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  • 1/27 Recap: Cat pounces for pair, Armia streak at eight

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    Dan Catenacci scored a pair of goals Friday, his 22nd and 23rd of the year, as Owen Sound dropped a 5-4 decision to Kitchener. The speedy center, who now has five two-goal games this season, is currently tied for 17th in OHL scoring with 53 points (23+30) in 47 games. Jerome Gauthier-Leduc scored his 22nd…

  • 1/21-22 Recap: Armia on tear; Knapp stellar

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    Joel Armia continued his recent surge Saturday, scoring a pair of goals to extend his point streak to seven games as Assat smoked KalPa, 8-3. Armia’s offensive spike, marked by a variety of goal celebrations, has resulted in 13 points (7+6) in his last 10 games to up his season line to 36GP 12-12-24. >…

  • 1/17 Recap: Armia assists in Assat win

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    Joel Armia recorded an assist Tuesday to extend his point streak to five games as Assat edged Ilves, 2-1. After a scoreless first period, Armia opened up for a one-timer during a second period power play that rebounded to a waiting Tomas Zaborsky. The 6’3 wing now has eight goals and 14 points in his…

  • Armia keeps firing; ignites crowd

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    Someone is looking rather confident after his World Junior Championship experience, wouldn’t you say? Joel Armia notched his 10th goal of the year Saturday to help steer Assat to a 5-3 win over Lukko. In a case of Sabres future meeting Sabres past, the 6’3 wing beat Mika Noronen on the power play to get…

  • 1/11 Recap: Armia marks in return

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    Joel Armia scored his ninth goal of the year Wednesday as Assat lost to SaiPa, 3-1. The 6’3 wing, who lit the lamp from low near the paint, was making his return to the Aces lineup after a successful World Junior Championship that saw him collect five goals and seven points for fourth place Finland.…

  • 1/3 Recap: Armia finds net; prospects play for bronze

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    Joel Armia continued to show his offensive potential Tuesday, netting a regulation goal and another in the shootout as Finland suffered a 3-2 loss to Sweden in the World Junior Championship semifinal. The Finns will now play for the bronze medal on Thursday against Canada, giving them an opportunity to exact revenge after the 8-1…

  • 1/2 Recap: Armia scores as Finns advance

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    Joel Armia scored his fourth goal of the World Junior Championship Monday as Finland secured a spot in the semifinals with an 8-5 win over Slovakia. The Finns will battle rival Sweden on Tuesday with the winner facing one of Russia or Canada for gold. Armia got the Finns on the board at 4:29 of…

  • 12/31 Recap: Lepkowski pots 5th; World Juniors tighten

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    In Saturday action, Alex Lepkowski scored for the second straight game as Barrie downed Erie, 5-3. The 6’4 lefty gave the Colts a 2-1 lead early in the second period when his point shot deflected off an Otters defenseman and into the net. The West Seneca native ups his season line five goals and eight…

  • 12/30 Recap: Armia scores; forwards produce

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    In Friday World Junior Championship action, Joel Armia scored his third of the tournament as Finland racked up the goals in 10-1 blowout of Denmark. Armia worked along the boards to help the Finns to their first mark (clip #1) before later burying a backhand with the game getting out of hand. The 6’3 wing…

  • Armia shines as Finns win

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    Joel Armia scored two goals including the game winner Wednesday and added an assist as Finland shook off a loss in their World Junior Championship opener with a 4-1 victory over Team USA. The win was the Finns first over the Americans in six years at the U20 tourney. Armia (#10) was excellent in keying…