Author: Kris Baker
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McNabb out at least a month
Kootenay Ice defenseman Brayden McNabb will be out of action for four to six weeks after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Seattle. In the opening minute of period two, McNabb took a clean hit along the boards from a T-Birds forward and immediately hobbled off the ice favoring his left leg.…
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Kassian finds net, suspension in Petes win
In a rare Monday morning OHL contest, Zack Kassian scored his first goal since returning from a separated shoulder as Peterborough defeated Ottawa, 5-4 in a shootout. The goal came at 12:37 of the first period when he got underneath the 67’s defense and slid a backhander past netminder Chris Perugini. Kassian has four goals…
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11/1 Recap: Adam streaks to seven; McNabb down
Luke Adam continued his recent tear on Sunday, scoring his 12th goal of the season and leading the way with a game-high six shots on goal as Cape Breton fell to Quebec, 3-2 in overtime. Adam, who also blocked five Remparts shots, was rewarded for his all-around effort by being named the game’s #1 star.…
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10/31 Recap: Tropp pots winner; Lagacé ready
Corey Tropp continued his blazing season start on Saturday by cashing the game winning goal as Michigan State defeated Western Michigan, 5-3. Tropp’s closer, his 7th of the year, came at 6:44 of the third period when he roofed a backhand off a cross-ice feed from Nick Sucharski. The junior’s seven goals and 13 points…
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Pirates split weekend slate
In Friday farm action, Mark Mancari scored the overtime game winner while second-year man Jhonas Enroth made 36 saves as Portland defeated Lowell, 3-2. Nathan Gerbe and Tyler Ennis each added a pair of assists for Portland, while T.J. Brennan and Travis Turnbull added single helpers. The win moved the Pirates season mark to 4-7,…
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10/30 Recap: Adam keeps rolling
Luke Adam scored his 11th goal of the year on Friday as Cape Breton defeated Halifax, 4-1. Adam, who was nmed the game’s #3 star, helped pace the Eagles attack with a game-best six shots on goal. The reliable center is currently 7th in QMJHL scoring with 26 points. Elsewhere in the Q, Maxime Legault…
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Kassian, Lagacé eye return
Injured Sabres prospects Zack Kassian and Jacob Lagacé appear set for a return to their junior lineups when their teams hit the ice later this week. Kassian, who was recently named to Team OHL for next month’s Subway Super Series against the Russian Selects, has been out since October 2nd when he suffered a separated…
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CCHA honors for Tropp
On Monday, Michigan State right wing Corey Tropp was rewarded for his recent hot streak by being named CCHA Offensive Player of the week. From the Sabres: Michigan State’s top-line winger has been an offensive force in the first three weeks of the season; in last weekend’s action, he had a goal and a pair…
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10/24-25 Recap: Tropp sparks Spartans
Corey Tropp scored the first Spartan goal and added an assist as Michigan State continued to surprise the college hockey world on Saturday with a 3-2 overtime win over Miami. The junior right wing leads all NCAA icers with six goals and six assists for the 4-2 Spartans. State finished a miserable 10-23-5 in 2008-09.…
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10/23 Recap: Tropp atop; Lagace clocked
No where near being back in full, but here’s the Friday tour… Corey Tropp continued his hot start on Friday, notching an assist on the Spartans only goal as Michgan State lost a 2-1 decision to top-ranked Miami. With five goals and five assists in five games, Tropp leads the nation in scoring heading into…