while Lepkowski's Colts visit Mississauga.
In Sweden, Linus Ullmark made 22 saves as MODO dropped a 3-1 decision at Brynas. Ullmark, who allowed a pair of goals to 2013 draft eligible Elias Lindholm, moves his SEL numbers to 3-1 with a 2.07 GAA and .934 save%. Sitting in seventh place with two games left to play, MODO returns to work Saturday when they host Timra.
In OHL play, Dan Catenacci finished with a plus-one rating as Owen Sound saw their five-game winning streak snapped in a 4-2 loss at Barrie. Defenseman Alex Lepkowski skated with his usual partner Ryan O'Connor, recording a plus-one rating as the Colts won their second straight. Both teams are in action Friday, with Catenacci's Attack taking on Kitchener while Lepkowski's Colts visit Mississauga.
