Author: Kris Baker

Andrey Makarov made 34 saves Tuesday as Saskatoon overcame a 2-0 deficit to earn a 5-4 victory over Moose Jaw. Makarov, who earned the WHL’s nomination for CHL goaltender of the week after allowing two goals in three starts last week, earns his fifth win in a row to up his record to 22-16-0-3. The…

Brady Austin scored his fourth goal of the year Sunday as Belleville was hammered by Oshawa 8-2. Austin wrist shot was tipped by a Generals’ defender midway through the first period to give the Bulls a 1-0 lead. The Bulls return to work Friday at Kingston. Linus Ullmark made 31 saves to guide MODO J20…

Andrey Makarov made 27 saves Saturday to guide Saskatoon to a 4-1 triumph over Swift Current. Makarov, who has collected wins in his last four starts, improves to 21-16-0-3 with a 2.57 GAA (8th in WHL) and sturdy .919 save% (5th). The Blades are off until Tuesday when they face Moose Jaw. Elsewhere in the…

Andrey Makarov stopped all 42 shots sent his way Friday to guide Saskatoon to a 6-0 pasting of Calgary. The history-making shutout, Makarov’s sixth of the year, ties the Blades’ single-season record. It also marked the eighth of his WHL career, breaking the Blades all-time record previously set by current Washington Capitals netminder Braden Holtby.…

In Sweden, Linus Ullmark made 45 saves Thursday as MODO earned a hard-fought 2-1 overtime victory over Lulea. Ullmark, who has been shuttling between MODO’s J20 squad and the top club, is now perfect this season in three SEL starts, amassing an impressive 1.12 GAA and .966 save% along the way. Ullmark will likely remain…

Dan Catenacci struck for a pair of goals Wednesday as Owen Sound toppled Eastern Conference leader Barrie 4-1. Catenacci scored on the power play early in the third period to give the Attack a 3-1 lead before adding an empty-netter in the final minute to seal the victory. The output gives Catenacci 27 goals, including…

Colin Jacobs (-1) did not score but got in his third scrap of the year as Prince George was pounded at Seattle 6-1. Jacobs remains as the only Cougars skater with double-digit goals (17), while leading the club with 35 points through 44 games. Draft elgible defenseman Shea Theodore scored two goals and an assists…

In Sunday action, Andrey Makarov made 27 saves as Saskatoon blanked Moose Jaw 4-0. The shutout was Makaorv’s fifth of the season and third in his last 10 starts. The Blades are back in action Wednesday versus Brandon. Linus Ullmark stopped 23 of 24 shots as MODO J20 downs Brynas 4-1. Ullmark improves to 5-0…

Joel Armia scored twice Saturday including the overtime game winning goal as Assat earned a 3-2 win over KalPa. The 6-foot-3 winger, who also assisted on a power play goal, intercepted a pass to cash the winner just 16 seconds into the extra session. Video replays showed the puck crossed the plane, giving Armia his…

Mark Pysyk earned the game’s number one star Friday with a goal and an assist, and Brian Flynn scored off a skate for his third goal in as many games as Rochester entered the AHL All-Star break with a 4-2 doubling of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Kevin Sundher added a goal for the Amerks to give him four…