Tag: pysyk
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9/29 Recap: Armia off the schneid
Joel Armia scored his first goal of the year Thursday as Assat defeated JYP, 5-2. The 6’3 wing, who was also whistled for three minor penalties, broke his season seal at 10:01 of the first period via snapshot. The penalties cut-in to his first line minutes, causing Armia to finish with an even 13:00 of work. Assat…
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9/25 Recap: Leduc continues pace in Nics loss
It was a pretty light Sunday in the CHL with just two games of Sabres prospects relevance on the docket. In Rimouski, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc continued his hot start by notching two assists as the Oceanic came up short in a 5-4 loss to Shawinigan. The mobile rearguard, who now has five points (2+3) in his…
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9/4 Recap: Boychuk bounced; Catenacci makes debut
Maybe they just don’t like preseason? A Sabres prospect was thrown out of his first exhibition skate of the year for the third day in a row Sunday as Riley Boychuk earned a late ejection in Portland’s 5-1 loss to Spokane at Everett’s preseason tourney. The 6’5 power forward was credited with 14 PIM on…
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Trio tunes up as national camps conclude
Edmonton Oil Kings captain Mark Pysyk recently skated among a pack of 17 defensemen looking to make a good first impression as Canada’s National Junior Development Camp came and went last week in Alberta. The camp roster, which also included 2010 third-rounder Jerome Gauthier-Leduc, played a pair of competitive scrimmages to begin their World Junior…
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Pysyk, Gauthier-Leduc selected for U20 Camp
Sabres prospects Mark Pysyk and Jerome Gauthier-Leduc were among 46 players tabbed Thursday for participation in Hockey Canada’s U20 Summer Development Camp. The camp marks Canada’s starting point for building their entry for the 2010 World Junior Championship. The complete roster can be found here. Pysyk, the captain of the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings, was…
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Sabres sign top '10 pick Pysyk
The Buffalo Sabres have signed 2010 first-round pick Mark Pysyk to a three-year entry-level contract. The captain of the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings, Pysyk recently completed his third full season of major-junior, posting a career high 40 points (6+34) while registering an impressive +29 rating. The 6’1 defender, who at 19 years of age is…
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Pysyk looking to impress the Sabres
The Sherwood Park News is running a spotlight story on Edmonton Oil Kings captain Mark Pysyk, who recently was named the team’s MVP for the second consecutive season. Pysyk’s game matured in both ends in 2010-11, including a jump in his physical play which is needed in the highly competitive WHL. While Pysyk said there…
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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…
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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…
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3/26 Recap: McNabb, Boychuk come up big as playoffs heat up
Brayden McNabb continued to be a point machine Saturday, scoring a goal and adding two assists as Kootenay evened their best-of-seven series at one game apiece with a 5-2 win over Moose Jaw. After netting an assist on the game’s first goal, McNabb scored on a power-play slapper from the high slot to gave the…
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