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  • Kassian grabs late goal as White doubles up Red

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    Zack Kassian scored a third period goal Friday as Team Red lost the opening scrimmage of Canada’s U20 Evaluation Camp to Team White, 6-3. With the bulk of his time spent on the right wing of a line with Curtis Hamilton and Riley Sheahan, the 6’3 Kassian elevated his physical presence and forechecking ability in…

  • Kassian, McNabb selected for Canadian camp

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    Buffalo Sabres 2009 draft picks Zack Kassian (13th) and Brayden McNabb (66th) have been selected to attend Hockey Canada’s 2011 U20 Development Camp. The 19-year old duo will be two of 41 skaters convening this August in St. John’s, NL as reigning silver medalist Team Canada begins construction for their entry in the World Junior…

  • Sabres trio enjoys summer 'Toon up

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    Three Sabres prospects are in Saskatoon this week for Canada’s U20 Summer Development Camp. A group of 45 players will showcase their talents for Hockey Canada brass, highlighted by the annual Red/White scrimmages on Saturday and Sunday. 6’8 blueliner Tyler Myers will skate for Team White, getting paired with fellow Albertan Dylan Olsen. One of…

  • Ennis stays on sheet in win over Germans; Canada-USA next

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    Tyler Ennis had an assist and three shots on goal as Canada cruised to a 5-1 win over Germany on Monday. Ennis was in on Zach Boychuk’s power play tally to open scoring at 7:21 of the first period. The bigger German club played physical and kept a good pace in both ends while holding…

  • Pair scores as Nats roll; Lazorenko says size doesn't matter

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    Tyler Ennis scored his second goal of the tournament to go along with two assists as Canada destroyed Kazakhstan at the World Junior Championships, 15-0. Ennis’ linemate Jamie Benn notched a hat trick to lead all scorers. Canada scored eight times on the power play, helping push their two-game goal total to 23. Defenseman Tyler…

  • Ennis, Myers discuss dream gig

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    Below are a few quick reactions from Tyler Ennis and Tyler Myers regarding their earning of roster spots on Team Canada for the 2009 World Junior Championships. Ennis quote “I woke up at 6 a.m. and couldn’t fall back asleep,” recounted Ennis. “When the phone rang I was pretty nervous.” The voice on the other…

  • Tylers in, Byron draws short straw

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    The Sabres pair of 2008 first round picks, Tyler Ennis and Tyler Myers, have been chosen to skate in Team Canada’s World Junior selection camp. Starting December 11th, the CHLers will toil in the five-day session in hopes of earning a chance to play for Canada’s fifth-straight gold medal on home ice in Ottawa at…

  • Buffalo to host World Juniors

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    The media advisory was very bland to not steal the thunder of Monday’s 2:00 PM presser, but all signs indicate that USA Hockey will be announcing Buffalo as host of the 2011 World Junior Championships. There’s no rush to go any deeper right now. We’ll wait until next week. However, SabresProspects would like to offer…