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  • 3/31 Recap: Shipley's streak ends; Amerks blanked

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    In Saturday action, Steven Shipley saw his four-game point streak come to an end as Niagara took control of their first round playoff series with a 5-2 win over Oshawa. Generals netmidner Daniel Altshuller (’12) made 57 saves in defeat. With a three games to two lead, the East’s top seeded IceDogs will look to…

  • 3/27 Recap: Armia goes down with knee

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    So perhaps Joel Armia wasn’t refilling his sport drink after all. The second-year Assat forward has been ruled out of action for roughly six weeks after an examination Tuesday revealed stress to his knee suffered in Saturday’s loss to JYP. The 18-year wing finished Saturday’s game after getting stung in a collision, and also went…

  • 3/26 Recap: Armia assists not enough; Sutch bounced

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    Joel Armia posted two assists Monday as Assat was downed by JYP, 4-3. The points were Armia’s first of the series. Now facing a 3-0 series deficit, the Aces will try to stave off elimination on home ice in Wednesday’s game #4. Gregg Sutch was ejected midway through the first period for a headbutt as…

  • 3/23 Recap: Shipley pots pair; Knapp's season complete

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    Steven Shipley scored a pair of third period goals Friday to earn the game’s #3 star as Niagara dismantled Oshawa 6-1 in game #2 of the OHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal. The two-goal outing was Shipley’s first in 20 career playoff games while the multi-point effort was his second. The victory gives the IceDogs a 2-0…

  • 3/22 Recap: Junior playoffs begin; Sundher returns

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    In Thursday’s opening night of the CHL playoffs, Steven Shipley pocketed a power play assist as Niagara rolled Oshawa, 8-2. The IceDogs cruised to a five-goal lead after the opening period en route to taking a 1-0 advantage in their OHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. The puck drops on game #2 Friday night in Ottawa.…

  • Prospects set for second season

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    It’s the first day of Spring, meaning things are about to get a little more interesting for some Sabres prospects. The CHL playoffs kick off on Thursday while the puck drops on the NCAA tourney a day later. And hey, that Armia kid will be looking to put together a playoff run, too. *** The…

  • 3/17 Recap: Shipley tunes up as Dogs eye run

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    Steven Shipley scored a goal and two assists Saturday as Niagara hammered Ottawa, 7-3. The 6’3 center is coming on of late on a line with Mitchell Theoret and David Pacan, scoring six goal and 10 points in his last seven games. After finishing the regular season on Sunday with a trip to Mississauga, the…

  • 3/16 Recap: Knapp's run ends; Pysyk finds net

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    Mark Pysyk scored his sixth goal of the year Friday as Edmonton earned their 10th straight victory over Medicine Hat, 4-2. Pysyk now has points in four of his last five games. With a win Sunday, the Oil Kings will clinch the top overall spot in the WHL. Connor Knapp allowed four goals on 19…

  • 3/13 Recap: Calm before playoff storm

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    Colin Jacobs recorded an assist Tuesday as Seattle earned a win over Spokane. The 6’1 center has no goals and two assists in his last 11 games. The 11-game goalless drought is the second longest of his WHL career. He went 23 games without a tally as a rookie back in 2009-10. In Finland, Joel…

  • 3/10 Recap: Knapp, Amerks extend streaks

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    Connor Knapp made 21 saves Saturday as Miami advanced to the CCHA semifinals with a 4-1 win over Michigan State. Knapp, who has now won seven straight starts, is 12-2 with five shutouts since January 1st while allowing one or none in all 12 of the wins. The RedHawks will now wait for the outcome…