Hat trick for Wolves’ Pirri
Brandon Pirri scored three times to lead the Wolves to a 4-0 victory Saturday against the IceHogs in American Hockey League action in Rockford.
Pirri scored two goals in the first period to help the Wolves (13-9-2-1) open a 3-0 lead, then added another in the second. It was the third hat trick of his career.
Oscar Dansk stopped all 32 shots he faced for the Wolves, who also got a goal in the first period from Nic Hague and two assists apiece from T.J. Tynan, Daniel Carr and Zach Whitecloud.
♦ The Senators put forwards Bobby Ryan (concussion) and Matt Duchene (undisclosed lower-body injury) on injured reserve with injuries suffered Thursday against the Canadiens. The moves mean both players will be out at least seven days.
♦ The Ducks extended general manager Bob Murray’s contract two years through the 2021-22 season. Financial terms of the deal weren’t immediately disclosed. games in the series after dropping the 14 before that. The Midshipmen lead the overall series 60-52-7.
♦ West Virginia announced quarterback Will Grier won’t play in the Camping World Bowl against Syracuse to focus on his preparation for the NFL Draft in the spring. Grier averaged 351 yards passing and threw 37 touchdown passes this season.
Giants WR Beckham out vs. Redskins
Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was ruled out for the team’s road game Sunday against the Redskins with a quadriceps injury.
Beckham, who caught a touchdown pass and threw another in the Giants’ 30-27 overtime victory last Sunday against the Bears, appeared on the team’s injury report Friday with a bruised quadriceps and practiced on a limited basis.
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