Andrey Makarov made 21 saves Friday to earn his 18th straight win as Saskatoon downed Brandon 4-1. Makarov was on the verge of extending of his league lead in shutouts before surrendering a power play goal with 2:22 to play. The 6-foot-1 netminder, who was named the game's number one star, has been brilliant throughout the winning streak, allowing one goal or less 11 times while posting a .952 save percentage. The red-hot Blades continue their late-season run Sunday at Moose Jaw.
Logan Nelson scored twice to earn the game's number two star as Victoria lost in overtime to Spokane 4-3. The Minnesota native has four goals in his last two games, upping his season line to 12-25-37 through 41 appearances. Winless in their last eight, the Royals get another crack at the Chiefs on Saturday.
Colin Jacobs finished with a minus-three rating as Prince George was defeated by Kamloops 4-1. With the Cougars struggling, the gritty forward's night came to end when he was assessed a misconduct with eight minutes to go. Next up for the Cougars in a Monday-Tuesday set with Tri-City.
In the OHL, Dan Catenacci was kept off the scoresheet as Owen Sound fell to Kitchener 2-1 in a shootout. The Attack welcome Mississauga to town on Saturday.
Brady Austin logged a minus-one rating as Belleville saw their 10-game winning streak snapped in a 3-1 loss at Kingston. The Bulls return to action Saturday when they host Niagara.
Alex Lepkowski played even as Barrie earned a 2-0 shutout victory at Mississauga. The Colts, who claimed the Central Division title with the victory, are off until Thursday when they host Sudbury.
Sophomores Jake McCabe (-1) and Brad Navin (1 SOG) were unable to get in on the offense as No. 16 Wisconsin earned a 4-3 victory over No. 13 Nebraska-Omaha. McCabe has yet to score in 15 games since returning from the World Junior Championship, extending his streak to 21 games overall without a goal.
Christian Isackson (1 SOG) continued to man a center spot as No. 2 Minnesota was shut out by No. 10 Denver 2-0. The Gophers will conclude the home portion of their WCHA schedule when they go for the split on Saturday.
Logan Nelson scored twice to earn the game's number two star as Victoria lost in overtime to Spokane 4-3. The Minnesota native has four goals in his last two games, upping his season line to 12-25-37 through 41 appearances. Winless in their last eight, the Royals get another crack at the Chiefs on Saturday.
Colin Jacobs finished with a minus-three rating as Prince George was defeated by Kamloops 4-1. With the Cougars struggling, the gritty forward's night came to end when he was assessed a misconduct with eight minutes to go. Next up for the Cougars in a Monday-Tuesday set with Tri-City.
In the OHL, Dan Catenacci was kept off the scoresheet as Owen Sound fell to Kitchener 2-1 in a shootout. The Attack welcome Mississauga to town on Saturday.
Brady Austin logged a minus-one rating as Belleville saw their 10-game winning streak snapped in a 3-1 loss at Kingston. The Bulls return to action Saturday when they host Niagara.
Alex Lepkowski played even as Barrie earned a 2-0 shutout victory at Mississauga. The Colts, who claimed the Central Division title with the victory, are off until Thursday when they host Sudbury.
Sophomores Jake McCabe (-1) and Brad Navin (1 SOG) were unable to get in on the offense as No. 16 Wisconsin earned a 4-3 victory over No. 13 Nebraska-Omaha. McCabe has yet to score in 15 games since returning from the World Junior Championship, extending his streak to 21 games overall without a goal.
Christian Isackson (1 SOG) continued to man a center spot as No. 2 Minnesota was shut out by No. 10 Denver 2-0. The Gophers will conclude the home portion of their WCHA schedule when they go for the split on Saturday.