Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell
Pettersson missed both Vaxjo games last week.
The U20 Nationell is off until November 12.
Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell
Vashek Blanar turned in a standout performance Friday with a goal and 2 assists, but it wasn’t enough to lift HV71 past Rogle BK in a 4–3 defeat. After setting up the power-play equalizer, Blanar gave his team its only lead of the night just 2:17 later with a dazzling individual effort—collecting the puck at the blue line, driving down the left wing, cutting to the net, and beating the defender before roofing a backhand bar-down over the goalie’s shoulder. It was his third goal of the season. Down 4-2, he assisted on another powerplay goal to bring his team within one, but that’s how the game would end.
Saturday brought another setback for HV71, who fell 5–1 to the IF Malmo Redhawks, slipping to 5-9-1 on the season and ninth in the Sodra Division standings. While the club ranks a respectable fifth in goals scored, defensive struggles continue to plague them—they sit ninth in goals against, with a concerning gap. Forward Blanar was held off the scoresheet and finished the night a minus-1, tagged on an empty-netter late in regulation.
Blanar’s next challenge comes on the international stage, as he heads to the Five Nations Tournament kicking off Thursday—a key tune-up ahead of the World Junior Championships. The Czech blueliner enters as the youngest of seven defensemen selected to represent his country, offering a valuable opportunity to showcase his poise and upside against elite U20 competition.
Kirill Yemelyanov – Loko Yaroslav – MHL
Loko continued their winning ways with a 5–2 triumph over JHC Atalant on Friday, sparked by a shorthanded opener from Yemelyanov. The forward disrupted a play just inside his own blue line, jumpstarted the counterattack with a breakout pass, and then finished the sequence himself—taking a return feed in the slot and snapping it high blocker side to set the tone early. He also added an assist, was a plus-2 with 6 shots on goal and won 20 of 31 faceoffs in 17:03 time on ice.
Off topic: For draft junkies, keep an eye on Lavr Gashilov. Missed the 2025 Draft cutoff by 8 days and is tearing up the MHL this season.
William Zellers, – University of North Dakota
North Dakota’s recent skid continued Friday night with a 4–3 overtime defeat at the hands of Minnesota-Duluth — their third loss in the last four outings. Zellers provided a late spark, assisting on the dramatic game-tying goal with just 1:11 left in regulation to force the extra frame.
North Dakota bounced back in emphatic fashion Saturday, rolling to a 5–1 victory in the rematch. The turning point came midway through the second period, when Zellers capitalized on the power play to give UND a 2–1 lead. Taking a feed at the top of the right circle, he slipped past a defender in his way to the net and wired a pinpoint shot far side, beating the goaltender over the blocker for what stood as the game-winner.
Casper Nassen – Miami (Ohio)
Miami’s unbeaten run came to a halt Friday night, falling 4–1 to Arizona State in a decisive road loss. Nassen was held off the scoresheet for a third consecutive game, finishing with two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating. He did not register a point on Miami’s lone tally.
Miami snapped out of it in convincing fashion Saturday, dispatching Arizona 5–2 to get back in the win column. For Nassen, though, the offensive struggles persist. His pointless streak stretched to four games, while his goalless drought hit seven. He logged 17:10 of ice time and managed one shot on goal, but remained absent from the scoresheet.
Miami will have an off week this week.
James Hagens, Oskar Jellvik, Andre Gasseau, Dean Letourneau, Kristian Kostadinski, Will Moore – Boston College
Boston College fell 4–1 to Northeastern on Thursday night at Conte Forum, but the return of Oskar Jellvik provided an early spark. Back from injury, Jellvik made an immediate impact on a gritty sequence that led to BC’s lone goal.
After James Hagens fired a shot wide from the right faceoff circle, the puck ricocheted off the end boards and out to Jellvik along the left wall. Despite losing his footing, Jellvik—on his hands and knees—managed a self-pass off the boards and followed it up with a second feed to the front of the net, where it was deftly redirected in.
It was a moment of resilience and creativity in an otherwise tough outing for the Eagles. Andre Gasseau missed the game and had surgery and will be out until the new year. In Gasseau’s absence, Letourneau saw elevated time and responded with a strong individual effort. He registered five shots on goal, went 10-for-16 in the faceoff circle, and logged 17:54 of ice time. Despite finishing with a minus-3 rating, Letourneau’s performance offered a glimpse of his poise and potential in a larger role.
Will Moore did not register a point and also had 5 shots on goal. He was 7 for 14 on the dot with 15:47 time on ice. Kristian Kostadinski did not dress.
Friday’s rematch offered no reprieve for the struggling squad, as Northeastern cruised to a 3-0 shutout. Already without Gasseau, the absence of Jellvik loomed even larger—sidelined once again due to injury. After missing most of last season and appearing in just two games this year, his continued unavailability raises serious concerns about long-term durability and roster reliability.
The early-season scrutiny has already begun, with a small but outspoken contingent of fans voicing doubts about James Hagens. It’s not entirely unexpected—high-profile prospects often draw outsized attention. Still, with just six games in the books, it’s far too early to draw meaningful conclusions. The sample size is slim, and the story of this season is only beginning to unfold.
Beckett Hendrickson – University of Minnesota
Minnesota’s skid continued Thursday night with a 5–1 loss to Wisconsin, marking their third consecutive defeat. Hendrickson, who had recently seen time on the top line, was bumped back down to the third unit for the matchup. He logged 17:20 of ice time but finished the night without a shot on goal and a minus-1 rating, as the Gophers struggled to generate sustained offense.
The losing streak hit four games on Saturday as Wisconsin won 4-0. Hendrickson had 1 shot on goal with 15:30 time on ice.
Chris Pelosi, Elliott Groenewold – Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac had an off week.
Ryan Walsh – Cornell University
Cornell’s season opener ended in disappointment Friday night, as the Big Red fell 2–1 to Massachusetts. Centering the top line, Walsh was held off the scoresheet, recording three shots on goal and winning 9 of 21 faceoffs in the loss.
Cornell edged out a 3–1 win in Saturday’s rematch, powered by a pair of timely setups from Walsh. With the game knotted at 1–1 late in the second period, the forward orchestrated a power-play strike to give the Big Red the lead. He followed up in the third, threading a pass on a 5-on-3 advantage for the eventual insurance goal at 13:28. Walsh finished the night with two assists, one shot on goal, a 9-for-17 mark in the faceoff circle, and 19:26 of ice time.
Mason Langenbrunner – Harvard University
Harvard tied their season opener, 1-1 with Connecticut on Friday night. Mason Langenbrunner did not play.
Jonathan Morello – Boston University
Boston University dropped a 5–4 overtime heartbreaker to Maine on Friday night, slipping to 3-4-1 on the season. Morello was held off the scoresheet for the fifth straight game, finishing with zeroes across the board in the loss.
Saturday night proved a rough outing for BU, who dropped an 8–5 decision to Maine in a high-scoring affair. Morello provided a spark with a shorthanded assist that pulled the Terriers even at 3–3 after trailing early, but that proved to be the lone highlight. He finished with two shots on goal and went 5-for-12 in the faceoff circle.
Philip Svedeback – Providence College
Providence skated to a 5–2 victory over UMass-Lowell on Friday night, with Svedeback delivering a strong bounce-back performance between the pipes. The senior netminder turned aside 25 of 27 shots — several of the high-danger variety — to secure his second win of the season.
UMass-Lowell took the rematch Saturday 5-2. Svedeback did not play and backed up.
Cooper Simpson
Youngstown lost 3-2 to Chicago on Friday. Simpson assisted on the 2-2 goal with 2:32 to play in the second period. He had a game high 5 shots on goal and was a minus-1.
Youngstown came out firing in Saturday’s rematch, steamrolling Chicago with a decisive 6–1 victory. Simpson added to the onslaught early in the third, netting his sixth of the season just 56 seconds in to extend the lead to 4–0. The winger collected a pass along the right wall, cut into the slot, and ripped a shot through a defender’s screen, beating the goaltender clean for a statement tally.
Cole Chandler – Shawinigan – QMJHL
Shawinigan opened their weekend set in Newfoundland on a sour note, suffering a lopsided 7–2 defeat at the hands of the Regiment on Saturday. Despite a near-even shot count—24–23 in favor of Newfoundland—the Cataractes struggled to generate sustained pressure and paid the price defensively. Chandler finished the night minus-1, recorded one shot on goal, and went 5-for-11 in the faceoff circle.
Shawinigan needed overtime to get it done Sunday, but they escaped The Rock with a thrilling 6–5 win—and Chandler delivered his most complete performance of the season. The forward notched a goal and two assists, including a textbook net-front tip on the power play that went bar-down to give the Cataractes a 4–1 cushion. After Newfoundland clawed back to 4–3, Chandler set up the fifth goal and later capped his night with the primary assist on the overtime winner. He also dominated the faceoff circle, going 17-for-23.
Cole Spicer – Western Michigan
Spicer did not dress in either game last week.
Providence Bruins
Providence 3 – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1
It was the battle of undefeated teams Wednesday as the 6-0-0 Bruins were on the road to face the 7-0-0 Penguins.
Brett Harrison opened the scoring early in the second period with a sharp wrist shot from the high slot. After scooping up a loose puck at the blue line, Harrison drove into prime shooting territory and beat the goaltender blocker side to give his club the early edge. The goal keeps Harrison on a point-per-game pace, underscoring his consistent offensive contributions early in the season. Michael Callahan and Patrick Brown picked up assists on the play, helping set the tone in a strong start.
Riley Tufte showcased his finishing touch late in the period, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to give Providence a 2–0 cushion with 6:57 remaining. After collecting a loose puck behind the Penguins’ defense, Tufte skated in uncontested and slipped a shot five-hole for his fifth goal of the season. Brown and Billy Sweezey were credited with the assists on the play. Just over a minute later, the Penguins would get one back.
With 2:28 left in the second period, Matej Blumel delivered a pinpoint cross-crease pass to Georgii Merkulov, who was perfectly positioned at the left post for a tap-in finish—his fifth goal of the season. Dans Locmelis picked up the secondary assist on the play.
Providence 0 – Hershey 2
All good things must end, and on Saturday, the Providence Bruins saw their perfect 7-0-0-0 run snapped with a 2–0 loss to Hershey. Goaltender Simon Zajicek turned aside 27 of 28 shots and stood as Providence’s lone bright spot in an otherwise quiet outing. Notably, Fabian Lysell opened the game on the fourth line—a clear message from Head Coach Ryan Mougenel as he looks to spark a more rounded game from the talented winger.
Providence 5 – Charlotte 2
Tufte led the way with 2 goals and an assist as Providence got back to their winning ways on Sunday.
John Farinacci opened his account for the season with a slick finish, taking a feed from Blumel in stride down the slot and slipping a backhander through the pads to give his club a 1–0 lead. Charlotte responded with a pair to jump ahead 2–1, but Brown drew things even, burying a rebound off a wrap-around attempt from Tufte to end the first period in a 2-2 tie.
Alex Steeves put Providence ahead 3–2 late in the second period, hammering home a one-timer with 4:12 remaining to cap off a crisp offensive sequence. Colin Felix, who had already picked up an assist on Farinacci’s opening goal, earned his second helper of the night on the play, showcasing his steady presence on the back end.
Lysell extended the lead with a highlight-reel finish, corralling a high lob from Frederic Brunet in stride before breaking in alone and slipping a backhand just inside the left post. Victor Soderstrom picked up the secondary assist on the play, while Tufte sealed the win with an empty-netter to close out the scoring.
DiPietro stopped 21 of 23 shots on the night to remain unbeaten. Matthew Poitras got into his first professional fight.
Here’s a look at the Providence Bruins leaders. You will notice a column called “Benchrates” This is provided by our friends at Benchrates. Created by a retired hockey player, Benchrates has created an algorithm that computes values in real time. The value you see is the cap hit value they’ve earned this season to date. Give them a look and check out their site.
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