Justin Bailey made his OHL return a success Friday, bagging a short-handed goal, an assist and the only mark in the shootout as Kitchener got past Owen Sound 4-3. The effort earned the Western New York product the game's number one star.
Getting to Kitchener in time from Buffalo proved to be a challenge, but anyone thinking that his legs would suffer after sitting in a Highway 401 traffic jam for two-and-a-half hours were quickly corrected, as the bigger, stronger winger rode the experience of his second NHL training camp to dominant shifts from start-to-finish.
Bailey tilted the game's momentum when he showed quick acceleration into an extra gear to score a beautiful short-handed goal with 1:24 remaining in the middle frame to tie the game 1-1.
As far as history repeating itself, Bailey scored in his first game back last season after spending time at the Sabres' training camp. As far as writing a new chapter, the goal was the first shorty of Bailey's 122-game OHL career.
Kitchener returns to action next Friday at London.
Elsewhere in the OHL, Brendan Lemieux put forth an excellent effort but skated away without a point as Barrie edged North Bay 5-4 in overtime. The feisty winger played his hard pressing style all game long, getting into the Troops faces while drawing both a cut on his nose and a key power play late.
Lemieux nearly got his stick on a puck for his first goal of the season with 2:40 left in regulation, but replays showed that Sabres training camp invitee Joesph Blandisi's shot went went through for his third of the night to tie the game 4-4.
The Colts are off until Thursday when they visit Windsor.
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In Sweden, Gustav Possler picked up an assist on the game's opening tally as MODO was defeated by Frolunda 3-2. The play, which saw Possler instinctively get to a loose puck and make a quick feed to the front of the net, gives him three points through the season's first five games.
MODO goaltender Linus Ullmark made 25 saves to remain without a victory in three season starts. Victor Olofsson continued in his role as the 13th forward, recording a minus-one rating in 2:39 of work.
MODO will get right back to work Saturday with a tilt against Leksands.
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In the WHL, Brycen Martin (-2) posted an assist as Swift Current was dumped by Edmonton 5-1. The helper gives Martin points in each of his first two games since returning from Buffalo. The Broncos remain on home ice Saturday when they host Brandon.
Getting to Kitchener in time from Buffalo proved to be a challenge, but anyone thinking that his legs would suffer after sitting in a Highway 401 traffic jam for two-and-a-half hours were quickly corrected, as the bigger, stronger winger rode the experience of his second NHL training camp to dominant shifts from start-to-finish.
Bailey tilted the game's momentum when he showed quick acceleration into an extra gear to score a beautiful short-handed goal with 1:24 remaining in the middle frame to tie the game 1-1.
As far as history repeating itself, Bailey scored in his first game back last season after spending time at the Sabres' training camp. As far as writing a new chapter, the goal was the first shorty of Bailey's 122-game OHL career.
Kitchener returns to action next Friday at London.
Elsewhere in the OHL, Brendan Lemieux put forth an excellent effort but skated away without a point as Barrie edged North Bay 5-4 in overtime. The feisty winger played his hard pressing style all game long, getting into the Troops faces while drawing both a cut on his nose and a key power play late.
Lemieux nearly got his stick on a puck for his first goal of the season with 2:40 left in regulation, but replays showed that Sabres training camp invitee Joesph Blandisi's shot went went through for his third of the night to tie the game 4-4.
The Colts are off until Thursday when they visit Windsor.
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In Sweden, Gustav Possler picked up an assist on the game's opening tally as MODO was defeated by Frolunda 3-2. The play, which saw Possler instinctively get to a loose puck and make a quick feed to the front of the net, gives him three points through the season's first five games.
MODO goaltender Linus Ullmark made 25 saves to remain without a victory in three season starts. Victor Olofsson continued in his role as the 13th forward, recording a minus-one rating in 2:39 of work.
MODO will get right back to work Saturday with a tilt against Leksands.
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In the WHL, Brycen Martin (-2) posted an assist as Swift Current was dumped by Edmonton 5-1. The helper gives Martin points in each of his first two games since returning from Buffalo. The Broncos remain on home ice Saturday when they host Brandon.
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