Author: Kris Baker

Andrey Makarov heads off to join Team Russia on a high note following a 22-save performance Sunday in Saskatoon’s 7-0 shutout of Regina. The blanking comes on the heels of Saturday’s 9-0 trouncing of the very same Pats club in which he stopped alll 15 shots throw at him. The 6-foot-1 netminder has four wins…

In Saturday action, Mikhail Grigorenko scored the game winning goal and then added an empty-netter to lead Quebec to a 4-2 victory at Saint John. Grigorenko, who will next head to Russia to begin training for the 2013 World Junior Championship, departs with a QMJHL-leading 29 goals through 30 games played, while his total of…

Justin Kea notched the second two-goal game of his OHL career Friday as Saginaw edged Plymouth 3-2 in overtime. Kea, who earned the game’s number one star, tied the game 1-1 in the first period with a one-timer from just inside of the point. He’d continue his season theme of producing in the clutch with…

In Elitserien play, Linus Ullmark served as backup goaltender as MODO downed Vaxjo 5-2. It appears that Ullmark will continue to keep his top club role following MODO’s loan of Oscar Ahlsenfelt to Leksands. MODO battles Lulea on Saturday. Justin Kea finished with an even rating as Saginaw was blanked by Sarnia 3-0. The Spirit…

Logan Nelson buried a rebound for his seventh goal of the year Wednesday as Victoria was hammered by Vancouver 7-2. Snubbed by USA Hockey for their U20 Selection Camp, Nelson’s goal gives points in 10 consecutive games. The Royals return to action Saturday when they host Swift Current. Mikhail Grigorenko scored his 26th goal of…

Five Buffalo Sabres prospects have been formally invited to participate in selection camps for their respective countries for the 2013 World Junior Championship. The annual IIHF event kicks off Dec. 26 in Ufa, Russia. Joel Armia will be seeking inclusion on Finland’s U20 squad for the third straight year following a breakout performance at the 2012…

Mikhail Grigorenko scored his 25th goal of the year Sunday and added an assist as Quebec skated to a 3-1 victory over Baie-Comeau. Grigorenko and the Remparts visit PEI on Wednesday. Dan Catenacci notched a regulation assist before icing the game with his third shootout winner of the season in Owen Sound’s 4-3 win over…

Dan Catenacci notched a goal and an assist Saturday as Owen Sound scored late to earn a 2-1 victory over Sault Ste. Marie. Catenacci’s multi-point outing ups his team-leading stat line to 17-25-42 through 28 games. Justin Kea scored his eighth goal of the year as Saginaw hammered Ottawa 10-3. The strike gives the defensive-oriented…

Andrey Makarov stopped all 25 shots he faced Friday to earn his 13th win and second shutout of the season in Saskatoon’s 4-0 blanking of Calgary. The Blades will remain in Alberta for a Saturday tilt at Red Deer. Logan Nelson earned an assist as Victoria pitched a 2-0 shutout of Prince George. The helper…

Brady Austin scored a shorthanded goal Thursday and added an assist as Belleville lost to Peterborough 4-3 in a shootout. The 6-foot-4 defender, who has now scored in back-to-back games, has nine points (2+7) through 27 outings heading into Saturday’s date with Kingston. Elsewhere, Alex Lepkowski finished with a plus-one rating as Barrie doubled Windsor 4-2.…