Author: Kris Baker
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Sabres sign Leduc
The Sabres announced on Friday that they have agreed to terms with Jerome Gauthier-Leduc (2010, 3rd round) on a three-year entry-level contract. An offensive-minded defenseman, Leduc currently leads all Canadian junior rearguards with 20 goals and 51 points through 35 games. (The second highest goal total to date is just 12, owned by 17-year old…
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12/29 Recap: Defenders score; Pysyk steady
Alex Lepkowski scored his fourth goal of the year Thursday as Barrie earned a 4-3 shootout win over Brampton. The 6’4 defender has seven points in 22 games this season. Entering the year, he had seven points in 92 career OHL tilts. Colts forward Gregg Sutch did not play after being scratched with a head…
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12/28 Recap: Leduc gets 20th; Lagace leads Amerks
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc scored his 20th goal of the year Wednesday as Rimouski lost to Chicoutimi, 6-4. Leduc’s 20 goals tie his previous career best set in 2009-10, while his 51 points in 35 games continues to lead all QMJHL rearguards. Rimouski will welcome Quebec to town on Friday. Gregg Sutch cashed a power play one-timer…
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Armia shines as Finns win
Joel Armia scored two goals including the game winner Wednesday and added an assist as Finland shook off a loss in their World Junior Championship opener with a 4-1 victory over Team USA. The win was the Finns first over the Americans in six years at the U20 tourney. Armia (#10) was excellent in keying…
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Schiestel's OT mark seals Amerks win
Drew Schiestel scored on the power play at 3:21 of overtime Tuesday as the Amerks earned a 4-3 win over the AHL’s top club, the Oklahoma City Barons. The blast from the point, Schiestel’s second goal of the year, added to an earlier assist for his first multi-point game of the season. Paul Szczechura paced…
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12/27 Recap: Jacobs nips Tips in shootout
In Tuesday night WHL action, Colin Jacobs broke a deadlocked game with the only goal in the shootout as Seattle edged Everett, 2-1. Jacobs now has two shootout winners through his first six games of the year since returning from a shoulder injury. The teams will complete the home-and-home Wednesday in Everett. In the QMJHL,…
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First rounders quiet as Canada rolls Finland
Mark Pysyk finished +2 with two shots on goal Monday as Canada opened the 2012 World Junior Championship with an 8-1 pounding of Finland. The Sabres other prospect playing in the tournament, 2011 first-rounder Joel Armia, logged a disappointing -3 for the Finns. Pysyk, who was paired with Jamie Oleksiak on Canada’s third pair, found…
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Baker's dozen thoughts at the break
It’s Christmas Day across the world. While eagerly awaiting the puckdrop for the World Junior Championship and for schedules to resume in the CHL and NCAA ranks, please enjoy some mid-season thoughts. A Baker’s Dozen, if you will…. 1) Lost in all the 2011 injury madness is the fact that Drew MacIntyre, who stopped 17…
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Pysyk quiet in Canada loss
Mark Pysyk did not factor into the scoring Friday as Canada closed out the 2012 World Junior pre-competition schedule with a 5-3 loss to Sweden. With a 2-1 mark in the exhibitions, Canada will now retreat and look to fix their team defense in support of a blueline featuring seven tournament rookies (including Pysyk). After…
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