Author: Kris Baker
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McNabb ends junior career; Sutch hurt as Majors move on
Brayden McNabb’s excellent junior career came to end Friday as the Kootenay ICE lost the Memorial Cup semifinal to Mississauga, 3-1. As is often the case, the patrolling McNabb (-1) had his physical efforts highlighted by a solid open-ice pop, this time on Jordan Mayer in the second period. He also showed discipline in the…
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McNabb plays big as ICE advance
Brayden McNabb (+2) notched an assist Thursday as Kootenay came back from a two-goal deficit to eliminate Owen Sound from the Memorial Cup with a 7-3 victory. The 6’4 defenseman, who had a pair of helpers in the ICE’s 5-4 OT win over Saint John on Tuesday, now has three points in three tournament games.…
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Foligno signs deal
The Buffalo Sabres announced Wednesday that Marcus Foligno (2009, 4th round) has agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract. With his junior career done, the banger is set to begin his professional journey next season in the AHL. “Marcus is a proven leader and someone that we believe will fit in very well within…
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5/22 Recap: Sutch limited yet effective as hosts win
Gregg Sutch executed smartly in a limited fourth line role Sunday, skating without a point but keeping the puck deep as Mississauga evened their Memorial Cup record with a 2-1 win over Kootenay. Sutch’s unit, who didn’t get any time in the middle period due to heavy special teams play, brought pressure over two hard…
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Sutch enjoying every minute
Mississauga forward Gregg Sutch is a pretty likeable guy. I remember John Vogl of the Buffalo News giving similar praise after he interviewed the 2010 draft pick last summer during the Sabres Development Camp. The easy-going grinder, who has been battling for fourth line duty on the talented Majors roster since January, recently took a…
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McNabb's elbow earns a one game sit
The CHL has announced that Kootenay defenseman Brayden McNabb has been suspended one game for his elbow to the head of Owen Sound forward Joey Hishon in the Attack’s 5-0 win over the ICE on Saturday. Per the CHL, McNabb’s elbow on Hishon “was a reckless action by the player but not a deliberate attempt…
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5/21 Recap: McNabb ejected as ICE drop opener
Brayden McNabb earned a late ejection for a vicious elbow Saturday as Kootenay opened the 2011 Memorial Cup with a 5-0 shutout loss to Owen Sound. McNabb, who used his long stick and physical frame throughout, showed that ‘the simpler the better’ is the way to play his game. He did a good job stepping…
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McNabb joins the fold
As expected, the Buffalo Sabres have announced the signing of 2009 draft pick Brayden McNabb to a three-year entry-level contract. From the Sabres website: “Brayden is a big kid with great offensive abilities, and he’s continued to improve every year in Kootenay,” said Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier. “His outstanding performance in the WHL Playoffs…
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5/13 Recap: McNabb's ICE take WHL title, deal next?
Brayden McNabb notched a pair of assists Friday including the primary on the game winning goal as Kootenay won the Ed Chynoweth Cup with a 4-1 win over Portland. The ICE, who earned their third WHL Championship in franchise history, will savor the flavor of victory before joining the Owen Sound Attack and host Mississauga…
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5/11 Recap: McNabb stops at dozen as ICE inch towards title
Brayden McNabb saw his 12-game point streak come to an end Wednesday as Kootenay needed overtime to get past Portland, 5-4. The victory gives the ICE a commanding 3-1 lead in the WHL Championship series. McNabb (-1, 8 PIM) amassed 21 points over the dozen game run, collecting multiple points in seven of the contests…
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