Game Preview: Guelph Storm at London Knights
November 9, 2021 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release
The Guelph Storm head to London for the first time this season to take on the Knights. The puck drops at 7:00pm.
Guelph coming off a win in the Soo Saturday night will be feeling good after finding a great offensive performance. Winning 6-5 the team bounced back exactly how they'd want to after the 9-4 loss to the Soo, with big performances from Sasha Pastujov, who put up 1 goal and 3 assists and Michael Buchinger who tallied 2 assists, the team was able to take a win from the Soo trip. Heading into tonight against the Knights the team has a record of 7-5-1-0 which is 3rd in conference standings just behind London.
The London Knights are no longer undefeated after losing their first game of the season in a 3-2 loss to the Flint Firebirds. The Knight's record is currently 9-1-0-0 which is enough to stay tied in points with the Soo Greyhounds and sit in 2nd place in conference standings. Top player Luke Evangelista leads the team in points and goals with 15 points and 11 goals in the 10 games they've played so far this season. The Knights will be looking to bounce back after their first loss of the season against the visiting Storm.
HEAD TO HEAD
2021-22 Regular Season GUE 0-0-0-0 LDN 0-0-0-0
2019-20 Regular Season GUE 2-2-1-0 LDN 3-2-0-0
Last Five Years GUE 8-12-2-1 LDN 15-7-1-0
Last Five Years At Guelph Storm GUE 4-5-1-1 LDN 7-3-1-0
Last Five Years At London Knights GUE 4-7-1-0 LDN 8-4-0-0
Previous Meetings This Season
TOP SCORERS
LAST 5 GAMES
MATCH UP
Guelph StormLondon Knights
Season Record 7-5-1-0 9-1-0-0
Last 10 Games 6-4-0-0 9-1-0-0
Streak 1-0-0-0 0-1-0-0
Last Game 6-5 W @ Sault Ste. Marie (2021-11-06) Final 3-2 L @ Flint (2021-11-06) Final
Home Record 3-2-0-0 5-0-0-0
Away Record 4-3-1-0 4-1-0-0
Goals For 56 34
Goals Against 50 21
Power Plays 15/55 (27.27%) 9/32 (28.13%)
Power Plays - Home 6/22 (27.27%) 3/12 (25%)
Power Plays - Away 9/33 (27.27%) 6/20 (30%)
Penalty Killing 10/51 (80.39%) 5/44 (88.64%)
Penalty Killing - Home 4/25 (84%) 2/24 (91.67%)
Penalty Killing - Away 6/26 (76.92%) 3/20 (85%)
Leading Rookie Poitras (4-9-13) Smith (6-3-9)
Most Penalty Minutes Matthew Papais Gerard Keane
Team PIM/GM 11.8/13 10.1/10
Players to Watch:
Guelph Storm - Sasha Pastujov
The Anaheim Ducks 3rd rounder has impressed in his first dozen games in the OHL. Currently leading the league in points with 24, Pastujov has been a key piece to the early success the Storm has had. He currently leads the team in points, goals, and assists, with 12 goals and 12 assists for the total of 24 points. Keep an eye on him tonight as the Storm play the Knight's.
London Knights - Luke Evangelista
Drafted in the 2nd round by the Nashville Predators, Evangelista has found a hot start to the season. Currently leading the team in points and goals, with 15 points and 11 goals, he has been big to the Knight's early season unbeaten run. With 15 points in just 9 games played, Evangelista is a huge contributor to London's offensive game and a player to watch tonight.
Upcoming Game:
The Storm are back in Guelph Friday night when the Erie Otters come to town for the first matchup of the season. Friday, November 12th the Otters come to town and the puck drops at 7:30pm.
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