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  • 4/27 Recap: McNabb keeps stacking; Kassian available

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    Brayden McNabb (+4) notched two assists Wednesday to extend his playoff point streak to a ridiculous nine games as Kootenay trounced Medicine Hat 7-2 to sweep the WHL Eastern Conference Final four games to love. Max Reinhart (CAL) potted five goals to pace the ICE while McNabb, whose 20 points leads all Canadian junior defensemen…

  • 4/26 Recap: McNabb extends; "Ship" sinks

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    Brayden McNabb extended his point streak to eight games Tuesday, notching an assist as Kootenay took a commanding 3-0 lead in the WHL Eastern Conference Final with a 3-1 win over Medicine Hat. McNabb, whose helper came on Cody Eakin’s third game-winning goal of the series, continues to lead all WHL defensemen with 18 points…

  • Kassian done for series, done with "O"?

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    After having him sit out game #4 of their Western Conference Final, the OHL officially handed Zack Kassian a four-game suspension Tuesday for his cross-checking match penalty on Attack dman Jesse Blacker in the final minute of Saturday’s loss. Monday’s game will count towards the four-game penalty. (Included link solely for the picture of Kassian,…

  • 4/25 Recap: Shipley, Kassian on brink of exit

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    Steven Shipley was unable to register a point for the fourth straight game as Niagara was blown-out by Mississauga, 6-1. The IceDogs now trail the OHL Eastern Conference Final 3-1, with the Majors going for the Tuesday night clinch on home ice. Mississauga’s Gregg Sutch was a healthy scratch for the fourth straight game, while…

  • Kassian suspended, full ruling expected Tuesday

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    Zack Kassian has been suspended for game #4 of the OHL Western Conference after earning a match penalty in the final minute of Saturday’s loss to Owen Sound. From the Windsor Star: WINDSOR, Ont. — The Ontario Hockey League has informed the Windsor Spitfires that forward Zack Kassian will be suspended for tonight’s Game 4…

  • 4/23 Recap: Kass finds trouble; McNabb a machine

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    Zack Kassian had a game he’d like to forget Saturday, posting an assist but also getting called for a late high sticking penalty to led to the game winning goal as Windsor lost game #3 of the OHL Western Conference Final to Owen Sound, 6-4. But folks, Kassian wasn’t done. With :22 left on the…

  • 4/22 Recap: McNabb streaks to six as ICE take opener

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    Brayden McNabb assisted on a late power play goal Friday as Kootenay opened the WHL Eastern Conference Final with a 6-5 overtime win at Medicine Hat. The 6’4 McNabb, who continues to lead all WHL dmen in points this playoffs with 16 (3+13), extended his point streak to six games when he earned a secondary…

  • Stampede's Isackson dreaming big

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    Kudos to Sioux Falls ABC affiliate KSFY for giving Sabres 2010 seventh rounder Christian Isackson some pub as the Stampede battle the Omaha Lancers in the second round of the Clark Cup playoffs. The six footer is a prospect who I hope the Sabres are able to connect with over his time at Minnesota. He…

  • 4/21 Recap: Kassian nets winner as Spits pull even

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    Zack Kassian (+2) scored the game winning goal Thursday as Windsor evened the OHL Western Conference Final at one game apiece with a 4-2 win over Owen Sound. Kassian followed up on a Taylor Carnavale shot to bang in his sixth goal of the playoffs at 1:19 of the third period to give the Spits…

  • Eidsness unsure of future

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    The Okotoks Western Wheel today published a story about three former members of the AJHL’s Oilers who recently participated in the NCAA Frozen Four as members of the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux. One of those former Oilers, 2007-08 league MVP Brad Eidsness, spoke about his tough go this season and admits he has…