Blujus, Dylan

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Shawinigan Cataractes 0 @ Quebec Remparts 7

W Nikita Kucherov, QUE: Did not play
Season totals: 1-0-1, -1, 0 PIM

Kucherov sat out the game as Nick Sorensen was back in the lineup for Quebec. The Remparts can only dress two import players per game and right now the club has three possible starters from overseas: Sorensen, Kucherov, and Sabres first rounder Mikhail Grigorenko, who had a goal and an assist on Friday against the Cataractes. Adam Erne (2013) had four goals and an assist to pace the Remparts.

Moncton Wildcats 3 @ Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 2

C Cedric Paquette, BLB: 0-0-0, -1, 8 PIM (cross-checking, roughing, slashing, roughing), 2 SOG, 1 Hit
Season totals: 15 GP, 7-10-17, +11, 40 PIM

In a game broadcast on NHL Network, Paquette took four minor penalties and the Armada lost to Moncton, 3-2. The game winning goal was scored in the final minute of regulation with Paquette in the penalty box for roughing. Paquette was 10/27 on faceoffs in the game.

Rimouski Oceanic 4 @ Val-d’Or Foreurs 3 (OT)

D Artem Sergeev, VDO: 0-1-1, +1, 2 PIM (hooking), 5 SOG, 1 Hit
Season totals: 15 GP, 3-9-12, +4, 10 PIM

Sergeev was back on the scoresheet with an assist and was second on the team with five shots on goal, but the Foreurs fell in a shootout to the Oceanic, 4-3 (2-1).

Ontario Hockey League

Brampton Battalion 1 @ Mississauga Steelheads 5

D Dylan Blujus, BRAM: 1-0-1, -2, 0 PIM
Season totals: 15 GP, 1-5-6, -9, 14 PIM

Blujus (pictured) scored his first goal of the year, but the Battalion lost in Mississauga, 5-1. Blujus’ goal came on the power play and made the game 4-1 late in the second period.

Owen Sound Attack 2 @ Kitchener Rangers 3 (SO)

D Jake Dotchin, OS: 0-0-0, -1, 2 PIM (roughing)
Season totals: 12 GP, 1-2-3, -1, 12 PIM

Matt Puempel (Senators) scored twice for the Rangers, who won in a shootout, 3-2. Kitchener won the skills competition, 1-0. Kitchener goaltender John Gibson (Ducks) stopped 42 of 44 shots in regulation and overtime, then 5 of 5 in the shootout.

Windsor Spitfires 6 @ Guelph Storm 4

C/W Tanner Richard, GUE: 0-1-1, E, 2 PIM (slashing)
Season totals: 11 GP, 2-15-17, +4, 27 PIM

Richard extended his point streak to nine games, which is tied for the second-longest current streak in the league (Connor McDavid, 13). Richard has two goals and 14 assists in those nine games.

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Baie-Comeau Drakkar 8 @ Quebec Remparts 2

W Nikita Kucherov, QUE: 1-0-1, -1, 0 PIM, 2 SOG, 0 Hits

Kucherov (pictured) made his long-awaited North American debut and scored early in the second period to give Quebec a 2-1 lead (WATCH). He showed a good burst and slick stickwork on the goal, which was scored on the forehand to the goalie's blocker side. There will be plenty more where that came from. Kucherov had missed the first six weeks of the season recovering from May shoulder surgery. That 2-1 lead quickly evaporated and the Drakkar put a snowman on the scoreboard in Bonhomme’s backyard. Quebec came into the game ranked No. 3 in all of Canadian juniors.

Ontario Hockey League

Brampton Battalion 1 @ Barrie Colts 2 (OT)

D Dylan Blujus, BRAM: 0-1-1, E, 0 PIM
Season totals: 14 GP, 0-5-5, -7, 14 PIM

Blujus had a point for the second straight game – a third period power play assist. Jets first rounder (2011) Mark Scheifele had a goal for Barrie. Brampton has registered at least a point in their last five games (3-0-2-0).

London Knights 5 @ Peterborough Petes 4

D Slater Koekkoek, PBO: 0-2-2, +2, 0 PIM
Season totals: 12 GP, 2-7-9, -8, 12 PIM

The Petes lost their fifth consecutive one-goal game, this time falling to London at home. Peterborough held a 4-2 lead entering the third period, but was outshot 13-6 in the final stanza. 2011 Lightning prospect camper Seth Griffith had a goal for London, his 10th of the year. He was drafted by the Bruins last summer. Peterborough has one win in their last 10 games (1-6-2-1) and is tied with Ottawa for last in the OHL with 7 points. Peterborough has the fewest wins with two in 12 games.

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

News: Nikita Kucherov (Quebec) will make his league debut on Thursday against Baie-Comeau, according to multiple reports. Kucherov is recovering from May shoulder surgery. He was cleared by Lightning doctors last week.

Ontario Hockey League

Barrie Colts 1 @ Brampton Battalion 4

D Dylan Blujus, BRAM: 0-1-1, E, 2 PIM (slashing)
Season totals: 13 GP, 0-4-4, -7, 14 PIM

Blujus’ scoreless streak ended at six games when he registered an assist on the power play with 10 seconds left in the first period.

Guelph Storm 7 @ Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 1

C/W Tanner Richard, GUE: 0-2-2, +2, 6 PIM (roughing, slashing, tripping)
Season totals: 10 GP, 2-14-16, +4, 25 PIM

Guelph scored seven times against the Soo, giving the Storm 13 goals in their last two games. They have scored at least six goals in their last five games. Richard (pictured) moved into first in the league among assist leaders. He is tied for the team lead in points with 16, which is also good for 10th in the league (tie). Jets pick Scott Kosmachuk has 16 points in 12 games for the Storm.

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 4 @ Baie-Comeau Drakkar 5 (SO)

C Cedric Paquette, BLB: 1-0-1, +1, 2 PIM (interference), 2 SOG, 1 Hit
Season totals: 12 GP, 6-8-14, +10, 28 PIM

Paquette scored his sixth goal of the season, but the Armada fell to the Drakkar, 5-4 in a shootout. Paquette was not one of the five shooters selected to participate in the shootout.

Gatineau Olympiques 4 @ Val-d’Or Foreurs 7

D Artem Sergeev, VDO: 0-2-2, -3, 2 PIM (tripping), 1 SOG, 1 Hit
Season totals: 12 GP, 3-8-11, +4, 8 PIM

One day after Artem Sergeev had his point streak snapped at four games, he earned two assists in a big Foreurs win over Gatineau. The only minus was just that – a minus-3 rating in a 4-goals-against game.

Note: Nikita Kucherov (Quebec) remains out with a shoulder injury, but was cleared by Lightning doctors on Thursday. He is expected back within the next week.

Ontario Hockey League

Windsor Spitfires 1 @ Brampton Battalion 4

D Dylan Blujus, BRAM: 0-0-0, +2, 0 PIM
Season totals: 12 GP, 0-3-3, -7, 12 PIM

Blujus’ scoreless streak reached six games, though he was on the ice for two of the three goals the Battalion scored in the first period.

Ottawa 67’s 1 @ Owen Sound Attack 4

D Jake Dotchin, OS: 1-0-1, +1, 2 PIM (tripping)
Season totals: 10 GP, 1-2-3, E, 10 PIM

Dotchin (pictured) scored his first goal of the year and earned his first point since opening night to help the Attack beat the 67’s on Friday night, 4-1. Dotchin had three goals in 64 games last season.

Sarnia Sting 3 @ Guelph Storm 6

C/W Tanner Richard, GUE: Did not play.
Season totals: 8 GP, 1-11-12, +3, 19 PIM

Richard served the second game of a 2-game suspension for instigating a fight in the last five minutes of a game.

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Drummondville Voltigeurs 3 @ Val-d’Or Foreurs 2

D Artem Sergeev, VDO: 0-0-0, +1, 0 PIM, 5 SOG, 2 Hits
Season totals: 11 GP, 3-6-9, +7, 6 PIM

Artem Sergeev had his point streak snapped at four games as Guy Boucher’s former junior club topped the Foreurs, 3-2. Sergeev is plus-10 in his last five games.

Note: Nikita Kucherov (pictured, Quebec) remains out with a shoulder injury, but was cleared by Lightning doctors yesterday. He is expected back within the next week.

Ontario Hockey League

Brampton Battalion 2 @ Niagara IceDogs 3 (OT)

D Dylan Blujus, BRAM: 0-0-0, -2, 0 PIM
Season totals: 11 GP, 0-3-3, -9, 12 PIM

Brampton outshot the IceDogs 39-26 but came out on the losing end of an overtime decision. Blujus’ scoreless streak reached five games.

Plymouth Whalers 2 @ Peterborough Petes 1

D Slater Koekkoek, PBO: 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM
Season totals: 11 GP, 2-5-7, -10, 12 PIM

The Petes lost their fourth consecutive one-goal game. Koekkoek is tied for second on the club in points with seven. Center Francis Menard (undrafted) leads with 12. Unfortunately, Koekkoek’s minus-10 rating is worst on the team; the closest to him is minus-5. The Petes are a struggling team and Koekkoek logs significant ice time.