Tag: foligno

  • 10/13 Recap: Shipley dishes pair; Amerks again sloppy

    Steven Shipley collected a pair of power play assists Thursday as Niagara rode the momentum of Ryan Strome’s return to a 5-0 shutout of Belleville. The 6’3 Shipley now has two goals and nine points in eight games this season. The Dogs return to action Friday at Plymouth. Dan Catenacci saw a two-game point streak…

  • Foligno signs deal

    The Buffalo Sabres announced Wednesday that Marcus Foligno (2009, 4th round) has agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract. With his junior career done, the banger is set to begin his professional journey next season in the AHL. “Marcus is a proven leader and someone that we believe will fit in very well within…

  • 5/2-3 Recap: Boychuk moves on; Foligno recognized

    Gregg Sutch was a healthy scratch Tuesday as Mississauga opened the OHL Championship series with a 5-2 win over Owen Sound. The grinding 6’2 forward hasn’t played for the Majors since April 12th, a span of seven playoff games, after skating limited minutes in the Majors’ first seven postseason tilts. The Majors will travel to…

  • 4/13 Recap: Foligno finished; McNabb mackin'

    Marcus Foligno scored a goal and an assist Wednesday in what should be the final game of his junior career as Sudbury was swept via a 4-3 overtime loss to Mississauga. The 6’3 winger, who #1 star of the game reminded folks that he wasn’t eager to complete his OHL playing days, ends his playoff…

  • 4/12 Recap: McNabb takes command; Boychuk pots winner

    Brayden McNabb notched a goal and two assists Tuesday as Kootenay came within one game of eliminating the WHL’s top regular season club with a 3-0 shutout of Saskatoon. The victory gives the ICE an unthinkable chance to use the brooms Wednesday in Cranbrook. After his power play point shot was followed-up on to give…

  • 4/10 Recap: Boychuk takes advantage

    Riley Boychuk notched three assists in his expanded role Sunday as Portland drilled Kelowna, 6-3. The 6’5 Boychuk, who now has seven points (3+4) in six postseason contests, was playing his first full game on the ‘Hawks top line with Ryan Johansen (3G) and Nino Niederreiter (1A) in place of the suspended Brad Ross. Even…

  • 4/8 Recap: Kassian sets tone as Spits take opener

    Zack Kassian picked up an assist and his first fighting major of the playoffs Friday as Windsor blanked Saginaw, 3-0, to take game #1 of their second round playoff series. Manning his usual right wing spot on a checking unit with Kenny Ryan and Stephen Johnston, Kassian showed his teammates that he was ready to…

  • 3/31 Recap: Boychuk pots two; Foligno gets boot

    Riley Boychuk scored a pair of goals Thursday and provided a major physical spark as Portland completed the sweep of Everett with a 6-2 victory. The 6’5 power forward, who opened the game with a huge hit that jarred the glass loose, consistently used his feet to drive hard to the net with the puck…

  • 3/29 Recap: Gauthier-Leduc fuels Nics rally

    Jerome Gauthier-Leduc scored a goal and assisted on the game winner Tuesday to lead pesky Rimouski to a 7-4 win over Gatineau. With an effort marked by quick execution in his own zone and the usual proper steering on the power play, it was an overall heady performance for the escapable 6’2 puckmover. He cashed…

  • 3/28 Recap: Kassian bullish in Spits win

    Zack Kassian earned #1 star honors Monday, posting a pair of first period assists and providing a major physical element to help Windsor to a 6-2 win over Erie. It was Kassian’s bullish game that earned the first-star recognition, as he again kept his feet moving to push bodies, attempt more one-on-one plays, and generally…