RP – Saskatoonblades.com The Saskatoon Blades are winners of 17 consecutive games thanks to a gritty 3-2 shootout victory over the Calgary Hitmen on Wednesday night. Brett Stovin scored both Blades goals in regulation, while Andrey Makarov starred in the crease. There was no scoring in the opening period in Calgary, but both teams did
Month: February 2013
Brian Leetch Instructs Youth at Citi Pond in Bryant Park, NY
Makarov, Blades Tie Franchise Record With 13th Straight Win
The Saskatoon Blades have tied a franchise record with their 13th consecutive victory following a 5-1 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on Wednesday night. The Blades got some key saves from Andrey Makarov early in the 3rd period before pulling away and scoring 4 times in the frame for the record-tying win. For the
Oilers Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin Didn’t Foresee His Career Longevity
RP – Original Article by Robert Tychkowski EDMONTON – When he was a kid lacing it up for the old Winnipeg Jets back in 1995, Nikolai Khabibulin never dreamed he’d still be turning heads at 40. “I never thought I could play till 40, to be honest, I was just happy to actually play in
Khabibulin gets the W for Oilers
WATCH: Khabibulin Comes Up Big Late in the 3rd RP – Original Article by Derek Van Diest Perhaps lost in the madness that was the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 comeback victory over the Colorado Avalanche Saturday, was the fact Nikolai Khabibulin won a game for the first time in over a year. The Edmonton Oilers goaltender
Helenius Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week
February 18, 2013 Photo: Syracuse Crunch SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Syracuse Crunch goaltender Riku Helenius has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Feb. 17, 2013. Helenius backstopped the Crunch to three wins this week, recording two shutouts in the process—against the Albany
Makarov Sets Two Blades’ Records with Another Shutout
The Saskatoon Blades won their 3rd game in a row on Friday night, kicking off parents weekend with a decisive 6-0 triumph over the Calgary Hitmen. The Blades got two goals each from Nathan Burns and Brenden Walker, while goalie Andrey Makarov had the 42-save shutout for his 8th of his WHL career, surpassing Braden