Author: Kris Baker

With the Czech Republic on the verge of announcing their roster for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, Vaclav Karabacek continued his recent uptick in production Friday with a power play marker as Gatineau dropped a 3-1 decision to Quebec. After scoring just four times in his first 17 games, Karabacek has produced goals in three straight…

The Buffalo Sabres announced Friday the signing of free agent forward Jean Dupuy to a three-year entry-level contract. Dupuy, 20, is a scrappy, physical winger with a powerful skating game and persistence on the forecheck. His high character, team-first attitude sees him win puck battles along the boards, kill penalties and defend his teammates. His…

Photo: Francois Laplante / HHOF-IIHF Images ‘Tis the season for World Junior invites…. While waiting for the United States and Canada to release training camp rosters for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championships, Team Russia has announced their 38-man list. Among the notable names is 19-year-old NHL defender Nikita Zadorov. Zadorov was a horse for bronze…

Nicholas Baptiste (+1) was unable to score in his Erie debut Thursday as the Otters cruised to a 5-1 victory over Mississauga. Despite not scoring, Baptiste had a very strong game while skating on the Otters’ top line with Dylan Strome (’15) and Alex DeBrincat (’16). His speed and aggressive style helped his line produce…

In Wednesday USHL action, Christopher Brown snapped a four-game goal drought with a goal and two helpers as Green Bay was edged by Madison 4-3. The three-point night, Brown’s second of the season, has the Boston College commit creeping towards a point-per-game pace with a team-leading 16 (6+10) through his first 17 contests. He has…

In Sweden, Linus Ullmark stopped 27 of 30 shots Tuesday as MODO was defeated by Brynas IF 4-1. Ullmark, who made his ninth consecutive start for MODO, was beaten with a high glove snipe, a deflection of a long point shot, and an easy scoop of a rebound with MODO attempting to kill a two-man…

Brendan Lemieux scored twice Monday as Barrie was defeated By Ottawa 5-2. The double helping gives Lemieux has 14 goals in 19 games this season, including seven in his last seven, tying Kitchener Rangers forward Justin Bailey for ninth-most in the OHL and the lead among all Sabres prospects. Among Lemieux’s tallies are nine on…

Buffalo Sabres prospect Nick Baptiste has been traded by the Sudbury Wolves to the Erie Otters in exchange for forward Travis Wood, defenseman Cole Mayo, two second round draft selections, and two third round picks. As a result, Baptiste’s final year of junior hockey sees him go from the last place team in the OHL…

Sam Reinhart notched a pair of assists Sunday as Kootenay skated to a 7-3 victory over Moose Jaw. The helpers give Reinhart 18 points since his return from Buffalo as the ICE have gone 7-1 since getting their captain back. Reinhart has points in all eight contests. He’ll look to make it nine straight when…

In Saturday action, Brendan Lemieux scored 1:00 into the opening period and later added a second marker as Barrie was defeated by Peterborough 4-3. Lemieux’s pair of power play tallies, his second two-goal performance of the season, earned him the game’s number two star. He has 19 points (12+7) in 17 games this season, including five goals…