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  • 1/9 Recap: Orpik chips in; Eno returns

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    Andrew Orpik had a pair of assists for #9 Boston College in their 3-3 tie with #12 Vermont. BC looked to have a big Hockey East win locked up until West Seneca, NY native Brian Roloff tied the game with :01 to play. The third multi-point night of the season raises Orpik’s total to 10…

  • Gerbe pots pair in Pirate loss

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    Nathan Gerbe scored a pair of goals, and Derek Whitmore added his fifth of the year as Portland stumbled against Lowell, 7-3. The goals give Gerbe a team-leading 17 on the year. With Adam Dennis done for the season (hip), Jhonas Enroth stopped 33 of 40 shots in his 12th consecutive start. Mike Card played…

  • Biega on early Hobey ballot

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    Congratulations to Harvard defenseman Alex Biega, who as one of 11 ECAC icers to make an appearance on the phase 1 ballot for the 2009 Hobey Baker Award. In 17 games this season, the junior has three goals, nine points, and 40 shots on goal for the Crimson.

  • Quick hits with Byron

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    The QMJHL website has posted a short interview with Gatineau forward Paul Byron. You enjoyed a seven-point night last week, the first one in the QMJHL in over two years. Did you ever think that you would go off like that offensively? “Not at all, everything was just going well for me. Obviously, preparation plays…

  • 1/8 Recap: Persson points; Byron, Schiestel stay put

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    On Thursday, Dennis Persson (+1) assisted on the third period equalizer in Timra’s 1-1 tie with HV71. Persson, who sat out practice earlier in the morning with a sore throat, saw his point-shot rebound punched in for his fifth point of the year (1+4). After he and fellow defenseman Alex Pietrangelo stated their preference to…

  • 1/7 Recap: Byron nets 18th before deadline

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    Paul Byron (+1) scored a power play goal for Gatineau in their 3-2 loss to Cape Breton. The goal was Byron’s 18th of the year, and gives him 59 points in 40 games this season, tying him for 4th overal in QMJHL scoring. With the trade deadline coming on Thursday, it should be interesting to…

  • Gerbe named Planet USA starter, Kennedy to join

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    Nathan Gerbe and Tim Kennedy have both been named to the Planet USA roster for the AHL All-Star Game on January 26th. In 23 games with Portland this season, Gerbe has recorded 15 goals, including seven on the power play, and 10 assists. His 25 points is fifth among AHL rookies. Kennedy has 28 points,…

  • Zagrapan stays hot as Pirates fall to Devils

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    Marek Zagrapan potted a pair of goals to lead Portland in their 3-2 loss to Lowell. Nathan Gerbe, who was named a Planet USA starter for the AHL All-Star Game earlier in the day, assisted on both Zagrapan goals. Zagrapan raised his goal total to 10 on the year after seeing his seven game point…

  • Mancari named Team Canada All-Star

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    Portland’s Mark Mancari was named to Team Canada for the AHL All-Star Game. Mancari leads the Pirates with 14 goals and 22 assists for 36 points in 28 games. Mancari has a plus-12 rating, also tops on the team. The Planet USA roster will be released on Wednesday. Tim Kennedy and Nathan Gerbe have a…

  • 1/6 Recap: Southy cruising; Gogulla can't finish six-pack

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    Jordon Southorn picked up an assist as PEI held on to defeat Moncton, 5-4. The defenseman added three shots on goal and two hits in the win, and now has 32 points in 41 games after netting 31 all of last season. Philip Gogulla saw his five-game point streak snapped as Cologne fell to Frankfurt,…