Author: Kris Baker
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Draft stuff: Bennett returns; Ho-Sang hatty
While Sam Reinhart rested following a Saturday hat trick, Sam Bennett resumed his season picking up right where left off before aggravating his groin. Bennett returned to the Kingston lineup following a two-week absence Sunday, earning a hard-working assist before topping the day off with a goal in the Frontenacs’ 6-1 pasting of Belleville. Bennett’s…
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1/26 Recap: Baptiste, Grigo light lamp
Nick Baptiste maintained the hot hand Sunday, scoring the game winning goal with 4:48 left in regulation and adding an assist on the empty-netter as Sudbury doubled Barrie 4-2. The multiple point night, his 20th such effort of the season, gives Baptiste 28 goals and 59 points in 47 games. The speedy winger has connected…
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Draft stuff: Reinhart hatty; Dal Colle keeps pace
Regardless of how NHL Central Scouting built their midterm rankings, we knew that Kootenay ICE centerman Sam Reinhart was going to elevate his game following his World Junior experience. With two forwards rated before him, No. 1 Sam Bennett (groin injury, returning Sunday) and No. 2 Leon Draisaitl (six-game goalless streak), waiting to improve their…
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1/25 Recap: Hurley heroic
Connor Hurley extended his point streak to eight games Saturday, snatching a goal at 3:40 of overtime to get Green Bay a 2-1 win over Team USA. Hurley, who assisted on the Gamblers’ regulation tally, has 11 points (5+6) in 10 games since joining the Gamblers in a late December deal. In the OHL, Nikita…
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1/24 Recap: Career night for Compher
J.T. Compher (+4) had his biggest night as a collegian Friday, posting two goals, including one short-handed, and two assists to lead No. 14 Michigan to a 5-2 win over Michigan State. The freshman’s sixth multiple point game of the year thrusts him into the team lead in scoring with 20 points (9+11) through 20…
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1/23 Recap: Baptiste pots pair; Ullmark streak halted
Nick Baptiste scored a pair of goals Thursday as Sudbury was defeated by Peterborough 7-4. The markers give the speedy winger 27 goals and 57 points through 45 games. Hunter Garlent had a hat trick and two assists for the Petes, while draft eligible forward Nick Ritchie pocketed a goal and three helpers. Eric Locke…
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1/21 Recap: Ullmark streak hits six
Linus Ullmark stopped 32 shots to earn his sixth-straight victory as MODO came back to edge Frolunda 2-1 in a shootout. Ullmark surrendered a goal midway through the first period, and like so many times this year, it appeared the goal support wouldn’t come. That changed in the final minute of regulation when MODO tied…
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1/18 Recap: Grigo succeeds in return
In Saturday action, Mikhail Grigorenko notched the game winning goal with 7:30 left to play as Quebec defeated Rouyn-Noranda 5-3. Grigorenko, who parked in front and connected with his only shot on goal of the night, rounded out the first-star effort with a pair of assists and an 83.9 percent efficiency (26/31) at the faceoff…
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Reinhart beauty highlights Friday draft watch
Need some fuel for the Battle of the Sams? Sam Bennett of the Kingston Frontenacs may have taken the number one spot in NHL Central Scouting’s midterm ranking, but Kootenay ICE forward Sam Reinhart would like to remind everyone that there is lots of track left to run before the race ends. Fresh off a…
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1/17 Recap: Ullmark shines; Kea connects
Linus Ullmark continued his stellar goaltending Friday, stopping 45 of 46 shots as MODO knocked off SHL front-runner Skelleftea 2-1. Ullmark now has 12 wins on the season with a 1.96 GAA (3rd in SHL) and a league-best .936 save%. MODO next hosts Vaxjo on Thursday. In the OHL, Justin Kea scored two goals as…
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