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Wednesday 2/22

OHL:

Sarnia lost to Owen Sound 4-3 (OT)

Reid Boucher (LW): +1

Season: 56 GP 23 G 16 A 39 Pts -21 12 PIM

WHL:

Swift Current lost to Prince Albert 3-2 (SO)

Reece Scarlett (D): -2* On ice for both Prince Albert goals including the tying goal with 10 seconds left in regulation.

Season: 61 GP 8 G 36 A 44 Pts -24 66 PIM

The regular season is almost complete for the NCAA and Junior prospects.

Michigan, Ohio State, Miami, and Colgate complete their games this weekend. Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Tech complete their games next weekend.

In the CCHA, Michigan is 2nd with 47 points, Miami is 5th with 42 points, and Ohio Sate is 7th with 39 points. In the ECAC, Colgate is 3rd with 23 points. In the WCHA, Minnesota is 1st with 34 points, Michigan Tech is 7th with 24 points, and Wisconsin is 10th with 18 points.

Plymouth, Sarnia, and Swift Current end the regular season on March 17. Plymouth is 2nd in the OHL Western Conference with 77 points and Sarnia is 4th with 65 points. Swift Current is 10th in the WHL Eastern Conference with 53 points.

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Friday 2/24

Michigan lost to Bowling Green 4-3

Jon Merrill (D): -3, 1 Block

David Wohlberg ©: Goal, Assist, E, 2 PIM (Cross Checking), 5 Shots, Won 8 of 20 faceoffs - 3rd Star

Minnesota defeated Nebraska-Omaha 3-2 (OT)

Seth Helgeson (D): -1, 2 PIM (Interference), 1 Shot, 1 Block

Wisconsin defeated Bemidji State 4-2

Joe Faust (D): +1

Patrick Daly (D): DNP

Ohio State lost to Miami 3-0

Curtis Gedig (D): -1, 2 PIM (Interference), 3 Blocks

Blake Coleman ©: Goal, +1, 6 Shots, 1 Block, Won 5 of 11 faceoffs

Colgate lost to Rensselaer 4-2

Corbin McPherson (D): E, 4 Shots

Michigan Tech lost to St. Cloud State 5-2

Blake Pietila (LW): -1, 1 Shot, Won 4 of 10 faceoffs

OHL:

Plymouth defeated Oshawa 4-3 (OT)

Scott Wedgewood (G): 31 Saves on 34 Shots - 2nd Star

Sarnia defeated Windsor 5-0

Reid Boucher (LW): Goal, Assist, +2 - 3rd Star

WHL:

Swift Current lost to Brandon 3-2 (SO)

Reece Scarlett (D): +2, 2 PIM (Closing Hand on Puck)* Brandon scored on PP

Swiss-A:

HC Lugano lost to SC Bern 3-2

Mauro Jörg (RW): E, 2 Shots

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Saturday 2/25

Michigan defeated Bowling Green 3-0* Michigan earns 2nd seed in CCHA Tournament (1st Round Bye)

Jon Merrill (D): +1, 1 Shot, 3 Blocks

David Wohlberg ©: Goal, +1, 3 Shots, Won 9 of 22 faceoffs - 3rd Star

Minnesota defeated Nebraska-Omaha 3-2

Seth Helgeson (D): E, 1 Shot, 2 Blocks

Wisconsin defeated Bemidji State 4-2

Joe Faust (D): E, 1 Shot

Patrick Daly (D): DNP

Ohio State lost to Miami 5-1* Ohio State earns 9th seed in CCHA Tournament. Miami earns 4th seed in CCHA Tournament (1st Round Bye)

Curtis Gedig (D): -1, 2 Shots

Blake Coleman ©: Goal (PP), E, 6 Shots, Missed Penalty Shot, Won 3 of 8 faceoffs

Colgate lost to Union 5-3* Colgate earns 4th seed in ECAC Tournament (1st Round Bye)

Corbin McPherson (D): -2, 1 Shot

Michigan Tech defeated St. Cloud State 3-2

Blake Pietila (LW): Goal, E, 1 Shot, 1 Block, Won 7 of 15 faceoffs

OHL:

Plymouth defeated Sudbury 4-1

Scott Wedgewood (G): 42 Saves on 43 Shots - 1st Star (73 saves on 77 shots in past 2 games)

Sarnia defeated Guelph 5-4

Reid Boucher (LW): Goal (PP), Assist, -1 (2 G, 2 A in past 2 games after 6 game pointless streak)

WHL:

Swift Current lost to Moose Jaw 5-2

Reece Scarlett (D): -1

Swiss-A:

HC Lugano defeated EV Zug 1-0

Mauro Jörg (RW): E, 2 Shots

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Tuesday 2/28

OHL:

Plymouth defeated Saginaw 6-4

Scott Wedgewood (G): 29 Saves on 33 Shots

Season: 36 GP 22-9-2-1 2.99 GAA .913 SV%

Note: The Swiss League starts their playoffs on Thursday. Mauro Jörg's HC Lugano club will take on Fribourg in the 1st round. The relegation play out will feature Maxim Noreau's Ambri-Piotta against SCL Tigers, starting on Thursday.

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Wednesday 2/29

OHL:

Sarnia lost to Sault Ste. Marie 8-2

Reid Boucher (LW): -1, 2 PIM (Slashing)

Season: 59 GP 25 G 18 A 43 Pts -21 14 PIM

WHL:

Swift Current lost to Calgary 5-4

Reece Scarlett (D): Assist (PP), +1, 4 PIM (High Sticking, Hooking)

Season: 64 GP 8 G 37 A 45 Pts -22 72 PIM

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Hockey's Future: Top collegiate free agents drawing NHL interest

Kelly Zajac, C, Senior, Union College - A quick, excellent playmaking center that leads the Dutchmen with 30 points. The New Jersey Devils are among the teams that have shown interest in Zajac. His brothers Travis and Darcy are currently part of the Devils organization.

Knowing nothing at all about the following names until I read the article I'd have to say that sophomore's (both age 21) Dan Dekeyser (D) and J.T. Brown (RW) seem interesting. Though it sounds like Dekeyser will have a lot of teams vying for his services. Junior goaltender Chris Rawlings seems like he could be a potential late bloomer (already 23) but with Frazee, Kinkaid, Clermont, and most likely Wedgewood in the organization next year I can't see the Devils signing another goaltender.

EDIT: Forgot to add that the Devils already have 2 spots open on the reserve list so they can get a head start and sign a NCAA FA or 2 as soon as that player's season ends.

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Players on a free fall rarely amount to anything and even if they do (O'Sullivan) are usually a cancer on a team.

What do you consider a free fall? Brandon Saad might fit that category, going from someone who could have been a top ten pick to a mid second rounder. He hasn't proven anything yet, but indications are that he's going to be good.

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Jiri Hudler is another player who I remember being talked about as a top 10 pick, and he is one of the best players from the 2002 draft.

But someone with poor conditioning habits isn't a good fit.

As for college FAs, no chance we get DeKeyser, but boy does that J.T. Brown sound like a good fit. Problem is, with a low cap on money, NJ will not get that many top college free agents.

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Friday 3/2

NCAA Regular Season:

Minnesota lost to Wisconsin 4-1

Seth Helgeson (D): E, 4 PIM (Roughing, Slashing), 1 Block

Joe Faust (D): +1, 1 Shot, 1 Block

Patrick Daly (D): DNP

Michigan Tech lost to Colorado College 5-2

Blake Pietila (LW): E, 1 Shot, 12 PIM (Slashing, Misconduct)

CCHA Tournament 1st Round:

Ohio State lost to Notre Dame 2-0 (Trail Best of 3 Series 1-0)

Curtis Gedig (D): E, 2 Shots, 1 Block

OHL:

Plymouth defeated Brampton 3-2 (SO)

Scott Wedgewood (G): 37 Saves on 39 Shots, Stopped both Brampton Shots in SO - 3rd Star

Sarnia lost to Ottawa 3-1

Reid Boucher (LW): -1

WHL:

Swift Current defeated Red Deer 4-0

Reece Scarlett (D): +1

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Jiri Hudler is another player who I remember being talked about as a top 10 pick, and he is one of the best players from the 2002 draft.

But someone with poor conditioning habits isn't a good fit.

As for college FAs, no chance we get DeKeyser, but boy does that J.T. Brown sound like a good fit. Problem is, with a low cap on money, NJ will not get that many top college free agents.

There is always exceptions. Hudler fell because he was slow and small, there are a lot of players who fit that mold this season. Kamaev is very similar to Hudler with less finishing ability and better playmaking at the time of the draft.

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Saturday 3/3

NCAA:

Minnesota defeated Wisconsin 2-1* Minnesota wins WCHA Regular Season

Seth Helgeson (D): +1

Joe Faust (D): E

Patrick Daly (D): DNP

Michigan Tech lost to Colorado College 2-0

Blake Pietila (LW): E, 5 Shots, 2 Blocks, Won 6 of 13 faceoffs - 3rd Star

CCHA Tournament 1st Round:

Ohio State lost to Notre Dame 4-2 (Lose Series 2-0)

Curtis Gedig (D): Assist (PP), E, 2 Shots, 2 Blocks

OHL:

Plymouth defeated Windsor 2-0

Scott Wedgewood (G): DNP

WHL:

Swift Current lost to Edmonton 2-1

Reece Scarlett (D): Assist (PP), E, 2 PIM (Tripping)

Swiss-A Playoffs:

HC Lugano lost to Fribourg 4-2 (Series tied 1-1)

Mauro Jörg (RW): Assist, E

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Future Considerations: March 2012 NHL Draft Top 30 Rankings

Interesting to see Grigorenko dropping in this ranking and in others I've seen. I believe it was Hockey Prospectus who I first saw rank Teravainen fairly high, looks like his stock is rising amongst other list now.

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Random prospect update:

19 year old Nolan Zajac leads USHL defensemen in points (31) and assists (24), and is tied 7th in goals (7). He is committed to the University of Denver.

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I'm not trying to make excuses for Frk but couldn't his lengthy absence from a concussion be the main reason he is out of shape rather than a lack of work ethic? I'd be curious to read what people that get to watch him think.

how about we get his teammate Nathan MacKinnon

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Tuesday 3/6

Swift Current defeated Kootenay 4-3

Reece Scarlett (D): Assist, +2

Season: 67 GP 8 G 39 A 47 Pts -19 74 PIM

Swiss-A:

HC Lugano defeated Fribourg 4-2 (Lead Series 2-1)

Mauro Jörg (RW): E

Wednesday 3/7

OHL:

Plymouth defeated Erie 10-6

Scott Wedgewood (G): 17 Saves on 20 Shots in 52:12 of relief

Season: 39 GP 25-9-2-1 3.00 GAA .912 SV% 3 SO

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Thursday 3/8

Swiss-A:

HC Lugano lost to Fribourg 2-0 (Series tied 2-2)

Mauro Jörg (RW): -1, 1 Shot

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McKenzie: The case for 15 year old Connor McDavid in the OHL

It is not the norm to be talking about recently-turned 15-year-old hockey players on a national level, but Newmarket, Ontario teen Connor McDavid is not exactly a normal 15-year-old.

The major bantam-aged player who is playing with the Toronto Marlboro minor midgets in the Greater Toronto Hockey League is turning heads and earning rave reviews as a special talent. Ontario Hockey League scouts strongly believe if the speedy and skilled offensive centre were available in this year's OHL draft, he would clearly be the top prospect - No. 1 in an entire draft class that is one year older than him.

It also happened last year when towering defenceman Aaron Ekblad was deemed "exceptional" by Hockey Canada and went first overall to the Barrie Colts as an underage player.

Here is Ekblad's stats for this year:(16, Defenseman, OHL): 59 GP 9 G 18 A 27 Pts -7 30 PIM - Shoots righty, already 6'3 207

how about we get his teammate Nathan MacKinnon

It should be interesting to see if MacKinnon can live up to the hype. Here is how his stats look thus far: (16, Center, QMJHL): 53 GP 29 G 46 A 75 Pts +12 36 PIM

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Friday 3/9

CCHA Quarterfinals (Best of 3):

Michigan defeated Notre Dame 2-1 (Lead Series 1-0)

Jon Merrill (D): +2, 5 Shots, 4 Blocks, Won 1 faceoff

David Wohlberg ©: E, 2 Shots, Won 7 of 19 faceoffs

Miami defeated Michigan State 6-0 (Lead Series 1-0)

Blake Coleman ©: Goal, Assist, +2, 1 Shot, 2 PIM (Roughing), Won 5 of 9 faceoffs

WCHA 1st Round (Best of 3):

Minnesota defeated Alaska-Anchorage 2-1 (Lead Series 1-0)

Seth Helgeson (D): E, 2 Shots, 1 Block

Wisconsin defeated Denver 1-0 (Lead Series 1-0)

Patrick Daly (D): DNP

Joe Faust (D): E, 3 Shots, 2 PIM (Holding)

Michigan Tech defeated Colorado College 3-1 (Lead Series 1-0)

Blake Pietila (LW): E, 2 Shots, 14 PIM (Roughing x2, Misconduct), 1 Block, Won 3 of 13 faceoffs

ECAC Quarterfinals (Best of 3):

Colgate defeated Quinnipiac 4-2 (Lead Series 1-0)

Corbin McPherson (D): +1, 1 Shot

OHL:

Plymouth defeated Kitchener 5-2

Scott Wedgewood (G): 30 Saves on 32 Shots

Sarnia defeated Sault Ste. Marie 5-4

Reid Boucher (LW): Goal, Assist, +1 - Nice to see him scoring at EV

WHL:

Swift Current lost to Prince Albert 5-2

Reece Scarlett (D): Assist, -1

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Saturday 3/10

CCHA Quarterfinals (Best of 3):

Michigan defeated Notre Dame 3-1 (Win Series 2-0)

Jon Merrill (D): +1, 1 Shot, 2 PIM (High Sticking), 1 Block

David Wohlberg ©: 2 Goals, +1, 6 Shots, Won 7 of 18 faceoffs - 1st Star

Miami defeated Michigan State 4-1 (Win Series 2-0)

Blake Coleman ©: Assist, +1, 5 Shots, 2 PIM (Holding), 2 Blocks, Won 4 of 10 faceoffs

WCHA 1st Round (Best of 3):

Minnesota defeated Alaska-Anchorage 7-3 (Win Series 2-0)

Seth Helgeson (D): Goal, +1, 2 Shots, 2 PIM (Elbowing)

Wisconsin lost to Denver 3-1 (Series Tied 1-1)

Patrick Daly (D): DNP

Joe Faust (D): -1

Michigan Tech defeated Colorado College 4-3 (OT) (Win Series 2-0)

Blake Pietila (LW): Assist (Tying goal with 1:05 left in 3rd), +1, 7 Shots, Won 6 of 12 faceoffs

ECAC Quarterfinals (Best of 3):

Colgate lost to Quinnipiac 4-2 (Series Tied 1-1)

Corbin McPherson (D): E, 1 Shot

OHL:

Sarnia defeated Owen Sound 4-0

Reid Boucher (LW): +1

WHL:

Swift Current defeated Prince Albert 6-3

Reece Scarlett (D): +2

Swiss-A:

HC Lugano lost to Fribourg 6-2 (Trail Series 3-2)

Mauro Jörg (RW): +1, 1 Shot

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Sunday 3/11

WCHA 1st Round (Best of 3):

Wisconsin lost to Denver 3-2 (OT) (Lose Series 2-1)

Patrick Daly (D): DNP

Joe Faust (D): +1

ECAC Quarterfinals (Best of 3):

Colgate defeated Quinnipiac 4-0 (Win Series 2-1)

Corbin McPherson (D): Assist, +3, 1 Shot, 4 PIM (Hitting After Whistle, Unsportsmanlike Conduct)

OHL:

Plymouth defeated Owen Sound 4-3

Scott Wedgewood (G): 33 Saves on 36 Shots

Season: 41 GP 27-9-2-1 2.97 GAA .913 SV% 3 SO

Sarnia lost to Windsor 7-5

Reid Boucher (LW): Goal, Assist, E* 9 points in his past 8 games (4 goals, 5 assists). 4 even strength points in his past 3 games (2 goals, 2 assists).

Season: 64 GP 27 G 21 A 48 Pts -20 19 PIM

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Buzzing the Net: Top NHL draft prospect Nail Yakupov knocked out by elbow to head

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