Prospect Watch: Jan. 5-11

Akim Aliu
Position: Right wing
Team: Sudbury
League: OHL

Aliu tallied an assist in the first period as Sudbury fell 6-2 to Brampton Thursday. He was held scoreless in a 4-0 loss to Mississauga Friday, and as Sudbury fell 3-2 to Windsor Sunday. Sudbury is currently 18-20-4 on the season.

Kyle Beach
Position: Left wing
Team: Lethbridge
League: WHL

Beach was traded to Lethbridge on Tuesday, Jan. 6. He appeared in a 3-2 loss to Prince Albert on Friday tallying an assist in the second period and in a 5-4 overtime loss to Vancouver Saturday, posting two goals for the club. In two appearances with Lethbridge this season, Beach has two goals, one assist and two penalty minutes. The club is currently 12-7-0 on the year.

Jonathan Carlsson
Position: Defense
Team: Brynäs IF
League: Sweden

Carlsson was held scoreless as Brynäs IF fell to Färjestads BK 3-2 Monday, defeated Luleå HF 1-0 Thursday and posted a 5-4 win over Skellefteå AIK Saturday. In 40 contests this season, Carlsson has one assist and 43 penalty minutes.

Simon Danis-Pepin
Position: Defense
Team: Maine
League: Hockey East
Year: Senior

Danis-Pepin was held scoreless as Maine fell to Boston University 4-1 Saturday. In 17 games this year, Danis-Pepin has five assists and 17 penalty minutes. The Black Bears are currently 10-6-1 on the season.

Shawn Lalonde
Position: Defense
Team: Belleville
League: OHL

Lalonde was named the third star of the game, registering a goal and an assist as Belleville posted a 8-3 win over Oshawa Wednesday. in a 4-2 loss to Peterborough Thursday, Lalonde was held scoreless. He went scoreless the following evening in a 3-1 win over Plymouth. In 43 contests this season, Lalonde has 13 goals, 19 assists and 51 penalty minutes. The Bulls currently hold a 27-13-4 record.

Joe Lavin
Position: Defense
Team: Omaha Lancers
League: USHL

Lavin went scoreless as Omaha fell to Green Bay 2-1 Friday and lost 2-1 in a shootout with Indiana Saturday. He has appeared in six games for the club since coming over from Providence University, registering three assists and eight penalty minutes. Omaha is currently 17-11-4 on the season.

Igor Makarov
Position: Right wing
Team: St. Petersburg SKA
League: Russia

Makarov registered two penalty minutes St. Petersburg fell to Dynamo Minsk 1-0 Tuesday and Dynamo 4-3 in a shootout loss Friday. In 29 games this season, Makarov has four goals, five assists and 51 penalty minutes.

Ben Smith
Position: Right wing
Team: Boston College
League: Hockey East
Year: Junior

Smith was held scoreless as Boston tied Vermont 3-3 Friday. In a 4-2 loss to Vermont Saturday, Smith tallied a goal in the first period. In 18 contests this season, Smith has three goals, six assists and two penalty minutes. B.C. is currently 9-6-3 on the season.

Bill Sweatt
Position: Left wing
Team: Colorado College
League: WCHA
Year: Junior

Sweatt was held scoreless as Colorado posted a 5-2 win over Minnesota State Friday and fell to the club 3-1 Saturday. In 23 contests, Sweatt has nine goals, eight assists and 22 penalty minutes. Colorado is currently 12-7-5 on the season.

Josh Unice
Position: Goaltender
Team: Windsor
League: OHL

Unice was traded to Windsor Wednesday. In a 4-1 win over Sarnia Thursday, Unice logged 60 minutes of play with 27 saves acquiring an 1.00 GAA and a .964 SV%. He did not appear as Windsor defeated Sault Ste. Marie 7-1 Friday or in the 3-2 win over Sudbury Saturday. Unice has appeared in one game for the club, logging 60 minutes, a 1.00 GAA and an .964 SV%. The Spitfires are currently 36-5-1 on the year.