Author: Kris Baker
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Tropp speaks out, suspended (again)
In a move that safeguards the league from resembling the LNAH, the USHL on Thursday suspended Sioux Falls forward Corey Tropp for two games. The decision gives the league time to formally evaluate Tropp’s actions from last weekend’s Michigan State/Michigan contest before officially granting the former Stampede forward a return to the club. “We are…
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1/27-28 Recap: Key players heating up
In Wednesday QMJHL action, Paul Byron set-up both Gatineau goals on the power play as the Piques edged Moncton, 2-1. Pushing his season point total to 76, Byron also had a game-best six shots on goal for the Western Division leaders. Luke Adam scored his 22nd goal of the year and had his first fight…
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Tropp back to USHL
After a few days of deliberation, former Michigan State forward Corey Tropp is heading back to the Sioux Falls Stampede of the United States Hockey League. Tropp spent the past season-and-a-half in E. Lansing where he tallied 28 points (9g, 19a) in 63 games, but was forced to look for other options after last weekend’s…
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Tropp no longer a Spartan
Yesterday suspended for the rest of the season, today done for good? Per The Detroit News, Michigan State sophomore Corey Tropp will no longer be a part of the Spartans hockey program. Michigan State hockey players Andrew Conboy and Corey Tropp are no longer on the team after their violent actions in Saturday’s game at…
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Tropp done for season
Michigan State sophomore Corey Tropp has been suspended for the remainder of the season after his Saturday night slashing major on Michigan’s Steve Kampfer. Teammate Andrew Conboy was also ordered to shut it down for giving Kampfer a clothesline punch from behind just before Tropp went Hanson on the fallen defenseman. A product of the…
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Byron named QMJHL Offensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to Gatineau forward Paul Byron on being named QMJHL Offensive Player of the Week. Byron collected five goals, including two game-winners, and added five assists in four Olympiques wins. Furthermore, he posted a +7 rating. The winger enjoyed his best game of the week on Friday, registering five points, including the game-winning goal in…
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Tropp out for two; Kampfer comments
Michigan defenseman Steve Kampfer (ANA) has spoken to The Detroit Free Press regarding the events of Saturday’s UM/MSU battle that have left him with a strained neck and hope that he can tie it on next weekend. For his actions, Rick Comley will keep Corey Tropp out of action for at least two games until…
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1/25 Recap: Byron blazin'; Crawford creepin'
Paul Byron had a goal and two assists to send Gatineau to a 5-4 OT win over league doormat Val-d’Or. Byron’s shortie, his 27th goal of the season, came unassisted in the first period. He later added the assists to up his season line to 27-47-74 in 49 games, and create another #1 star performance.…
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Lo-fi clip of Tropp incident from Saturday
Not the greatest quality, but here is a clip of what the CCHA and state of Michigan hockey circles are discussing after the Wolverines 5-3 win over Michigan State on Saturday. Details of the play can be found in our recap (two posts down).
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Gragnani en route; Tyler keep your phone on
The Buffalo Sabres have recalled defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani from the Portland Pirates (AHL). In his second professional season, the 6’2 Quebec native has four goals and 26 assists and is +3. This is the second NHL call-up for Gragnani, and his first of the 2008-09 season. A puck moving defenseman drafted in the 3rd round…
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