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  • 1/7 Recap: Sundher extends streak, gets tossed

    In Saturday action, Kevin Sundher extended his point streak to 12 games with an assist, but Victoria suffered their ninth straight defeat with a 4-3 shootout loss to Kelowna. Both streaks are newsworthy, but it’s how Sundher ended the game that had people talking afterwards. Amidst a high level of frustration, Sundher missed the shootout…

  • 1/6 Recap: Henley sparks Val-d'Or victory

    Cedrick Henley scored a shorthanded goal and added two assists Friday as Val-d’Or rode a strong third period to a 6-4 win over Drummondville. The game’s #2 star, Henley knotted the score then set up the game winner in a span of three minutes midway through the third period en route to racking up his…

  • 12/10 Recap: CoJac is back

    In Saturday WHL play, Colin Jacobs scored a regulation goal and then the shootout game winner to guide Seattle to a 4-3 win over Victoria. Jacobs, who was playing just his second game of the season after missing the first 26 with a shoulder injury, notched his first goal of the season at 10:20 of…

  • 12/9 Recap: Sundher, Shipley produce; Navin pots first

    Kevin Sundher snagged two goals and two assists Friday to lead Victoria to an 8-5 win over Lethbridge. The four-point outing, Sundher’s fourth this season, gives the six-foot center 21 goals and an even 50 points in 31 games – good for 6th overall in WHL scoring. The Royals, who snapped three-game losing streak with…

  • 12/3 Recap: Sutch in the clutch; Cat strikes in loss

    Gregg Sutch scored the game-tying goal and then clinched the win with another in the shootout as Barrie edged Niagara, 4-3. A gritty forward with some touch, Sutch has six goals and 11 points in 27 games this season. Alex Lepkowski racked up two minor penalties for the Colts, while Steven Shipley did not factor…

  • 12/2 Recap: Armia, Leduc post big nights

    Jerome Gauthier-Leduc continued to show a boost from being named to Canada’s selection camp Friday, notching two goals and two assists as Rimouski earned a 5-4 win over Chicoutimi. The offensive stalwart has collected 17 goals and 44 points this season – both tops among all QMJHL defenders. Speaking of World Juniors, Joel Armia had…

  • 11/26 Recap: Sunder shines with camp spot on the line

    In Saturday action, Kevin Sundher scored his 16th goal of the year on the power play and added an assist as Victoria lost an exciting contest to Kelowna, 6-5. At 9:01 of the third, Sundher one-timed a Robin Soudek from the right dot to not only tie the game 4-4, but also tie him for…

  • 11/25 Recap: Armia strikes; Lieuwen stops 'em all

    Joel Armia notched his fifth goal of year Friday as Assat downed Ilves, 5-3. Parked in front of the net on a third period power play, the big wing nimbly tipped a shot in for Assat’s insurance marker. Armia (13:33 TOI) now has three goals in his last four games. He’ll look to keep the…

  • 11/19 Recap: Pair get goals on losing Saturday

    Dan Catenacci notched a goal and an assist Saturday as Owen Sound came up short in a 7-5 loss to London. The 5’10 center, who ups his season totals to 12 goals and 27 points, began the year with a 1.22 points-per-game pace but has slid to .71 in seven November contests. The third-place Attack…

  • 11/18 Recap: Armia pots winner

    Joel Armia scored the game winning goal Friday, his third of the year, as Assat downed Ilves, 3-1. Armia, who saw just 11:45 of work in the win but put forth a much better effort than recent tries, now has points in two straight games. The 6’3 wing will look for his second three-game point…