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February 10, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Sarnia Sting News Release


With a mere 17 games remaining in the regular season, the Sting are currently in 7th place in the Western Conference Standings. That being said, the team is only 6 points back of Guelph, for 4th place and home ice advantage in the first round of playoffs. With four games on the docket this weekend, the Sting will have an opportunity to pick up valuable points in a tight Western Conference playoff race. The Sting kick off and close out the weekend against former Sting defenceman, Anthony DeAngelo and the Soo Greyhounds.

First, the Sting travel to Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday night for a rare mid-week game, and then visit Guelph on Friday in a crucial matchup against the reigning OHL Champions.

The team returns home on Saturday night when they play host to the Niagara Ice Dogs at the RBC Centre. The Sting will be in tough on Saturday as the Ice Dogs have won 3 straight, and have earned points in 8 of their last 10 games. This is the 2nd and final tilt between the two clubs this season - Niagara got the better on the Sting on November 8th, winning 2-0 at home.

Then, on Monday afternoon at 2:05, the Sting take on the Greyhounds at home in the Annual Family Day Game, presented by RBC. The game is slated to be a special one for the Sting as they welcome back all-time leading scorer among defenceman, Anthony DeAngelo for the first time since being dealt to the Hounds at the deadline. Also, as part of the team's ongoing 20th Anniversary celebrations, the Sting will host a Century Club banner ceremony, paying tribute to all of the Sting greats who have recorded 100+ points in a single season. The group includes players such as Aaron Brand, Peter Sarno and Trevor Letowski.

As always, kids tickets are just $6 on Family Day, and fans are encouraged to bring their skates and join the team for a post-game skate following the final buzzer.

Sting Notes

Western Conference Standings: In a tight playoff race, the Sting are now 7th in the Western conference Standings, but just 6 points back of Guelph for 4th and home ice advantage in the first round.

Taylor Dupuis: Dupuis went 1-1 this weekend including a 3-0 shutout over Kitchener on Thursday. He stopped 19 shots to earn his first shutout of the year.

Jeff King: King had 3 assists this weekend, including 2 in Sunday night's loss to Mississauga. He is now tied for the team lead amongst defenseman for assists with 17.

Stephen Pierog: Pierog continues his excellent play since joining the Sting recording 2G and 1A this past weekend. He now has 24 points in 29 games as a member of the Sting.

Hayden Hodgson: Hodgson leads all Sting skaters with 17 goals on the year, including one in Thursday night's 3-0 win against Kitchener.

Injury Report: Matteo Ciccarelli - upper body (indefinitely), Connor Schlichting - upper body (indefinitely), Pavel Zacha - upper body (week-to-week), Josh Defarias (week-to-week), Patrick White (day-to-day)

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 -Sarnia Sting (24-21-4-2) @ Soo Greyhounds (38-11-0-2)

Puck Drop: 7:07 p.m.

Players to watch - Soo Greyhounds

Anthony DeAngelo: Since joining the Greyhounds, DeAngelo has notched 22 points, including 4 goals, in 12 games played. The dynamic defenceman now has 60 points on the year.

Sergey Tolchinsky: In 44 games with the Hounds, Tolchinsky has scored 20 goals and leads the team with 62 points on the year.

Friday, February 13, 2015 -Sarnia Sting (24-21-4-2) @ Guelph Storm (28-20-2-2)

Puck Drop: 7:30 p.m.

Players to watch - Guelph Storm

Tyler Bertuzzi: Bertuzzi leads the Storm with 75 points in 52 games played. The Red Wings' prospect is 8th in OHL scoring, 1 point behind, Connor McDavid.

Zac Leslie: In 48 games with the Storm, Leslie has recorded 10 goals and 41 points. The LA Kings' draft pick is 7th in scoring among OHL defenceman.

Saturday, February 14, 2015 -Niagara Ice Dogs (24-23-2-2) @ Sarnia Sting (24-21-4-2)

Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m.

Players to watch - Niagara Ice Dogs

Brendan Perlini: In just 26 games with the Ice Dogs this season, Perlini has scored 21 times and is 3rd in team scoring with 40 points. Perlini was taken 12th overall by the Arizona Coyotes in last year's NHL Entry Draft.

Carter Verhaeghe: Verhaeghe is coming off a big weekend, scoring 4 goals and tallying 8 points in 3 games played. The Leafs' prospect leads Niagara with 61 points on the year.

Monday, February 16, 2015 -Soo Greyhounds (38-11-0-2) @ Sarnia Sting (24-21-4-2)

Puck Drop: 2:05 p.m.

Players to watch - Soo Greyhounds

Justin Bailey: Bailey is considered to be one of the most dangerous offensive players in the league. In 48 games this year, Bailey has 30 goals and 59 points.

Nick Ritchie: Since being dealt to the Hounds at the trade deadline, the Ducks' first rounder has 12 points in as many games for his new club. Ritchie captured Gold with Team Canada in the 2015 World Junior Hockey Championships.

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