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  • Foligno, Leggio stifle Dogs

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    In Saturday AHL action, Marcus Foligno recorded his first two-goal game as a pro to help the Rochester Americans to a 3-1 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs. Williamsville native David Leggio was excellent for a second straight night, finishing with 35 saves to earn the game’s #1 star. The Amerks had previously lost six of…

  • Kassian, Foligno ready to go with future expectations

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    Sabres fans are licking their chops at the prospects of watching Team Canada’s Zack Kassian and Marcus Foligno skate on HSBC Arena ice over the next twelve days as the IIHF conducts the 2011 World Junior Championship. After all, the object of their NHL rooting interest has a 6.5% of making the playoffs so it…

  • 1/31 Recap: Adam's trick tames Tigres

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    Luke Adam scored his sixth career hat trick on Sunday as Cape Breton completed a weekend sweep of visiting Victoriaville, 5-3. The hatty, Adam’s third of the season, gives him an even 35 goals on the year and extends his career-best streak to six straight games with a mark. The Newfoundland native rounded out his…

  • NHL.com: Ennis growing into his own

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    NHL.com currently has a nice piece up on Portland forward Tyler Ennis. The 5’9 rookie is currently tied for the AHL rookie lead in scoring with 12 goals and 35 points in 37 games. On playing center: “(Buffalo) really wants all of its (forwards) to know how to play different positions,” he said. “They told…

  • Gerbe, Weber join Ennis in Classic

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    Mike Weber and Nathan Gerbe of the Portland Pirates have been named to the PlanetUSA roster for the 2010 AHL All-Star Classic that will be played in Portland on January 19th. The American Hockey League announced this afternoon that Mike Weber and Nathan Gerbe have both been selected to play for the PlanetUSA AHL All-Stars…

  • Ennis an All-Star

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    Continuing the catch-up…. Portland rookie center Tyler Ennis has been selected to the Canadian All-Star Team for the AHL All-Star Classic that will be hosted by the Pirates on Tuesday, January 19th. The speedster is currently tied for the Pirates scoring lead with 28 points (11+17). Among the members of the Canadian team are 17…

  • Schiestel, Genny key as Pirates take three

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    Drew Schiestel and Matt Generous scored their first professional goals, and Felix Schutz scored his first goal of the season and added an assist as Portland defeated Norfolk, 4-2. Schutz, returning after missing six games with a concussion (deemed a shoulder by most reports), got the Pirates on the board with a backhander to make…

  • PP powers Pirates out of basement

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    Nathan Gerbe scored a goal and an assist on Friday as the Pirates connected three times with the man advantage in a 3-1 win over Worcester. Philip Gogulla netted his fourth goal of the season, while Tyler Ennis (2) and Paul Byron had assists to help key the victory. Making his third straight start, J.P.…

  • Ennis to make NHL debut

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    Per The Buffalo News Sabres Edge blog, the Sabres have called Tyler Ennis up from Portland of the AHL. Drew Stafford suffered a hip flexor in Saturday’s shotout win over Calgary. Buffalo Sabres prospect Tyler Ennis is expected to make his NHL debut tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers after winger Drew Stafford suffered a hip-flexor…

  • Pirates halt hot Amerks in HSBC

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    The Portland Pirates sailed into HSBC Arena on Thursday to defeat the Rochester Americans, 6-3. The victory snaps a two-game skid for the Pirates while ending the Americans 11-game win streak. Mark Mancari, Philip Gogulla, and Cody McCormick each had a goal and an assist to lead the Pirates . Buzzing between Gogulla and Mancari…