Ethan Edwards was the star of the win, while LaChance, Hameenaho, and Vilen all picked up goals this weekend.
Friday
On Friday, the Comets lost in Overtime 5-4 to Laval. Nico Daws earned the loss in this one, stopping 35 of 40. The Comets offense was lead by Brian Halonen, who scored twice. Hameenaho and Crookshank scored the other two goals. Defenseman Seamus Casey and center Kyle Criscuolo each picked up two assists with Crookshank adding an assist for a two-point night effort.
Saturday
On Saturday, goaltender Jakub Malek held down the fort for his third win of the season, 4-3 over Laval. Defenseman Ethan Edwards scored two goals less than a minute apart in the third period to secure the win. Shane LaChance and Topias Vilen scored the other two tallies. Winger Lenni Hameenaho remained red hot with an assist on Edwards’s first goal. Prospects Josh Filmon and Seamus Casey also picked up assists.
Here’s a look at the game winner.
Around the Pool:
- Winger Kasper Pikkarainen was the only Devils prospect to participate in the World Juniors this year, playing a limited role for Team Finland, but showcasing his speed and toughness. Pikkarainen has been playing catch up on his development after a serious injury nearly derailed his career last season. This year, the 19-year-old winger has three assists in 25 games for TPS of the Liiga. The goalless drought isn’t for lack of effort. Pikkarainen has gone 0-48 on shots on goal this season.
- Goaltender Veeti Louhivaara has settled into the net for the Chicago Steel of the USHL after being acquired late last year. Louihivaara has 0-1-2 record, 2.90 GAA and .920 SV% so far for his new team. The record and goals against is unsurprising given the Steel’s position at the bottom of the standings of the Eastern Conference.
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