Author: Kris Baker
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2/13 Recap: Kassian cashes in
Zack Kassian scored his second straight game-winning goal Sunday and added two assists as Windsor hammered Sarnia, 8-0. The points, two of which came on the power play, give Kassian a career-high 65 on the year. His previous career best was 63 set in 2008-09 with Peterborough. Gregg Sutch finished -2 as Mississauga stumbled for…
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2/12 Recap: Sundher in gear; Boychuk stays on edge
Kevin Sundher scored the game winning goal, his 18th of the year, as Chilliwack handled Kelowna, 4-1. The Surrey, BC native has eight points in his last three games and a total of 55 on the year. In 13 January contests, Sundher had just nine points. The Bruins (24-26-2-2) will test their three-game winning streak…
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2/11 Recap: Sundher keeps dishin'; Kassian kicks funk
Kevin Sundher piled three assists for the second straight game Friday as Chilliwack won a 5-4 shootout decision over Kelowna. The 6’0 center, who also helped get the Bruins tiebreaker off on the right foot with a goal as the first shooter, now has 53 points through 51 games. His 36 assists match the total…
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2/9-10 Recap: Boychuk thrives in 'Hawk romp
In Wednesday WHL play, Riley Boychuk popped off for a goal and two assists as Portland doubled Spokane, 10-5. The three-point night gives the 6’5 forward 12 points in his last 13 games and a total of 29 (14+15) on the year. The Winterhawks dominated on the scoreboard despite being outshot by a 48-29 margin.…
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2/8 Recap: McNabb juggles apples
In Tuesday WHL play, Brayden McNabb (+3) extended a helping hand with a career-best tying four assists as Kootenay bested Regina, 7-4. The four-apple stacking ties McNabb’s previous mark set earlier this season versus Calgary. The 6’4 blueliner, who remains the WHL’s third-leading defensive scorer, has 17 points (5+12) in his last ten games and…
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2/5-6 Recap: Sundher dishes three; Foligno remains out
Kevin Sundher dished a career-best three assists Saturday as Chilliwack edged Kamloops, 4-3. The three-point night, Sundher’s highest output since a two-goal, two-assist outing back on November 26th against Portland, helped fuel the Bruins effort to snap a six-game losing streak. Corey Fienhage finished even for the Blazers. Brayden McNabb played even as Kootenay defeated…
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2/4 Recap: Foligno injured; MacKenzie strikes for Cats
Marcus Foligno goes mid-air for goal #21. Photo by John Lappa Marcus Foligno scored his 21st goal of the season before being injured Friday as Sudbury whooped Saginaw, 8-2. Foligno’s power play gem, a breakaway tally scored in mid-air after being hacked at from behind, created a 2-0 lead at 12:22 of the first period…
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2/3 Recap: Kassian drops mitts; Shipley gets helper
Zack Kassian failed to get on the scoresheet Thursday as Windsor lost in the shootout to Mississauga, 4-3. Gregg Sutch returned to the Majors lineup, finishing -1 in the win. Kassian, whose post-WJC hangover has included a battle with a flu bug, has earned a point in just one of his past six games. The…
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2/2 Recap: MacKenzie's late pair leads Ams to victory
Matt MacKenzie showed why he was a prime trade deadline target Wednesday, scoring a pair of clutch goals late to lead Tri-City to a 4-3 come from behind win over Edmonton. MacKenzie forced overtime when he smoked a point shot on the power play with just under five minutes to play in regulation. Moments later…
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2/1 Recap: McNabb keeps pace as Ice freeze Hitmen
Brayden McNabb (+2) continued his hot streak Tuesday, posting a goal and two assists as Kootenay spanked Calgary, 8-0. McNabb’s power play tally, his 14th of the season, came when he snapped a wrister from the point through traffic. The 6’4 defenseman has 48 points this season, including a 16 (5+11) in his last nine…