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  • 1/18-19 Recap: Lieuwen gets 20th win

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    Nathan Lieuwen made 21 saves Wednesday to earn his 20th win of the year as Kootenay earned a 3-2 overtime win over Regina. The 6’5 netminder, who is one game off his 33-win pace from a season ago (he won his 21st game of 2010-11 a year ago to the day), could get a shot…

  • 1/17 Recap: Armia assists in Assat win

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    Joel Armia recorded an assist Tuesday to extend his point streak to five games as Assat edged Ilves, 2-1. After a scoreless first period, Armia opened up for a one-timer during a second period power play that rebounded to a waiting Tomas Zaborsky. The 6’3 wing now has eight goals and 14 points in his…

  • 1/15 Recap: MacKenzie continues roll

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    Drew MacKenzie recorded an assist Sunday to extend his point streak to eight games as Vermont lost to Providence, 5-2. Tied for second in team scoring this season with 15 points (6+9), the senior defender has 10 goals and 25 points in his last 31 NCAA games going back to last February. Friars defenseman Mark…

  • Foligno, Leggio stifle Dogs

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    In Saturday AHL action, Marcus Foligno recorded his first two-goal game as a pro to help the Rochester Americans to a 3-1 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs. Williamsville native David Leggio was excellent for a second straight night, finishing with 35 saves to earn the game’s #1 star. The Amerks had previously lost six of…

  • 1/14 Recap: Henley fuels Foreurs upset

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    Cedrick Henley notched a goal and an assist Saturday to earn the game’s #1 star as Val-d’Or toppled Q frontrunner Quebec 4-3 in overtime. The Foreurs captain got on the scoresheet twice during a five-goal third period to record his eighth multiple point game of the season. The 6’5 power forward has 10 goals and…

  • Armia keeps firing; ignites crowd

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    Someone is looking rather confident after his World Junior Championship experience, wouldn’t you say? Joel Armia notched his 10th goal of the year Saturday to help steer Assat to a 5-3 win over Lukko. In a case of Sabres future meeting Sabres past, the 6’3 wing beat Mika Noronen on the power play to get…

  • 1/13 Recap: Knapp shines; MacKenzie extends streak

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    Connor Knapp made 25 saves Friday to earn his fourth consecutive win as Miami defeated #19 Lake Superior State, 2-1. The reigning CCHA Goaltender of the Week has started all three of Miami’s games since the Christmas break, stopping 78 of 80 shots to guide the unranked RedHawks to a much needed winning streak. It’s…

  • 1/12 Recap: Pysyk contributes; Colts duo out

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    Mark Pysyk drew the lone assist on the game winning goal Thursday as Edmonton as defeated Medicine Hat, 6-2. The steady leader, who was one of two Canadian skaters who went without a point at the World Junior Championship, has a goal and an assist in three games back with the Oil Kings. Edmonton will…

  • 1/11 Recap: Armia marks in return

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    Joel Armia scored his ninth goal of the year Wednesday as Assat lost to SaiPa, 3-1. The 6’3 wing, who lit the lamp from low near the paint, was making his return to the Aces lineup after a successful World Junior Championship that saw him collect five goals and seven points for fourth place Finland.…

  • CSS Midterm Rankings: North America

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    NHL Central Scouting has released their North American midterm rankings for the 2012 NHL draft. Skaters RANK PLAYER TEAM LEAGUE HEIGHT WEIGHT POSITION 1 YAKUPOV, NAIL SARNIA OHL 5′ 10.5″ 189 RW 2 GRIGORENKO, MIKHAIL QUEBEC QMJHL 6′ 3.25″ 200 C 3 MURRAY, RYAN EVERETT WHL 6′ 0.5″ 201 D 4 FAKSA, RADEK KITCHENER OHL…