Monday coast-to-coast: MacKinnon, Mooseheads aim to sustain momentum in Moncton

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WHL

Minnesota Wild prospect Brett Bulmer wasn't exactly focused on hockey in the Kelowna-Portland game on Saturday, getting a major for kneeing. What's up with that? Meanwhile, the Rockets are down 2-0 and have been outshot 94-49. (Regan's Rant, Oregon Live, )

Buffalo Sabres propsect Kevin Sundher, who was the first star in Brandon's Game 3 win Sunday, is regaining confidence after missing nearly a month with concussion-like symptoms. (Luber's Lounge)

With the way overage defenceman Neil Manning is playing, the Vancouver Giants hardly miss injured star David Musil. (Vancouver Province, Vancouver Sun)

The Calgary Hitmen may soon have Victor Rask back from injury. Of course, they need some wins, being down 2-1 to Brandon. (Calgary Herald)

Cody Beach was an agitator par excellence in Moose Jaw's Game 2 rout of Regina. What's he got in store for when the series movies to the Queen City? (Regina Leader-Post)

Kamloops Blazers coach Guy Charron wasn't happy to see his team allow four goals in its Game 2 win over Victoria. (Kamloops Daily News)

Getting a 2-0 lead over Kootenay is a bit of a watershed for the Edmonton Oil Kings. (Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Journal, Between The Lines)

The Saskatoon Blades' are down 0-2 coming home thanks to a lapse in discipline, writes Daniel Nugent-Bowman. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

There have only been three fights in the first 17 playoff games. Strange for something that's such an essential part of the game. (Taking Note)

OHL

Austin Watson has been on both sides of a London-Windsor playoff series, since he began his junior tenure with the Spitfires. (Sportsnet, Windsor Star)

Boston Bruins prospect Jared Knight is "day-to-day" for London due to an ankle injury. (London Free Press)

Plymouth Whalers coach-GM Mike Vellucci called his team out in the media after going down 2-0 to seventh-seeded Guelph on Sunday. (Guelph Mercury)

Owen Sound Attack winger Kurtis Gabriel is doubtful for Game 3 tonight. He left Saturday's game vs. Kitchener after a low hip check from Ryan Murphy. (Owen Sound Sun Times)

Malcolm Subban being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs? Sure, why not. (Toronto Star)

Today's should-read: Andrew Duffy profiles Eric Cornel, the talented 15-year-old from Kemptville, Ont., who is conflicted on whether to pursue major junior or the NCAA. (Ottawa Citizen)

Speaking of Belleville, it was a nice 50th birthday for Bulls coach-GM George Burnett. The Bulls won to get back into their series and his alma mater, Montreal's McGill University, won CIS' University Cup. Both the Bulls' and McGill's games ended 4-3 in overtime. (Belleville Intelligencer)

Ottawa Senators first-rounder Matt Puempel, the Peterborough Petes star, didn't look out of place in his AHL debut on Sunday. (Binghamton Press)

QMJHL

Nathan MacKinnon and the Halifax Mooseheads are up 2-0 on Moncton. The question is whether they can keep their focus as the series moves west for the next two games. (Metro Halifax)

Folks in Moncton might remember the John Graham who's leading Saskatoon's NHL bid. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Shawinigan is in firm control of its opening-round series. (Le Nouvelliste)

The Gatineau Olympiques already-slim hopes of beating Blainville-Boisbriand might have taken another hit, since defenceman Garrett Clarke is injured. (Le Droit)

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