Author: Kris Baker

In Saturday SHL action, Gustav Possler scored his third goal of the season on the power play to force overtime but MODO was defeated by Frolunda 4-3. Midway through the third period, Janos Hari put a puck right on Possler’s stick for the deflection goal. The marker gives Possler three points in his last two games for a…

Nick Baptiste made an impact in his return to the Sudbury lineup Friday with two late goals as the Wolves fell to Peterborough 6-4. The speedy winger missed the Wolves’ first 11 games while recovering from a shoulder injury sustained during preseason action. Eric Cornel amassed two assists and his third career fighting major for the Petes…

Mikhail Grigorenko (1st star) scored the game-winning goal and added an assist as Rochester earned their third straight victory Friday with a 4-1 decision over Adirondack. Andrey Makarov (2nd star) made 34 saves to earn the win in his first start of the year, while Joel Armia (3rd star) produced a goal and an assist for his second multi-point game of the…

Connor McDavid posted a goal and three assists Wednesday as the Erie Otters skated to an 8-4 victory over the Niagara IceDogs at First Niagara Center in Buffalo. For those unable to attend, the highlights can be viewed below. The 2015 draft has much intrigue with McDavid and American forward Jack Eichel jousting for position…

Tim Schaller notched a pair of goals Wednesday to earn the game’s number one star and Zac Dalpe bagged the game-winner to guide Rochester to a 3-2 victory over Rockford. Joel Armia made a nice steal for an assist and registered a team-high six shots on goal, while Nathan Lieuwen made 21 saves to earn…

Justin Bailey picked up an assist Tuesday to extend his career-best point streak to nine games as Kitchener defeated Guelph 4-1. With Kitchener holding a 2-1 third-period lead, Bailey combined with Ryan MacInnis (ARZ) for a pretty give-and-go on the power play to give the Rangers a little breathing room. Fellow WNY product Frank Hora…

Sudbury Wolves sniper Nick Baptiste and feisty winger Brendan Lemieux of the Barrie Colts have been selected to represent Team OHL in the 2014 SUBWAY Super Series. Team OHL will compete against the Russian National Junior Team for a pair of contests as part of the six-game series. Returning to Team OHL after an appearance…

Notre Dame goaltender Cal Petersen earned his first-ever NCAA victory Saturday, stopping 27 of 28 shots as the Fighting Irish downed Lake Superior State 5-1 to sweep the weekend series. The USHL product was sharp and agile with good rebound control all game long. Fellow freshman Connor Hurley chipped a puck and then filled a…

Dan Catenacci, Akim Aliu, Phil Varone (2nd star) and Mikhail Grogorenko (1st star) all picked up goals Saturday as Rochester defeated Toronto 4-1. Nathan Lieuwen stopped 24 of 25 shots while the Amerks received points from 10 different players to collect their second victory in three tries to open the 2014-15 season. With the Amerks…

MODO winger Gustav Possler connected on the power play Saturday to end a seven-game goal drought as MODO lost to Brynas IF 2-1. The tally, which gave MODO the early 1-0 lead, was Possler’s second of the year and first since Sept. 18.  Possler (5 SOG) saw a season-high 21:05 of work in the loss…