Author: Kris Baker
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10/13 Recap: JGL heating up; Sundher breaks seal
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc scored his third goal of the year Wednesday as Rimouski lost to Halifax, 5-3. Gauthier-Leduc’s marker, his third in as many games, came unassisted at 12:58 of the second period to knot the game 2-2. The 18-year old will look to make it four in a row with a goal on Friday when…
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10/12 Recap: Gauthier-Leduc strikes in loss; McNabb eyes Saturday return
In a quiet Tuesday for Sabres prospects, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc scored a power play goal as Rimouski lost at Saint John, 5-3. The 18-year old gave the Oceanic a 2-1 lead with five minutes to go in the first period when a teammates’ shot ricocheted off the pipe right to his stick for an easy goal.…
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10/11 Recap: Kassian continues to flex; McNabb day-to-day
Zack Kassian continued his early season tear through the OHL Monday, scoring a goal, three assists, and a clear decision to propel Windsor to a 5-3 win over Sarnia. The four-point night, Kassian’s second such output this season, gives him 11 points through four games since returning from Buffalo. With three helpers in the bag…
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Adam named AHL Player of the Week
I’ve often mentioned Luke Adam going to Portland to gain some ‘professional momentum’. Well, there’s nothing like being named the AHL Player of the Week in his first week on the job. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Portland Pirates center Luke Adam has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the…
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Eidsness' clutch leather
In the Friday recap, we mentioned the highlight reel leather flashed by Brad Eidsness to preserve #2 North Dakota’s 5-5 tie with UAA. With the teams locked in the overtime session, Eidsness quickly reacted to a turnover to his right to prevent a NCAA opening night upset. This isn’t the first time Eidsness snared a…
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10/9 Recap: Jokinen gets it goin'; CHLers finding grooves
Justin Jokinen scored his second goal of the weekend Saturday as Minnesota State played to a second straight tie with St. Lawrence, 1-1. The 6’3 junior has appeared stronger and quicker after being scratched for the Mavericks final ten games last season. The marked improvement helped him draw an early penalty and later lay a…
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Schutz booted from Pirates ship
Per Chris Roy of the Maine Hockey Journal, Sabres prospect Felix Schutz is being designated for assignment and no longer part of the Pirates organization. This move isn’t much of a surprise, as Schutz has encountered tough treading in the AHL after a semi-successful ramp-up in the DEL three seasons ago. Chosen in the fourth…
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Loose ends: When Henley met Gordie
As reported a week ago, Val-d’Or forward Cedrick Henley logged a Gordie Howe hat trick to lead the Foreurs to a Saturday night win over Lewiston. While it would be nice to post more scoring highlights, here’s to the continued appeasement of the savage masses who enjoy a good tussle by showing how the 6’5…
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10/8 Recap: Gauthier-Leduc pots winner; Ship stays hot
Steven Shipley continued his hot start Friday, scoring a goal and an assist to help lead Niagara to an overtime win over Sudbury, 4-3. The 6’3, 212-pound center now has three goals and five points through his first four games as a Dog. Marcus Foligno, who finished the night +1 for the Wolves, earned his…
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10/7 Recap: Kassian connects with comrade
Zack Kassian continued his productive start Thursday with a pair of assists as Windsor was on the wrong end of a 5-2 decision to Saginaw. The 6’3 wing has continued to build chemistry with rookie Alexander Khokhlachev (’11), finding the gifted Russian on both of the Spits tallies. Kassian has a goal and five assists…
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