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  • McCabe shows well in USA win

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    Jake McCabe played strong defensively Wednesday but did not get in on the scoring as Team USA defeated Finland 5-2 at the United States National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid, NY. Paired with Connor Murphy, the Wisconsin sophomore saw his tough, physical game emerge in his own zone for a full sixty minutes while…

  • Armia shut out as Swedes roll

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    Joel Armia was held off the score sheet Tuesday as Finland was throttled by Sweden 8-2 at the U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid. Jusso Ikonen (’13) scored his third goal of camp to give Finland a 2-1 lead in the first minute of the second period, but the Swedes took over from…

  • Nelson heads home, McCabe remains

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    Logan Nelson has been released from the United States National Junior Development Camp following Team White’s Monday loss to Sweden. The Victoria Royals forward was unable to point in any of the three games he appeared in while playing both the center and wing positions. Nelson was one of 11 cuts from the USA camp…

  • Armia scores, Americans eye cuts

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    Joel Armia scored the game’s first goal Monday but Finland was overcome by USA Blue 5-4 at the United States National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid. Mario Lucia paced Blue with a hat trick including the game winning goal in the final minute of play. Sean Kuraly and Alex Galchenyuk rounded out the scoring for…

  • White falls to Blue

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    Sean Kuraly (SJS) struck for a pair of early goals Sunday, and John Gibson (ANA) stopped all 21 shots he faced as Team Blue avenged their opening day loss with a 4-3 win over Team White at USA’s National Junior Evaluation Camp. Sabres prospects Jake McCabe and Logan Nelson did not factor into the White…

  • McCabe marks in White win

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    Jake McCabe scored a goal and Logan Nelson provided offensive spark Saturday as Team White opened the USA National Junior Evaluation Camp with a 5-2 win over Team Blue. The teams will return to the ice on Sunday for a 4:00 rematch. I should say that the teams will return to the “soft” ice, as…

  • Jacobs dealt to Cougars

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    The Prince George Cougars have acquired Sabres prospect Colin Jacobs from the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for former captain Jesse Forsberg and a pair of 2013 draft picks (5th, 7th round). Jacobs (6’2″, 204 lbs.) scored nine goals and 19 points in 44 games for the T-Birds last season. His year didn’t begin until December…

  • Ullmark stays behind as Swedes head to Lake Placid

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    Linus Ullmark, one of four goalies to attend Sweden’s U20 Evaluation Camp, will not travel with the team as the defending World Junior champions make their way to Lake Placid, NY to participate in USA Hockey’s National Junior Development Camp. The 6’3 netminder played the second half of Sweden’s 7-0 shutout win over the Czech…

  • McCabe, Nelson suit up for White

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    USA Hockey has divided its roster for the 2012 National Junior Development Camp and the two Sabres prospects in attendance, Jake McCabe and Logan Nelson, will be on the same side skating for Team White. The 2012 draft mates will begin the tournament with Saturday and Sunday games against USA Blue. White will play their…

  • Seth Jones

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    Seth Jones RHD | 6’4″, 205 lbs. Portland Winterhawks (WHL) 10/3/94 – big frame, total package, shut down defender – excellent skating stride and top speed, covers a lot of ice – moves the puck quickly, very good decision making – strong, physical, and disciplined – projects as #1 NHL D, “franchise” potential