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  • 10/4 Recap: Myers steps up, drops gloves

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    Take a run at a Kelowna Rocket this season, and you just might have to deal with an upset 6’8 defenseman. That’s what happened to Lethbridge’s Craig Orfino, as the 6’2, 200-pounder was forced to take on Tyler Myers after earning a boarding penalty in the first period of tonight’s game. Myers was a unsatisfying…

  • 10/1 Recap: Myers works well in return

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    In his first game back from Sabres training camp, Kelowna’s Tyler Myers (+1, 2 PIM) scored on a laser from the point and added an assist as the Rockets defeated Everett, 4-2. Both of the defender’s points came on the power play as the Rockets moved to 3-2 on the year. In the QMJHL, Paul…

  • 9/30: Persson ramping up; Myers goes back

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    Dennis Persson logged a season-high 22:28 of ice time – believed to be the most in his SEL career – as Timra defeated Lulea, 3-1. The game saw the 2006 first-rounder slide to the left side as former Sabres property Mikko Lehtonen (3 GP 2-3-5) was kept out of action. The move to Timra seems…

  • 9/27 recap: Allard fuels comeback; Myers debuts

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    Jean-Simon Allard (+1) had a goal and an assist as Quebec came from behind to defeat Gatineau 4-3 in overtime. Trailing 3-2 heading into the third, Allard tied the game on the power play at the 10:56 mark. He then set-up the game winning goal just :32 into OT to seal the Remparts win. Paul…

  • 9/26 Recap: Schiestel gets a Gordie

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    All junior prospects but one (Tyler Myers) were returned to their clubs this week, and the result is the first full slate of Friday action in the CHL. Coming off their high paced pro experiences, it was a very productive evening statistically for those in uniform. QMJHL action saw all of the Sabres prospects hit…

  • Juniors returned; Myers remains

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    As expected, the Sabres today announced the return of eight players to their CHL clubs. Kelowna Rockets defenseman Tyler Myers will however remain with the Sabres as they ready themselves for a pre-season match-up this evening with the Montreal Canadiens. Look for the 6’8 defenseman to get into the lineup, as this should be viewed…

  • 9/11 Recap: Byron chips in as 'Piques take opener

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    Paul Byron (+1) picked up an assist as Gatineau kicked off the QMJHL regular season with a 3-1 win over Victoriaville. Trailing 1-0 in the 3rd period and down a man, the speedster hooked up with J.P. Chabot to get things rolling for les Olympiques. Prior to the game, Byron and his teammates watched as…

  • Gogulla grounded out of gate

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    Philip Gogulla and the Cologne Sharks kicked off their DEL regular season last week with a pair of losses. On Thursday, the 6’2 forward opened by going pointless with 12 PIM in a 2-1 loss to Berlin. Gogulla (-1) inflated his stat line by being whistled for abuse of officials and a ten minute misconduct…

  • 9/5 Recap: Brennan, Byron light lamp

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    Some notes from Friday’s CHL pre-season action: Montreal’s T.J. Brennan (+2) and Gatineau’s Paul Byron (-1) each had power play goals as the Junior defeated les Olympiques, 6-4. Luke Adam assisted on Brennan’s tally in the first action of the pre-season for both players. Byron won 15 of 24 faceoffs on the evening for Gatineau.…

  • Sunday preseason wrap

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    Some quick notes on a preseason Sunday in the CHL… Drew Schiestel suited up for a pair of assists in Niagara’s 6-3 win over Oshawa. Consistent with his camp thus far, the fourth-year defenseman was said to have played with a greater physical edge than in previous seasons. Hamburg native John Cullen stopped 15 of…