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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Ullmark starts with hot hand

Linus Ullmark was the talk of the town in Ornskoldsvik Tuesday, stopping all 38 shots sent his way to guide
MODO to a 2-0 shutout victory over reigning SM-Liiga champion Assat Pori. Ullmark was tested early and often in the exhibition tilt, but remained calm and unbeatable in the nets to claim the honor as top player of the game.

The performance was Ullmark’s first game action of the year following his standout finish in the 2013 playoffs when he came on in relief of the since-departed Bernhard Starkbaum. Ullmark’s steady rise has undoubtedly given MODO the confidence to ice their youngest goaltending duo in recent memory, as the talented 20-year old will share the crease this with fellow 20-year old Anton Forsberg, a 2011 draft pick of Columbus. For now, though, it appears that Ullmark has the early edge to be named the team’s starter when regular season play begins Sept. 14 at Vaxjo.

MODO forward Gustav Possler, fresh off an excellent showing for Team Sweden at the U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp, did not dress in the victory.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

1/12 Recap: Kea connects; Brennan's "Gordie" leads way

Justin Kea notched a goal and an assist Saturday as Saginaw extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-2 victory over London. Kea, who finished with a game-best plus-three rating, was rewarded with the game's number three star while upping his season line to 16-20-36 through 44 games. The Spirit victory was the first time in 29 games that the Knights were defeated in regulation time. Saginaw hosts Sault Ste. Marie on Friday

Dan Catenacci recorded an assist as Owen Sound blasted Kingston 7-0. The polished pivot now has 54 points (22+32) in 42 appearances heading into next Friday's tilt at Kingston.



Alex Lepkowski did not play as Barrie handled Niagara 5-1. The Colts' stay-at-homer returned this week for a pair of games, but was forced to sit Saturday after agitating the shoulder that saw him miss seven games from mid-Dec. to early Jan.

In the WHL, Andrey Makarov made 30 saves as Sakatoon lost to Edmonton 2-1. The Blades are back at it Tuesday versus Kootenay.

Colin Jacobs scored his 14th goal of the year on the power play as Prince George lost a 2-1 overtime decision to Kamloops. The Cougars visit Calgary on Friday.


In NCAA play, Jake McCabe returned to WCHA action, earning an assist on the overtime game winner as Wisconsin swept Minnesota State with a 2-1 overtime victory. The Badgers extended their winning streak to six games, while going unbeaten in their last 10 games (7-0-3). Brad Navin was a healthy scratch for the Badgers, who welcome CCHA power Miami to town next weekend.

Christian Isackson saw his four-game point streak snapped as No. 1 Minnesota skated to a 7-1 win over Alaska-Anchorage. Minnesota returns to action next weekend, hosting WCHA rival North Dakota for the final time in the regular season as members of the WCHA.

In the USHL, Judd Peterson was a game-low minus-three as Cedar Rapids was defeated by Dubuque 4-1. The Riders are off until Wednesday's visit to Omaha.

In SM-Liiga action, Joel Armia directed nine shots in 14:08 of work in Assat's 3-2 win over TPS. Armia has one assist in three games with the Aces since returning from the World Junior Championship. The Aces will be in action again on Tuesday versus Tappara.

Linus Ullmark served as backup MODO lost to Linkopngs 4-3. Ullmark will start for the J20 on Sunday, while the top club is off until Thursday when they face HV71.

In the AHL, T.J. Brennan notched the Gordie Howe hat trick by scoring his 14th goal, picking up an assist, and getting in a second-period scrap as Rochester downed Syracuse 4-1. Rick Schofield, Nick Tarnasky, and Kevin Porter added the other Amerks goals.

Rochester rookie Zemgus Girgensons was wiped out by a Richard Panik elbow in the second period and did not return. Girgensons was taken for observation and more info should be known about his status early next week.


Friday, January 11, 2013

1/10 Recap: Ullmark stars; Lepkowski returns

Linus Ullmark earned his second SEL start of the year Thursday, making an impressive 33 saves to guide MODO to a 3-1 win over Brynas. Ullmark has now appeared in three Elite League games, garnering two wins, a 1.19 GAA, and .957 save%. The red-hot Ullmark, who following the game celebrated victory with his patented moonwalk, could again get the nod when MODO returns to action Saturday versus Linkopings.



In Finland, Joel Armia (+1) finished with two shots on goal as Assat edged SaiPa 3-2. Assat takes on TPS on Saturday.

In the OHL, Dan Catenacci snapped his four-game goal drought as Owen Sound lost at Niagara 3-2 in a shootout. Catenacci's goal, his 22th of the year, came on a first period power play to knot the score 1-1. He'd later miss on a wrister in shootout attempt. The Attack battle Kingston on Saturday.


Alex Lepkowski returned to the Barrie lineup for the first time since Dec. 15 as the Colts earned a 5-4 shootout win over Mississauga. Lepkowski, who missed seven games while recovering from a shoulder injury, finished with a game-best plus three rating while skating with 2014 draft eligible Aaron Ekblad. Barrie visits Guelph on Friday.

In QMJHL play, Mikhail Grigorenko (-1) fired two shots on goal but seemed to show travel wear late as Quebec was defeated by Chicoutimi 4-1. Grigorenko, who nearly notched his 30th goal of the year when he rang off a shot off the post, finished the game with a 25% success rate on faceoffs.

Sunday, January 6, 2013

1/5 Recap: Kea shorties lead way; Peterson streak hits four

Justin Kea notched the first three-point game of his career with a pair of shorthanded goals and an assist as Saginaw handled Owen Sound 6-2. Kea, who buried a shorthanded breakaway to give the Spirit a 1-0 lead in the opening period, intercepted a pass and put the fork in the Attack with his second goal of the game late in the third period. The 6-foot-4 pivot has 31 points (13+18) through 40 games heading into Sunday's tilt with Guelph . Daniel Catenacci (-2) went without a point for the Attack, who next take the ice Wednesday at Erie.

In the USHL, Judd Peterson extended his point streak to four games with a goal and an assist as Cedar Rapids pitched a 6-1 blowout of Waterloo. Peterson, who racked up a career-best plus-four rating in the win, has an even 20 points (7+13) through 26 games.

Brady Austin did not play due to a hand injury as Belleville earned a 6-2 win over Sault Ste. Marie. The severity of Austin's injury is unknown at this time but could force the Bulls to shop for a defender at the upcoming trade deadline.

In Sweden, Linus Ullmark stopped all 26 shots sent his way as MODO J20 blanked Sodertalje 5-0. The J20 will square off with Djurgardens on Sunday.

Colin Jacobs finished with a minus-one rating as Prince George was doubled by Kelowna 8-4. The Cougars played with just 15 skaters for the second straight game.

Brad Navin sat out as Wisconsin edged Alaska-Anchorage 1-0.Navin has played in just one of two games for the past three weekend for the Badgers as Mike Eaves rotates his bottom line forwards.

David Leggio made 28 saves as Rochester was defeated 3-1 at Abbotsford. Kevin Sundher and T.J. Brennan drew assists on the lone Amerks goal scored by Nick Tarnasky.

The Rundown:
Brennan: A, SOG
Sundher: A, 2 PIM
Adam: -1
Girgensons: -1
Foligno: 3 SOG
Varone: 2 SOG
Crawford: -1
Pysyk: -1, SOG
Flynn: -1, SOG
Parker: even

Sunday, December 30, 2012

12/30 Recap: Catenacci streak hits four

Dan Catenacci scored his 21st goal of the year Sunday and added an assist as Owen Sound doubled Oshawa 4-2. Catenacci, who now has goals in four straight games, continues to pace the Attack offense with 51 points through 36 appearances. Owen Sound is off until Wednesday when they battle Kitchener.



In the WHL, Colin Jacobs scored a goal and a helper for the second straight game as Prince George was downed by Vancouver 8-4. The four-point weekend gives Jacobs an even 30 points through his first 31 games in a Cougars uniform.



In NCAA action, Christian Isackson pocketed an assist for the second straight game as No. 4 Minnesota steamrolled No. 1 Boston College 8-1 to take first place at the 2012 Mariucci Classic. The Gophers are off until next Tuesday when they take on No. 3 Notre Dame.

In Sweden, Linus Ullmark served as backup as MODO dropped a 3-2 decision at Farjestads. MODO will ring in 2013on Friday versus Rogle.

Saturday, December 29, 2012

12/28 Recap: Cat bags 20th; Nelson injured

Dan Catenacci scored his 20th goal of the year Friday and added an assist as Owen Sound cruised to a 6-1 win over Erie. Catenacci, who now has goals in three straight games, collected multiple points for the 16th time this season. The Attack return to action Sunday in Oshawa.



Brady Austin was whistled for a minor penalty in Belleville's 6-3 doubling of Guelph. The Bulls battle Kitchener on Saturday.

In the WHL, Logan Nelson left the game in the first period with a left leg (ankle) injury and did not return as Victoria earned a 5-1 victory over Prince George. The Royals second-leading scorer, Nelson was immediately put on crutches and will be re-evaluated Saturday to determine the length of his absence. The Royals are already without leading point man Alex Gogolev. Colin Jacobs was a minus-one for the Cougars. The two clubs will play a rematch on Saturday.

In USHL play, Judd Peterson recorded two shots on goal as Cedar Rapids downed Des Moines 4-1. The RoughRiders host Waterloo on Saturday.

In Sweden, Linus Ullmark served as backup to Bernhard Starkbaum as MODO defeated Lulea 4-1. MODO hosts Farjestads BK on Sunday.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Brennan unloads as Amerks take wild one

T.J. Brennan uncorked a career-best five points (1+4) Wednesday as Rochester climbed out of the Christmas break with a thrilling 7-6 overtime victory over Lake Erie. Marcus Foligno ended it at 2:40 of the extra frame after Cody Hodgson, who added a pair of goals himself including one shorthanded, picked the pocket of a Monsters defender behind the net and sent a cross-ice feed to his waiting winger.

Brennan used his cannon slap shot to get his goal, and also saw point blasts tipped for two of his four assists. His previous career-best single game output was three set back in 2010-11.

Evan Rankin, Zemgus Girgensons, and Mark Mancari were the other Amerks scorers, while David Leggio stopped 32 of 38 shots to earn his 13th victory of the year and fifth when allowing five or more goals.

Luke Adam saw his eight-game point streak come to an end in the win. Adam nearly extended the streak in the overtime session while on a shift with Brian Flynn, but was unable to beat Calvin Pickard with the open opportunity.

Please visit amerks.com for the full game recap and video highlights.

The two clubs will travel to Buffalo Friday for a tilt at nearly-sold out First Niagara Center.

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In SEL play, Linus Ullmark served as backup goaltender as MODO returned from the break by posting a 2-0 shutout of AIK. MODO's top club goes back at it Friday at Lulea.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

10/31 Recap: Neither tricks nor treats for European prospects

Joel Armia was held off the scoresheet Wednesday as Assat was doubled by the Espoo Blues 4-2. Armia (-1) directed nine shots at the net in a 15:41 of ice time. Armia sits with eight goals and 12 points through 18 games with the Aces, who resume play Friday against Lukko.

In Sweden, Linus Ullmark allowed five goals on 13 shots in a little over half a game's worth of work as MODO J20 was dealt a 6-1 loss to Timra. Ullmark will look to avenge his poorest performance of the year Friday when the J20 takes on Brynas.

Monday, October 29, 2012

10/28 Recap: Cat strikes; Grigo sits

Dan Catenacci notched a goal and an assist for the second straight game Sunday as Owen Sound downed Windsor 5-2. Catenacci's goal, his eighth of the year, gives him 18 points through the Attack's first 14 games and a share of the team scoring lead.


Linus Ullmark made 22 saves Sunday as MODO J20 edged Vasteras 2-1. Ullmark has won six of nine starts for the J20, accumulating a league-best 2.24 GAA and .909 save%.

Christian Isackson logged a +1 rating in Minnesota's 1-0 shutout of Canisius. The Gophers play a home-and-home set with Minnesota State next weekend.

Mikhail Grigorenko was a healthy scratch in Quebec's 2-1 win over Gatineau. With Russian winger Nikita Kucherov now healthy, the Remparts will rotate their three-Europeans into a lineup that is only allowed two per game. Quebec can carry three European players until the conclusion of NHL training camps, at which point they will have 14 days to get to the limit of two per roster.