Author: Kris Baker
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12/7 Recap: Trio contributes with mixed results
In the OHL, Nick Crawford (-1) posted three primary assists on the power play as Saginaw dumped Sault Ste. Marie, 6-3. The third-star effort gives the Caledon, Ontario native six multi-point games this season through the first 26 outings, while his 20 total points have already equaled his 2007-08 output (68 games). 2009 eligible Michael…
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12/6 Recap: Myers ready to compete; Byron keeps pilin'
Tyler Myers (+1) was a controlling presence throughout as Kelowna needed a three-goal third period to defeat Chilliwack, 5-2. Paired with offensive-minded 2009 prospect Tyson Barrie, the 6’7 World Junior hopeful stepped up and labeled a Bruin forward with a solid shoulder midway through the opening period, and was steady on the puck in all…
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Funk injury mars Pirates victory
Marek Zagrapan scored his fourth goal of the season, and Tim Kennedy had three assists as Portland rode a Colton Fretter hat trick past Lowell, 5-2. Kennedy now has points in two consecutive nights after a six-game slumber. Jhonas Enroth made 31 saves for his eight win of the season, while Mark Mancari picked up…
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Gerbe called up; Mancari goes other way
The Sabres today announced that Nathan Gerbe has been called up from Portland of the AHL, while Mark Mancari has been sent back down. The shifty left wing is expected to skate with the Sabres in Saturday night’s contest with the the Lightning. Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have recalled C…
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12/5 Recap: Byron lends helping hand; Fighting Fienhage fetches first
Paul Byron continued to shake his disappointing omission from Team Canada’s WJC camp by posting a five-assist night in Gatineau’s 7-4 win over Val-d’Or. The explosion gives the Ottawa native points in fourteen straight games, propelling him into a tie for 11th overall in the Q with 38 points. Jordon Southorn had a pair of…
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Gerbe gets 14th as Pirates slip
Nathan Gerbe scored his 14th goal of the season, and Marc-Andre Gragnani forced OT by one-timing a nice backhand pass from Felix Schutz while shorthanded as Portland fell to Springfield, 3-2 in a shootout. Jhonas Enroth made 30 saves, while Gerbe was only successful Pirate in the breakway drill. The Rundown: Gerbe: 1G, 4 SOG…
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Byron and Myers stretch streaks
In Wednesday action, Tyler Myers celebrated his chance at skating for Team Canada with an assist in Kelowna’s 4-2 loss to Saskatoon. The 6’7 defenseman now has points in seven straight games, and upped his season PIM total to 59 after a two-and-a-ten late in the third period. In the Q, Paul Byron stretched his…
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Tylers in, Byron draws short straw
The Sabres pair of 2008 first round picks, Tyler Ennis and Tyler Myers, have been chosen to skate in Team Canada’s World Junior selection camp. Starting December 11th, the CHLers will toil in the five-day session in hopes of earning a chance to play for Canada’s fifth-straight gold medal on home ice in Ottawa at…
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12/2 Recap: Ennis, Byron get last licks in while awaiting call
On the eve of Hockey Canada releasing their selection camp roster for the 2009 World Junior Championships, a pair of Sabres prospects made one last effort in hopes getting the call in the morning. In the Q, Paul Byron set-up Jan Stransky’s game winning goal as Gatineau edged Rouyn-Noranda, 2-1. The power play helper extends…
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Three Stars of the Week – 11/24-11/30
Paul Byron – C (Gatineau – QMJHL) With Team Canada ready to formulate its World Junior roster, the summer invite Byron has turned his game up a notch. The nifty center owned the month of November, pointing in all 11 outings, including two goals and three assists in the week’s three games. His current 11-game…
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