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  • 10/17 Recap: Orpik drops rare deuce; Adam apple of Juniors O

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    Andrew Orpik had a pair of assists as #1 Boston College defeated Bowling Green, 5-3. Both points came on the power play as the Thayer product notched his first multi-point game since 10/31/06 when he had a pair of helpers at Providence. Brock Bradford (BOS) paced BC with two goals and an assist in the…

  • 10/16 Recap: The calm before the storm

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    In Thursday SEL play, Dennis Persson was stationed on Timra’s left side for a total of 20:42 in their 2-1 overtime loss to HV71. The 6’1 blueliner didn’t score any points, but he made a standout play when breaking up a two-on-one break in the early second period. With Mikko Lehtonen returning to the Eagles…

  • 10/15 Recap: D-men point; forwards quiet

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    Tyler Myers had a steady night, finishing +2 with an assist in Kelowna’s 3-1 win over Prince Albert. On the power play in the early third, Myers found Jamie Benn (DAL) who cashed the game winner. The Rockets (6-5) will travel to Everett on Friday against Kyle Beach (CHI) and the Silvertips. In the OHL,…

  • Wobbly ankle still hobbling Eno

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    Bowling Green coach Scott Paluch told the BG News that Nick Eno is still bothered by an ankle sprain, and may not be ready for this weekend’s action against Boston College and Providence. Paluch said goaltender Nick Eno’s attempts at getting onto the ice at the end of practice last Monday did not go well…

  • 10/14 Recap: Byron back on board

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    In the QMJHL, center Paul Byron posted a goal and an assist as Gatineau gave up a third period lead in their 5-4 loss at Baie-Comeau. Byron, who averaged 1.31 points-per-game in 2008-09, notched his second multi-point effort of the season after a two-game dry spell. The Piques will travel to Chicoutimi for a Wednesday…

  • 10/13 Recap: Schiestel shines

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    Drew Schiestel (2 PIM, +1) had a goal and two assists as Niagara ended their five-game skid by defeating Peterborough, 4-2. Schiestel scored the game winner in the third when a Matt Sisca feed found him with just enough net to fill. The three-point effort earned him the game’s #1 star, and a season point…

  • Hockey world mourns loss of Cherepanov

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    Former NHL first-rounder Alexei Cherepanov, 19, collapsed tonight during a KHL game and was pronounced dead a short time later. The tragedy comes less than a year after the deaths of talented young players Luc Bourdon and Mickey Renaud. Coverage of the sad development to TSN: Ranger prospect Cherepanov dies during KHL game Omsk head…

  • Three Stars of the Week – 10/6-10/12

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    Nick Crawford (Saginaw – OHL) The 6’1 defender had a Friday-Sunday stretch that saw him pot three assists and a +7 in three Spirit wins. Crawford ranks 12th in the OHL with a +6 rating. Mark Mancari (Portland – AHL) With a hat trick and two assists, the big winger teamed with Nathan Gerbe and…

  • Schedule 10/13-10/19

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    Monday 10/13 Skelleftea at Timra (Persson) Peterborough at Niagara (Schiestel) Kootenay at Medicine Hat (Ennis) Tuesday 10/14 Gatineau (Byron) at Baie-Comeau Quebec (Allard) at Rouyn-Noranda Duisburg at Cologne (Gogulla) Wednesday 10/15 Niagara (Schiestel) at Erie Gatineau (Byron) at Chicoutimi (Lagacé) Saint John at PEI (Southorn) Quebec (Allard) at Val d’Or Prince Albert at Kelowna (Myers)…

  • Ennis minus in Tigers loss

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    In the final game of the weekend, Tyler Ennis was -1 as Medicine Hat was shutout by Swift Current, 2-0. The Edmonton native has two goals and three assists in eight games, and is quite a bit off his 2007-08 start that saw him net ten goals in his first ten games. The second place…