Author: Kris Baker
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4/29 Recap: Lepkowski's Colts get shot at title
Alex Lepkowski (even) continued his blue-collar defensive ways Monday as the Barrie Colts advanced to the OHL championship with a 3-1 win over Belleville. Paired with offensive-minded Ryan O’Connor for the final games of the best-of-seven victory, the steady leader will need to elevate his play when the Colts square off with the London Knights…
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4/27 Recap: Girgensons' pair not enough as Amerks drop opener
In Saturday play, Zemgus Girgensons scored twice and Cody McCormick added a short-handed goal but the Rochester Americans opened the 2013 AHL playoffs with a 6-3 loss at Toronto. The Amerks dictated the pace of play, firing twice as many shots on goal as the Marlies (34 to 17) only to allow their opponent to…
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4/24 Recap: Armia a champion
Joel Armia became an SM-Liiga champion Wednesday as Assat Pori posted a 3-2 victory over Tappara Tampere to close out the final round series in six games. Armia posted a pair of assists in the championship series, giving him three goals and eight points in 16 post-season contests. Despite playing big in the offensive zone…
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4/22 Recap: Armia assists in Aces triumph
Joel Armia assisted on the game winning goal in the game’s 109th minute Monday as Assat downed Tappara 2-1. Armia took the puck at the blue line, took an angle to the inside and made a cross-ice pass to the circle to set-up the feed for the goal. The secondary helper gives the 6-foot-3 winger…
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4/20 Recap: Cat cashes in debut
Dan Catenacci made a successful AHL debut Saturday, scoring the game winning goal and adding an assist as Rochester clinched a playoff berth with a 5-1 hammering of Hamilton. Luke Adam and Phil Varone each added a goal and two assists, while Max Legault and Evan Rankin rounded out the Amerks scoring with singles. David…
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4/19 Recap: Armia comes close as Aces fall
Joel Armia finished with a plus-one rating Friday but Assat was defeated by Tappara 3-2 in game three of the SM-Liiga championship series. Armia (15:50 TOI) missed a golden opportunity late in the first period (below) but came back on his very next shift to contribute to an Aces power play tally as the team’s…
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4/17 Recap: Armia gets a helper as Aces even series
Joel Armia recorded an assist Wednesday as Assat Pori evened the SM-Liiga championship series at one game each with a 5-1 victory over Tappara Tampere. The 6-foot-3 striker’s secondary helper on a late power play gives him seven points (3+4) through 12 playoff outings. Armia’s Aces will look to keep the momentum going when the…
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4/15 Recap: Armia empty in Aces' opening loss
Joel Armia punched four shots towards the net Monday but was unable to light the lamp as Assat Pori opened the 2013 SM-Liiga championship series with a 2-1 loss to Tappara Tampere. The scoring line winger skated for 21:29 of action in the loss, his second-most time-on-ice in a non-overtime tilt this season, but the…
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4/14 Recap: Cat done with Attack; Girgensons finds net
Dan Catenacci saw his junior season come to an end Sunday as Owen Sound was bested by Plymouth 3-1 in game six of the OHL Western Conference semifinal. The Attack’s leading scorer in the regular season, Catenacci collected three goals, nine points, and 28 penalty minutes in 12 playoff tilts, with just 1+2 in the…
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Sabres go back to school, ink Ruhwedel
The Buffalo Sabres are set to announce the signing of University of Massachusetts-Lowell defenseman Chad Ruhwedel to a two-year entry-level contract. A 5’11” native of San Diego, CA, Ruhwedel was recently named a first team CCM All-American after netting seven goals, 23 points, and a plus-16 rating in his third season with the River Hawks.…
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