Author: Kris Baker

  • 11/6 Recap: Lepkowski's Colts earn comeback win

    Alex Lepkowski finished with a plus-one rating as Barrie earned a 5-3 come-from-behind win over Peterborough. The defenseman was sitting in the penalty box thanks to a cross-check when Alan Quine (DET) scored to give the Petes an early 2-1 lead. Peterborough would add another for a 3-1 advantage before the Colts closed the game…

  • Grigorenko makes impact in Super Series opener

    Mikhail Grigorenko scored a goal and an assist Monday as Team Russia opened the 2012 Subway Super Series with a 6-2 victory over the QMJHL All-Stars. The QMJHL’s fifth-leading scorer with 31 points (12+19), Grigorenko displayed his usual offensive poise with several smart passes while using his stick wisely in the defensive zone. Grigorenko opened scoring by…

  • 11/4 Recap: Streaks end for Cat, Kea

    Dan Catenacci saw his four-game goal scoring streak come to an end Sunday as Owen Sound scored twice in the final 10 minutes to force overtime but lost a 3-2 decision at Kitchener. Catenacci, who had racked up six points in his previous two games, will look to start a new streak Wednesday versus Guelph. Elsewhere, Justin…

  • 11/3 Recap: Knapp's debut spoiled; Cat keeps rolling

    The Rochester Americans were looking good through 50 minutes of play Saturday, but then the wheels came off by allowing four quick goals en route to accepting a 4-3 loss at Hamilton. Brian Flynn got the Amerks out to a 2-0 lead with his second and third goals of the year before the Bulldogs made…

  • 11/2 Recap: Cat, Grigo post numbers; Girgensons pots first

    Dan Catenacci notched a season-high four points Friday as Owen Sound won at Erie 6-3. Catenacci’s haul, which also included the game winning goal, vaults him into a tie for eighth in OHL scoring with 10 goals and 22 points through the Attack’s first 15 games. The Attack and Otters complete the weekend set on…

  • 10/31 Recap: Neither tricks nor treats for European prospects

    Joel Armia was held off the scoresheet Wednesday as Assat was doubled by the Espoo Blues 4-2. Armia (-1) directed nine shots at the net in a 15:41 of ice time. Armia sits with eight goals and 12 points through 18 games with the Aces, who resume play Friday against Lukko. In Sweden, Linus Ullmark…

  • 10/30 Recap: Makarov earns victory

    In the lone Tuesday tilt, Andrey Makarov made 24 saves to backstop Saskatoon to a 3-2 win over Regina. The victory ends the Blades’ two-game losing streak. Makarov has started 13 of the Blades’ 15 contests and has entered midway through the other two en route to compiling a 6-8-0 record with a 3.13 GAA…

  • 10/28 Recap: Cat strikes; Grigo sits

    Dan Catenacci notched a goal and an assist for the second straight game Sunday as Owen Sound downed Windsor 5-2. Catenacci’s goal, his eighth of the year, gives him 18 points through the Attack’s first 14 games and a share of the team scoring lead. Linus Ullmark made 22 saves Sunday as MODO J20 edged…

  • 10/27 Recap: Armia unloads; Kea extends streak

    Joel Armia scored on the power play Saturday as Assat lost 4-3 to KalPa. The big wing unloaded a one-timer from the left side for his eighth of the year as the Aces third period comeback came up a goal short. Next up for Assat is a Wednesday meeting with the Espoo Blues. Also from…

  • 10/26 Recap: Kea keys Spirit to victory

    Justin Kea notched a pair of goals Friday including a hard-working short-handed game winner as Saginaw edged Oshawa 3-2. Kea’s first-ever two-goal effort in 141 OHL games earned him the game’s number three star. The Spirit wrap up their three-game road trip Saturday in Peterborough. Mikhail Grigorenko scored his 11th goal of the year and…