Author: Kris Baker

  • 11/9 Recap: Sundher streaks to six; Pysyk returns

    Kevin Sundher extended his point streak to six games with an assist Tuesday as Chilliwack was nipped by Edmonton, 4-3 in OT. Sundher has scored 11 points during the streak to up his season production to a point-per-game through 15 contests. Mark Pysyk (-1) returned to the Oil Kings lineup after a two-game absence, earning…

  • Kassian on the move?

    Windsor Spitfires General Manager Warren Rychel has announced that he will likely deal two of his star players now that Taylor Hall (EDM) and Cam Folwler (ANA) will not be coming back to the OHL. Among the players likely on the move before the January 10th trade dealine is Buffalo’s 2009 first-round pick, Zack Kassian.…

  • 11/6 Recap: High five for Isackson in fight-filled Saturday

    Christian Isackson poured five points Saturday with a goal and four assists to lead Sioux Falls to an 8-4 thrashing of Youngstown. After the Phantoms took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission, Isackson popped the cork on the Herd’s offense with an unassisted power play tally at 11:46 of the middle frame. It was…

  • 11/5 Recap: Foligno runs with "C"; Eno spectacular as Falcons soar

    In his first game as captain of the Sudbury Wolves, Marcus Foligno had a short-handed goal, an assist, and a Friday night fight as Sudbury downed Plymouth, 6-4. Skating on a line with John McFarland and Mike Lomas, the aggressive forward set an example from start-to-finish despite spending a chunk of time in the box…

  • 11/2 Recap: Sundher rolls and the right wing strikes

    Kevin Sundher (+1) collected two assists Tuesday as Chilliwack continued their strong start with a 6-2 trouncing of Central Division-leading Kootenay. The second-line center has now produced three straight multi-point games to up his total to 10 (3+7) through 12 games for the Bruins (9-5-0-0). Kootenay dman Brayden McNabb (-2) went without a point for…

  • Sabres sign Kassian

    The Buffalo Sabres have announced the signing of 2009 first-round pick Zack Kassian to a three-year entry level contract. The deal, which comes on the heels of the bruising forward being cleared of any criminal charges stemming from an off-season bar fight, will kick-in next fall. From the Sabres: Now in his fourth year of…

  • Adam tabbed for AHL honor

    The American Hockey League announced today that Portland Pirates center Luke Adam has been named the Reebok/AHL Rookie of the Month for October. In nine games, Adam tallied six goals, seven assists and a plus-6 rating to help the Pirates to the top of the Atlantic Division standings. Adam’s professional career began on Oct. 9…

  • 10/31 Recap: Foligno trick fails to treat

    Marcus Foligno notched a hat trick and an assist Sunday, but Sudbury could not make it hold up in a 7-5 loss to Mississauga. The 6’3 grinder, who capped the hatty with a pair of goals just 2:41 apart in the second period, now has 10 goals and 18 points through the first 13 games…

  • 10/30 Recap: Sundher rising in the west

    Kevin Sundher scored a late power play goal and added an assist Saturday as Chilliwack came up short against Medicine Hat, 5-4. The multi-point night, the second in as many nights for the six-footer, ups his season total to eight (3+5) through his first 11 games. Toting three goals in his last four games, Sundher…

  • 10/29 Recap: Isackson rolls with Herd; Sutch gets first

    Christian Isackson scored a goal and two assists Friday as Sioux Falls cruised to a 7-4 win over Lincoln. The nifty USHL rookie also poured a game-high eight shots on goal, one of which was a third period wrister that lit the lamp, to help the Stampede to their fourth straight win. Buffalo native Anthony…