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Canucks Future Watch: 11.30.15 – Vancouver Canucks

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Monday, November 30, 2015

By Tyson Giariato

Brock Boeser has gone streaking in the NCAA, while the Comets have now won four in a row thanks to some stellar play from Canucks prospects.

Brock Boeser extended his point streak to six games, picking up a goal and assist over two games on the weekend. He is currently second among NCAA freshman with eight goals on the season, while he is tied for first in goals among 1997-born players.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Right Wing North Dakota NCAA 16 8 8 16 8 +16

Cole Cassels is still looking for his first pro goal after going without a point in two games this past weekend. He picked up his first AHL fighting major on Saturday after dropping the mitts with Portland’s Rob Flick.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Centre Utica Comets AHL 124 0 1 1 7 -5

Thatcher Demko stopped 44-of-47 shots faced in a pair of wins this past week, extending his winning streak to 11 games. He leads the NCAA in GAA and SV% among goalies with over 10 starts, while his six shutouts also rank first.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP W L T GAA SV%
Goaltender Boston College NCAA 13 12 1 0 1.23 .953

Alex Friesen had a goal and assist on Wednesday, while also tallying his third of the season on Saturday night. He now has three goals and four points in his last five games.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Centre Utica Comets AHL 17 3 4 7 28 -1

Brendan Gaunce missed all three games last week with an injury. He remains day-to-day at this point.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Left Wing Utica Comets AHL 11 5 3 8 6 E

After going two games without registering a point, Alex Grenier picked up a pair of helpers in Saturday’s win. He leads the Comets with 50 shots on goal this season.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Right Wing Utica Comets AHL 19 3 9 12 18 -5

Nicklas Jensen posted a goal and two assists in three games last week, extending his point streak to four games.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Right Wing Utica Comets AHL 13 3 5 8 6 +2

Ronalds Kenins returned to the Comets lineup after being out since October 23. The Riga, Latvia product picked up one assist in three games last week.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Left Wing Utica Comets AHL 7 0 1 1 8 -1

Hunter Shinkaruk failed to extend his team lead in goals during three games last week, but did manage to grab three helpers and register 10 shots on goal during that span.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Left Wing Utica Comets AHL 18 11 8 19 6 +1

Jordan Subban extended his point streak to three games with an assist on Wednesday. He was held off the scoresheet on Friday and didn’t dress on Saturday.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Defence Utica Comets AHL 13 1 7 8 4 E

Linden Vey has struggled as of late, picking up just one assist in three games last week. He has just one point in his last seven games after starting the season with nine points in 12 outings.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Centre Utica Comets AHL 19 1 10 11 6 -3

Source: Canucks Future Watch: 11.30.15 – Vancouver Canucks – Features

Canucks Future Watch: 11.23.15

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By Tyson Giuriato

Brock Boeser picked up an assist in back-to-back games against St. Cloud State this past weekend, extending his point streak to four games.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Right Wing North Dakota NCAA 14 7 7 14 6 +15

Cole Cassels registered one shot on goal in two games with the Comets this past week.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Centre Utica Comets AHL 12 0 1 1 2 -6

Thatcher Demko allowed three goals on 27 shots in a 6-3 win over New Hampshire on Saturday. Demko has played every minute in goal this season for Boston College, which haven’t lost since October 11.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP W L T GAA SV%
Goaltender Boston College NCAA 11 10 1 0 1.18 .955

Alex Friesen netted his first goal of the season in Saturday’s loss to Bridgeport, snapping a 12-game drought. Friesen finished the weekend with five shots on goal in three games.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Centre Utica Comets AHL 14 1 3 4 26 -1

Brendan Gaunce tallied twice in Friday’s 3-2 loss to Hartford. It was his first regular season multi-goal game of his AHL career. Gaunce missed Sunday’s game with an injury.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Left Wing Utica Comets AHL 11 5 3 8 6 E

Fresh of making his NHL debut, Alex Grenier registered a goal and two helpers in three games with the Comets over the weekend.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Right Wing Utica Comets AHL 16 3 7 10 14 -5

Nicklas Jensen snapped a three-game point drought with an assist in Sunday’s 3-2 win over Hartford, while also finishing with four shots on goal.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Right Wing Utica Comets AHL 10 2 3 5 6 +1

Ronalds Kenins remains sidelined with a lower-body injury.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Left Wing Utica Comets AHL 4 0 0 0 4 -1

Hunter Shinkaruk tallied his 11th goal of the season in just his 15th game on Sunday, putting him second overall in the AHL goal scoring race. Overall, Shinkaruk finished the weekend with three points (1-2-3) in three games.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Left Wing Utica Comets AHL 15 11 5 16 6 E

Jordan Subban picked up one assist on Friday night and then registered two primary power-play helpers on Sunday, putting the AHL rookie in a tie for the team lead in points by a defenceman.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Defence Utica Comets AHL 11 1 6 7 4 -1

Linden Vey failed to hit the scoresheet this past weekend and has now gone four games without a point.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Centre Utica Comets AHL 16 1 9 10 4 -1

Source: Canucks Future Watch: 11.23.15 – Vancouver Canucks – Features

Canucks Future Watch: 11.16.15

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Tuesday, 11.17.2015 / 10:12 AM PT                       By Tyson Giuriato

Brock Boeser’s hot start to the season continued as he netted five points in two games this past weekend, while Nicklas Jensen made his return to the Utica lineup.

Brock Boeser snapped his three-game point drought with a four-point game on Friday as he scored once and setup three others. On Saturday, Boeser added his seventh goal of the season, which puts him in a tie for sixth in the NCAA and in a tie for first among first-year players.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Right Wing North Dakota NCAA 12 7 5 12 6 +13

Cole Cassels continues to have a tough start to the season as he has now gone five games without a point. On the bright side, Cassels finished with a season-high three shots on goal in Friday’s loss.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Centre Utica Comets AHL 10 0 1 1 2 -5

Thatcher Demko saw his shutout streak end at 208:36 on Saturday. The 2014 second-rounder made 33 saves in a 6-3 win. Despite giving up four goals, Demko still has only allowed a combined 10 goals in nine starts this season.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP W L T GAA SV%
Goaltender Boston College NCAA 9 8 1 0 0.67 .974

Alex Friesen finished with three shots on goal and was plus-1 in Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Syracuse. Friesen entered the contest on a two-game point streak.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Centre Utica Comets AHL 11 0 3 3 20 +1

Brendan Gaunce cooled off a bit this past weekend as he failed to register a point in two games, but did manage a combined seven shots on goal.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Left Wing Utica Comets AHL 9 3 3 6 6 E

Alex Grenier picked up one assist in two games this past weekend. The 6-foot-4 winger leads the Comets with 41 shots on goal this season.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Right Wing Utica Comets AHL 13 2 5 7 14 -3

Nicklas Jensen returned to the lineup after missing six games with an injury. The 2011 first-rounder picked up where he left off by scoring just over six minutes into his return. Jensen has picked up a point in four-of-seven games played this season.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Right Wing Utica Comets AHL 7 2 2 4 4 +2

Ronalds Kenins remains sidelined with a lower-body injury.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Left Wing Utica Comets AHL 4 0 0 0 4 -1

Hunter Shinkaruk continued his hot start to the season by scoring his 10th goal in his 12th game on Friday. He was rewarded for his stellar play as the 2013 first-rounder was called-up by the Canucks, where he made his NHL debut in Montreal on Monday.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Left Wing Utica Comets AHL 12 10 3 13 4 +2

Jordan Subban finished with one shot on goal and was minus-3 in his lone game this past week. The former Belleville Bull has now gone five games without registering a point after starting the season with four in his first four games.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Defence Utica Comets AHL 9 1 3 4 2 -1

Linden Vey picked up two helpers on Friday night, which gave him back-to-back games with multiple assists. He was held off the scoresheet on Saturday, but did finish with four shots on goal. Vey currently leads the team in assists with nine.

POSITION TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM +/-
Centre Utica Comets AHL 13 1 9 10 2 -1

Source: Canucks Future Watch: 11.16.15 – Vancouver Canucks – Features