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  • SabresProspects on IR

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    SabresProspects will be out of commission indefintiely until further notice. Please send any and all questions to bakes@sabresprospects.com and follow on Twitter.

  • 10/13-16 Recap: Tropp, Lagacé get tricky; Eidsness blanks rival

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    Corey Tropp scored his first collegiate hat trick Friday as Michigan State posted a big win at Maine, 5-3. The junior right wing scored one goal at even strength, and one each on the power play and penalty kill. Tropp was excellent with the puck throughout, making sharp moves around defenders to earn six shots…

  • Ennis explodes as Pirates pound 'Pack

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    Tyler Ennis exploded for his first professional points, scoring three goals and an assist to lead Portland past Hartford, 6-3. The center’s production stemmed from clicking with linemates Jeff Cowan (2G, 1A) and Nathan Gerbe, who added a goal and three assists. The trio swept the game’s three star selections. T.J. Brennan also collected his…

  • 10/12 Recap: McNabb lights lamp; Foligno goes down fighting

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    A day removed from seeing the end of his nine-game point streak, Brayden McNabb (+1) started another by scoring his second goal of the year in Kootenay’s 3-1 loss at Swift Current. Through 11 games this season, the 6’4, 210-pound defenseman co-leads the Ice in points (13), while ranking second in the league in assists…

  • 10/11 Recap: Streaks get Sunday rest

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    Brayden McNabb saw his career-best nine-game point streak come to an end on Sunday as Kootenay lost to Moose Jaw, 5-2. McNabb, who was -1 with a minor in the loss, amassed one goal and 11 assists over his run that started on the opening night of league play. In the QMJHL, Luke Adam (-1)…

  • Byron keys Saturday win; Pirates sink on Sunday

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    On Saturday, Paul Byron scored the game winning goal and added an assist as Portland opened their home schedule with a 4-2 win over Providence. The game’s #1 star, Byron scored his first AHL goal to cap the Pirates three-goal output within a span of 4:09 in the early stages of the second period. Nathan…

  • 10/10 Recap: Crawford piles helpers; Adam jamming

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    In the OHL, fourth-year defenseman Nick Crawford posted a career-best four assists on Saturday as Saginaw cruised past Belleville, 8-3. The 6’1 Crawford now has 12 points in nine games. Josh Shalla (’10) had a hat trick for the Spirit, while summer camper Adam Payerl connected on the power play for the Bulls. Marcus Foligno…

  • Kassian on the mend

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    Peterborough forward Zack Kassian spoke to the Windsor Star this week regarding his recent shoulder injury. “Right now, it is a bad (week),” said Kassian, who is the Petes’ captain and the team’s first-round pick in 2007. It started last Friday when Kassian, who is a Windsor Minor Hockey Association product, ran into Sault Ste.…

  • 10/9 Recap: McNabb hones edge; Tropp starts strong

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    Brayden McNabb extended his career-best point streak to nine games on Friday by picking up two assists in Kootenay’s 7-3 dumping of Memorial Cup host Brandon. The rugged dman, who upped his season point number to 12, also picked up his third fighting major of the year as retribution after a teammate absorbed a hit…

  • Pirates slowed by Rats

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    Nathan Gerbe coupled a late goal with an earlier assist as Portland lost to Albany, 5-2. Cody McCormick added the other goal for the Pirates, who moved to 0-2 on the season. Jhonas Enroth stopped 29 shots while allowing three power play goals. The Pirates will play their home opener on Saturday against Providence. Zach…