Author: Kris Baker

Logan Nelson stepped up in the third period Saturday, adding an empty-net goal to game-winning assist as Victoria doubled Kamloops 4-2 to stay alive in the WHL Western Conference quarterfinal series. The two-point outing gives Nelson two goals and six points in five post-season games, and a total of 17 points (8+9) in his last…

Dan Catenacci scored two goals in the first five minutes of play Friday to get Owen Sound off to a 5-3 victory over Sault Ste. Marie. The two-goal output, which earned the game’s number two star, snaps a five-game drought for Catenacci, who has gathered six points (2+4) to help the Attack to a 3-2…

The Buffalo Sabres are set to announce the signing of centerman Tim Schaller to an two-year entry-level contract. A native of Merrimack, NH, Schaller (6’2″, 210 lbs.) recently completed his senior season at Providence College, scoring eight goals and 23 points in 37 games en route to being named Hockey East’s Best Defensive Forward. Schaller,…

Logan Nelson notched a goal and an assist Thursday as Victoria lost in overtime to Kamloops 5-4. After taking a drop pass at the Blazers blueline, Nelson drove hard to the net from the half-wall before sliding a backhand through the legs of the Kamloops netminder midway through the opening period. Trailing the series 3-1,…

Andrey Makarov made 25 saves Wednesday but the Saskatoon Blades were bounced from the WHL playoffs with a 3-1 loss to Medicine Hat. The East Division champion Blades were swept in the series 4-0, and will now wait over a month and a half before hosting the 2013 Memorial Cup starting May 17. In the…

Mikhail Grigorenko scored a goal and two assists Tuesday to guide Quebec to a 6-3 win over Chicoutimi. Grigorenko now has eight points (1+7) through three playoff games. The Remparts take a 2-1 series lead into Wednesday’s game four. In the OHL, Justin Kea was kept off the score sheet as Saginaw was blanked by…

In the OHL playoffs, Dan Catenacci notched an assist as Owen Sound lost in Sault Ste. Marie 5-3. The assist gives the speedy center four points (0+4) in the series’ three games. Darnell Nurse (’13) scored his first playoff goal for the Greyhounds.The Attack hold a 2-1 series lead with the clubs remaining in Soo…

Justin Kea scored his first goal of the playoffs Sunday as Saginaw lost a 3-2 heartbreaker in double-overtime at London. Kea stepped out of the penalty box and joined a rush up ice, getting to behind the defense to tip in a Garrett Ross pass to give the Spirit a 1-0 lead. The series shifts…

Joel Armia scored twice Saturday, including the game winning goal, as Assat downed KalPa 5-2 to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their SM-Liiga quarterfinal series. Armia struck off a one-timer while on a 5×3 advantage to give Assat the 3-1 lead. Assat goes for the first round sweep Monday in Kuopio. In Sweden, Linus…

Mikhail Grigorenko notched a pair of assists Friday as Quebec opened the playoffs with a 6-3 loss to Chicoutimi. Laurent Dauphin (’13) helped power les Sagueneens with a goal and an assist, while Anthony Duclair (’13) added 1+1 for the losing side. Game two is Saturday in Quebec City. In OHL playoff action, Justin Kea…