IceCaps Ricoh Rock Report
January 9, 2017 - American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release
18-14-3-1 (.556) | 3RD NORTH
3 THINGS TO KNOW
Rolling on the Road: The IceCaps wrapped up their season-long ten game road trip on Saturday afternoon against the Crunch. St. John's posted a 5-2-3 record on the trip which started back on December 14th .
PTO Signings: Due to recalls to Montreal the IceCaps signed four players to PTO's on Thursday. The list includes forwards Anthony Camara (who scored Saturday), John McCarron (Mike's older brother), Alexandre Ranger (who spent last season in St. John's) and defencemen Reggie Traccitto.
Congrats Scherbak: Forward Nikita Scherbak received his first call up to Montreal on Thursday. Scherbak made his NHL debut on Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs and scored his first goal in the first period against Frederik Andersen.
Wednesday, Jan. 4 ALB 6 vs STJ 2 RECAP The St. John's IceCaps give up five goals in the second period to the Albany Devils en route to dropping a 6-2 decision.
Nikita Scherbak tallied his tenth goal of the season and Brett Lernout scored his first of the year in the loss. Friday, Jan. 6 BNG 2 vs STJ 1 (SO) RECAP A late goal from Markus Eisenschmid tied the game; however St. John's fell for the first time in the shootout this season by a 2-1 score to the Senators. Stefan Matteau scored for the IceCaps in the shootout, Charlie Lindgren made 25 saves in a losing effort. Saturday, Jan. 7 STJ 2 vs SYR 1 (OT) RECAP Yann Danis was solid, turning aside 33 saves-including 17 in the third period alone as the IceCaps snapped their three- game losing skid with a 2-1 overtime win. Newcomer Anthony Camara tallied his first goal of the season to open the scoring. Daniel Audette finished off a cross-ice pass from Matteau to pick up the win in the extra frame.
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