Game Results

WHL
Seattle Thunderbirds 2 @ Lethbridge Hurricanes 3
C Mitch Fadden, LET: 1-0-1, -1, 0 PIM, *First Star*
G Riku Helenius, SEA: Loss, 36 saves on 39 shots, *Third Star*

Both Lightning prospects were named stars of the game as Mitch Fadden’s Hurricanes squeaked by Riku Helenius’ Thunderbirds 3-2. All three Lethbridge goals, including Fadden's eleventh of the season, came on the power play. Helenius has lost five straight appearances, but twice in that time he was named a star of the game. He has at least 30 saves in 4 of those 5 games. Seattle managed only 18 shots against Lethbridge.

Prince George Cougars 1 @ Spokane Chiefs 4
C/W Dana Tyrell, PG: 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM

Prince George lost their fifth in a row as Dana Tyrell’s modest three game point streak came to an end. The Chiefs are 12-1-0-1 in their last 14 games.

QMJHL
Moncton Wildcats 2 @ Lewiston MAINEiacs 3
D Michael Ward, LEW: 0-0-0, -1, 2 PIM, 0 SOG

Jonathan Bernier stopped 31 shots for Lewiston to improve his record since leaving the L.A. Kings to 4-3-0.

Andreas Holmqvist had a goal and a power play assist in Frolunda's 5-4 win over Djurgardens. Holmqvist now has 2 goals and 10 points in 18 games this season with 4 penalty minutes and a +2 rating.

BCHL
Surrey Eagles 3 @ Victoria Grizzlies 2
W Justin Courtnall, VIC: 1-0-1, 2 PIM (slashing)

Courtnall scored for the second straight game.

WHL
Moose Jaw Warriors 1 @ Lethbridge Hurricanes 5
C Mitch Fadden, LET: 0-1-1, E, 0 PIM

Fadden had the primary assist on the game’s opening goal.

Seattle Thunderbirds 1 @ Kootenay Ice 2 (OT)
G Riku Helenius, SEA: OTL, 25 saves on 27 shots, *Second Star*.

Helenius has lost his last four appearances (three in regulation).

Russia won the annual Karjala Tournament today on goal differential beating the Czech Republic 4-1 in their tournament finale. Lightning prospect forward Anton But did not appear in the tournament for Russia after making the initial roster for the team. Blueliner Andreas Holmqvist finished tied with center Rickard Wallin for Team Sweden's lead in points with 1 goal and 3 points in 3 games. Sweden finished second in the tournament, losing the tiebreaker to the Russians on goal differential.

Controversial question of the day: given how much David Schneider has struggled early in the season for Norfolk, do you think the Lightning regret not making more of a pitch for Holmqvist who, although he has his shortcomings, is recognized as one of the better power play quarterbacks in the Elitserien today?

Friday 11/9

Alaska 0 @ #2 Michigan 4

D Mich Kevin Quick 0-0-0, +1, 2 PIM

Michigan just keeps playing well.

#20 Massachusetts 5 @ Boston University 3

D UMASS John Wessbecker 0-0-0, -1

Saturday 11/10

#20 Massachusetts 3 @ UMASS-Lowell 3 OT

D UMASS John Wessbecker 0-1-1, -1

Wessbecker assisted the game tying goal by James Marcou. The Junior now has three assist in nine games played this season with an even rating and no penalties.

Kevin Quick was scratched for #2 Michigan's 4-2 win over Alaska on Saturday.