Karri Ramo and HPK fell 5-2 today to Tappara. Ramo stopped 33 of 38 shots faced in the loss. His record drops to 9-8-3 on the season.
Karri Ramo and HPK fell 5-2 today to Tappara. Ramo stopped 33 of 38 shots faced in the loss. His record drops to 9-8-3 on the season.
QMJHL
There were no Lightning prospects in action tonight in the QMJHL.
OHL
Radek Smolenak had 2 goals, his 37th and 38th of the season, and was named 2nd star of the game as Kingston defeated Mississauga 5-4. Chris Lawrence was held scoreless for tne Ice Dogs.
WHL
Vladimir Mihalik was scoreless with an even rating as Red Deer defeated Medicine Hat 3-2 in overtime.
Blair Jones had 1 assist as Moose Jaw fell to Brandon 6-4.
Justin Keller was held scoreless but was +2 as Kelowna beat Kootenay 3-1.
Norm Milley was placed on waivers today, likely with a view towards sending him back down to Springfield who once again played a man short.
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Jonathan Boutin stopped 27 of 32 in the loss. Zdenek Blatny, who has been everything advertised and more since coming to the Falcons in exchange for Brian Eklund, had 2 goals and 3 points for Springfield. Gerard Dicaire also had a helper on the night.
Game sheet from TheAHL.com.
The 8 team field is set and the playoffs will begin Friday in Sweden's top league. Fredrik Norrena, Andreas Holmqvist, Shane Willis and Linkopings' playoff run will begin Saturday against first round opponent Lulea.
There were no games in the CHL last night, hence no update for 3/6.
QMJHL
Stan Lascek had a pair of assists as Chicoutimi defeated Rimouski 3-1. Mark Tobin was scoreless for les Oceanic but did manage 7 shots on goal and 9 hits in the contest.
OHL
There were no games in the OHL tonight.
WHL
IN PROGRESS: Late in the third, Vladimir Mihalik is scoreless and -1 but Red Deer leads Calgary 4-3.