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Game Night 10/20: Lightning at Thrashers

Submitted by pete on October 20, 2005 - 20:31

The Lightning torched the Thrashers young goaltenders as Nick Tarnasky and Evgeny Artyukhin made quiet NHL debuts each with just under 8 minutes of ice time a piece. Paul Ranger continued to settle into his job as the Lightning's #6 defenseman getting over 15 minutes of ice time and rating a +2 before receiving a vicious cheap shot elbow from a Thrasher forechecker. Vinny Lecavalier with a 4 point night.

I hope a certain so-called editor from Hockey's Future enjoyed the game. I know I did.

Frolunda Proves to Be Norrena's Kryptonite

Submitted by pete on October 20, 2005 - 15:02

It's been 54 days since Fredrik Norrena began his season for Linkopings of the Swedish Elitserien. 54 days of unbeaten excellence, until today when Norrena was dropped by Tommy Salo and Vastra Frolunda 6-2 in a marquee early season matchup. Nearly two months into the season, Norrena's record drops to 8-1-1. The Finnish born netminder stopped 19 of 25 shots faced in the loss.

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Packard/Kelly Recalled to Springfield

Submitted by pete on October 19, 2005 - 20:41

The domino effect of Evgeny Artyukhin and Nick Tarnasky's callup to Tampa reached Johnstown as winger Dennis Packard has been recalled to Springfield of the AHL. Packard, who had a goal and the clinching shootout talley in Johnstown's last exhibition game, will be available when the Falcons play Hartford at home Friday night.

Also recalled to Springfield was C Justin Kelly. Kelly had 65 points in 57 games last season with Adirondack of the UHL.

Update:
Mastovich says that Kelly is currently injured. It will be interesting to see Springfield's lineup this weekend.

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Glukhov En Fuego

Submitted by pete on October 19, 2005 - 18:41

There may be no hotter playmaker in all of Russia over the past couple of weeks than Lightning prospect Alexei Glukhov. Today, against Lada Togliatti, Glukhov assisted on a pair of second period goals as Khimik MO defeated Lada 5-1. Glukhov has 9 assists in 17 games so far this season, the most amongst all Lightning Russian prospects.

On the other side of the rink, goaltender Vasily Koshechkin left the game for Togliatti after allowing 2 goals in 30:11 of action. Veteran David Svoboda allowed three goals in the remainder of the game. Dimitry Kazionov also dressed for Togliatti.

Nikita Alexeev, however, was a scratch for Omsk's 3-2 loss to Salavat Yulayev. The former first round pick has just 5 points in 16 games this season.

Artyukhin and Tarnkasy Called Up

Submitted by joe on October 19, 2005 - 09:41

The Springfield Falcons announced today that forwards Evgeny Artyukhin and Nick Tarnasky have been recalled by the Lightning. Both players will join the Lightning in Atlanta for Thursday night's game against the Thrashers.

Morgan Cey Update

Submitted by pete on October 18, 2005 - 22:36

Morgan Cey, who missed all of Johnstown's training camp and their two preseason games, is still nursing a groin injury but is expected to be reassigned to Johnstown next week according to the Lightning. Cey will join netminders Jonathan Boutin and David Currie in Johnstown, whose opener is Friday night in Columbia, SC against the Inferno.

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Helbling Goes, Ranger Stays

Submitted by chad on October 18, 2005 - 14:07

The Lightning have announced that Timo Helbling has been reassigned to Springfield by the Tampa Bay Lightning. This means Paul Ranger, who was impressive in weekend games against Pittsburgh and Washington, has secured the No.6 defenseman spot for the near future.

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Ramo Out Until December or Just Two Weeks?

Submitted by pete on October 18, 2005 - 13:44

Unconfirmed rumors out of Finland indicate Lightning goaltending prospect Karri Ramo was forced to undergo knee surgery earlier this month and will be out of the lineup for HPK until December at the earliest. Ramo has not dressed for the past three games as Miika Wiikman has reassumed the starting duties for HPK of the SM-liiga. Ramo leads the SM-liiga statistically in GAA and save percentage. Developing.

Update 5:16pm
I haven't had the chance to try to translate this but I'm told this article from Hameen Sanomat indicates Ramo's recovery time will be 2 weeks, not 2 months. Bolt Prospects is currently seeking confirmation.

Update 11:35pm
We have received confirmation from the Lightning that Karri Ramo has injured his knee but were not given any specifics.

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Lightning Assign Soucy to RoadRunners

Submitted by chad on October 18, 2005 - 10:46

According to the Phoenix RoadRunners and OurSports Central, J.F. Soucy has been moved from Johnstown to Phoenix by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

"J.F. brings a combination of experience and toughness to our line-up," said RoadRunners General Manager and Head Coach Ron Filion. "I welcome his addition and expect big things from him this season."

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Norrena Still Unbeaten

Submitted by pete on October 17, 2005 - 14:38

Fredrik Norrena remained nearly perfect today improving his record to 8-0-1 by defeating Rastislav Stana and Sodertalje 4-2. Norrena stopped 23 of 25 shots for the victory. Defenseman Andreas Holmqvist played on the second pairing for Linkopings.

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