12/29 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Sunday 12/29
WJC
USA defeated Germany 8-0
Stefan Matteau LW: E, 2 PIM (Roughing), 4 Shots
Steve Santini D: Goal (PP), +1, 2 PIM (Interference), 1 Shot

United States of Hockey

"7. Steven Santini (Grzelcyk, Kerdiles), 10:39 (pp) — On yet another power play, Team USA got experimental. Santini was put used as the net-front forward despite being a defensive defenseman. It paid off. Grzelcyk’s shot went off Santini’s shin pads for a goal.

Steven Santini — Again, Santini has been wow-worthy in his own zone. It’s tougher to gauge on a game like today’s, but he was solid throughout. When he got thrown out on the PP for the first time, probably all season, he got a goal. He’s been really good throughout the tournament, so it was nice to see him get on the score sheet."

KHL
Dinamo Minsk defeated Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod 4-0
Artur Gavrus F: E, 1 Shot, 9:36 TOI
Season: 22 GP 1-2-3, -2, 8 PIM, 3.3 SH%, 1.4 SH/GP, 45.5 FO%, 11:52 TOI/GP

QMJHL
Gatineau lost to Blainville-Boisbriand 6-4
Anthony Brodeur G: 26 Saves on 31 Shots
Season: 16 GP 7-7-0, 3.31 GAA, .873 SV%

OHL
Windsor defeated Saginaw 6-5
Ben Johnson LW: Goal (PP), +1
Season: 30 GP 16-9-25, +10, 10 PIM

Kingston lost to Belleville 9-6
Ryan Kujawinski C: -2
Season: 29 GP 14-11-25, -1, 27 PIM

NCAA
Ohio State defeated Mercyhurst 7-2
Curtis Gedig D: Goal (PP), -1, 3 Shots, 1 Block
Season: 16 GP 1-3-4, +5, 8 PIM, 3.7 SH%, 1.68 SH/GP, 27 Blocks

NCAA Exhibition
Harvard defeated Russian Red Stars 9-3
Alex Kerfoot C: Goal (PP), 3 Assists (2 PP), E, 1 Shot, 7/11 Faceoffs
Season: 10 GP 3-1-4, +5, 2 PIM, 17.6 SH%, 1.7 SH/GP

AHL
Albany lost to Bridgeport 3-2 (SO - 9 rounds). Scoring for the Devils was Sestito (Hrabarenka, Young) and Whitney (PP, Scarlett, Sislo). Wedgewood stopped 32 of 34 shots and 5 of 9 in the shootout. Albany was outshot 35-22 and went 1/5 on the PP and 4/4 on the PK. Whitney was 3rd star. Here is the gamesheet.


Stats:
Scott Wedgewood: 12 GP 6-5-1, 2.93 GAA, .881 SV%
Raman Hrabarenka: 20 GP 3-12-15, +1, 9 PIM, 8.57 SH%, 1.75 SH/GP
Joe Whitney: 31 GP 12-20-32, +3, 18 PIM, 13.95 SH%, 2.77 SH/GP
Reece Scarlett: 29 GP 4-8-12, +12, 16 PIM, 9.75 SH%, 1.41 SH/GP
Mike Sislo: 27 GP 9-11-20, +8, 14 PIM, 15.25 SH%, 2.18 SH/GP

ECHL
Elmira lost to Greenville 6-3
Maxime Clermont: DNP

12/28 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Saturday 12/28
WJC
USA defeated Slovakia 6-3
Stefan Matteau LW: Goal, +1, 2 PIM (Interference), 1 Shot
Steve Santini D: -1, 1 Shot

United States of Hockey

"Steven Santini — Once again, I thought Santini was Team USA’s best defender overall. His skating ability and physical play were out there for all to see in this game again. For a younger guy, he’s very smart and closes gaps so well.

Stefan Matteau — Matteau played physically and his strength on the puck was notable. He did score a goal on a nice finish from the slot."

My random thoughts from the early morning game:
-- Santini with his normal very effective but quiet game, moving the puck well and throwing a hit when the situation presented itself. Also, he wasn't on either of the PK units that got scored on. He did get beat 1 on 1 with 2 minutes left in the game in the corner that led to the 3rd Slovak goal. Other than that he was solid all game long.

-- Matteau with an eventful game, getting involved physically, took an interference penalty that I felt was a weak call as the Slovak player literally skated into Matteau who was spinning around behind the net in the 1st. Took an awkward open ice hit in the 2nd, stayed down for a few seconds but got up to finish his shift with a strong body check. Matteau earned a PP for the US early in the 3rd but had a nearly costly turnover on it that Gillies bailed him out on. Late in the period Matteau ripped a shot top shelf from the slot for the 5th US goal.

QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Blainville-Boisbriand 4-2
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP

OHL
Windsor defeated Saginaw 4-1
Ben Johnson LW: +2, 2 PIM (Slashing)

North Bay lost to Sudbury 4-2
Ben Thomson LW: Assist, E, 2 PIM (Hooking)

WHL
Swift Current defeated Moose Jaw 4-1
Graham Black C: DNP (Sick)

Kelowna defeated Vancouver 4-2
Damon Severson D: Assist (PP), -1
Myles Bell RW: -1

NCAA
Wisconsin defeated Alabama-Huntsville 3-2
Joe Faust D: +1, 3 Shots, 1 Block
Ohio State defeated Mercyhurst 6-3
Curtis Gedig D: E, 1 Shot, 2 Blocks

Michigan Tech lost to Western Michigan 1-0 (OT)
Blake Pietila LW: E, 2 PIM (Holding the Stick), 2 Shots, 5/8 Faceoffs

AHL
Albany defeated Portland 4-1. Scoring for the Devils was Whitney, Helgeson, Sislo, and Pelley (EN). Timmins had 2 assists and Scarlett, K. Zajac, and Pesonen also added an assist each. Kinkaid stopped 38 of 39 shots. The Devils were outshot 39-27 and went 0/8 on the PP and 3/3 on the PK. Kinkaid, Helgeson, and Whitney were the 3 stars. Here is the gamesheet.


Stats:
Keith Kinkaid: 18 GP 13-4-1, 1.92 GAA, .927 SV%, 4 SO - Leads AHL in GAA and SO
Joe Whitney: 30 GP 11-20-31, +4, 18 PIM, 13.09 SH%, 2.8 SH/GP
Scott Timmins: 16 GP 7-11-18, +8, 8 PIM, 19.44 SH%, 2.25 SH/GP
Reece Scarlett: 28 GP 4-7-11, +13, 16 PIM, 9.75 SH%, 1.46 SH/GP
Mike Sislo: 26 GP 9-10-19, +8, 12 PIM, 15.78 SH%, 2.19 SH/GP
Kelly Zajac: 24 GP 2-13-15, +6, 2 PIM, 7.40 SH%, 1.12 SH/GP
Harri Pesonen: 30 GP 5-10-15, +6, 30 PIM, 7.46 SH%, 2.23 SH/GP

ECHL
Elmira lost to Greenville 4-2
Maxime Clermont: DNP

12/27 Prospect and Albany Update

Friday 12/27
KHL
Dinamo Minsk lost to Ak Bars Kazan 2-1
Artur Gavrus C: E, 2 Shots, 0/1 Faceoff, 16:22 TOI

WHL
Swift Current lost to Moose Jaw 3-2 (SO)
Graham Black C: 2 Assists (1 PP), +1* 2nd Star

-- 5 assists in last 2 games.
-- 51 points in 37 games, 50 points in 68 games last year, 50 points in 71 games 2 years ago.

Kelowna defeated Kamloops 7-1 (13th straight win, 22nd of 23)
Damon Severson D: DNP (Rest after trip to Europe)
Myles Bell RW: Goal, +1

-- Bell has scored in 6 straight games. Has 8 goals, 3 assists in those 6 games.

NCAA
Wisconsin defeated Alabama-Huntsville 5-0
Joe Faust D: Assist, +2, 2 PIM (Cross-Checking), 1 Block

-- 8 points in 99 games in his first 3 years, 9 points in 15 games this year.

Michigan Tech tied Michigan State 2-2 (Played outdoors at Comerica Park)
Blake Pietila LW: -1, 2 PIM (Elbowing), 6 Shots, 10/11 Faceoffs

AHL
Albany defeated Adirondack 2-0. Scoring for the Devils was Timmins (Whitney, Hrabarenka) and McKelvie (EN, Sislo). Kinkaid stopped all 19 shots he faced for his league leading 4th shutout and now has a league leading 1.97 GAA. The Devils outshot the Phantoms 33-19 and went 0/7 on the PP and 4/4 on the PK. Kinkaid and Timmins were the top 2 stars. Here is the gamesheet.


Stats:
Keith Kinkaid: 17 GP 12-4-1, 1.97 GAA, .923 SV%, 4 SO - Leads AHL in GAA and SO.
Scott Timmins: 15 GP 7-9-16, +7, 8 PIM, 20.0 SH%, 2.33 SH/GP
Joe Whitney: 29 GP 10-20-30, +3, 16 PIM, 12.65 SH%, 2.72 SH/GP
Raman Hrabarenka: 18 GP 3-11-14, -1, 9 PIM, 8.57 SH%, 1.94 SH/GP
Mike Sislo: 25 GP 8-10-18, +6, 12 PIM, 14.54 SH%, 2.2 SH/GP

12/26 WJC, Albany, and Elmira Update

Thursday 12/26
WJC
USA defeated Czech Republic 5-1
Stefan Matteau LW: +1, 2 PIM (Slashing), 1/1 Faceoff
Steve Santini D: E

LW Matteau skated on a line with Andrew Copp ('13 4/104 WPG) and Hudson Fasching ('13 4/118 LAK) and was on the PP. D Santini was on a pair with Will Butcher ('13 5/123 COL) and played on the PK.

Chris Peters
"USA Standouts from Game 1 for me: Matteau-Copp-Fasching line, Barber, Grzelcyk, Santini, Skjei, Gillies, Eichel, Hinostroza."
"Stefan Matteau named Team USA's player of the game. Interesting choice, but his line with Andrew Copp, Hudson Fasching was fantastic."

Corey Pronman
Re Matteau: "Good speed & power. Didn't create a ton, but was semi-noticeable."
Re Santini: "He was solid. Mobile, physical, made stops, basic with the puck"

United States of Hockey Recap

Stefan Matteau — Matteau played with speed and physicality and was just a handful for the Czechs. He did take one penalty on an ill-advised slash, but mostly he played the way the U.S. needs him to.

Steven Santini — I thought Santini was fantastic throughout the game and made his often quiet defensive play noticeable. He had one iffy shift the whole game, I thought. He was physical, delivering the game’s biggest hit among others, and he showed his good defensive stick and positioning. His skating is an underrated asset of his as he closes in on opposing forwards quickly and finds himself in the right place a lot.

Check out his full post for a ton of game and player notes. I personally was really pleased with Matteau and Santini today. Matteau showed some great vision and was throwing his weight around with a purpose. Santini continued to show that he is as technically sound as they come. 

AHL
Twitter user @joshweissbock has created On/Off Ice Goal For% and Differentials (all situations) for a number of AHL and CHL teams. Here is a link to his look at the Albany Devils. I highly recommend giving him a follow for his work in hockey analytics for minor and junior hockey.

ECHL
Elmira lost to Reading 6-2
Maxime Clermont: 31 Saves on 37 Shots
Season: 12 GP 4-7-1, 3.54 GAA, .889 SV%

12/22 WJC Camp and Albany Update

Sunday 12/22
WJC Exhibition
USA defeated Finland 3-2
Stefan Matteau LW: E, 4 PIM (Tripping, Roughing), 5 Shots
Steve Santini D: E

Observations from the 1st period:
-- LW Stefan Matteau once again skated on a line with Andrew Copp ('13 4/104 WPG) and Hudson Fasching ('13 4/118 LAK). D Santini was on a pair with Will Butcher ('13 5/123 COL) again.

-- Matteau also got PP time with Jack Eichel (2015) and Ryan Hartman ('13 1/30 CHI) up front and Brady Skjei ('12 1/28 NYR) and Jacob Slavin ('12 4/120) at the points.

-- With D Brett Pesce ('13 3/66 CAR) being cut, Santini has officially made the team. The US is now set with their 3 goaltenders and 7 defensemen.

-- With C/RW Henrik Samuelsson ('12 1/27 PHX) cut, the US will need to cut one more forward. They are going to wait as long as possible to do that since forwards Adam Erne ('13 2/33 TBL) and Tyler Motte ('13 4/121) have been out sick. I think Matteau will make the team since he's been consistently used on the 3rd line with the same linemates.

Team Canada Note:
-- Apparently D Matt Dumba may be facing a suspension for a hit earlier today. Canada is already going to be missing D Griffin Reinhart for their first 3 games from a carry over suspension from last year. There appears to be a *small* chance that Damon Severson could be recalled since Sutter would rather not go with 5 D for potentially the first 3 games if Dumba gets suspended.

AHL
Albany lost to Bridgeport 4-3. Scoring for the Devils was Pesonen (Hoeffel), Timmins (SH, McKelvie), and Hoeffel (PP, Whitney, Burlon). Wedgewood stopped 22 of 26 shots. Albany was outshot 26-15 and went 1/6 on the PP and 8/11 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet.

Stats and Streaks:
Scott Wedgewood: 11 GP 6-5-0, 3.05 GAA, .873 SV%
Harri Pesonen: 28 GP 5-9-14, +5, 30 PIM, 8.47 SH%, 2.1 SH/GP
Harri Pesonen: 3 goals, 2 assists in last 3 games.
Scott Timmins: 14 GP 6-9-15, +6, 6 PIM, 18.75 SH%, 2.28 SH/GP
Joe Whitney: 28 GP 10-19-29, +2, 16 PIM, 13.15 SH%, 2.71 SH/GP

12/21 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Saturday 12/21
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Val-d'Or 4-2
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP
Season: 15 GP 7-6-0, 3.17 GAA, .877 SV%

World Junior Championship Division 1A
Belarus lost to Latvia 4-3
Artur Gavrus C: 2 Goals (1 PP), +1, 4 Shots, 10/20 Faceoffs
Final Tournament Stats: 5 GP 5-6-11, 0 PIM, +6, 29 Shots, 62.5 FO%

-- Gavrus led the WJCD1A Tournament in scoring for the 2nd year in a row. In those 2 years he played a total of 10 games with 10 goals, 11 assists, and +13 rating. He also captained Belarus for both of those years.

-- Besides being the scoring leader, Gavrus finished 2nd in goals (5), t-1st in assists (6), 1st in shots (29), 2nd in +/- (+6), and 4th in FO% (62.5).

AHL
Albany lost to Binghamton 3-2 in OT but kept their 9 game point streak alive. Timmins also returned to the line up for the 1st time in nearly a month and a half. Pesonen scored twice for the Devils with K. Zajac, Timmins, and Hrabarenka picking up the assists. Kinkaid stopped 26 of 29 shots. Here is the gamesheet.

Stats and Streaks:
Keith Kinkaid: 16 GP 11-4-1, 2.09 GAA, .919 SV%, 3 SO
Harri Pesonen: 2 goals, 2 assists in last 2 games.
Raman Hrabarenka: 3 goals, 7 assists in his 8 game scoring streak.

ECHL Saturday
Elmira lost to Cincinnati 5-4 (OT)
Maxime Clermont: DNP
Season: 11 GP 4-6-1, 3.30 GAA, .895 SV%

12/20 Prospect, WJC Camp, and Elmira Update

Friday 12/20
QMJHL
Gatineau lost to Rouyn-Noranda 5-4 (OT)
Anthony Brodeur G: 14 Saves on 15 Shots in 33:36 (Relieved Steeves)
Season: 15 GP 7-6-0, 3.17 GAA, .877 SV%

OHL
Windsor defeated Saginaw 11-6
Ben Johnson LW: 2 Goals, 2 Assists, +4* 2nd Star
Season: 28 GP 15-9-24, +7, 8 PIM

Kingston defeated Ottawa 8-5
Ryan Kujawinski C: Goal (PP), +1, 5 PIM (Fighting)
Season: 28 GP 14-11-25, +1, 27 PIM

-- 2 goals, 3 assists in last 3 games.

WJC Camp Notes:
-- LW Stefan Matteau once again skated on a line with Andrew Copp ('13 4/104 WPG) and Hudson Fasching ('13 4/118 LAK). D Santini was on a pair with Will Butcher ('13 5/123 COL). USA lost an exhibition match to Sweden 4-2. (Source)

-- RD Damon Severson was the last D cut from Team Canada following a 4-2 exhibition win over Finland. He was used as the 7th D and hardly played. The Minnesota Wild allowing RD Matt Dumba to go to the WJC definitely impacted Severson's chances of making the final roster.

ECHL
Elmira lost to Cincinnati 5-0
Maxime Clermont: 26 Saves on 31 Shots
Season: 11 GP 4-6-1, 3.30 GAA, .895 SV%

12/19 Prospect Update

Thursday 12/19
OHL
North Bay defeated Mississauga 3-2 (SO)
Ben Thomson LW: -1, 2 PIM (Hooking)
Season: 23 GP 8-7-15, -3, 55 PIM

Kingston defeated Peterborough 4-1
Ryan Kujawinski C: Goal (PP), 2 Assists, +3
Season: 27 GP 13-11-24, E, 22 PIM

World Junior Championship Division 1A
Belarus defeated Poland 5-1
Artur Gavrus C: Goal, Assist, +2, 3 Shots, 13/16 Faceoffs
Tournament: 4 GP 3-6-9, 0 PIM, +5, 25 Shots, 65.79 FO%

12/18 Prospect, WJC Camp, and Injury Updates

Wednesday 12/18
World Junior Championship Division 1A
Belarus lost to Denmark 5-4
Artur Gavrus C: 2 Assists (Both PP), -2, 7 Shots, 14/24 Faceoffs
Tournament: 3 GP 2-5-7, 0 PIM, +3, 22 Shots, 61.67 FO%

WJC Camp Notes:
-- As expected both Matteau and Santini survived the first cuts for Team USA. There are 3 more cuts left to make, once again 2 forwards and a defenseman. They have 2 exhibition games, 12/20 vs. Sweden and 12/22 vs. Finland.

-- Severson continued to skate on a pair with Josh Morrissey ('13 1/13 WPG) in Canada's practice today.

Injury Update:
-- Blake Coleman tweeted out a picture of his shoulder now with the plate and screws in it. Still no idea how long he will be out.

12/17 Prospect and WJC Camp Update

Tuesday 12/17
WHL
Swift Current defeated Kamloops 6-3
Graham Black C: 3 Assists (2 PP), +1* 2nd Star
Season: 36 GP 17-32-49, +15, 31 PIM

-- 14 assists in last 9 games.

Kelowna defeated Saskatoon 7-1
Myles Bell RW: Goal, Assist (PP), +1, 2 PIM (Holding)
Season: 31 GP 17-15-32, +13, 25 PIM

-- 5 game point streak: 7 goals, 3 assists.

WJC Camp Exhibition
USA defeated Minnesota State 3-2 (OT)
Stefan Matteau LW: Assist (PP), E, 1 Shot, 1 Block
Steve Santini D: Assist, +1, 1 Block

-- Lucia is planning on making 3 cuts, 2 forwards and a defensemen, after this game. He will then have to make 3 more cuts before the tournament starts.

-- Matteau was listed as LW on a line with C Vince Hinostroza ('12 6/169 CHI) and RW Henrik Samuelsson ('12 1/27 PHX).

-- Santini was listed on a pair with D Jaccob Slavin ('12 4/120 CAR).

WJC Camp Notes:
-- Severson was on a pair with D Josh Morrissey ('13 1/13 WPG) at Canada's practice today.

12/16 Prospect and WJC Camp Update

Monday 12/16
World Junior Championship Division 1A
Belarus defeated Austria 4-1
Artur Gavrus C: 2 Assists, +3, 5 Shots, 9/16 Faceoffs
Tournament: 2 GP 2-3-5, 0 PIM, +5, 15 Shots, 63.89 FO%

WJC Camp Notes:
-- USA has 17 forwards in camp and is using 3 lines of 3 and 2 lines of 4 that rotate a player in and out. Matteau is on the 3rd line of 3 which seems like a good sign. He's with Andrew Copp ('13 4/104 WPG) and Hudson Fasching ('13 4/118 LAK). I would love to see those 3 stay together with their size.

-- Looks like USA coach Don Lucia didn't use any set pairs on D for practice.

-- Looks like Severson has been paired with Derrick Pouliot ('12 1/8 PIT) at the Canadian camp. They were a pair in the Super Series recently.

12/15 Prospect and Elmira Update

Sunday 12/15
QMJHL
Gatineau lost to Drummondville 4-0
Anthony Brodeur G: 7 Saves on 7 Shots in 20:00

-- Relieved Steeves after 2 periods.

OHL
Windsor lost to Owen Sound 3-2
Ben Johnson LW: +1

-- Just 6 points in his last 14 games (5 goals, 1 assist).

North Bay lost to Sudbury 1-0 (OT)
Ben Thomson LW: -1, 4 PIM (Tripping, Cross Checking)

Kingston lost to London 6-4
Ryan Kujawinski C: Assist, E, 2 PIM (Roughing)

WHL
Swift Current lost to Calgary 5-2
Graham Black C: -4

-- Snaps 7 game point streak.

Kelowna defeated Prince Albert 5-3
Myles Bell RW: Goal, E

-- 6 goals, 2 assists in last 4 games.

World Junior Championship Division 1A
Belarus defeated Slovenia 7-3
Artur Gavrus C: 2 Goals (1 SH), Assist, +2, 10 Shots, 14/20 Faceoffs

-- Gavrus is the captain for Belarus.

ECHL
Elmira defeated Reading 3-2
Maxime Clermont: 26 Saves on 28 Shots
Season: 10 GP 4-5-1, 3.11 GAA, .901 SV%

-- 3-1 with a 2.01 GAA and .941 SV% since taking over the #1 role due to injury.

12/14 Prospect and Albany Update

Saturday 12/14
OHL
Windsor lost to Barrie 4-3
Ben Johnson LW: Goal (PP), -2

Kingston defeated Sarnia 9-1
Ryan Kujawinski C: DNP (Healthy scratch after penalty in OT cost them the game last night)

WHL
Swift Current lost to Kootenay 3-2 (SO)
Graham Black C: Goal, +1, Stopped in SO* 2nd Star

-- 7 game point streak: 1 goal, 11 assists.

Kelowna defeated Regina 5-4 (OT)
Damon Severson D: DNP (At Canada WJC Camp)
Myles Bell RW: Goal (GWG), Assist (PP), +1

-- 5 goals, 2 assists in last 3 games including back to back GWG's in OT.

NCAA
Wisconsin defeated Colorado College 4-3 (OT)
Joe Faust D: -1, 1 Shot

North Dakota defeated Northern Michigan 3-1
Derek Rodwell RW: Goal (EN), +1, 3 Shots

Michigan Tech tied Bowling Green 4-4
Blake Pietila LW: Goal (PP), -1, 10 PIM (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 5 Shots, 4/8 Faceoffs

AHL
Albany defeated Hartford 5-2 for their 6th win in a row. Burlon and Demkov led the way with a goal and an assist each, followed by Tedenby, Wohlberg, and Hrabarenka who each added a goal, and Pesonen with 2 assists. Wedgewood stopped 26 of 28 shots. Albany outshot Hartford 32-28 and went 1/8 on the PP and 4/5 on the PK. Pesonen, Burlon, and Wedgewood were the 3 stars. Here is the gamesheet. YouTube highlights.

Random Season Stats:
Scott Wedgewood: 10 GP 6-4-0, 2.94 GAA, .876 SV%
Raman Hrabarenka: 15 GP 3-9-12, -4, 7 PIM, 10.0 SH%, 2.0 SH/GP
Reece Scarlett: 24 GP 4-6-10, +11, 12 PIM, 10.52 SH%, 1.58 SH/GP
Harri Pesonen: 26 GP 2-9-11, +2, 26 PIM, 3.77 SH%, 2.03 SH/GP
Joe Whitney: 26 GP 10-18-28, +5, 12 PIM, 13.33 SH%, 2.88 SH/GP
Mike Sislo: 22 GP 8-9-17, +5, 12 PIM, 16.66 SH%, 2.18 SH/GP
Stefan Matteau: 25 GP 6-7-13, +1, 35 PIM, 15.0 SH%, 1.6 SH/GP
Artem Demkov: 5 GP 3-2-5, +1, 0 PIM, 25.0 SH%, 2.4 SH/GP
Mattias Tedenby: 2 GP 3-1-4, +2, 0 PIM, 60.0 SH%, 2.5 SH/GP

12/13 Prospect and Albany Update

Friday 12/13
QMJHL
Gatineau lost to Quebec 7-3
Anthony Brodeur G: 9 Saves on 14 Shots in 29:56 (Replaced in 2nd down 5-0)

OHL
Kingston lost to Niagara 5-4 (OT)
Ryan Kujawinski C: E, 2 PIM (Interference)

-- Penalty led to GWG for Niagara.

WHL
Kelowna defeated Brandon 6-5 (OT)
Damon Severson D: DNP (At Canada WJC Camp)
Myles Bell RW: 2 Goals, Assist (PP), +1

-- Scored tying goal with 9 seconds left in regulation, scored GWG in OT.
-- 4 goals, 1 assist in last 2 games.

NCAA
Wisconsin defeated Colorado College 4-1
Joe Faust D: E, 2 Blocks

North Dakota defeated Northern Michigan 4-1
Derek Rodwell RW: +1, 1 Shot

Michigan Tech lost to Bowling Green 3-2
Blake Pietila LW: Assist, +1, 3 Shots, 9/18 Faceoffs

AHL
Albany defeated Bridgeport 6-1 for their 5th win in a row. Tedenby led the way with 2 goals and an assist followed by McKelvie with a goal and an assist, and Whitney, Demkov, and Hoeffel each adding a goal. Sislo and Hrabarenka had 2 assists each. Kinkaid stopped 23 of 24 shots. Shots were even at 24 and Albany was 3/6 on the PP and 6/7 on the PK. Tedenby, Kinkaid, and McKelvie were the 3 stars. Here is the gamesheet. Link to YouTube highlights.

Stats and Streaks:
Keith Kinkaid: 15 GP 11-3-1, 2.03 GAA, .921 SV%, 3 SO
Keith Kinkaid Last 4 Starts: 4-0-0, 1.71 GAA, .941 SV%, 1 SO - stopped 112 of 119 shots
Raman Hrabarenka: 2 goals, 7 assists in last 8 games.
Reece Scarlett: 3 goals, 3 assists in last 6 games.
Artem Demkov: 2 goals, 1 assist in 4 career AHL games.
Mike Sislo: 4 goals, 5 assists in last 6 games.
Joe Whitney: 2 goals, 5 assists in last 5 games.

Notes:
Timmins back at practice but timetable to return is still unknown.
Albany signs Demkov to AHL deal.

12/12 Prospect and Elmira Update

Thursday 12/12
OHL
Windsor defeated Peterborough 4-2
Ben Johnson LW: -1
Season: 25 GP 12-7-19, +4, 8 PIM

North Bay defeated Barrie 4-2
Ben Thomson LW: Assist, +1, 7 PIM (Tripping, Fighting)
Season: 21 GP 8-7-15, -1, 49 PIM

WHL
Swift Current lost to Victoria 4-3 (OT)
Graham Black C: Assist, E
Season: 33 GP 16-29-45, +17, 31 PIM

-- 11 assists in last 6 games.

ECHL
Elmira defeated Wheeling 5-2
Maxime Clermont G: 44 Saves on 46 Shots* 1st Star
Season: 9 GP 3-5-1, 3.25 GAA, .898 SV%

12/11 Prospect and Elmira Update

Wednesday 12/11
OHL
North Bay defeated Sault Ste. Marie 4-3
Ben Thomson LW: +1, 2 PIM (Slashing)
Season: 20 GP 8-6-14, -2, 42 PIM

WHL
Kelowna defeated Moose Jaw 6-3
Damon Severson D: Goal, +3
Season: 27 GP 9-19-28, +17, 24 PIM

-- 6 game point streak: 3 goals, 5 assists.

Myles Bell RW: 2 Goals (1 SH), E* 1st Star
Season: 27 GP 12-12-24, +10, 23 PIM

ECHL
Elmira lost to Florida 2-1
Maxime Clermont G: 21 Saves on 23 Shots* 3rd Star
Season: 8 GP 2-5-1, 3.43 GAA, .885 SV%

C Blake Coleman Out Following Surgery

Devils 22 year old prospect, C Blake Coleman of Miami (NCAA) will be out indefinitely following surgery on his shoulder/collarbone area. The 3rd round pick from the 2011 draft was in the midst of a breakout junior season for Miami producing 10 goals and 6 assists in 17 games along with a +8 rating, 39 PIM, 49.38 FO%, and an average of 3.76 shots per game. This season Coleman has had an opportunity to play 2nd line minutes and play on Miami's top PP unit after spending his 1st two NCAA seasons in a bottom 6 role.

Coleman currently ranks 2nd on the team in goals and 3rd in points. He ranks 3rd in the NCHC in goals and tied 5th in points.

Here is an image of his shoulder post-surgery that he tweeted out:

"For those who have asked to see the injury... All fixed up with 10 screws and a plate now though"

12/10 Prospect and Albany Update

Tuesday 12/10
WHL
Swift Current lost to Kelowna 4-2
Graham Black C: Assist, -1
Season: 32 GP 16-28-44, +17, 31 PIM

-- 10 assists in last 5 games.

Damon Severson D: 2 Assists (1 PP), +1
Season: 26 GP 8-19-27, +14, 24 PIM

-- 2 goals, 5 assists in last 5 games.

Myles Bell RW: E
Season: 26 GP 10-12-22, +10, 23 PIM

AHL
Albany defeated Bridgeport 3-0. Scoring for Albany was Scarlett (PP, Demkov, Whitney), Whitney (McPherson, Helgeson), and Hrabarenka (PP, Whitney, Burlon). Kinkaid stopped all 22 shots he faced and was 3rd star. Whitney and Scarlett were the 1st and 2nd stars. Albany outshot Bridgeport 31-22, went 2/6 on the PP, and 3/3 on the PK. Hrabarenka had a game high 5 shots. Here is the gamesheet.

Stats and Streaks:
Keith Kinkaid: 14 GP 10-3-1, 2.11 GAA, .918 SV%, 3 SO
Raman Hrabarenka: 2 goals, 5 assists in last 7 games.
Reece Scarlett: 3 goals, 2 assists in last 5 games.
Joe Whitney: 4 goals, 11 assists in last 13 games.

ECHL Sunday
Elmira defeated Fort Wayne 5-2. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospect:
Maxime Clermont: 37 Saves on 39 Shots* 2nd Star
Season: 7 GP 2-4-0-1, 3.65 GAA, .881 SV%

12/8 Prospect and Elmira Update

Sunday 12/8
QMJHL
Gatineau lost to Val-d'Or 5-4
Anthony Brodeur G: 4 Saves on 5 Shots in 32:19
Season: 12 GP 7-4-0, 3.02 GAA, .882 SV%

-- Started after Steeves had a late equipment issue, then later relieved Steeves.

OHL
North Bay defeated Mississauga 3-2
Ben Thomson LW: Goal (GWG), Assist (PP), +1* 3rd Star
Season: 19 GP 8-6-14, -3, 40 PIM

-- 5 goals, 3 assists in 7 games with North Bay after 3 goals, 3 assists in 12 games with Kitchener.

Kingston lost to Erie 7-2
Ryan Kujawinski C: E
Season: 24 GP 12-8-20, -3, 18 PIM

ECHL
Elmira defeated Fort Wayne 5-2. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospect:
Maxime Clermont: 37 Saves on 39 Shots* 2nd Star
Season: 7 GP 2-4-0-1, 3.65 GAA, .881 SV%

12/7 Prospect and Albany Update

Saturday 12/7
OHL
Windsor defeated Kitchener 2-1
Ben Johnson LW: Assist (on GWG), +2

-- 1st assist in 10 games (last was on 10/27 vs Owen Sound).

North Bay defeated Niagara 6-3
Ben Thomson LW: Goal, 2 Assists, +3, 2 PIM (Holding)* 3rd Star

-- 4 goals, 2 assists in 6 games with North Bay after 3 goals, 3 assists in 12 games with Kitchener.

WHL
Kelowna defeated Kootenay 2-1
Damon Severson D: Assist, +1
Myles Bell RW: Goal, Assist, +2* 2nd Star

-- Severson has 2 goals, 3 assists in last 4 games.

NCAA
Wisconsin defeated Penn State 4-3
Joe Faust D: Goal, E, 3 Shots, 4 Blocks

-- 5th career NCAA goal.

North Dakota defeated Western Michigan 3-2
Derek Rodwell RW: E

Miami defeated Denver 4-2
Blake Coleman C: DNP (Upper Body Injury)

Michigan Tech tied Bemidji State 2-2
Blake Pietila LW: E, 2 PIM (Holding the Stick), 6 Shots, 11/14 Faceoffs

-- 7 game scoreless streak.

Boston College defeated New Hampshire 2-1
Steve Santini D: -1

Harvard tied Yale 2-2
Alex Kerfoot C: Goal (PP), +1, 3 Shots, 9/16 Faceoffs

AHL
Albany had a 3-2 shootout win over Binghamton. Scoring for the Devils was Pesonen (PP, K. Zajac, Hrabarenka) and Sislo (PP, K. Zajac, Scarlett). Whitney and Demkov had the 2 shootout goals. Kinkaid stopped 37 of 39 shots and 4 of 5 shooters in the shootout to earn 1st star. Kelly Zajac was 3rd star. Binghamton outshot Albany 39-26, including 14-0 in overtime. Albany went 2/7 on the PP and 4/5 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet. 

Stats and Streaks:
Keith Kinkaid: 13 GP 9-3-2-1, 2.26 GAA, .913 SV%
Harri Pesonen: 2 goals, 3 assists in last 5 games.
Kelly Zajac: 1 goal, 9 assists in last 7 games.
Raman Hrabarenka: 1 goal, 5 assists in last 6 games.
Mike Sislo: 4 goals, 5 assists in last 7 games.

ECHL Friday
Elmira defeated Fort Wayne 4-3 (SO). Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospect:
Maxime Clermont: Stopped 2 of 6 shots in the shootout. Came in after Greenham got hurt after 1st shooter.

12/6 Prospect and Elmira Update

Friday 12/6
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Blainville-Boisbriand 5-3
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP

OHL
Windsor lost to London 5-4 (OT)
Ben Johnson LW: E

-- Just 3 goals in his past 7 games.

Kingston defeated Barrie 5-2
Ryan Kujawinski C: 2 Goals (1 PP), E, 2 PIM (High Sticking)* 1st Star

WHL
Swift Current defeated Brandon 4-3
Graham Black C: 2 Assists, E, 2 PIM (Tripping)* 3rd Star

-- 9 assists in last 4 games.

Kelowna defeated Everett 3-1
Damon Severson D: Goal (PP), Assist (PP), -1* 1st Star
Myles Bell RW: Assist (PP), -1

NCAA
Wisconsin defeated Penn State 7-1
Joe Faust D: +2

North Dakota defeated Western Michigan 3-2
Derek Rodwell RW: Goal, +1, 3 Shots

-- 2nd goal of year in 6 games, had just 2 in 32 games last year, 1 in 19 games 2 years ago.

Miami lost to Denver 3-1
Blake Coleman C: E, 1 Shot, 3/6 Faceoffs (Left game injured in 2nd)

-- Miami Hockey Blog Twitter "Blake Coleman hasn't returned after getting slammed into the boards in the second period. Shoulder/upper body injury. Not good."
-- Denver D Nolan Zajac: -1, 1 Shot...Season: 15 GP 1-7-8, -1, 10 PIM, 16 Shots

Michigan Tech tied Bemidji State 2-2
Blake Pietila LW: E, 5 Shots, 4/13 Faceoffs

-- 6 game scoreless streak.

Boston College defeated New Hampshire 6-2
Steve Santini D: Goal, Assist, +4, 1 Shot, 2 Blocks* 3rd Star

-- 2nd goal of the year after having none in 98 games (all competitions) last year.

Harvard lost to Brown 2-1
Alex Kerfoot C: E, 1 Shot, 3/13 Faceoffs

ECHL
Elmira defeated Fort Wayne 4-3 (SO). Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospect:
Maxime Clermont: Stopped 2 of 6 shots in the shootout. Came in after Greenham got hurt after 1st shooter.

12/5 Prospect Update

Thursday 12/5
OHL
Windsor defeated Saginaw 5-2
Ben Johnson LW: Goal, E
Season: 22 GP 12-6-18, +3, 8 PIM

North Bay lost to Sarnia 5-3
Ben Thomson LW: Goal (PP), -2
Season: 17 GP 6-3-9, -7, 38 PIM

-- 3 goals in his last 4 games.

12/4 Prospect and Albany Update

Wednesday 12/4
WHL
Swift Current defeated Lethbridge 4-1
Graham Black C: Goal (EN), 2 Assists, +4* 3rd Star
Season: 30 GP 16-25-41, +18, 29 PIM

-- Black has a goal and 7 assists in his past 3 games.

Notes:
-- As expected both Matteau and Santini have been named to the US WJC Preliminary Roster. Also on the roster is Jackson, NJ native and Flyers prospect Anthony Stolarz.

-- The United States of Hockey has a fantastic preview of the forwards and defensemen and goalies that have been invited.

AHL
Albany dressed every single healthy player they had (Timmins, D. Zajac still out) and played with 7 D. They also had to bring up Artem Demkov from Elmira on a PTO just to have a full line up. Demkov was one of the invites to Albany's pre-season camp and has 10 goals, 2 assists, 64 shots, and 16 PIM in 17 games so far this year in the ECHL.

Albany defeated Springfield 6-4. Goal scorers for the Devils were Hrabarenka, Pelley, Matteau, Demkov, McKelvie, and Sislo. McKelvie and Hrabarenka also had an assist each and McKelvie completed a Gordie Howe hat trick while Hrabarenka had a game high 6 shots. They were the 1st and 3rd stars. Whitney and Hoeffel had 2 assists each. Kinkaid stopped 30 of 34 shots. Albany outshot Springfield 37-34, Albany was 1/6 on the PP, and 1/3 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet. YouTube Highlights.

Current Streaks:
Stefan Matteau: 5 goals, 4 assists in last 6 games.
Kelly Zajac: 1 goal, 7 assists in last 6 games.
Mike Sislo: 3 goals, 5 assists in last 6 games.
Joe Whitney: 3 goals, 9 assists in last 11 games.
Harri Pesonen: 1 goal, 3 assists in last 4 games.
Raman Hrabarenka: 1 goal, 4 assists in last 5 games.

12/3 Prospect Update

Tuesday 12/3
WHL
Kelowna defeated Vancouver 4-3 (OT)
Damon Severson D: Goal (GWG), +3, 2 PIM (Interference)
Season: 23 GP 7-15-22, +13, 24 PIM

Myles Bell RW: +1
Season: 23 GP 9-10-19, +9, 23 PIM

-- Bell has just 2 assists in his past 6 games.

United States of Hockey: Projecting Team USA's Preliminary Roster (WJC)

12/2 Prospect and World Junior Championships Update

Monday 12/2
KHL
Dinamo Minsk lost to Sibir Novosibirsk 3-1
Artur Gavrus F: DNP
Season: 20 GP 1-2-3, -2, 8 PIM, 3.7 SH%, 1.4 SH/GP, 45.9 FO%, 11:45 TOI/GP

-- Gavrus is with the Belarus U20 team to prepare for the Divison 1 World Junior Championship. They will compete in Sanok, Poland from December 9-15. The group winner gets promoted for next year's main tournament. Gavrus led the tournament in scoring last year with 5 goals and 5 assists in 5 games.

NCAA
Ohio State lost to Michigan 5-4
Curtis Gedig D: -1, 1 Shot, 1 Block
Season: 14 GP 0-3-3, +6, 8 PIM, 1.6 SH/GP

Notes: 
D Damon Severson has made Canada's World Junior Selection Camp roster. He is one of eight defensemen in camp and one of them will be cut before the tournament.

LW Stefan Matteau is expected to be on the US National Junior Evaluation Camp roster when it's revealed on Wednesday.

12/1 Prospect Update

Sunday 12/1
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Blainville-Boisbriand 5-4 (SO)
Anthony Brodeur G: 23 Saves on 27 Shots, Saved both shots in SO
Season: 11 GP 7-3-0, 3.09 GAA, .884 SV%

OHL
Windsor defeated Sarnia 3-2 (SO)
Ben Johnson LW: E
Season: 21 GP 11-6-17, +3, 8 PIM

North Bay defeated Kitchener 4-0
Ben Thomson LW: Goal (SH), +2* 3rd Star
Season: 16 GP 5-3-8, -5, 38 PIM

Kingston defeated Oshawa 2-1
Ryan Kujawinski C: E
Season: 22 GP 10-8-18, -3, 16 PIM

11/30 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Saturday 11/30
QMJHL
Gatineau lost to Shawinigan 3-2
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP

OHL
Windsor defeated Sarnia 6-3
Ben Johnson LW: 2 Goals, +2, 2 PIM (Roughing)* 1st Star

-- Had just a goal in his last 6 games.

Kingston defeated Belleville 6-4
Ryan Kujawinski C: Goal (EN), +2

WHL
Swift Current defeated Red Deer 4-3
Graham Black C: 2 Assists (1 PP), +3, 2 PIM (Elbowing)

-- 5 assists in last 2 games.

Kelowna defeated Kamloops 3-2 (SO)
Damon Severson D: Assist, +2, Stopped in SO
Myles Bell RW: Assist, E, Stopped in SO

-- Severson's 4th game in 4 nights.

NCAA
Wisconsin lost to Minnesota 4-3
Joe Faust D: Assist, -2, 1 Shot

North Dakota defeated St. Lawrence 3-2
Derek Rodwell RW: E, 1 Block

Miami defeated Bemidji State 6-3
Blake Coleman C: Goal (PP), Assist, E, 4 PIM (Hooking, Boarding), 4 Shots, 5/11 Faceoffs

-- 16 GP 10-6-16, +8, 39 PIM, 15.9 SH%, 3.9 SH/GP
-- Had 19 points in 40 games last year, 23 points in 39 games two years ago.

Michigan Tech defeated Alaska Fairbanks 2-1
Blake Pietila LW: E, 3/10 Faceoffs, 15 PIM (Boarding, Game Misconduct)

-- Picks up his 2nd game misconduct in his 15th game of the season.
-- Scoreless streak is up to 5 games.

Harvard lost to Dartmouth 2-1
Alex Kerfoot C: E, 2 PIM (Slashing), 2 Shots, 9/14 Faceoffs

AHL
Albany defeated Bridgeport 8-6. Matteau and Sislo had 2 goals and an assist each, Sestito had a goal and 2 assists, Scarlett had a goal and an assist, and Boucher and McKelvie each had a goal. Wedgewood stopped 9 of 15 shots. Albany outshot Bridgeport 32-15, went 3/6 on the PP, and 2/3 on the PK. Matteau and Sislo were the top 2 stars. Here is the gamesheet. YouTube highlights (goals and Hrabarenka shattering the glass!):

ECHL
Elmira defeated Cincinnati 2-1. Here is the gamesheet. Unfortunately, it looks like Maxime Clermont is the back up goaltender right now.

11/29 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Friday 11/29
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Baie-Comeau 6-3
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP

OHL
North Bay lost to London 4-0
Ben Thomson LW: -2, 2 PIM (High Sticking)

Kingston defeated Peterborough 3-0
Ryan Kujawinski C: E

-- Snaps 4 game scoring streak.

WHL
Swift Current lost to Calgary 3-1
Graham Black C: DNP (Day to day injury)

Kelowna defeated Kamloops 3-2
Damon Severson D: +2
Myles Bell RW: Assist (PP), -1

NCAA
Wisconsin lost to Minnesota 4-1
Joe Faust D: E, 1 Shot, 2 Blocks

Ohio State lost to Michigan 4-3 (OT)
Curtis Gedig D: E, 1 Shot, 5 Blocks

North Dakota lost to St. Lawrence 5-2
Derek Rodwell RW: DNP (Still has some sort of injury)

Miami tied Bemidji State 4-4
Blake Coleman C: 2 Goals, +2, 5 Shots, 10/18 Faceoffs* 1st Star

-- 15 GP 9-5-14, +8, 35 PIM, 15.25 SH%, 3.93 SH/GP
-- Had 9 goals in 40 games last year, 12 in 39 games 2 years ago

Michigan Tech defeated Alaska Fairbanks 3-2
Blake Pietila LW: -1, 6/9 Faceoffs

Boston College lost to Holy Cross 5-4
Steve Santini D: +1, 2 Shots

AHL
Albany lost to Adirondack 4-3 in overtime. Scoring for the Devils was Pesonen (Matteau), Scarlett (PP, Hrabarenka, K. Zajac), and Boucher (Sislo, K. Zajac). Kinkaid stopped 16 of 20 shots. Albany outshot Adirondack 38-20, went 1/4 on the PP, and 1/2 on the PK. Scarlett was 3rd star. Here is the gamesheet. YouTube highlights.

Current streaks:
Matteau: 2 goals, 3 assists in past 4 games.
K. Zajac: 1 goal, 4 assists in past 4 games.
Sislo: 3 assists in past 4 games.
Boucher: 4 goals, 2 assists in past 4 games.

ECHL
Elmira lost to Wheeling 3-1. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospect:
Maxime Clermont: DNP

11/28 Prospect Update

Thursday 11/28
KHL
Dinamo Minsk defeated Traktor Chelyabinsk 4-2
Artur Gavrus F: E, 4 PIM (Roughing), 3 Shots, 1/1 Faceoff, 8:04 TOI
Season: 20 GP 1-2-3, -2, 8 PIM, 3.7 SH%, 1.4 SH/GP, 45.9 FO%, 11:45 TOI/GP

OHL
North Bay lost to Ottawa 4-3
Ben Thomson LW: Goal (PP), -1, 2 PIM (Roughing)
Season: 14 GP 4-3-7, -5, 36 PIM

Super Series
WHL defeated Russia 4-2
Damon Severson D: -1
Series: 2 GP 0-0-0, -3, 0 PIM


Only saw the 1st period...Severson was on for the 2nd russian goal but it wasn't his fault at all. Russian drove the net on Pouliot's side, shoved puck into goalie, then slid into back of net which moved the post past the goal line into the crease and the puck that wouldn't have normally went in did due to the net being moved. Goal stood since technically it was still on its moorings. He may have been a -3 in these two games but the goaltending behind him was pretty poor at times so that stat is deceiving. His ability to play in all situations, move the puck well, and being a right handed shot should help him earn a spot on Brent Sutter's team for the WJC, especially if Matt Dumba stays in the NHL.

Program Note: On Friday night, ESPNU will have Wisconsin (Faust) vs. Minnesota at 5:00 and Big Ten Network will have Ohio State (Gedig) vs. Michigan at 7:15.

11/27 Prospect Update

Wednesday 11/27
OHL
Windsor lost to Saginaw 6-2
Ben Johnson LW: E
Season: 19 GP 9-6-15, +1, 6 PIM

-- Just a goal in his past 6 games.

Super Series
WHL lost to Russia 3-2 (WHL outshot Russia 44-25)
Damon Severson D: -2

Severson was mainly on a pair with Derrick Pouliot (PIT) and played on both the PP and PK. As usual Severson moved the puck well with quick outlet passes to start the rush up the ice and was confident in making cross ice passes towards the net in the offensive zone. Doesn't seem to have a great shot but will get it towards the net when needed. Held the zone well which helped WHL keep possession except in one instance were the Russians quickly recovered the puck after he held it in and it resulted in a goal on the rush, goal wasn't his fault though. A few minutes later allowed his man to slip him from behind the goal line to the crease and was unable to help clear the crease of bodies which helped result in the 2nd Russian goal. In fairness to him on that play, it was Sam Reinhart that completely lost his man who ended up getting multiple chances to bang the puck home. Not a great showing by him like I've seen in the past but it was an exhibition so there was unfamiliarity there with teammates and the opposition.

11/26 Prospect Update

Tuesday 11/26
KHL
Dinamo Minsk defeated Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 4-3
Artur Gavrus F: -1, 3 Shots, 10:59 TOI
Season: 19 GP 1-2-3, -2, 4 PIM, 4.2 SH%, 1.3 SH/GP, 45.5 FO%, 11:57 TOI/GP

-- Looks like he hasn't played center since returning from injury but his ice time has increased the last couple of games.

NCAA
Harvard defeated New Hampshire 6-3
Alex Kerfoot C: Goal, +3, 2 Shots, 6/18 Faceoffs
Season: 7 GP 2-1-3, +4, 0 PIM, 11 Shots

11/24 Prospect and Elmira Update

Sunday 11/24
KHL
Dinamo Minsk defeated Metallurg Magnitogorsk 3-1
Artur Gavrus F: -1, 1 Shot, 12:52 TOI
Season: 18 GP 1-2-3, -1, 4 PIM, 4.8 SH%, 1.2 SH/GP, 45.5 FO%, 12:00 TOI/GP

QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Victoriaville 3-2 (SO)
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP
Season: 10 GP 6-3-0, 3.01 GAA, .888 SV%

OHL
Windsor lost to Plymouth 2-1
Ben Johnson LW: -1
Season: 18 GP 9-6-15, +1, 6 PIM

-- His rough November continues with just 1 goal in his last 5 games.

Kingston defeated Mississauga 7-5
Ryan Kujawinski C: Goal, Assist (PP), +1
Season: 19 GP 9-8-17, -5, 16 PIM

-- Kujawinski's last 7 games: 4 goals and 5 assists.

ECHL
Elmira defeated Kalamazoo 2-1. Devils prospect:
Maxime Clermont: DNP
Season: 5 GP 0-4-0-1, 3.98 GAA, .863 SV%

11/23 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Saturday 11/23
OHL
Windsor lost to London 4-0
Ben Johnson LW: -1

-- Johnson has just 1 goal in his past 4 games after a 4 game scoring streak where he had 3 goals and 5 assists.

North Bay defeated Barrie 2-1 (SO)
Ben Thomson LW: +1

WHL
Swift Current defeated Moose Jaw 5-4 (OT)
Graham Black C: 3 Assists (1 PP), +2, 5 PIM (Fighting)

NCAA
North Dakota tied Boston University 3-3
Derek Rodwell RW: DNP (Injured)

Miami lost to Nebraska Omaha 3-1
Blake Coleman C: -1, 1 Shot, 10/22 Faceoffs

Michigan Tech tied Alaska Anchorage 2-2
Blake Pietila LW: E, 3 Shots, 6/11 Faceoffs

-- Pietila is pointless in his last 3 games despite 12 shots on goal.

Boston College lost to Maine 5-1
Steve Santini D: DNP (Suspended Game 2/2)

AHL
Albany defeated Adirondack 5-3 for their 6th win in their past 8 games. Scoring for the Devils was Whitney (Matteau, Sestito), Hoeffel (Pesonen), Boucher (PP, K. Zajac, Merrill), Matteau (Sestito), and Sestito (PP, Whitney). Wedgewood stopped 24 of 27 shots. Albany outshot Adirondack 31-27, went 2/6 on the PP, and 4/5 on the PK. Their were 74 PIM in this game despite no fighting majors. Sestito, Matteau, and Whitney were the 3 stars. Boucher and Sislo each led the team with 5 shots a piece. Here is the gamesheet.
Some stats:
Joe Whitney: 19 GP 8-12-20, +5, 12 PIM, 16.00 SH%, 2.63 SH/GP
    -- 6 game scoring streak: 3 goals and 5 assists.

Stefan Matteau: 18 GP 3-4-7, E, 27 PIM, 12.00 SH%, 1.38 SH/GP
    -- 3 game scoring streak: 2 goals and 2 assists.

Reid Boucher: 19 GP 8-8-16, +3, 2 PIM, 12.69 SH%, 3.31 SH/GP
    -- 3 game scoring streak: 3 goals and 2 assists.

Kelly Zajac: 13 GP 2-3-5, -1, 0 PIM, 12.5 SH%, 1.23 SH/GP
    -- 3 game scoring streak: 1 goal and 2 assists.

ECHL
Elmira lost to Kalamazoo 2-0. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospect:
Maxime Clermont: DNP

11/22 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Friday 11/22
KHL
Dinamo Minsk lost to Salavat Yulayev Ufa 4-1
Artur Gavrus F: -1, 3 Shots, 9:45 TOI

QMJHL
Gatineau lost to Rimouski 6-3
Anthony Brodeur G: 19 Saves on 23 Shots in 51:18 *Replaced Steeves (6 Saves on 8 Shots)

OHL
Windsor defeated Guelph 4-2
Ben Johnson LW: Goal, E, 2 PIM (High Sticking)

Kingston lost to Oshawa 5-2
Ryan Kujawinski C: Assist, -3

-- Kujawinski has 3 goals and 4 assists in his past 6 games.

WHL
Kelowna defeated Tri-City 4-1
Damon Severson D: Assist, +1
Myles Bell RW: E

-- Bell has no points in 3 games, his longest streak of the year.

NCAA
North Dakota lost to Boston University 3-1
Derek Rodwell RW: DNP (Injured)

Miami lost to Nebraska Omaha 6-3
Blake Coleman C: -1, 3 Shots, 11/24 Faceoffs, 2 Blocks

Michigan Tech lost to Alaska Anchorage 3-1
Blake Pietila LW: -1, 4 Shots, 5/7 Faceoffs

Note:
Buzzing the Net: NHL draft-eligible wing Brandon Robinson sent to Kitchener Rangers; North Bay Battalion nab bruising Ben Thomson

Thomson goes from the last place team in the Western Conference to the 6th place team in the Eastern Conference. Good for him. Thomson had been with Kitchener since 2009-10 and in 260 games had 41 goals, 70 assists, 111 points, a +8 rating, and 426 PIM. In 44 playoff games he had 6 goals, 9 assists, 15 points, a -7 rating, and 60 PIM.

LW Brandon Robinson is a 18 year old draft eligible with good size 6'3, 201 but has disappointed since a decent 16 year old rookie season in Brampton and moves onto his 3rd OHL team. Projected late round pick for this years draft.

AHL
Albany lost to Springfield 5-3. Scoring for the Devils was Boucher (Sislo, Burlon), K. Zajac (PP, Matteau, Boucher), and Sestito (Scarlett, Whitney). Kinkaid stopped 18 of 22 shots. Springfield had the edge in shots 23-22 and Albany went 1/3 on the PP and 4/6 on the PK. McKelvie led the team with 4 shots followed by K. Zajac, Sestito, Boucher, and Pesonen who had 3 each. Here is the gamesheet.

Boucher, K. Zajac, and Matteau have points in back to back games. Pesonen only has 4 assists in 18 games but is averaging 2.38 shots per game.

ECHL
Elmira lost to Kalamazoo 6-5 (SO). Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospect:
Maxime Clermont: 28 Saves on 33 Shots, 2/4 in SO

11/20 Prospect and Albany Update

Wednesday 11/20
WHL
Swift Current lost to Prince Albert 1-0
Graham Black C: -1
Season: 27 GP 15-18-33, +9, 22 PIM

-- Black's 12 game scoring streak comes to an end.

Kelowna lost to Victoria 4-1
Damon Severson D: +1, 2 PIM (Holding)
Season: 19 GP 6-13-19, +5, 22 PIM

Myles Bell RW: E
Season: 19 GP 9-8-17, +9, 23 PIM

NCAA
Boston College defeated Harvard 5-1
Steve Santini D: DNP (Suspended Game 1/2)
Season: 10 GP 1-3-4, +10, 36 PIM, 7.69 SH%, 1.30 SH/GP

Alex Kerfoot F: -1, 1 Shot, 0/2 Faceoffs
Season: 6 GP 1-1-2, +1, 0 PIM, 11.11 SH%, 1.50 SH/GP, 42.27 FO%

-- First game back after missing 3 with a dislocated left shoulder.

AHL
Albany defeated Hartford 3-0 for their 4th win in a row and their 5th in their past 6 games. Scoring for the Devils was Matteau (Sestito, Whitney), Boucher (Sislo, K. Zajac), and Burlon (PP, Whitney, Boucher). Kinkaid stopped all 24 shots he faced for his 2nd shutout of the year. He has 2 shutouts in his past 3 starts and has only allowed 1 goal (78-79). Albany had the edge in shots 25-24, went 1/3 on the PP, and 2/2 on the PK. Pesonen led the team in shots with 4 followed closely by Whitney and Boucher who had 3 each. Kinkaid, Boucher, and Matteau were the 3 stars. This recent run has moved Albany into 2nd place in the Northeast Division. Here is the gamesheet. YouTube highlights.

Lines and pairings thanks to Bill Cain:
Boucher-K.Zajac-Sislo
Matteau-Sestito-Whitney
McKelvie-Pelley-Pesonen
Hoeffel-Wohlberg-Boychuk

Kelly-Scarlett
Helgeson-Merrill
Burlon-Hrabarenka

Stats:
Keith Kinkiad: 9 GP 7-1-1, 1.75 GAA, .930 SV%, 2 SO - Leads league in GAA.
Stefan Matteau: 16 GP 2-2-4, -2, 27 PIM, 9.09 SH%, 1.37 SH/GP
Joe Whitney: 17 GP 7-10-17, +5, 12 PIM, 14.58%, 2.82 SH/GP
Reid Boucher: 17 GP 6-8-14, +4, 2 PIM, 10.90 SH%, 3.23 SH/GP
Mike Sislo: 13 GP 4-2-6, +3, 4 PIM, 16.00 SH%, 1.92 SH/GP

Notes:
-- Kinkaid named CCM/AHL Player of the Week (video on the bottom of the article featuring some of his saves)
-- Rostislav Olesz has been put on unconditional waivers so he can be released from his contract to play in Switzerland.

11/19 Prospect Update

Tuesday 11/19
KHL
Dinamo Minsk lost to Salavat Yulaev 5-2
Artur Gavrus F: E, 2 Shots, 6:49 TOI
Season: 16 GP 1-2-3, +1, 4 PIM, 5.88 SH%, 1.06 SH/GP, 45.45 FO%, 12:05 TOI/GP

-- 4th game in a row since Gavrus returned from injury that he's played wing on the 4th line. Hopefully he gets his top 6 role back soon.

-- Dinamo Minsk is last in the Western Conference by 7 points, and the 2nd worst team in the KHL.

OHL
Kitchener lost to Erie 9-6
Ben Thomson LW: Goal (PP), E
Season: 12 GP 3-3-6, -5, 34 PIM

WHL
Swift Current lost to Brandon 3-2 (SO)
Graham Black C: Assist, +1
Season: 26 GP 15-18-33, +10, 22 PIM

-- Black's 12 game scoring streak: 10 goals and 11 assists.

Kelowna defeated Seattle 4-3 (SO)
Damon Severson D: Goal (PP), E, Scored in SO
Season: 18 GP 6-13-19, +4, 20 PIM

Myles Bell RW: E, Stopped in SO
Season: 18 GP 9-8-17, +9, 23 PIM

11/17 Prospect Update

Sunday 11/17
KHL
Dinamo Minsk lost to Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 5-2
Artur Gavrus F: E, 1 Shot, 5:20 TOI
Season: 15 GP 1-2-3, +1, 4 PIM, 6.67 SH%, 1.00 SH/GP, 45.45 FO%, 12:26 TOI/GP

OHL
Windsor defeated Oshawa 4-1
Ben Johnson LW: DNP (Knee Injury)
Season: 15 GP 8-6-14, +3, 4 PIM

Kitchener defeated Sault Ste. Marie 6-3
Ben Thomson LW: DNP (Right Ankle Injury)
Season: 11 GP 2-3-5, -5, 34 PIM

Kingston defeated Ottawa 8-0
Ryan Kujawinski C: 2 Goals, Assist, +3* 2nd Star
Season: 17 GP 8-6-14, -3, 16 PIM

-- Kujawinski's last 5 games: 3 goals and 3 assists.
-- 13 of Kujawinsiki's 14 points are primary.

11/16 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Saturday 11/16
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Saint John 8-4
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP

OHL
Windsor defeated Peterborough 5-4
Ben Johnson LW: DNP (Knee Injury)

WHL
Swift Current lost to Edmonton 4-2
Graham Black C: Goal, Assist, +1

-- Black's last 11 games: 10 goals and 10 assists.

Kelowna defeated Medicine Hat 4-3
Damon Severson D: E
Myles Bell RW: Goal, 2 Assists, +2

NCAA
Ohio State defeated Canisius 3-1
Curtis Gedig D: Assist, +2, 2 PIM (Interference), 3 Shots, 2 Blocks

Wisconsin defeated Miami 3-2
Joe Faust D: +1
Blake Coleman C: Goal (PP), E, 2 PIM (Tripping), 3 Shots, 6/14 Faceoffs, 1 Block

-- Coleman had 23 pts in 39 games freshman year, 19 pts in 40 games sophomore year, has 12 pts in 12 games this year.

North Dakota lost to Minnesota Duluth 6-3
Derek Rodwell RW: E, 4 PIM (Interference, Roughing), 1 Shot

Michigan Tech defeated Lake Superior State 2-1
Blake Pietila LW: +1, 5 Shots, 7/9 Faceoffs

Harvard defeated Princeton 5-3
Alex Kerfoot C: DNP (Dislocated Left Shoulder)

AHL
Albany had a 2-1 shootout win over Syracuse. They have won 4 of their last 5 games. Scoring for the Devils was Scarlett (PP, Whitney, Boucher). Boucher scored the lone shootout goal. Kinkaid stopped 29 of 30 shots and all 5 shooters he faced in the shootout. The Devils went 1/4 on the PP, 5/5 on the PK, and outshot Syracuse 34-30. Kinkaid and Scarlett were the 1st and 3rd stars. Whitney led the team with 5 shots followed by Boucher and Scarlett with 4 shots each. Here is the gamesheet.

Keith Kinkaid: 8 GP 6-1-1, 1.97 GAA, .922 SV%, 1 SO

ECHL
Elmira lost to Wheeling 5-4. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospects:
Harry Young: Called Up to Albany
Maxime Clermont: 26 Saves on 31 Shots

11/15 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Friday 11/15
KHL
Dinamo Minsk lost to Traktor Chelyabinsk 3-0   
Artur Gavrus C: -1, 4/8 Faceoffs, 12:00 TOI

QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Rouyn-Noranda 3-1
Anthony Brodeur G: 21 Saves on 22 Shots, Assist (EN/SH)* 3rd Star

OHL
Kitchener defeated Owen Sound 2-1 (SO)
Ben Thomson LW: DNP (Right Ankle Injury)

Kingston lost to London 4-2
Ryan Kujawinski C: Assist (PP), -2

WHL
Swift Current lost to Calgary 3-2 (SO)
Graham Black C: Goal (PP), -1, Stopped in SO* 1st Star

-- Black's last 10 games: 9 goals and 9 assists.

NCAA
Ohio State defeated Canisius 3-0
Curtis Gedig D: +1, 2 PIM (Tripping), 2 Shots, 1 Block

Wisconsin lost to Miami 2-0
Joe Faust D: E, 2 Shots, 2 Blocks
Blake Coleman C: Assist, +1, 2 PIM (Interference), 5 Shots, 5/12 Faceoffs

North Dakota defeated Minnesota Duluth 4-2
Derek Rodwell RW: -1, 3 Shots

Michigan Tech lost to Lake Superior State 5-3
Blake Pietila LW: Assist (PP), -2, 3 Shots, 12/17 Faceoffs

-- Pietila's last 5 games: 1 goal and 5 assists.

Boston College tied Massachusetts 2-2
Steve Santini D: -1, 15 PIM (Unsportsmanlike, Disqualification), 1 Shot

-- This was his 1st game back after a 1 game suspension for a DQ vs. Army last week. I think he gets a 2 game ban now. Here's a gif of the hit. Grainy but reports from the game suggest he didn't deserve it.

Harvard lost to Quinnipiac 3-2
Alex Kerfoot C: DNP (Dislocated Left Shoulder)

AHL
Albany defeated Hartford 3-0. Scoring for the Devils was Boychuk (Hoeffel, Kelly), Whitney (Olesz, Kelly), and Pelley (EN, McKelvie). Kinkaid stopped all 25 shots he faced. The Devils were 0/4 on the PP but 4/4 on the PK and were outshot 25-20. Burlon and Matteau had a team high 3 shots each. Kinkaid, Kelly, and Whitney were the 3 stars. Here is the gamesheet.

Keith Kinkaid: 7 GP 5-1-0-1, 2.13 GAA, .915 SV%
Joe Whitney: 15 GP 7-7-14, +4, 12 PIM, 17.5 SH%, 2.66 SH/GP

ECHL
Elmira lost to Wheeling 5-1. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospects:
Harry Young: E, 3 Shots
Maxime Clermont: DNP

11/14 Prospect and Elmira Update

Thursday 11/14
OHL
Windsor defeated Mississauga 6-0
Ben Johnson LW: DNP (Knee Injury)
Season: 15 GP 8-6-14, +3, 4 PIM

-- Johnson is questionable for the weekend.

Kitchener lost to Sarnia 5-0
Ben Thomson LW: DNP (Right Ankle Injury)
Season: 11 GP 2-3-5, -5, 34 PIM

NCAA
Boston College Massachusetts
Steve Santini D: DNP (1 Game Suspension)
Season: 9 GP 1-3-4, +11, 21 PIM, 8.33 SH%, 1.33 SH/GP

ECHL
Elmira lost to Wheeling 1-0. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospects:
Harry Young: E, 2 Shots
Maxime Clermont: DNP

11/13 Prospect Update

Wednesday 11/13
KHL
Dinamo Minsk lost to Metallurg Magnitogorsk 3-0
Artur Gavrus C: E, 1/1 Faceoff, 8:47 TOI
Season: 13 GP 1-2-3, +2, 4 PIM, 7.14 SH%, 1.08 SH/GP, 45.16 FO%, 13:01 TOI/GP

-- 1st game back from right knee injury sustained in pregame warm ups on 10/9 (missed 11 games). Looks like he played on the wing and was on the 4th line. I assume this was to ease him back into action and hopefully he works his way back into the top 6.

OHL
Kingston lost to Belleville 6-3 (Kingston outshot Belleville 60-50!)
Ryan Kujawinski C: -2
Season: 15 GP 6-4-10, -4, 16 PIM

-- Kujawinski's last 8 games: 1 goal, 1 assist, -9.

WHL
Swift Current defeated Kootenay 3-0
Graham Black C: Goal (SH), +2* 1st Star
Season: 23 GP 13-16-29, +9, 22 PIM

-- Black's 9 game point streak: 8 goals and 9 assists.

11/11 Prospect and Albany Update

Monday 11/11
WHL
Swift Current defeated Moose Jaw 7-1
Graham Black C: 2 Assists (Both PP), E
Season: 22 GP 12-16-28, +7, 22 PIM

-- Black's 8 game point streak: 7 goals and 9 assists.

Injury Update
The Harvard Crimson

Saturday was Harvard’s first full game without first-line center Alexander Kerfoot, who dislocated his shoulder in Friday’s 3-1 loss to St. Lawrence. The freshman appeared to be in good spirits watching from the stands in a sling, but Donato could not provide a timetable for his return.

AHL
Albany defeated Bridgeport 5-2. Scoring for the Devils was Whitney (Olesz, Kelly), Pelley (Hrabarenka, Pesonen), McKelvie (Hrabarenka, Boucher), Kelly (Pelley, Matteau), and Boucher (Pesonen, Matteau). Kinkaid stopped 25 of 27 shots. Shots were even at 27, Albany went 0/3 on the PP and 2/2 on the PK. Kelly, Pelley, and Pesonen were the 3 stars. Boucher had a game high 5 shots. Here is the gamesheet. Link to YouTube highlights.

Some random stats:
Reid Boucher: 14 GP 5-6-11, +3, 2 PIM, 10.4 SH%, 3.42 SH/GP
Joe Whitney: 14 GP 6-7-13, +3, 12 PIM, 15.7 SH%, 2.71 SH/GP
Stefan Matteau: 13 GP 1-2-3, -2, 8 PIM, 6.2 SH%, 1.23 SH/GP
Keith Kinkaid: 6 GP 4-1-0-1, 2.48 GAA, .901 SV%

11/10 Prospect Update

Sunday 11/10
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Moncton 5-4
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP
Season: 8 GP 5-2-0, 3.09 GAA, .887 SV%

OHL
Windsor lost to London 3-1
Ben Johnson LW: DNP (Knee Injury)
Season: 15 GP 8-6-14, +3, 4 PIM

Kitchener defeated Ottawa 4-3 (SO)
Ben Thomson LW: DNP (Right Ankle Injury)
Season: 11 GP 2-3-5, -5, 34 PIM

Kingston lost to Saginaw 9-4
Ryan Kujawinski C: Goal (PP), -3
Season: 14 GP 6-4-10, -2, 16 PIM

-- Kujawinski has points in back to back games after 5 scoreless games.

NCAA
North Dakota defeated Nebraska Omaha 3-2
Derek Rodwell RW: Goal, +1, 2 PIM (Tripping), 3 Shots
Season: 2 GP 1-0-1, +1, 4 PIM, 7 Shots

Boston College defeated Army 11-0
Steve Santini D: Assist, +2, 15 PIM (Contact to Head, Game Disqualification), 2 Shots
Season: 9 GP 1-3-4, +11, 21 PIM, 12 Shots

-- Santini will miss Thursday at UMass.

11/9 Prospect and Albany Update

Saturday 11/9
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Charlottetown 4-3 (OT)
Anthony Brodeur G: 32 Saves on 35 Shots

-- Brodeur has 75 saves on 81 shots in his past 2 games.

OHL
Windsor defeated Plymouth 4-3 (SO)
Ben Johnson LW: DNP (Knee Injury)

WHL
Swift Current defeated Prince Albert 6-2
Graham Black C: 2 Goals (1 PP), E, 2 PIM (Hooking)* 2nd Star

-- Black's 7 game point streak: 7 goals and 7 assists.

-- Finnish 17 year old D Julius Honka (2014 draft eligible) is tearing up the WHL as a rookie for Swift Current: 22 GP 7-17-24, +6, 22 PIM

Kelowna defeated Edmonton 2-0
Damon Severson D: E, 4 PIM (Interference, Roughing)
Myles Bell LW: Assist (PP), E

-- Severson's 4 game point streak is snapped.

NCAA
Ohio State defeated Niagara 6-1
Curtis Gedig D: 2 Assists (1 PP), +2, 3 Shots, 2 PIM (Roughing), 1 Block

North Dakota lost to Nebraska Omaha 4-2
Derek Rodwell RW: E, 4 Shots, 2 PIM (Roughing), (Season debut for the senior)

Miami lost to St. Cloud State 2-1
Blake Coleman C: E, 4 Shots, 2 PIM (Cross Checking), 1 Block, 8/20 Faceoffs

Michigan Tech defeated Michigan State 3-2 (OT)
Blake Pietila LW: 2 Assists (1 PP), +1, 2 Shots, 2 PIM (Interference), 4/7 Faceoffs

-- Pietila's last 4 games: 1 goal and 4 assists.

Harvard lost to Clarkson 2-1
Alex Kerfoot C: DNP (Left Arm Injury)

AHL
Albany lost to Adirondack 2-0. Wedgewood stopped 23 of 25 shots and was named 2nd star. Helgeson and Scarlett had a team high 4 shots each. Burlon and Boychuk were the only Devisl without a shot on goal. Albany was 0/4 on the PP but 6/6 on the PK and had the edge in shots 28-25. Here is the gamesheet. Worth noting that Timmins didn't play with some sort of injury.

11/8 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Friday 11/8
QMJHL
Gatineau lost to Acadie-Bathurst 3-1
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP

OHL
Kitchener lost to Kingston 6-5 (SO)
Ben Thomson LW: DNP (Left Leg Injury)
Ryan Kujawinski C: Assist, E, 4 PIM (Tripping, Hooking), Stopped in SO

WHL
Swift Current defeated Brandon 6-3
Graham Black C: Goal (PP), Assist, +1

Black's last 6 games: 5 goals and 7 assists.

Kelowna defeated Prince George 5-2
Damon Severson D: Assist, +1, 2 PIM (Roughing)
Myles Bell LW: E

Severson's 4 game point streak: 1 goal and 7 assists.

NCAA
Ohio State defeated Niagara 4-1
Curtis Gedig D: +1

Miami defeated St. Cloud State 2-0
Blake Coleman C: E, 2 Shots, 4 PIM (Hooking, Holding the Stick), 7/11 Faceoffs

Coleman's 5 game point streak is snapped.

Michigan Tech defeated Michigan State 3-0
Blake Pietila LW: 2 Assists, +2, 3 Shots, 8/10 Faceoffs

Boston College defeated Boston University 5-1
Steve Santini D: E, 1 Shot

Harvard lost to St. Lawrence 3-1
Alex Kerfoot C: E, 1/4 Faceoffs* Left game with left arm injury.

Kerfoot had shoulder surgery last year and only appeared in 20 games (all competitions).

Injury Update
According to The Windsor Star, LW Ben Johnson's "tweaked knee" is a minor injury and he could be back in the line up on Thursday.

AHL
Albany snapped their 4 game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Sislo led the way with a hat trick and an assist, Boucher and Olesz had a goal and assist each, and K. Zajac added the other goal. 9 different Devils had an assist. Kinkaid stopped 28 of 33 shots. Sislo and Boucher were the 1st and 2nd stars. The Devils PP which had been 0/21 during the losing streak went 2/6 tonight. Here is the gamesheet.

ECHL
Elmira defeated Florida 6-5. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospects:
Harry Young: DNP (Upper Body Injury)
Maxime Clermont: DNP

11/7 Prospect and Elmira Update

Thursday 11/7
OHL
Windsor defeated Plymouth 6-5
Ben Johnson LW: -1
Season: 15 GP 8-6-14, +3, 4 PIM

Update: Jim Parker (The Windsor Star)
"#OHL Windsor #Spitfires LW Ben Johnson left tonight's game with a tweaked knee. Will be evaluate again Friday to see if he can go Saturday."

Kitchener lost to Peterborough 7-0
Ben Thomson LW: DNP (Left Leg Injury)
Season: 11 GP 2-3-5, -5, 34 PIM

ECHL
Elmira lost to Orlando 4-1. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospects:
Harry Young: DNP (Upper Body Injury)
Maxime Clermont: 41 Saves on 45 Shots

Artem Demkov who was in Albany Devils camp is off to a solid start: 7 GP 6-0-6, +4, 6 PIM, 4.28 SH/GP

11/6 Prospect and Elmira Update

Wednesday 11/6
WHL
Swift Current defeated Prince Albert 4-3 (OT)
Graham Black C: Goal (GWG), 2 Assists (1 PP), E, 2 PIM (Cross Checking)* 1st Star
Season: 19 GP 9-13-22, +6, 20 PIM

Black has 4 goals and 6 assists in his past 5 games.

Kelowna defeated Red Deer 6-2
Damon Severson D: Goal, 2 Assists (Both PP), E* 2nd Star
Season: 14 GP 5-12-17, +3, 14 PIM

Severson has a goal and 6 assists in his past 3 games.

Myles Bell LW: Assist, E
Season: 14 GP 8-5-13, +7, 23 PIM

ECHL
Elmira lost to Florida 5-2. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospects:
Raman Hrabarenka: (Called up to Albany)
Riley Boychuk: DNP
Harry Young: DNP (Upper Body Injury)
Maxime Clermont: DNP (Just returned from Albany)

Artem Demkov who was in Albany Devils camp is off to a solid start: 6 GP 5-0-5. +3, 6 PIM, 3.8 SH/GP

11/3 Prospect Update

Sunday 11/3
OHL
Kitchener lost to Mississauga 4-1
Ben Thomson LW: -1
Season: 11 GP 2-3-5, -5, 34 PIM

11/2 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Saturday 11/2
QMJHL
Gatineau lost to Drummondville 6-3
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP

OHL
Windsor defeated Owen Sound 6-0
Ben Johnson LW: E

Johnson's 4 game point streak is snapped.

Kingston lost to Oshawa 4-1
Ryan Kujawinski C: -2

WHL
Swift Current defeated Saskatoon 7-6
Graham Black C: 2 Goals (1 SH), 2 Assists, +4* 1st Star

Kelowna defeated Prince George 4-1
Damon Severson D: 2 Assists (1 EN), +2
Myles Bell LW: E

NCAA
Wisconsin defeated Lake Superior State 8-1
Joe Faust D: 3 Assists (1 SH), +4

Faust only had 8 points in 99 games before this year. He has 6 points in 6 games this year.

Ohio State defeated Minnesota Duluth 4-2
Curtis Gedig D: E, 3 Shots, 1 Block

North Dakota lost to St. Cloud State 3-1
Derek Rodwell RW: DNP

Miami defeated Canisius 5-2
Blake Coleman C: 3 Assists (1 PP), +2, 7 Shots, 6/12 Faceoffs* 2nd Star

Blake Coleman's last 5 games: 5 goals, 4 assists.

Michigan Tech lost to Michigan 2-1
Blake Pietila LW: E, 2 PIM (Hooking), 5 Shots, 9/10 Faceoffs

Boston College defeated Northeastern 4-3 (OT)
Steve Santini D: +3, 3 Shots

Harvard lost to Union 4-2
Alex Kerfoot C: -2, 2 Shots, 8/15 Faceoffs

AHL
Albany lost to Adirondack 3-1. The Albany Devils have now lost their last 4 games being outscored by opponents 15-4. PP over that time is 0/21. Scoring for the Devils was Hoeffel (Sestito). Clermont stopped 27 of 30 shots. Boucher once again had a game high 5 shots and is now averaging 3.5 shots per game thru 11 games. Here is the gamesheet.


ECHL
Elmira lost to Reading 5-2. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospects:
Raman Hrabarenka: Goal, +1, 2 Shots
Riley Boychuk: DNP
Harry Young: DNP

11/1 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Friday 11/1
KHL
Dinamo Minsk lost to Admiral Vladivostok 4-3 (SO)
Artur Gavrus C: DNP (Injured Knee)

OHL
Kitchener lost to Guelph 6-3
Ben Thomson LW: Goal, -1, 4 PIM (Unsportsmanlike, Roughing)

Kingston lost to North Bay 5-1
Ryan Kujawinski C: -1

WHL
Swift Current defeated Saskatoon 5-3
Graham Black C: E

Kelowna defeated Prince George 7-6 (SO)
Damon Severson D: 2 Assists, -1, 2 PIM (Hooking)
Myles Bell LW: 2 Goals, Assist (PP), +1, 4 PIM (Slashing, Roughing), Scored in SO

NCAA
Wisconsin tied Lake Superior State 3-3
Joe Faust D: Assist, +1, 1 Block

Ohio State lost to Minnesota Duluth 3-1
Curtis Gedig D: -1, 3 Shots, 3 Blocks

North Dakota lost to St. Cloud State 3-2
Derek Rodwell RW: DNP

Miami defeated Canisius 3-0
Blake Coleman C: Goal, +1, 9 Shots, 2 PIM (Elbowing), 4/10 Faceoffs, 3 Blocks* 3rd Star

Michigan Tech lost to Michigan 3-2 (OT)
Blake Pietila LW: Goal (PP), -1, 4 Shots, 7/12 Faceoffs

Boston College defeated Northeastern 4-2
Steve Santini D: Assist, +1, 2 PIM (Holding the Stick)

Harvard defeated RPI 2-0
Alex Kerfoot C: +1, 9/23 Faceoffs

AHL
Albany lost to Norfolk 3-0, dropping their 3rd game in a row. Albany outshot Norfolk 34-21 but was 0/5 on the PP. Wedgewood stopped 9 of 12 shots in 28:17 before being pulled for Clermont who stopped all 9 shots he faced in 31:43. Timmins saw his 9 game point streak come to an end. Boucher had a game high 5 shots followed by Timmins and the returning Sislo who had 4 each. Here is the gamesheet. Here are the YouTube highlights.

ECHL
Elmira defeated Greenville 3-0. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospects:
Raman Hrabarenka: Assist, +1, 3 Shots, 2 PIM (Roughing)
Riley Boychuk: DNP
Harry Young: E, 1 Shot

10/31 Prospect Update

Thursday 10/31
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Victoriaville 4-3
Anthony Brodeur G: 37 Saves on 40 Shots
Season: 7 GP 4-2-0, 3.14 GAA, .882 SV%

10/30 Prospect and Albany Update

Wednesday 10/30
KHL
Dinamo Minsk defeated Metallurg Novokuznetsk 5-2
Artur Gavrus C: DNP (Still Out with Knee Injury)
Season: 12 GP 1-2-3, +2, 4 PIM, 7.1 SH%, 1.2 SH/GP, 44.7 FO%, 13:23 TOI/GP

QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Halifax 5-2
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP
Season: 6 GP 3-2-0, 3.17 GAA, .868 SV%

AHL
Albany lost to Syracuse 4-1, dropping their 2nd game in a row. Scoring for the Devils was Boucher (Timmins, Whitney). Timmins now has a 9 game point streak with 5 goals and 6 assists, the longest currently in the AHL. Wedgewood stopped 15 of 19 shots, however 2 of the goals came on a Syracuse PP, one of which was a 5 on 3. Overall, Albany outshot Syracuse 25 to 19, went 2/4 on the PK, and 0/6 on the PP. Boucher, 3rd star, and Whitney each had a game high 5 shots. In the first 9 games they are each averaging 3.2 and 3 shots per game respectively. Here is the gamesheet.

Lines and Pairs via Bill Cain:
Matteau-Pelley-Pesonen
Hoeffel-Wohlberg-Sestito
Boucher-Timmins-Whitney
McKelvie-K.Zajac-Janssen

Merrill-McPherson
Kelly-Burlon
Helgeson-Scarlett

10/29 Prospect Update

Tuesday 10/29
OHL
Kingston defeated Ottawa 2-1
Ryan Kujawinski C: DNP (4th game missed with a day-to-day injury)
Season: 10 GP 5-3-8, +4, 12 PIM

From the Kingston Whig-Standard, Kujawinski has returned to practice and the coach has put potential 1st round pick, LW Spencer Watson on his line with the undrafted RW Billy Jenkins.

WHL
Swift Current defeated Lethbridge 3-2 (SO)
Graham Black C: Assist, E, 2 PIM (Boarding)
Season: 16 GP 6-8-14, +2, 16 PIM

NCAA
Ohio State defeated Bowling Green 5-3
Curtis Gedig D: +2, 3 Shots, 4 Blocks
Season: 6 GP 0-0-0, +2, 2 PIM, 7 Shots

Harvard tied RPI 3-3
Alexander Kerfoot C: Goal, +1, 3 Shots, 8/23 Faceoffs
Season: 2 GP 1-1-2, +3, 0 PIM, 6 Shots, 43.4 FO%

Kerfoot is centering the top line with LW Jimmy Vesey ('12 3/66 NSH) and RW Kyle Criscuolo (undrafted NJ native). Both Vesey and Criscuolo are sophomores. Vesey was teammates with Blake Pietila on last year's USA WJHC Gold Medal winning team. Nice to see Kerfoot is off to a strong start in his NCAA career. Interesting note from Jeff Cox:

.@Harvard_Hockey's first line of Jimmy Vesey, Alex Kerfoot and Kyle Criscuolo have 10 of team's 15 shots on goal through 40 minutes. #ECAC

10/27 Prospect Update

Sunday 10/27
QMJHL
Gatineau lost to Quebec 4-2
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP (Hasn't played in 5 games since getting pulled early on 10/18)
Season: 6 GP 3-2-0, 3.17 GAA, .868 SV%

OHL
Windsor defeated Owen Sound 5-4 (OT) (Shots were 47-44 Windsor!)
Ben Johnson LW: 2 Assists (Assisted on GWG), -1
Season: 13 GP 8-6-14, +4, 4 PIM

Johnson has 3 goals and 5 assists in his past 4 games.

NCAA
Boston College lost to Minnesota 6-1
Steve Santini D: -2, 2 Shots, 3 Blocks
Season: 5 GP 1-1-2, +5, 4 PIM, 6 Shots

10/26 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Saturday 10/26
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Rimouski 5-4 (SO)
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP

OHL
Kingston lost to Sault Ste. Marie 4-2
Ryan Kujawinski C: DNP (Upper Body Injury)

WHL
Swift Current defeated Edmonton 3-1
Graham Black C: Goal, +1* 2nd Star

Kelowna defeated Victoria 2-1 (SO)
Damon Severson D: +1
Myles Bell LW: E, Scored SO Winner

NCAA
Ohio State defeated Robert Morris 4-3
Curtis Gedig D: -1, 2 Shots

Miami tied Providence 4-4
Blake Coleman C: Assist, +1, 4 Shots, 11/22 Faceoffs

Coleman has a 3 game point streak with 4 goals and an assist. Season: 6 GP 5-1-6, +4, 23 PIM, 25.0 SH% 3.33 SH/GP

Michigan Tech defeated Northern Michigan 4-1
Blake Pietila LW: -1, 2 Shots, 2/5 Faceoffs

Slow start for Pietila: 5 GP 0-1-1, -4, 21 PIM, 7 Shots

Brown defeated Dartmouth 5-3
Miles Wood LW: DNP

Harvard defeated Bentley 3-0
Alexander Kerfoot C: Assist, +2, 3 Shots, 14/29 Faceoffs* NCAA Debut

NCAA Exhibition
North Dakota defeated USNTDP U-18 4-1
Derek Rodwell RW: E

AHL
Albany lost to Portland 5-2, however the last 2 Portland goals were on an empty net. Scoring for the Devils was Timmins (McKelvie, Janssen) and Boucher (Kelly, Merrill). Wedgewood stopped 20 of 23 shots. The Devils outshot Portland 36-25 with Boucher leading the way with a game high 7 shots followed by Whitney and Timmins with 4 each. Albany was 0/6 on the PP. Here is the gamesheet. Here are the YouTube highlights with a glass shattering hit by Helgeson about a minute in.

Timmins has at least a point in all 8 games, scoring 5 goals to go along with 5 assists. Boucher has a 3 game point streak with a goal and 3 assists. Merrill has a 3 game point streak with 2 goals and an assist.

ECHL
Elmira defeated Reading 3-1 despite being outshot 47-25. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospects:
Raman Hrabarenka: E
Riley Boychuk: DNP (Think he had an automatic 1 game suspension)
Harry Young: E
Maxime Clermont: Called up to Albany with Kinkaid in NJ

10/25 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Friday 10/25
KHL
Dinamo Minsk defeated Amur Khabarovsk 3-2 (SO)
Artur Gavrus C: DNP (Still Out with Knee Injury)

OHL
Windsor defeated Kitchener 5-3
Ben Johnson LW: Goal (EN/SH), E
Ben Thomson LW: Goal, Assist, E* 3rd Star

Kingston lost to Sudbury 3-0
Ryan Kujawinski C: DNP (Day-to-Day Injury - Lower Body Soreness)

WHL
Kelowna defeated Victoria 4-1
Damon Severson D: +2
Myles Bell LW: Goal, +1, 2 PIM (Interference)

NCAA
Ohio State defeated Robert Morris 5-3
Curtis Gedig D: +1, 1 Shot, 2 Blocks

Miami lost to Providence 3-2 (OT)
Blake Coleman C: Goal (PP), E, 4 Shots, 4 PIM (Diving, Slashing), 7/18 Faceoffs

Michigan Tech lost to Northern Michigan 2-0
Blake Pietila LW: -1, 3 Shots, 6/13 Faceoffs

Boston College tied Minnesota 3-3
Steve Santini D: +2

Brown defeated Yale 4-1
Miles Wood LW: DNP (His brother D Tyler Wood played)

AHL
Albany defeated Hartford 4-3, extending their winning streak to 3 games and their point streak to 6 games. Scoring for the Devils was Hoeffel (Helgeson), Matteau (Pesonen), Merrill (PP, Burlon, Boucher), and Timmins (Whitney, McPherson). Pesonen faced 2 different goalies on penalty shots and didn't convert either time. Wedgewood stopped 23 of 26 shots. Hoeffel had a game high 5 shots. Timmins and Matteau were named the top 2 stars. Albany was 1/3 on the PP, and 5/6 on the PK. Albany outshot Hartford 29 to 26. Here is the gamesheet. Here are the YouTube highlights.

Also, Bill Cain of The Daily Gazette had a pre-game article with injury updates and a lot of quotes from the coach and players.

ECHL
Elmira lost to Reading 3-1 despite outshooting them 34-19. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospects:
Raman Hrabarenka: E, 1 Shot, 2 PIM (Interference)
Riley Boychuk: E, 1 Shot, 7 PIM (Charging Major, Roughing)
Harry Young: E, 2 PIM (Cross-Checking)
Maxime Clermont: 16 Saves on 19 Shots

10/24 Prospect Update

Thursday 10/24
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Sherbrooke 4-1
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP
Season: 6 GP 3-2-0, 3.17 GAA, .868 SV%

OHL
Windsor defeated Owen Sound 7-3
Ben Johnson LW: Goal, 2 Assists, +3
Season: 11 GP 7-4-11, +5, 4 PIM

Johnson has 2 goals, 3 assists, and a +5 rating in his past 2 games.

Kitchener lost to London 3-0
Ben Thomson LW: -1
Season: 8 GP 0-2-2, -3, 30 PIM

Kingston lost to North Bay 3-2 (SO)
Ryan Kujawinski C: DNP (Day-to-Day Injury - Lower Body Soreness)
Season: 10 GP 5-3-8, +4, 12 PIM

Program Note:
You can watch D Steven Santini as Boston College takes on Minnesota on Big Ten Network tomorrow at 8.

Albany and Elmira Game and Injury Update (10/18-10/24)

AHL
10/18
Albany lost to Norfolk 2-1 courtesy of the shootout. Scoring the lone goal for Albany was Gelinas (PP, Merrill, Timmins). Kinkaid stopped 20 of 21 shots, including 2 of 4 in the shootout. Gelinas was 3rd star thanks to his goal and 9 shot effort. Timmins had 5 shots to go along with his assist. Here is the gamesheet. Here are the YouTube highlights.

10/19
Albany defeated Norfolk 2-1 courtesy of the shootout. Scoring the lone goal for the Devils was Timmins (PP, Whitney, Gelinas). Matteau and Whitney scored in the shootout. Wedgewood stopped 25 of 26 shots including all 4 shootout attempts he faced to earn 2nd star. Timmins earned 1st star. Boucher had a game high 5 shots with Gelinas right behind him with 4. Here is the gamesheet. Here are the YouTube highlights.

10/23
Albany defeated Utica 4-1 as they continued their hot start of 4-1-0-1. Scoring for the Devils was Whitney (Kelly, Timmins), Merrill (PP, Whitney, Boucher), McKelvie (K. Zajac), and Whitney (EN, Boucher, Helgeson). Kinkaid stopped 22 of 23 shots, only allowing a PPG. Whitney was 1st star with his 2 goal, 1 assist, +3, 3 shot effort. Merrill was 2nd star with his PPG, E, and team high 4 shot effort. Albany went 1/8 on the PP and 4/5 on the PK. Shots were even at 23 a side. Here is the gamesheet. I don't know if highlights will be made available for this one.

Kinkaid is 2-1-0-1 with a 1.97 GAA and .912 SV% facing an average of 22.75 shots a game. Wedgewood is 2-0-1-0 with a 0.96 GAA and .961 SV% facing an average of 25.5 shots a game. Fun with small sample sizes.

Some hot starts:
Joe Whitney: 6 GP 5-4-9, +6, 6 PIM, 16 Shots
Scott Timmins: 6 GP 3-5-8, +5, 4 PIM, 15 Shots
Jon Merrill: 6 GP 1-4-5, +2, 0 PIM, 9 Shots
Reid Boucher: 6 GP 1-4-5, +3, 0 PIM, 14 Shots

10/24
Albany injury update from Pete Dougherty of the Times Union:

"Albany Devils coach Rick Kowalsky after practice today forward Darcy Zajac, who missed Wednesday night’s 4-1 victory in Utica, will miss “significant time” with an upper-body injury.

Mike Sislo, who also missed last night’s game becuase of an upper-body injury, is “day to day,” according to Kowalsky.

Kelly Zajac, a former Union player and Darcy’s younger brother, played for the first time Wednesday, picking up an assist and finishing the night plus-1."

ECHL
Elmira lost to Wheeling 3-2 back on 10/18. Elmira outshot Wheeling 42-18. Here is the gamesheet. Devils prospects in that game:

Raman Hrabarenka: +1, 3 Shots
Riley Boychuk: +1, 3 Shots
Harry Young: -2, 1 Shot
Maxime Clermont: 15 Saves on 18 Shots

10/22 Prospect Update

Tuesday 10/22
OHL
Kitchener lost to Guelph 6-3
Ben Thomson LW: Assist, +1, 5 PIM (Fighting)
Season: 7 GP 0-2-2, -2, 30 PIM

WHL
Swift Current lost to Tri-City 4-1
Graham Black C: -2
Season: 14 GP 5-7-12, +1, 14 PIM

Swift Current is on a 5 game losing streak. Black during that time has a goal, assist, -4, 2 PIM.

Kelowna lost to Calgary 2-1
Damon Severson D: -2, 2 PIM (Hooking)
Season: 9 GP 4-6-10, -1, 12 PIM

Myles Bell LW: -1, 2 PIM (Boarding)
Season: 9 GP 5-3-8, +5, 17 PIM

Severson's 7 game point streak is snapped. Bell is held off the scoresheet in consecutive games for the 1st time this season.

10/20 Prospect Update

Sunday 10/20
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Drummondville 5-4 (SO)
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP
Season: 6 GP 3-2-0, 3.17 GAA, .868 SV%

WHL
Swift Current lost to Everett 4-1
Graham Black C: -1
Season: 13 GP 5-7-12, +3, 14 PIM

First time Black has been left off the scoresheet in consecutive games this season. Swift Current has a 4 game losing streak.

NCAA
Michigan Tech lost to Notre Dame 7-3
Blake Pietila LW: Assist, E, 1 Shot, 2 PIM (Slashing), 7/13 Faceoffs, 1 Block
Season: 3 GP 0-1-1, -2, 21 PIM, 2 Shots

10/18 - 10/19 Prospect Update

Friday 10/18
QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Drummondville 4-3
Anthony Brodeur G: 6 Saves on 9 Shots, Pulled after 5:40

OHL
Kitchener lost to Kingston 6-2
Ben Thomson LW: E, 9 PIM (Instigating, Fighting, Check to Head)
Ryan Kujawisnki C: E

WHL
Swift Current lost to Portland 5-4
Graham Black C: Goal, +2, 2 PIM (Roughing)

NCAA
Wisconsin lost to Boston College 9-2
Joe Faust D: Assist, -1, 1 Shot, 1 Block
Steve Santini D: Assist, +4, 2 Shots, 1 Block

Miami lost to North Dakota 4-2
Blake Coleman C: -1, 2 Shots, 17 PIM (Hooking, Check from Behind, Game Misconduct), 3/6 Faceoffs, 2 Blocks
Derek Rodwell RW: DNP (Seems to be a healthy scratch in his senior year)

Michigan Tech lost to Notre Dame 3-2
Blake Pietila LW: -1, 1 Shot, 2 PIM (Elbowing), 5/7 Faceoffs, 1 Block

Saturday 10/19
KHL
Dinamo Minsk lost to Ak Bars Kazan 5-1
Artur Gavrus C: DNP (Injured)

QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Blainville-Boisbriand 3-1
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP

OHL
Windsor defeated London 4-3
Ben Johnson LW: Goal, Assist, +2, 2 PIM (Delay of Game), Stopped on Penalty Shot

Johnson ends 5 game goal drought, 3 game point drought.

Kingston lost to Owen Sound 5-4 (OT)
Ryan Kujawinski C: E, 2 PIM (Roughing)

Kujawinski has no points in his past 3 games.

WHL
Swift Current lost to Seattle 6-3
Graham Black C: -2

Kelowna defeated Prince George 3-2
Damon Severson D: Goal (PP), -1
Myles Bell LW: E

Severson has a 7 game point streak (4 goals, 6 assists). Bell's 5 game point streak is snapped.

NCAA
Wisconsin lost to Boston University 7-3
Joe Faust D: -1, 3 Shots, 1 Block

Miami defeated North Dakota 6-2
Blake Coleman C: 3 Goals, +3, 6 Shots, 2 PIM (High Sticking), 8/12 Faceoffs, 1 Block* 1st Star
Derek Rodwell RW: DNP

10/17 Prospect Update

Thursday 10/17
OHL
Windsor lost to Guelph 3-2
Ben Johnson LW: -1
Season: 9 GP 5-1-6, E, 2 PIM

Johnson has no points and is a -4 in his past 3 games. Just 1 assist in his past 5 games.

10/16 Prospect Update

Wednesday 10/16
WHL
Swift Current lost to Spokane 5-1
Graham Black C: -1
Season: 10 GP 4-6-10, +4, 12 PIM

Kelowna defeated Lethbridge 6-0* Kelowna outshot Lethbridge 62-26
Damon Severson D: Assist (PP), E, 2 PIM (Delay of Game)
Season: 7 GP 3-6-9, +2, 10 PIM

After not scoring in the opener, Severson has at least a point in the past 6 games.

Myles Bell LW: Assist, +1
Season: 7 GP 5-3-8, +6, 15 PIM

Bell has a 5 game scoring streak and has only been held without a point in 1 game.

10/15 Prospect Update

Tuesday 10/15
NCAA
Ohio State lost to Bowling Green 4-3
Curtis Gedig D: +1, 1 Block
Season: 3 GP 0-0-0, +1, 2 PIM, 1 Shot

Ohio State has lost their first 3 games.

10/14 Prospect and Albany Update

Monday 10/14
OHL
Kitchener defeated London 3-2 (OT)
Ben Thomson LW: Assist (PP), -1, 7 PIM (Fighting, Roughing)
Season: 5 GP 0-1-1, -3, 16 PIM
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AHL
Albany defeated Adirondack 4-1. Scoring for the Devils was Whitney (PP, Timmins, Gelinas), Sestito (SH/PS), Timmins (PP, Boucher, Whitney), and Sestito (Zajac, McKelvie). Wedgewood stopped 24 of 25 shots to earn 2nd star. Sestito and Whitney were the 1st and 3rd stars respectively. The Devils were 2/5 on the PP and a perfect 8/8 on the PK. Timmins led the way with 4 shots and Sestito and Boucher each had 3. Here is the gamesheet. Here are the YouTube highlights.

Line Up courtesy of  Bill Cain (@Bill_Cain_):

Matteau-Pelley-Sislo
Boucher-Timmins-Whitney
Sestito-Wohlberg-Pesonen
McKelvie-D. Zajac-Janssen

Gelinas-Merrill
Kelly-Scarlett
Helgeson-Burlon

Some fast starters for Albany:
Whitney: 3 GP 3-2-5, +3, 4 PIM, 9 Shots
Timmins: 3 GP 2-3-5, +3, 0 PIM, 7 Shots
Gelinas: 3 GP 0-2-2, +2, 2 PIM, 7 Shots
Boucher: 3 GP 1-1-2, +2, 0 PIM, 7 Shots
Merrill: 3 GP 0-3-3, +2, 0 PIM, 2 Shots

10/13 Prospect Update

Sunday 10/13
KHL
Dinamo Minsk lost to Donbass Donetsk 4-2
Artur Gavrus C: DNP (Injured Right Knee)
Season: 12 GP 1-2-3, +2, 4 PIM, 1.2 SH/GP, 7.1 SH%, 44.7 FO%, 13:23 TOI/GP

QMJHL
Gatineau defeated Chicoutimi 3-2
Anthony Brodeur G: DNP
Season: 3-2-0, 2.63 GAA, .884 SV%

OHL
Kingston lost to Guelph 9-3
Ryan Kujawinski C: -1
Season: 8 GP 5-3-8, +4, 10 PIM

NCAA
Boston College defeated RPI 7-2
Steve Santini D: Goal, +1, 2 Shots, 4 PIM (Hitting from Behind x2)
Season: 2 GP 1-0-1, +1, 2 Shots, 4 PIM

Santini was paired with Scott Savage (undrafted 18 year old). Santini had no goals in all competitions in 2012-13.

10/12 Prospect, Albany, and Elmira Update

Saturday 10/12
QMJHL
Gatineau lost to Baie-Comeau 2-1
Anthony Brodeur G: 29 Saves on 31 Shots, Stopped Penalty Shot

OHL
Windsor lost to Sault Ste. Marie 5-0
Ben Johnson LW: -1, 2 PIM (Interference)

Johnson's first back-to-back pointless games of the season.

Kitchener lost to Plymouth 4-2
Ben Thomson LW: -1, 2 PIM (Interference)

WHL
Swift Current defeated Vancouver 5-2
Graham Black C: Assist, +1, 2 PIM (Hooking)

NCAA
Ohio State lost to Miami 6-3
Curtis Gedig D: -1, 3 Blocks
Blake Coleman C: -1, 2 Shots, 1 Block, 6/9 Faceoffs

Wisconsin defeated Northern Michigan 2-1
Joe Faust D: Assist, +1, 1 Block

North Dakota tied Vermont 2-2
Derek Rodwell RW: DNP (2nd game in a row)

Michigan Tech tied Minnesota Duluth 1-1
Blake Pietila LW: DNP (May have been suspended for this one)
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AHL
Albany defeated Utica 3-2. Scoring for the Devils was Boucher (Timmins, Scarlett), Sislo (Gelinas), and Whitney (Gelinas, Timmins). Kinkaid stopped 23 of 25 shots. D. Zajac, McKelvie, and Helgeson had fights in the 1st with Helgeson's being a secondary altercation thus game misconduct. The Devils outshot Utica 29-25 and went 0-4 on the PP. Whitney had a team high 4 shots. Gelinas, Sislo, and Kinkaid were named the 3 stars. Here is the gamesheet. Here is a link to YouTube highlights.Albany's next game is Monday against Adirondack.


ECHL
Elmira closed out their preseason with a 3-1 victory over Reading. Clermont stopped 29 of 30 shots to earn 1st star. Boychuk had an assist, +1, and 1 shot. Young and Hrabarenka did not play.

10/11 Prospect and Artur Gavrus Injury Update

Friday 10/11
KHL
Dinamo Minsk defeated Spartak 3-1
Artur Gavrus C: DNP (Injured)

According to a google translated Russian article, Gavrus has a "closed injury of the lateral ligaments in his right knee." He will be out about 3 weeks. The injury occurred in the pregame against Medvescak which is why he didn't play.

OHL
Windsor lost to Sarnia 3-2
Ben Johnson LW: -2

Kitchener lost to Erie 4-0
Ben Thomson LW: -1, 2 PIM (Roughing)

Kingston defeated Sudbury 10-1
Ryan Kujawinski C: Goal, Assist, +2* 3rd Star

Kujawinski has a goal and 3 assists and a +3 rating in his past 2 games.

WHL
Swift Current lost to Saskatoon 2-1
Graham Black C: E, 4 PIM (Hooking x2)

Kelowna lost to Seattle 4-3 (SO)
Damon Severson D: Goal (PP), E, Stopped in SO
Myles Bell LW: Assist, +2, 2 PIM (Roughing), Stopped in SO

Severson has 3 goals and 5 assists in his past 5 games. Bell has 4 goals and 1 assist in his past 5 games.

NCAA
Wisconsin defeated Northern Michigan 5-2
Joe Faust D: +1, 1 Shot, 1 Block

Ohio State lost to Miami 6-2
Curtis Gedig D: E, 1 Shot, 2 PIM (Tripping)
Blake Coleman C: Goal, +2, 2 Shots, 11/17 Faceoffs

North Dakota defeated Vermont 5-3
Derek Rodwell RW: DNP (?)

Michigan Tech lost to Minnesota Duluth 2-1
Blake Pietila LW: -1, 17 PIM (Cross-Checking min + maj, Game Misconduct)

The cross-checking major and game misconduct came at the end of the game. No idea if further discipline is required.