Team USA hopeful Will Borgen produced one assist St.Cloud State blew past Denver 6-2. Eight of Borgen's nine helpers this season have come at even strength. As has often been the case, Borgen's aggressive nature landed him in the penalty box with a elbowing minor.
Jason Kasdorf served as backup as RPI completed the sweep of Arizona State with a 4-1 victory. Kasdorf enters the break 4-4-1 with a 2.04 GAA (17th in nation) and .939 save% (t-9th).
WHL
Giorgio Estephan scored his 12th goal of the year as Lethbridge ran out of time in a 6-5 loss at Regina. Estephan has goals in two straight games to keep pace for a 20 percent year-over-year increase in production.
Brycen Martin notched one assist for the second straight game as Everett got past Seattle 4-1. Martin now has 26 points (3+23) in 31 games this season. He has two assists in six appearances since being dealt to the Silvertips.
Devante Stephens logged a minus-two rating as Kelowna was bested by Brandon 5-1. The effort ends Stephens' 11-game run of finishing with an even rating or better.
Brendan Guhle (-1) contributed two shots on goal as Prince Albert was defeated by Kamloops 5-2. Through 24 games, Guhle has amassed three goals and 11 points.
Sweden
Victor Olofsson picked up one assist while receiving just 9:21 of work as MODO was defeated by IF Malmo Red Hawks 5-2. Gustav Possler fired one shot on goal while earning 17:54 of action.
AHL
Jason Akeson scored in overtime to power Rochester to a 3-2 victory at St. John's. Tim Schaller and Jerome Leduc also scored for the Amerks, while Nathan Lieuwen made 26 saves to earn his second straight win.
