Author: Kris Baker
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Draft stuff: Hawryluk battles
What a wild past few days it has been for Brandon Wheat Kings forward Jayce Hawryluk. On Wednesday, the 5-foot-10 scorer connected for a hat trick, including the game winning goal with under five minutes to play, and an assist to power the Wheat Kings to a 5-4 victory over Regina. Following the game, Hawryluk…
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3/28 Recap: Florentino produces; Curtain closes for quartet
Anthony Florentino scored his fifth goal of the season as Providence advanced to the NCAA Tournament East Regional Final with a 4-0 victory over Quinnipiac. Florentino’s marker came off a wrist shot from the left point that sailed through a maze of bodies to put Providence ahead 2-0 in the game’s 26th minute. The Friars…
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Draft stuff: Reinhart rolling; Barbashev shows effort
Sam Reinhart continued to build his impressive postseason resume Thursday, scoring a goal and four assists to lead Kootenay to a 6-5 victory over Calgary in Game 5 of the WHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinal. Reinhart leads the league with 14 points (5+9) as Kootenay has gotten out to a 3-2 series advantage. Perhaps the biggest…
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3/27 Recap: Kea shows up; Zadorov gets physical
Justin Kea capped his strong playoff performance Thursday with a goal and an assist as Saginaw saw their season come to an end with a 3-2 overtime loss to Erie in game 5 of the OHL Western Conference quarterfinal. Kea rode his size and forechecking skill all series long to gather four points (1+4) while…
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3/26 Recap: Grigo scores as Remparts hit brink
Mikhail Grigorenko scored his first goal of the playoffs Wednesday as Quebec was put on the brink of elimination with a 4-1 loss to Rouyn-Noranda. Grigorenko’s even-strength marker gives him seven points through the series’ four games. The Remparts will look to keep their QMJHL playoff hopes alive when the teams play game five on…
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Accolades rolling in
Annual awards banquets are taking place with several 2013-14 Buffalo Sabres prospects earning individual accolades for their season efforts. (Updated Apr.12.) Justin Bailey Kitchener Rangers 2013-14 Most Valuable Player Nicholas Baptiste Sudbury Wolves 2013-14 Most Valuable Player OHL Eastern Conference Coaches Poll – 2nd, Best Skater OHL Eastern Conference Coaches Poll – 1st Best Shootout…
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Draft stuff: Tkachev tricks; Draisaitl handy
The top CHL draft prospects all scored goals in playoff action Tuesday, but one in particular lit up the scoreboard late to put himself on a certifiable tear. Vladimir Tkachev scored a natural hat trick in the third period but it wasn’t enough as Moncton fell to Blainville-Boisbriand 4-3. Tkachev has an impressive six goals…
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3/25 Recap: Baptiste gets going; Zadorov scores dandy
In Tuesday action, Nick Baptiste scored his first goal of the playoffs and added two assists as Sudbury lost to Barrie 6-4. The points, which started with a goal from high above the circles just 3:40 into the opening frame, were Baptiste’s first after two empty efforts to start the series. The Wolves now face…
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3/24 Recap: Locke strikes as Spirit get on board
Eric Locke struck for his second goal of the playoffs Monday as Saginaw pleased the home crowd with a 7-6 overtime victory over Erie in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series. The Spirit captain hit the net and buried a feed exactly one minute into the game to put his team ahead 1-0.…
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3/23 Recap: Nelson heroics lead Royals
Logan Nelson played hero Sunday, batting in a rebound for his first goal of the playoffs at 2:18 of overtime to guide Victoria to a 4-3 victory over Spokane. Nelson, who was a late scratch for the series opener on Saturday, notched his third career postseason goal to earn the game’s number two star and…
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