Author: Kris Baker

Connor Knapp made 31 saves Saturday for his first professional shutout as Greenville downed Gwinnett 3-0. The game’s number one star, Knapp will look to keep the door closed Sunday when the Road Warriors continue the ECHL schedule with a visit to South Carolina. In the OHL, Justin Kea netted his 11th goal of the…

Defenseman Brady Austin scored the game winning goal Friday, and Nikita Zadorov notched an assist in his return to the OHL as London downed Erie 4-1. Zadorov made his presence known in the opening frame when he applied a big hit to Otters forward Andre Burakowsky (WAS). The Knights held Connor McDavid (’15) without a…

Nikita Zadorov made a splash in his return to junior hockey Thursday, netting three assists to lead Russia to a 5-2 victory over Team OHL in game three of the Subway Super Series. Zadorov came to life after a sluggish start, showing good reads, strong skating, and a solid physical game as the Russians earned…

Justin Kea added an empty-net goal to his earlier assist Wednesday as Saginaw doubled Sault Ste. Marie 4-2. Kea’s effort, which earned the game’s number three star, gives him 23 points (10+13) in 23 games. Eric Locke remained out of action with an upper body injury. The Spirit are back in action Friday when they…

Justin Bailey scored once and added two assists Tuesday for the first three-point game of his OHL career as Kitchener lost a wild 9-6 decision at Erie in th Otters’ annual school day game. Bailey’s big game gives him 16 points (7+9), tying Dallas prospect Radek Faksa for most on the Rangers. Connor McDavid (’15)…

Nick Baptiste earned the game’s number one star Sunday after netting a pair of goals and an assist as Sudbury skated to a 4-3 overtime victory over Niagara. Baptiste, who rounded out his busy effort with checking from behind and checking to the head minor penalties, enters late November tied for 15th among league skaters…

Joel Armia scored his first North American professional goal Saturday, and Mike Zigomanis netted a pair as Rochester was dumped by Binghamton 7-3. Jerome Gauthier-Leduc, Phil Varone, Luke Adam, and Kevin Sundher all added assists, while Matt Hackett stopped 31 of 37 shots in defeat. Rochester gets back to work Wednesday when Wilkes-Barre Scranton pays…

In Friday action, Luke Adam scored his 12th and 13th goals of the year, and Nathan Lieuwen stopped 33 shots as Rochester skated to a 4-2 win over Utica. Matt Ellis and Mike Zigomanis added singles for the Amerks, while Joel Armia secured his first professional points with a pair of assists. The Amerks visit…

In Thursday action, Justin Bailey finished minus-one as Kitchener was blanked by Sarnia 5-0. Sting winger Nikolay Goldobin (2014 draft) scored his 11th goal of the year in the victory. The Rangers, who have won just once in their last 10 tries, host Owen Sound on Friday. Brady Austin tied a career high with three…

Justin Kea posted two goals, an assist, and a fighting to major Sunday to get the Gordie Howe hat trick, and Eric Locke contributed a goal and three assists as Saginaw smoked Kingston 9-4. Winners of three straight and seven out of their last 10 contests, the Spirit will look to stay hot Friday at…