Janus, Slovakia Settle for Fourth

Jan 5, 2009

SCOTIABANK PLACE – Russia beat Slovakia 5-2 as skill trumped desire in the battle for third place on Monday afternoon. It was Russia's second straight World Junior bronze and fifth consecutive medal since 2005.

For the surprising Slovaks, featuring Erie Otters goaltender Jaroslav Janus, a fourth-place finish marks their second-best result of all time after the 1999 bronze medal in Winnipeg.

Ontario Wins U17 Gold Medal

Jan 5, 2009

PORT ALBERNI, BC – For the second year in a row, Ontario is champion of the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

Jeff Skinner scored the game-winning goal early in the second period as Ontario defeated Pacific 5-1 in the gold medal game on Sunday night at the Alberni Valley Multiplex. It is the first repeat champion since the United States in 2001 and 2002.

Yogan Leads Otters to Sixth Straight Win

Jan 3, 2009

Andrew Yogan scored a hat trick for the second time in the last five games to lead the Erie Otters to a 6-4 win over the Kitchener Rangers in an Ontario Hockey League game played tonight in front of 4,213 at the Tullio Arena.

Make it Five Straight for the Otters

Jan 2, 2009

Tyler Hostetter collected three assists to help lead the Erie Otters to a 4-1 win over the Brampton Battalion in an Ontario Hockey League game played in front of 3,353 tonight at the Tullio Arena.

Janus Leads Slovaks to Upset Win

Jan 2, 2009

Jaroslav Janus made 44 saves this afternoon to lead Team Slovakia to a 5-3 victory over Team USA at the World Junior Hockey Championships being held in Ottawa, Ontario.