Author: Kris Baker

Logan Nelson scored his third goal of the year Sunday as Victoria edged Tri-City 2-1. All three of Nelson’s goals this year have come with the man advantage. The Royals will look for another victory Friday when they host Lethbridge. In exhibition play, J.T. Compher recorded five shots on goal while centering the second offensive…

Nick Baptiste notched a four-point night Saturday, securing three assists and then adding an empty-net goal as Sudbury doubled Barrie 6-3. Baptiste now has 12 points (8+4), tied for third-most in the early OHL season, while registering on the score sheet in all six of the Sudbury’s games. The Wolves are off until Thursday when…

Nick Baptiste recorded his first-ever OHL hat trick Friday as Sudbury downed Peterborough 7-4. Baptiste, who scored one each off a penalty shot, on the power play, and into an empty net, now has seven goals and one assist through the Wolves’ first five games. The Wolves return to work Saturday at Barrie. Justin Bailey…

Gustav Possler scored a goal for the sixth-straight game Thursday as MODO lost their fifth in a row to Brynas 4-3 in a shootout. Possler’s hot start has seen him elevated to MODO’s top line, which is centered by former NHL vet and Stanley Cup champion Samuel Pahlsson. His team-best six tallies places second in…

Justin Kea earned his first fighting major of the year Wednesday as Saginaw edged Sarnia 4-3 in a physical affair. American-born draft eligible defender Anthony DeAngelo scored his third goal of the year for the losing side. The Spirit return to action Friday when they host Plymouth. Brady Austin saw his four-game point streak snapped…

Gustav Possler scored a goal for the fifth consecutive game Tuesday as MODO suffered a 5-3 road defeat at HV 71. Possler’s hot start has seen him quickly get elevated from fourth-line status to top-line duty and first power play unit for struggling MODO, who has now lost four straight. Possler’s five goals are the…

In Sunday play, Nick Baptiste scored with three seconds left in regulation to force extra time, but Sudbury was defeated by Mississauga 5-4 for their second-straight overtime loss. The last second lamplighter comes on the heels of Baptiste’s Saturday night heroics that saw him force overtime with five ticks left on the clock. The three-goal…

Nick Baptiste scored his second goal of the game with five seconds left in regulation to force overtime, but Sudbury dropped a wild Saturday night affair to Owen Sound 7-6. Just like he did in Traverse City, Baptiste made his hay at the edge of crease for both tallies. Gemel Smith (DAL) poured in four…

Judd Peterson scored a pair of goals Friday as Cedar Rapids opened the USHL regular season schedule with a 6-3 doubling of Lincoln. The first-star effort was the second two-goal game for Peterson since joining the RoughRiders last fall. Cedar Rapids heads home for a Saturday tilt with Sioux Falls. In other USHL action, Connor…

Eric Locke scored off a Dan Cateancci pass in overtime Wednesday as the Rochester Americans won their their preseason opener with a 3-2 decision over Wilkes-Barre. Phil Varone and Chad Ruhwedel scored in regulation for the Amerks, while Nathan Lieuwen and Connor Knapp combined for the 19 saves to get the victory. The Amerks and…