Laliberte extends Mannheim's woes

Former BU Terrier John Laliberte scored twice and Norm Milley had a couple of helpers as visiting Wolfsburg upset slumping Mannheim 4-1 extending their losing streak to five games.

Andrew Archer 3 Pontebba 2

Defenseman Andrew Archer fired a hat-trick as Alleghe won 3-2 in Pontebba. Normally known for his defense, the 256-game AHL veteran tied his record for goals in a season in just one game!! All three goals came on the powerplay.

Trudel leads Zurich over Bern

Jean-Guy Trudel scored twice and added assisted on the OT winner as Zurich trimmed standings leader Bern 5-4.

Frisk signs Blake Cosgrove

Frisk-Asker has signed Canadian defenseman Blake Cosgrove. The 23-year-old from Chilliwack, BC began the year with Missouri of the CHL. In over 100 NCAA games, the Northern Michigan University grad managed just one goal.

Freiburg releases McIlveen

The Freiburg Wolves have released Canadian forward Paul McIlveen. The club cited increasing problems between the 23-year-old and other players as well as the coach. The situation reached a climax in a recent game against Kaufbeuren. The Waterloo, ON native played a total of 23 games registering 14 goals and 6 assists.

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Career night for Alan Letang

Defenseman Alan Letang was the offensive star for Zagreb in their commanding 5-2 victory over host Ljubljana. The Renfrew, ON native notched a hat-trick and Jeff Heerema had a goal and two assists.

Augsburg looks to add Sean O'Connor

The local newspaper in Augsburg is reporting that the Panthers are close to signing Canadian winger Sean O'Connor. The 28-year-old from Victoria, BC has already been practicing with the team.

Romano snipes pair for Merano

Canadian Italian Nicholas Romano had a pair of goals and an assist helping league leaders Merano top Milano 6-3 at home.

Gare, Richardson power Red Devils

In Bad Nauheim, former UNH Wildcat Lanny Gare and Kevin Richardson each scored twiced as the Red Devils outlasted Passau 8-5. 

van Boxmeer back in Switzerland

Former Bern coach  John van Boxmeer is making his comeback in Switzerland taking over struggling Lausanne in the NLB.

Blues add try-out import

Espoo Blues have offered former American Leaguer Ryan J. Murphy an 8-game try-out. A fourth round draft choice by Carolina in 1999, Murphy recorded 154 points in 372 AHL contests. The 30-year-old started the season in Hamilton but was released after posting just one assist in five games.

Norris restores Graz to top spot

Warren Norris had a pair of goals and an assist while teammate Eric Healey chipped in three helpers giving Graz a 3-1 home win over Villach.

Kevin Lavallee stays true to Munich

German Canadian defenceman Kevin Lavallee is the latest player to agree to a contract extension with Munich of the German Bundesliga. The 27-year-old Montreal native had 2 goals and 11 assists in 38 games in 2008-09. He has played for several different German clubs at all levels since 2001-02.

Cory Urquhart to snipe for Heilbronn

Former Montreal second round draft pick, Cory Urquhart, will lace them up for the Heilbronn Falcons next season. The 6'3" center had 60 points in 57 games for the Stockton Thunder of the ECHL in 2008-09. He also appeared in 14 games with Springfield (AHL). Urquhart has done well at the ECHL and CHL levels but never reached the potential expected of him.