BLAKE PIETILA RUMORS
The World Junior Championship Devil: Blake Pietila
Since the mid 90’s, no nickname for a line on the New Jersey Devils roster has one upped “The Crash Line.” Composed of Randy McKay, Bobby Holik, and Mike Peluso, the trio dished big hits and delivered plenty of hurt to their opponents en route to their first Stanley Cup. Since then, no line has agitated more opponents then the Bernier, Carter, & Gionta line late in the...
Kirill Kapustin crosscheck on Blake Pietila
One more video today... Check out this cross check by Russia's forward Kirill Kapustin on USA forward Blake Pietila. Kapustin was given a two minute minor and a 10 minute misconduct, it should have been a five minute major and a game misconduct.These are the dangerous hits that hockey is trying to remove from the game of hockey.
I got to admit that I had to scratch my head...
Todd Cordell: Devils Come Up Short Against Norfolk, Matteau Cut, Pietila Makes USA
The Albany Devils fell up short last night in overtime against the Norfolk Admirals. Here are some notes on that game as well as Stefan Matteau being cut from Team USA, as well as Blake Pietila making the team and what we can expect from him in the tournament.
- The Devils lost their fourth consecutive game last night in heartbreaking fashion. They allowed Norfolk to tie the game...
Todd Cordell: Devils Silenced By Sound Tigers + Matteau, Pietila Ready For World Juniors
The Albany Devils didn't start off their extended road trip on a positive note last night as they failed to pick up at least a point in a 4-3 loss to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Here ares some notes on the loss as well as Stefan Matteau, Blake Pietila and Team USA as they get set for a 12:30 ET game against Sweden.
- Keith Kinkaid stopped 26-of-30 last night in what was his...
Wisconsin skates to 1-all tie vs. Michigan Tech
The Wisconsin hockey squad skated to a 1-all overtime tie versus visiting Michigan Tech Friday night.
Badgers forward Tyler Barnes hammered home a loose puck at the 16:49 mark of the third period, accounting for the hosts' lone score of the night. The goal was Barnes' first in nine games, and helped Wisconsin's record move to 2-7-4 overall and 2-5-4 in WCHA play.
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Via Fox Sports Wisconsin
December 07, 2012
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Todd Cordell: Stefan Matteau, Blake Pietila Named To USA's Preliminary Roster
According to multiple reports, New Jersey Devils' forward prospects Stefan Matteau and Blake Pietila have been named to Team USA's World Junior preliminary roster.
Matteau, 18, has 14 goals, 23 points, 54PIMs and a plus-14 ratings in the BLB Armada in his first year in the QMJHL. If Matteau makes the roster, it is expected he will play on the third or fourth line in a...
MTU's game winning goal against BSU.
First, I am not shy about my critiques of the officials in the WCHA. I think the level of officiating in the WCHA “at times” has been questionable if not downright brutal. Here is another example of a blown call; in talking to a person that I know in Bemidji; who saw the game – alerted me to the game winning goal scored by Michigan Tech's forward Blake Pietila.
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