Author: Kris Baker

Justin Bailey recorded one assist Tuesday as Kitchener was defeated by London 5-4. The helper gives Bailey five points in his last four games, and a total of 35 (17+18) through the Rangers’ first 30 contests. Draft eligible forward Mitchell Marner scored for the fifth straight game for the Knights, giving him 27 goals and…

With Mikhail Grigorenko’s recall to Buffalo on Monday evening, let’s take a look at some of the work he’s produced this season with Rochester. Below are some of the highlights posted by #25 en route to collecting seven goals, 19 points and a team-high 65 shots on goal in his first 27 games on the…

Nick Baptiste recorded one assist Sunday as Team Canada blanked the CIS All-Stars 6-0 to sweep the pair of weekend exhibitions as part of their National Junior Team Selection Camp. Following the game, Baptiste received the disappointing news that he was among the first wave of cuts. In the early stages of the third period,…

Chad Ruhwedel went high stick side for the overtime winner Saturday as Rochester ended their six-game slump with a 4-3 victory over Hamilton. Andrey Makarov made 31 saves to improve to 7-7-1 on the year. Johan Larsson posted three assists for the Amerks while Mikhail Grigorenko added a pair of helpers. Phil Varone scored for…

In Friday action, Johan Larsson and Dan Catenacci scored 1:12 apart in the second period but Rochester continued their recent woes with a 3-2 loss at Hamilton. The goals gave the Amerks their first regulation lead since Nov. 21, a span of nine games. Nathan Lieuwen stopped 21 of 24 shots to move to 3-9…

Eric Cornel picked up an assist Thursday as Peterborough was defeated by Niagara 7-4. The helper, which came while on a five-on-three power play, gives Cornel points in three of his last four games and a total of 26 (8+18) in 27 contests. The last-place Petes will look to end a four-game losing streak on…

Brycen Martin scored his second goal of the year and first game-winner Wednesday as Swift Current defeated Regina 6-4. Martin made it a 5-2 game 58 seconds into the third period when he sneaked in from his point post on a delayed penalty. After going without a goal for the first 30 games of the…

In Tuesday action, Justin Bailey ended a recent slump with a goal and two assists to earn the game’s number two star as Kitchener downed Erie 7-4. Bailey, who recorded just one goal in his previous seven outings, posted his fifth three-point effort of the season to extend his team-leading total to 33 (16+17) through…

Victor Olofsson has scored nine goals this season for MODO. MODO winger Victor Olofsson and Brynas IF goaltender Jonas Johansson have been named to Sweden’s preliminary roster for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, which takes place December 25 – January 5 in Toronto and Montreal. The Swedes join Nikita Zadorov (RUS), J.T. Compher, Hudson…

In Sunday action, Brendan Lemieux collected two goals for the second game in row to help Barrie to a 5-3 win over Ottawa. The fiery winger has produced 19 markers in 24 games this season, including five in his last three to vault into seventh place on the OHL leader board. Among the 19 goals…