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