Saturday Highlights: Subban sets record
Saturday February 14, 2015
Growing up with a pair of older brothers in P.K. and Malcolm can no doubt be a tough act to follow, but Belleville Bulls blueliner Jordan Subban is showing the hockey world that he’s got some record breaking talent.
The Vancouver Canucks prospect scored goals 20 and 21 of the season just 25 seconds apart on Saturday night, breaking a Bulls single-season franchise record for goals by a defenceman set by Shawn Lalonde (19) during the 2008-09 season.
Subban helped the Bulls pick up two key points in their quest to stabilize their place in the Eastern Conference standings, defeating the visiting Peterborough Petes 7-5 at the Yardmen Arena. Watch
“It’s been in the back of my mind,” said Subban following the milestone. “The guys made it easier for me and I was glad I was able to do it in a win too. Coming into the OHL, my main goal was to win a Memorial Cup — and it still is — but I wanted to make an impact too.”
Bulls Head Coach George Burnett complimented his 19 year-old defenceman on his achievement. “It’s awesome,” he said. “He’s now at the top of a long list of high-profile guys who’ve come ahead of him here, so that’s a feather in Jordan’s cap. A lot of those guys went on to play for a long time in the NHL.”
Subban leads all OHL defencemen in goals with 21 on the year and is currently seventh in scoring among blueliners with 42 points (21-21–42) in 51 games.
Here’s a look at the rest of the action from across the OHL on Saturday.
Nikita Korostelev and Jordan Kyrou teamed up to lead Sarnia to a narrow 5-4 win over Niagara. The IceDogs attempted a comeback but fell just short. Watch
The Owen Sound Attack persevered despite allowing a 4-1 lead to slip away in a span of just 59 seconds. Erie’s Connor McDavid scored twice to force overtime before Chris Bigras assured a 5-4 victory with 54 seconds left in overtime. Boxscore
The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds continued their run of dominance, defeating the Plymouth Whalers 5-0. Vancouver Canucks prospect Jared McCann had two goals and an assist while Brandon Halverson made 33 saves in the shutout. Boxscore
Andrew Mangiapane led the Barrie Colts to their seventh straight win with a goal and three assists. The Colts rode to a 6-4 win in Saginaw. Boxscore
