Author: Kris Baker
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12/2 Recap: Armia, Leduc post big nights
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc continued to show a boost from being named to Canada’s selection camp Friday, notching two goals and two assists as Rimouski earned a 5-4 win over Chicoutimi. The offensive stalwart has collected 17 goals and 44 points this season – both tops among all QMJHL defenders. Speaking of World Juniors, Joel Armia had…
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12/1 Recap: Pysyk continues ramp-up
Mark Pysyk tied a career-high Thursday by gathering three assists as Edmonton throttled Calgary, 6-1. The swift skating defenseman has been nothing short of excellent in two games since returning from an upper body injury, and looks poised to win a spot on Team Canada for the upcoming World Junior Championship being held in his…
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11/30 Recap: Sundher streaks to five; Lieuwen wins fourth in a row
Kevin Sundher extended his point streak to five games Wednesday, scoring a pair of goals as Victoria lost in overtime to Kamloops, 6-5. The six-footer continues to pace the Royals with 18 goals and 44 points through 26 games. Last season, Sundher scored 24 goals in 70 regular season contests. Nathan Lieuwen made 20 saves…
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11/29 Recap: D elevate after invite; Sundher sets mark
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc celebrated his Canadian camp invite in fine fashion Tuesday, scoring two goals and adding an assist as Rimouski doubled Gatineau, 6-3. Leduc, who has scored three or more points five times this season, continues to lead all QMJHL blueliners with 15 goals and 25 assists through his first 27 games. The Oceanic will…
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Kassian goes: Episode #1
It took three games, but stud bruiser Zack Kassian made his debut as an NHL pugilist Tuesday, renewing acquaintances with current New York Islander and former OHL toughguy, Matt Martin. The two first tangled in an uneventful junior scrap back in January of 2009. This one went a little differently. No further preamble required… Welcome…
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Pair earn Canadian invite
A pair of Sabres defensive prospects will be packing their bags for a chance to play at the World Junior Championship as Mark Pysyk of the Edmonton Oil Kings and Jerome Gauthier-Leduc of the Rimouski Oceanic have been named to the roster for Team Canada’s selection camp being held next month in Calgary. Leduc, who…
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11/27 Recap: MacKenzie scores in Vermont victory
Drew MacKenzie scored his third goal of the year Sunday as Vermont held on for a 5-3 win over Dartmouth. The 6’2 senior, who is among the top two-way defensemen in all of Hockey East, has scored all five of his season points in the month of November. Vermont (3-8-1) remains home next weekend to…
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11/26 Recap: Sunder shines with camp spot on the line
In Saturday action, Kevin Sundher scored his 16th goal of the year on the power play and added an assist as Victoria lost an exciting contest to Kelowna, 6-5. At 9:01 of the third, Sundher one-timed a Robin Soudek from the right dot to not only tie the game 4-4, but also tie him for…
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McNabb takes well-traveled path to Buffalo
The Buffalo Sabres have recalled rookie defenseman Brayden McNabb from Rochester of the American Hockey League. The 20-year old, who gets the call thanks to Robyn Regher becoming the ninth Sabre to hit the injury list, will make his NHL debut Saturday against Washington. From the Sabres press release: McNabb (6’5”, 212 lbs., 1/21/90), who…
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