Tag: kassian
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3/24 Recap: Kassian generates as Spits drop opener
Zack Kassian (-1) notched an assist for his 20th career playoff point as Windsor opened the 2011 playoff year with a 2-1 loss to Erie. Kassian, whose power play blast by tipped-in by Stephen Johnston for the only Spits goal, put together a decent performance despite the loss while on a line with Johnston and…
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3/19 Recap: Sundher stars as clubs ready for playoffs
Kevin Sundher hit for two insurance goals and an assist Saturday as Chilliwack blanked Everett, 3-0. The six-foot pivot went to work with the Bruins holding a 1-0 lead after 40-minutes, first forcing Ryan Murray (’11) to cough up the puck allowing him to sail down and pot his 23rd on a shorthanded breakaway, and…
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3/18 Recap: Foligno produces in return
Marcus Foligno gathered a goal and an assist in his return to the lineup Friday as Sudbury downed Kingston, 6-3. The 6’3 physical forward has scored 23 goals in 45 games this season after scoring a total of 26 over his previous two seasons (132 games). Foligno had missed last weekend’s games with an illness.…
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3/17 Recap: Gauthier-Leduc streaks to eight
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc notched an assist to extend his season-high point streak to eight games as Rimouski was doubled-up by Montreal, 4-2. Still just 18 years of age, the 6’2 Quebec City native is currently tied for 4th among QMJHL defensemen with 52 points (14+38). The Nics have two games left, with their season ending Sunday…
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3/13 Recap: Gauthier-Leduc pots deux; Pair dishes 50
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc scored a pair of goals Sunday to extend his point streak to seven games as Rimouski cruised past Rouyn-Noranda, 6-1. The 6’2 defenseman has scored six goals and seven assists over the streak, and currently sits 6th among QMJHL in scoring with 51 points (14+37). He previously had a seven-game run in October…
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Kassian saying right things, but words best be put to action
As expected, Windsor Spitfires forward Zack Kassian is saying all the right things after being benched for Thursday’s contest against Owen Sound. As someone who judges people by their actions and not their words, I’m playing and wait and see game when it comes to the powerful 20-year old. The story Some quotes: “We’ve got…
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3/10 Recap: Kassian sits; Red hot Leduc keeps rolling
Zack Kassian was a healthy scratch Thursday as Windsor needed the shootout to earn a 4-3 win over Owen Sound. Kassian, plagued by inconsistent effort since returning from the World Junior Championship, has been rumored to be at odds with the Spits staff of late. The Sabres can’t be entirely pleased with Kassian’s lack of…
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3/6 Recap: Henley gets first since fall
Cedrick Henley scored his first goal since October 22nd Sunday as Val-d’Or earned a 3-2 shootout win over #3 ranked Montreal. The even-strength mark, Henley’s fifth of the year, comes in his 17th game of the season and fifth game back after returning from wrist surgery. Last year, the 6’5 forward scored five times in…
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3/5 Recap: Pysyk extends; Eidsness sighting
Mark Pysyk netted his sixth goal of the year Saturday to extend his career-long point streak to seven games as Edmonton dropped a 3-1 decision to Medicine Hat. The smooth skating rearguard has gathered three goals, half of his season haul, and eight apples over the span. Kevin Sundher did not point for the second…
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3/4 Recap: JGL continues roll; Sundher's streak ends
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc gathered a pair of goals and an assist Friday to lead Rimouski past Chicoutimi, 6-4. The 6’2 puck-mover has produced four goals and four assists over his four-game point streak to thrust himself into a tie for seventh among QMJHL rearguards with 46 points (12+34). In the WHL, Matt MacKenzie ended his 11-game…