Author: Kris Baker

Jake McCabe (+1) notched an assist Thursday as Wisconsin advanced to the WCHA semifinal round with a 7-2 victory over Minnesota State. McCabe, who was a game-time decision entering the WCHA Final Five after sustaining a injury in the Badgers’ Saturday series clincher over Minnesota-Duluth, jumped in on a three-on-one rush while on a second-period…

Joel Armia made a nice pass to set up the game winning goal Wednesday as Assat kicked off the playoffs with a 2-1 victory over KalPa. The game was physical in nature, and Armia was excellent in using his size to win one-on-one battles and controlling the puck. With the game knotted at one, Armia…

The Rochester Americans announced Tuesday the signing of Colin Jacobs to an amateur tryout contract (ATO). Jacobs was previously selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the fourth round (107th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Jacobs recently completed his fourth junior season, leading the WHL’s Prince George Cougars in scoring with 53 points (25+28)…

Linus Ullmark came on in relief Monday, stopping 25 of 27 shots to settle things down as MODO edged Farjestads 5-4 in overtime. Ullmark, who entered the game trailing 2-0 just 3:09 into the opening period, has now earned victories in four of five appearances this season at the Elite League level. MODO trails the…

In Saturday action, Logan Nelson tied the game with less than three minutes to play and set up the overtime winner as Victoria polished off regular season play with a 4-3 victory over Everett. The pesky forward gathered six goals and five assists over his final 10 tilts to finish sixth in Royals’ team scoring…

Christian Isackson (+1) drew an assist on the overtime game winner Friday as No. 2 Minnesota edged Bemidji State 2-1 in game one of their WCHA playoff series. Isackson corralled a Nick Bjugstad faceoff win and kicked the puck back to the point for the shot that was blocked right to a waiting Kyle Rau,…

With regular season play winding down in the college and junior ranks, a trio of Sabres prospects have been rewarded for their strong efforts. Wisconsin sophomore defenseman Jake McCabe has been named to the All-WCHA Third Team. The Eau Claire, Wis. native accumulated three goals and 17 points with a healthy plus-10 rating in 32…

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that forward Mikhail Grigorenko has been assigned to the QMJHL’s Quebec Remparts. The 6-foot-3 centerman recorded five points (1+4) in 22 games with the Sabres this season. Grigorenko will arrive back in Quebec City as the Remparts’ leading goal scorer with 29 goals in 32 games, while…

Dan Catenacci struck for two goals and an assist Thursday as Owen Sound blew out Windsor 6-0. The three-point night, Catenacci’s fifth of the season, up his totals to 38 goals and 78 points entering the Attack’s season-ending home-and-home series with Sarnia. Alex Lepkowski finished plus-one as Barrie doubled Kingston 4-2. The Colts have won…

Brady Austin earned an assist Wednesday as Belleville clinched the East Division title with a 5-2 win over Oshawa. The third-period stretch pass gives the big defender points in four straight games. Austin enters the final weekend of play with 23 points (8+15) and a plus-16 rating. The Bulls play their next-to-last game of the…