OHL Saginaw Spirit

Preview: Spirit at Otters, 2:00pm, Erie Insurance Arena

January 17, 2022 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


Erie, PA - The Saginaw Spirit (13-16-1-0) continue their search for the illusive first victory of the 2022 calendar year Monday afternoon when they travel to face familiar American foe, the Erie Otters (10-17-1-1) at the Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Head-to-Head

Today, Saginaw faces Erie for the sixth of 12 meetings this season, with the club holding a 3-1-1-0 record against the Otters this season. The two teams last squared off on Dec. 11 in Erie, with Saginaw coming out on top by a 5-3 score. Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov led the way for Saginaw, scoring a goal and two assists. Five different players scored for the Spirit including the first for Justin O'Donnell in a Spirit uniform and the first game-winning goal in the career of Ian Phillips. Tristan Lennox made 27 saves in the victory of Saginaw. Vancouver Canucks prospect Connor Lockhart scored all three goals for the Otters.

Last Time Out

Saginaw: The Flint Firebirds shut out the Saginaw Spirit on their home ice for the second time this season Saturday night, with a 1-0 decision over the Spirit to take a six games to four lead in the 2021-22 edition of the Coors Light I-75 Divide Cup.

Erie: Erie saw their season-long, four-game winning streak snapped by the Flint Firebirds last Thursday night in a 6-3 final. Defenseman Christian Kyrou and left wing Noah Sedore each registered two assists. Flint goaltender Luke Cavallin recorded 43 saves for the Firebirds.

Players to Watch

Saginaw: Andrew Oke

Oke is expected to start Monday afternoon in net for the Spirit when they face the Otters at Erie Insurance Arena. The rookie goaltender was recently named to the midterm rankings of the NHL Central Scouting list heading into the 2022 NHL Draft in Montreal.

Erie: Connor Lockhart

The Vancouver Canucks sixth round pick in 2021 has been on a tear as of late, scoring five goals and three assists in his last four games. Lockhart has three goals and one assists in three games this season against the Spirit.

Broadcast Information

Watch: CHL TV | OHL Action Pak Ch. 463

Listen: 100.5 WSGW-FM | WSGW.com

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