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Brendan Guhle has got it going on early in his return to the Western Hockey League. Guhle shuttled west after his release from Sabres camp and appeared to have scored a goal in Prince Albert’s 4-0 win at Portland on Tuesday. That goal was later changed to an assist the next day, but per his…

Here’s a quick Saturday wrap-up: Linus Ullmark was a stud in his North American debut, stopping 38 of 39 shots directed his way to guide Rochester to a 2-1 victory over Utica. Jerry D’Amigo scored the first Amerks tally, while Jack Nevins tapped in a terrific feed from Jean Dupuy for his first professional goal. Justin Bailey assisted on the…

Giorgio Estephan collected a goal and two assists Friday to earn the game’s second star as Lethbridge cruised past Medicine Hat 7-0. Estephan started things off with a beautiful assist to set up the game’s first goal at 7:28 of the opening period. He captured his second tally of the year late in the middle…

Giorgio Estephan connected for a pair of assists Tuesday to help Lethbridge to a 5-2 victory over previously unbeaten Red Deer. Estephan, who earned both of his helpers while on the powerplay, now has five points (1+4) through his first five games. His four-point night on Saturday was reduced to a three-point effort with one…

Jonas Johansson was perfect Saturday, stopping all 28 shots sent his way to get his first shutout of the season in Almtuna’s 3-0 victory over Tingsryds AIF. Johansson improves to 4-2 on the year with a 1.84 GAA and .925 save%. Victor Olofsson (4 SOG) connected for a goal and an assist as MODO was…

Vaclav Karabacek scored for the second straight game Friday as Baie-Comeau was bested by Rimouski 6-2. Karabacek took an early roughing penalty that led the Oceanics’ first goal of the game, but he made up for it with an unassisted strike at 7:58 of the middle frame. The lowly Drakkar, who have won just once in…

Eric Cornel (+1) notched a pair of assists Thursday as Peterborough opened the 2015-16 schedule with a 5-4 victory over Ottawa. Cornel got it going quickly, sending a backhand from the left side to a streaking Steven Lorentz for a goal just 10 seconds into the game. Later in the third period, Cornel came down…

Victor Olofsson got his season off on the right foot Thursday, connecting for his team’s only goal as MODO opened the 2015-16 SHL season with a 4-1 loss to Orebro HK.  After OHK delivered a pair of goals in the game’s first three minutes, Olofsson darted down the wing and finished off a pretty passing…

Sabres goaltending prospect Jonas Johansson kicked off the 2015-16 Allsvenskan season Saturday with a 22-save performance as Almtuna IS suffered a 3-2 loss on the road at Asploven HC. Johansson, who is on loan to the second-tier league from Brynas IF for the entire season, captured his first victory of the year Tuesday as AIS…

The Buffalo Sabres today announced their roster for the first-ever Prospects Challenge, slated to take place Sept. 12-14 at First Niagara Center and HARBORCENTER. Forwards (16): Justin Bailey Nick Baptiste Jack Eichel Sam Reinhart Dan Catenacci William Carrier Justin Kea Jean Dupuy Eric Cornel Vaclav Karabacek Giorgio Estephan Evan Rodrigues Colin Jacobs Jack Nevins Matt…