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  • Cepis a Terrier?

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    Following up on a story from a little over a week ago, whispers suggest that former Bowling Green forward Jake Cepis is likely headed to Boston University. We haven’t seen any media confirmation, but whispers are that he’s committing there instead of WCHA programs Minnesota and Wisconsin. Cepis was invited to the Sabres summer development…

  • Pair scores as Nats roll; Lazorenko says size doesn't matter

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    Tyler Ennis scored his second goal of the tournament to go along with two assists as Canada destroyed Kazakhstan at the World Junior Championships, 15-0. Ennis’ linemate Jamie Benn notched a hat trick to lead all scorers. Canada scored eight times on the power play, helping push their two-game goal total to 23. Defenseman Tyler…

  • Pirates open up a can on Worcester

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    Portland erupted for a Sunday touchdown in their 7-1 drubbing of Worcester in the front end of a home-and-home with the Sharks. Dylan Hunter had a goal and two assists for the Pirates, while Jhonas Enroth made 32 saves to earn his 11th win of the season. Derek Whitmore chipped in with two assists, while…

  • 12/28 Recap: Allard repeats; Southorn climbing

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    For the second straight night, J.S. Allard set-up Mikhail Stefanovich for a game winning goal in the third period as Quebec downed Chicouitimi, 3-2. Jacob Lagacé had two shots on goal for the Sags in defeat, ending his four-game point streak. Jordon Southorn (-1) picked up another assist as PEI lost to Cape Breton, 4-2.…

  • Kennedy goes back down

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    A night after a successful NHL debut in the Sabres 4-3 shootout win over the hapless Islanders, rookie Tim Kennedy is heading back to Portland of the AHL. He skated for 11:04, registered a shot on goal, went hard around the net, and drew a penalty. It’s expected he’ll be in Portland in time for…

  • Mancari, Zagrapan score as Pirates come up short

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    Mark Mancari and Marek Zagrapan scored for Portland in their 3-2 loss to Manchester. The goals brought the Pirates back after trailing 2-0, but the Monarchs secured the W with a Scott Parse tally with less than 4:00 to play. Portland was playing without Tim Kennedy, Chris Butler, and Nathan Gerbe (IR) who are all…

  • 12/27 Recap: Tropp sets up win; Biega dazzles in defeat

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    At the Badger Showdown in Madison, Alex Biega factored in on both Crimson marks with a goal and an assist as Harvard lost to Lake Superior State, 6-2. Biega took a loose puck from his blue all the way home for an impressive first period goal, his second of the year, then later earned a…

  • Kennedy called up

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    Word in the email is that Tim Kennedy has his bags packed and is on his way to Buffalo. Guessing he replaces an injured Vanek. More to come.

  • Ennis with two points, Myers steady in win; Vincour makes the list

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    Tyler Ennis scored a goal and an assist as Canada opened their quest for a fifth consecutive WJC gold medal with a 8-1 trouncing of the Czech Republic. I’m not going to go into details about John Tavares, Cody Hodgson, and Zach Boychuk, but they all played great games. Ennis scored the fifth goal for…

  • Eno almost a go

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    The Sentinel-Tribune (Bowling Green, OH) offered an injury update on Falcon goaltender Nick Eno, who has yet to see action in 2008-09 due to a high ankle sprain. “That was the worst thing about getting hurt. — I felt like I was playing the best hockey I’’ve ever played,” said Eno, a member of the…