Author: Kris Baker
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CSS Midterm Rankings: Europe
NHL Central Scouting has released their midterm rankings for the 2012 NHL draft. Here is the European portion: Skaters RANK PLAYER TEAM LEAGUE HEIGHT WEIGHT POSITION 1 FORSBERG, FILIP LEKSAND SWEDEN-2 6′ 2.0″ 181 C 2 COLLBERG, SEBASTIAN FROLUNDA JR. SWE-JR. 5′ 11.0″ 176 RW 3 HERTL, TOMAS SLAVIA CZREP 6′ 2.0″ 198 C 4…
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Sundher now a Wheat King
The WHL’s Victoria Royals announced Monday that they have traded Kevin Sundher to the Brandon Wheat Kings for two players (Dakota Conroy, Jordan Fransoo) and a first round draft pick in the 2012 WHL draft. Chosen by the Sabres in the third round of the 2010 draft, Sundher currently ranks 7th in WHL scoring with…
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1/8 Recap: Kassian's three point night not enough
Zack Kassian scored a pair of goals Sunday and added an assist – all in the third period – as Rochester lost a 4-3 shootout battle to longtime foe Hershey. Kassian, who added the lone Amerks goal in the shootout, now has four points in two games since returning to the AHL. It was the…
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1/7 Recap: Sundher extends streak, gets tossed
In Saturday action, Kevin Sundher extended his point streak to 12 games with an assist, but Victoria suffered their ninth straight defeat with a 4-3 shootout loss to Kelowna. Both streaks are newsworthy, but it’s how Sundher ended the game that had people talking afterwards. Amidst a high level of frustration, Sundher missed the shootout…
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1/6 Recap: Henley sparks Val-d'Or victory
Cedrick Henley scored a shorthanded goal and added two assists Friday as Val-d’Or rode a strong third period to a 6-4 win over Drummondville. The game’s #2 star, Henley knotted the score then set up the game winner in a span of three minutes midway through the third period en route to racking up his…
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1/4 Recap: Leduc pots career best; Lieuwen gets W
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc scored his 21st goal of the year Wednesday as Rimouski was lumped by Shawinigan, 8-3. The league leading goal total for defensemen gives the 6’2 righty a new career best. Rimouski battles Baie-Comeau on Friday. Elsewhere, Nathan Lieuwen made 33 saves as Kootenay handled Swift Current, 5-1. The 6’5 stopper, who surrendered the…
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1/3 Recap: Armia finds net; prospects play for bronze
Joel Armia continued to show his offensive potential Tuesday, netting a regulation goal and another in the shootout as Finland suffered a 3-2 loss to Sweden in the World Junior Championship semifinal. The Finns will now play for the bronze medal on Thursday against Canada, giving them an opportunity to exact revenge after the 8-1…
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1/2 Recap: Armia scores as Finns advance
Joel Armia scored his fourth goal of the World Junior Championship Monday as Finland secured a spot in the semifinals with an 8-5 win over Slovakia. The Finns will battle rival Sweden on Tuesday with the winner facing one of Russia or Canada for gold. Armia got the Finns on the board at 4:29 of…
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12/31 Recap: Lepkowski pots 5th; World Juniors tighten
In Saturday action, Alex Lepkowski scored for the second straight game as Barrie downed Erie, 5-3. The 6’4 lefty gave the Colts a 2-1 lead early in the second period when his point shot deflected off an Otters defenseman and into the net. The West Seneca native ups his season line five goals and eight…
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12/30 Recap: Armia scores; forwards produce
In Friday World Junior Championship action, Joel Armia scored his third of the tournament as Finland racked up the goals in 10-1 blowout of Denmark. Armia worked along the boards to help the Finns to their first mark (clip #1) before later burying a backhand with the game getting out of hand. The 6’3 wing…
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