Author: Kris Baker
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A Broader Platform
The City of Buffalo announced Wednesday that the Webster Block property, a tract of land currently covered by a parking lot across from the First Niagara Center, will be developed by HARBORcenter Development, LLC – a group headed by Sabres owner, Terry Pegula. The project represents a new look, new jobs, and breath of new life…
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Ullmark pitches shutout
Linus Ullmark made 31 saves Sunday as MODO J20 completed their trip to Gimo with a 7-0 shutout win over Vasteras. MODO got out to a three-goal lead after the opening frame and didn’t look back with Ullmark shutting the door. Sebastian Nilsson and Christopher Bengtsson each scored a pair of goals to pace the…
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8/25 Recap: Grigo groovin' early
In Saturday action, Mikhail Grigorenko scored a goal and an assist as Quebec closed their exhibition slate with a 5-2 win over Shawinigan. The big pivot, who earlier set-up an Anthony Duclair (’13) goal for the second straight game, scored with the man advantage 7:24 into the third period to give the Remparts a 5-1…
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Assat takes tourney; Ullmark prepping
Joel Armia was kept off the scoresheet Saturday as Assat edged Saipa 2-1 to win the preseason tournament in Hämeenlinna. Assat was dominated throughout, registering just eight shots on goal for the entire game, but was able to capitalize on opportunities to eek out the win. Armia shuttled in from his military conscript to join…
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8/24 Recap: Grigorenko produces in Q tune-up
Mikhail Grigorenko scored a goal and added two assists Friday as Quebec breezed to a 8-2 preseason victory over Shawinigan. The Remparts will play one more exhibition tilt Saturday before opening the 2012-13 regular season Friday, September 21st against Chicoutimi. Grigorenko, who earned the game’s #2 star, showed his playmaking skills in the first 40-minutes…
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Grigorenko, Russians cap series with loss
Mikhail Grigorenko centered the top line Tuesday but was unable to point as Russia was doubled by Canada 4-2 to close the 2012 Canada/Russia Challenge. The 6’3 pivot finishes with one assist in the four-game set, while continuing to demonstrate own zone efficiency and awareness. With the series tied at two games apiece, the two…
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Grigo blanked as Russians gain series edge
Mikhail Grigorenko was again held off the scoresheet Monday as Russia downed Canada 6-5 to take game #3 of the Canada/Russia Challenge in Halifax. The Russians now lead the series 2-1 with the concluding game #4 taking place Tuesday evening (7pm, TSN). Grigorenko centered a line with 2012 top pick Nail Yakupov and Memorial Cup hero…
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Finland finishes trip with win
Joel Armia did not register a point Saturday as Finland defeated Team USA 3-2 in overtime to close out the United States National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid. The 6’3 wing finishes his visit with a goal and eight penalty minutes in the week’s five games. The win was Finland’s first of the week.…
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Top threats quiet as summer tune-ups continue
Mikhail Grigorenko continued to show flashes of chemistry with Nail Yakupov (EDM) Friday but did not get in on the scoring as Russia doubled Canada 6-3 to even the 2012 Canada/Russia Challenge at one game apiece. The 6’3 center has one assist through the first two games of the series, which now shifts back to…
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Grigorenko earns helper in Russian loss
Mikhail Grigorenko recorded an assist Thursday as Russia prepped for the 2013 World Junior Championship with a 3-2 loss to Canada. The game played in Yaroslavl was the first of the Canada/Russia Challenge, a four-game event that will conclude next week with games three and four in Halifax. The two countries will go right back…
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