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December 3, 2014 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Sarnia Sting News Release


Last weekend, the Sting were victories in 4 games played over the course of 4 and a half days. The 4-0 weekend was well deserved as the Sting were without top guns, Pavel Zacha and Jakob Chychrun. Chychrun is still 'week-to-week' with an upper body injury, and 1st line centre, Pavel Zacha will make his return to the lineup on Saturday night in Saginaw after serving a 6 game suspension.

Heading into the weekend, Sarnia have won 5 straight games, and been victorious in 7 of their last 8 outings.

Friday is Special Olympics night at the RBC Centre. Representatives from the local Special Olympic Swim Team will be in attendance for puck drop. Additionally, they will have a kiosk set up on the concourse where fans can make donations to Special Olympics Canada.

Sunday's game marks the 17th Annual Teddy Bear Toss game, presented by Lambton Ford. When the Sting score their first goal of the game, fans are encouraged to toss their stuffed animals over the glass and onto the ice. All stuffed toys collected will be counted by Lambton Ford and then donated to local charities to serve as Christmas presents for children in need. As a reminder, kids tickets are just $6 on Sunday afternoon.

Sting Notes

5 straight wins : The Sting have won 5 straight games and 7 of their last 8. The last time the Sting won 5 straight was December 6th, 2012.

Brandon Lindberg : Lindberg has scored in 4 straight games for the Sting. The draft-eligible winger has 4G, 4A for 8 points in his last 8 games.

Anthony DeAngelo : DeAngelo leads all OHL defenseman in points for the first time this season with 7G 20A for 27 PTS in 22 games this season. On Tuesday, DeAngelo was invited to USA Hockey's WJC Camp and also signed a 3 year entry level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Taylor Dupuis : Dupuis improved to 8-4 on the season with 3 wins this past weekend. Dupuis currently sports a .932 save % and leads all OHL goalies in that category. Dupuis has won 5 straight games. On Monday, Dupuis was announced as the Pioneer Energy OHL Player of the week.

Injury Report : Matteo Ciccarelli - upper body (indefinitely), Connor Schlichting - upper body (indefinitely) Jakob Chychrun - upper body (week-to-week)

Friday, December 5, 2014 - North Bay Battalion (14-5-4-1) @ Sarnia Sting (13-11-1-1)

Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m.

Players to watch - North Bay Battalion

Nick Paul : Paul has scored 18 times for the Battalion this season, and leads all North Bay skaters with 31 points in 24 GP this season. The Dallas stars prospect is tied for 15th in OHL scoring.

Brenden Miller : Miller is tied for second in OHL scoring by a defenseman with, 26 points in 24 games. He remains 1 point behind Anthony DeAngelo for the league lead.

Saturday, December 6, 2014 - Sarnia Sting (13-11-1-1) @ Saginaw Spirit (11-13-1-1)

Puck Drop: 7:11 p.m.

Players to watch - Saginaw Spirit

Nick Moutrey : Moutrey leads all Spirit players with 12G, 17A for 29 points on the season.

Dylan Sadowy : Sadowy is averaging 1.00 PPG this season with 12 goals and 14 assists, totalling 26 points in as many games.

Sunday, December 7, 2014 - Soo Greyhounds (19-6-0-1) @ Sarnia Sting (13-11-1-1)

Puck Drop: 4:05 p.m.

Players to watch - Soo Greyhounds

Sergey Tolchinsky : Tolchinsky finds himself in 8th place of the OHL scoring race with 39 points (15G, 24A) through 26 games. His offensive capabilities are considered to be amongst the best in the league. Darnell Nurse : The first-round Oilers pick has got off to a good start again this year with 16 points in as many games for the Greyhounds.

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