Tag: pysyk
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5/4 recap: Defensive duo dealt defeats
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc produced an assist Friday for his 16th postseason point, but Rimouski was defeated by Saint John 3-2 in double overtime in game #1 of the QMJHL President’s Cup final. Leduc’s up-ice pass while on the power play garnered a secondary helper as the Nics tied the game 2-2 at 13:20 of the second…
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5/3 Recap: Pysyk stars, Shipley solid as teams take openers
Mark Pysyk was named the game’s #1 star Thursday as Edmonton opened the 2012 WHL Championship series with a 3-2 win over Portland. The 6’2 captain saw his seeing-eye wrister get through traffic before getting tipped on its way into the Winterhawks cage at 1:25 of the opening period to quickly get the Oil Kings…
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4/27 Recap: Pysyk, Shipley advance; Leduc lights lamp
Mark Pysyk recorded an assist Friday as Edmonton won the WHL Eastern Conference final with a 4-1 win over Moose Jaw. Following the game, the captain opted to honor the superstition of not touching the conference trophy as part of their preparation for what should be an amazing championship battle with the Portland Winterhawks. Pysyk,…
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4/22 Recap: Ship assists; Oil Kings keep rolling
In Sunday action, Steven Shipley snapped a seven-game point drought with an assist as Niagara couldn’t overcome an early four-goal deficit en route to a 7-4 loss to Ottawa. While on a second period power play, the 6’3 Shipley (10 black) planted himself at the edge of the paint and nudged the puck to Dougie…
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4/20 Recap: Trio push off with wins
In Friday CHL playoff action, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc logged a +1 as Rimouski opened their QMJHL semifinal round with a 4-1 win over Halifax. The 6’1 righty went without a shot on goal for the first time since November 12th, a span of 55 games. Prize 2013 talent Nathan MacKinnon was held without a point for…
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4/10-11 Recap: Pysyk strikes; Lepkowski pots winner
On Wednesday, Mark Pysyk scored on a shorthanded break, his 2nd goal of the playoffs, as Edmonton swept Brandon from the WHL playoffs with a 6-0 victory. The Oil Kings captain took a nice saucer pass and lifted a forehand to give Edmonton a 2-0 lead at 9:00 of the opening period. The Oil Kings…
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4/7 Recap: Varone winner gets Amerks on track
In Saturday playoff action, Mark Pysyk logged a -2 as Edmonton held on for a 4-3 win over Brandon. The Oil Kings now hold a 2-0 series lead in the WHL Eastern Conference semifinal with game #3 taking place Tuesday in Brandon. Kevin Sundher did not factor into any of the three Wheat Kings goals.…
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4/6 Recap: Leduc streak snapped
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc saw his four-game point streak come to an end Friday as Rimouski defeated Blainville-Boisbriand 5-3 in game #1 of the QMJHL quarterfinal. While not getting in on any of the goals, the 6’1 defenseman did fire a game-best seven shots. Leduc continues to lead league blueliners with eight points (4+4) through five postseason…
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3/29-30 Recap: A first for Pysyk
In Thursday action, Mark Pysyk scored his first career playoff goal as Edmonton swept defending champion Kootenay from the WHL playoffs with a 3-1 win. Pysyk’s snap shot from the point rebounded high into the air before falling over the line to give the Oil Kings an early 1-0 lead. The Oil Kings will enter…
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3/28 Recap: Leduc pots winner; Shipley picks pair
In the QMJHL, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc scored the game winning goal, his fourth of the series, as Rimouski swept Val-d’Or from the QMJHL playoffs with a 4-3 victory. The QMJHL leading regular season point-getter for defensemen, Leduc again leads the league in the postseason with eight points in four games from the blueline. The series had…