Author: Kris Baker
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10/26 Recap: Adam pads; Genny steady in upset
Luke Adam had a goal and three assists to earn the game’s #2 star as Montreal smoked Victoriaville at home, 7-3. The multi-point night pushes Adam’s point total to 16 (8+8) on the year. Defenseman T.J. Brennan did not factor into any of the Juniors goals, while Matt Fillier (LA) netted the hat trick against…
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Southorn suspended
PEI coach Guy Chouinard has suspended defenseman Jordon Southorn after an off-ice blow-up during Saturday’s loss to Rouyn-Noranda. After a mistake led to the game winning goal against, Southorn threw his gear and left the bench area, and was later told to stay there. The decision to send the 18-year old home for an undetermined…
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10/25 Recap: Crawford posts career high in loss
In the OHL, Nick Crawford had a career-high three assists for Saginaw in their 5-4 loss to Niagara. All three helpers came on the power play as the Spirit and Dogs traded goals through the first two periods. Drew Schiestel (+3) had a point shot tipped in by Matt Piva for his 14th assist of…
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Zagrapan, Gerbe pace Pirates
Down on the farm, Marek Zagrapan and Nathan Gerbe each potted a pair of goals as the Pirates extended their record to 4-1 with a 5-4 win over Wilkes Barre-Scranton. The goals were the first points of the season for Zagrapan, who also had an assist on the night, while Gerbe now has five in…
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10/24 Recap: Orpik pots winner
In an ESPNU featured contest, Andrew Orpik (+1) scored what turned out to be the game winning goal for Boston College in their 3-2 win over Vermont. With BC up 2-1 late in the third, Orpik took the puck all the way down the right side from his own end and lifted a sharp wrister…
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Buffalo to host World Juniors
The media advisory was very bland to not steal the thunder of Monday’s 2:00 PM presser, but all signs indicate that USA Hockey will be announcing Buffalo as host of the 2011 World Junior Championships. There’s no rush to go any deeper right now. We’ll wait until next week. However, SabresProspects would like to offer…
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Falcons to see no Eno
This weekend sees Bowling Green making the long trip to the northwest for a CCHA set with Alaska-Fairbanks. Per Ethan Magoc of The Bowling Green News, those looking for sophomore netminder Nick Eno to see his first action of the season will have to wait at least one more week. Goaltending will be central to…
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10/23 Recap: Schiestel chastised, keeps producing
Drew Schiestel (-1) picked up another assist, yet the IceDogs continued their plummet to the bottom of the OHL’s standings with an uninspiring 5-1 loss to Erie. Registering a point in 11 of his 13 games, the Sabres 2007 second rounder continues to contribute despite a difficult situation in St. Catherines. Niagara has won just…
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Persson odd man out in loss
Still feeling the lingering effects from a weekend puck to the face, Dennis Persson (2 PIM) saw just 4:59 of ice time in Timra’s 3-1 loss to Brynas on Thursday. Despite being tabbed as the seventh defenseman for the contest, Persson created some heat with a solid scoring opportunity late in the second period. The…
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Adam, Byron to face Russians
Sabres prospects Luke Adam and Paul Byron have been selected to skate for the QMJHL in next month’s ADT Canada/Russia Challenge. Players from the QMJHL eligible to play for Canada at the 2009 world junior hockey championships (age 19 and under) starting Dec. 26 in Ottawa were chosen to the squad that will face a…
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