Panik, Richard

The Belleville Bulls are reporting they have acquired Lightning 2009 second rounder Richard Panik in a seven player trade with Windsor.

Panik, Austen Brassard, defenseman Paul Bezzo, and goaltender Steve Gleeson were sent to Belleville with Owen Sound’s third round pick in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection, Owen Sound’s second round pick in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection and Windsor’s seventh round pick in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection for goaltender Philipp Grubauer, defenseman Marc Cantin, and forward Stephen Johnston to Windsor.

Slovakia 2 vs. Czech Republic 5 (Relegation Round)
C/W Richard Panik, SLO: 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM, 2 SOG
Tournament: 6 GP, 6-2-8, E, 2 PIM, 32 SOG

The Czechs got a hat trick from undersized forward Jan Kovar (undrafted, 2009 eligible) in a 5-2 relegation round route of Richard Panik (pictured) and Slovakia. The Czechs finished on top of the relegation table at 3-0, just ahead of Slovakia (2-1). Panik went scoreless in the game, but still finished as the team leader in points with eight (six goals) in six games. His 32 shots were 12 more than anyone else on the team. With the bronze and gold medal games yet to be played, Panik was tied for the tournament lead in goals and 12th in points.

Finland 4 vs. Russia 3 (Fifth Place Game)
W Matias Sointu, FIN: 0-1-0, -1, 2 PIM (tripping), 1 SOG
Tournament: 4 GP, 1-2-3, -2, 6 PIM, 10 SOG

Finland outscored Russia 2-1 in the third period, including the game winner with six minute remaining to take fifth place in the tournament. Sointu had a good showing in his WJC debut, recording a goal and two assists over four games.

OHL

Kingston Frontenacs 2 @ Belleville Bulls 3 (OT)
RW Kyle DeCoste, BEL: 2-0-2, +1, 0 PIM, *First Star*
Season Totals: 34 GP, 12-8-20, -2, 35 PIM
With Bulls: 21 GP, 10-7-17, E, 15 PIM
With SSM: 13 GP, 2-1-3, -2, 20 PIM

A big night for DeCoste (pictured), who scored the game tying goal midway through the third period on the power play, then won it in overtime when he charged the net and slid the puck through the goalie’s legs.

Peterborough Petes 3 @ Barrie Colts 6
LW/C Alex Hutchings, BAR: 1-1-2, E, 4 PIM (holding, holding the stick), *Third Star*
Season Totals: 37 GP, 25-23-48, +27, 32 PIM

Barrie got back in the win column after having their 22-game win streak snapped this week by scoring five times in the third period against the Petes. Both of Hutchings’ points came on the power play.

WHL

Regina Pats 4 @ Lethbridge Hurricanes 2
RW Carter Ashton, REG: 2-0-2, +1, 0 PIM, *First Star*
Season Totals: 37 GP, 16-17-33, -12, 69 PIM
With Regina: 9 GP, 3-4-7, -4, 17 PIM
With Lethbridge: 28 GP, 13-13-26, -8, 52 PIM

Ashton helped Regina erase a 2-0 deficit in the game and end the club’s nine-game winless streak. This was his first two-goal game since October 25 when he was with Lethbridge.

Finland 2 vs. USA 6 (Quarterfinals)
W Matias Sointu, FIN: 0-1-1, E, 0 PIM, 3 SOG

Sointu assisted on Finland's second goal when a rebound of his shot was stuffed home to cut the USA lead to 4-2. USA added an empty netter moments later, then a late tally 5-on-5 to give the game it's final score. Sointu received good ice time in the game and showed solid speed, creating a few scoring chances. Finland will now play for fifth place on Monday vs. Russia.

Slovakia 3 vs. Austria 2 (Relegation Round)
C/W Richard Panik, SLO: 1-0-1, E, 2 PIM (tripping), 9 SOG

Panik scored his sixth goal of the tournament as Slovakia survived a major upset scare from the Austrians. Panik has 19 shots in his last two games. Austria had finished the preliminary round 0-4 with a minus-23 goal differential. Slovakia will play the Czechs on Monday.

Windsor Spitfires 6 @ Guelph Storm 4
C Richard Panik, WSR: Did not play (WJC - Slovakia).
Season Totals: 33 GP, 9-9-18, +15, 19 PIM

Half of Windsor’s roster is playing in the WJCs it seems, yet they’ve still won four in a row and eight of their past 10.

Ottawa 67’s 4 @ Oshawa Generals 3
G Michael Zador, OSH: Did not play.
Season Totals: 27 GP, 11-12-2-1, 3.46 GAA, .897 sv%, 1 SO

Zador has struggled lately, but backup Kevin Bailie couldn’t right the ship in a loss to East Division leading Ottawa. Oshawa has lost three in a row.