Tag: kassian
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10/2: Kassian injured; Crawford pots pair
In Sault Ste. Marie, Zack Kassian suffered an upper body injury after a second period hit and did not return as Peterborough lost 4-1 to the undefeated Greyhounds. Outshot, out-fought, and outscored, the Petes were in the tough situation of back-to-back games with long travel in between. Kassian, who failed to notch a point for…
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9/26 Recap: Busy night for CHLers
A trio of Sabres prospects are leading the way in the young season by registering points in every game since returning from Buffalo’s training camp. Zack Kassian (+1) had a goal and an assist but tired Peterborough finished their third game in as many days with a 4-3 loss. The banging right wing has two…
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9/25 Recap: Friday night fights
Marcus Foligno led the way physcially on Friday, earning a noticeable +2 as Sudbury defeated well-balanced Barrie, 4-3. The 6’3, 216-pounder did not register a point, but he set an early tone with a fight, instigator, and misconduct on his first shift after coming to the aid of star teammate, John McFarland (’10). A projected…
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9/24 Recap: Q forwards impress
Jacob Lagacé continued his hot start on Thursday, scoring a goal and adding an assist as Chicoutimi dropped a 4-2 decision to Val-d’Or. The reigning QMJHL Offensive Player of the week now has four goals and four assists in his first three games. Also in the Q, Luke Adam posted an assist in Cape Breton’s…
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9/19 Recap: Kassian cashes winner
In Saturday night OHL action, #1 star Zack Kassian scored the game winning goal and added an assist Peterborough downed Belleville, 3-2. With his usual physical game on display, Kassian’s tally midway through the third period held up at the visiting barn to get the Petes’ off to a 2-0 regular season start. The Petes…
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9/17 Recap: Kassian captains streakbuster; "A" group battles Caps
The Sabres sent a half-dozen junior players back to their CHL clubs on Thursday just hours before starting their 2009 pre-season schedule. However, only five of the six were afforded down time as one prospect was able to drive 100 miles home to arrive in time for the start of his team’s regular season. Peterborough…
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Southorn stays in PEI as peers gear up
The CHL pre-season is coming to a close, and the bulk of prospects are in Buffalo for early work before the opening of main camp later in the week. However, one Sabres property will be wearing his junior colors when the QMJHL kicks off its regular season. The Sabres this week informed PEI Rocket defenseman…
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A hit on ice, Kassian owns bench as well
The Sabres set a proper tone for their future by selecting bruising forward Zack Kassian at #13 last June, and it appears the prized pupil is primed to produce. The 6’3 ox arrived in Peterborough this week, giving every young player a lesson in fitness training by pressing 155 pounds a whopping 38 times. His…
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Pistol sounds as CHL camps begin
It’s late August, and cuts are already being made in junior hockey. QMJHL camps have opened, and four Sabres hopefuls saw their exhibition schedules get underway over the weekend before Hurricane Bill put a damper on the north Atlantic coast. Chicoutimi’s Jacob Lagacé kicked the pre-season off on Friday, scoring an early power play goal…
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Knapp to miss start; Nats wrap up
Miami RedHawks netminder Connor Knapp will miss his turn in the starting rotation as Team USA closes its four-game exhibition with Russia on Saturday at the U20 Evaluation. Knapp, the Sabres 6th round pick this past June, injured his right knee on the opening day of camp and was deemed ‘not ready’ by coach Dean…
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