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Preview: Spirit Host Saturday Night Teddy Bear Toss against Otters

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


Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (20-9-2-0) host the Erie Otters (11-15-0-3) Saturday, December 17, at the Dow Event Center. Tonight's game is Saginaw's annual Teddy Bear Toss night, with proceeds benefiting the Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation. Fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to throw onto the ice after the Spirit score their first goal of the game. Bears will also be available for purchase in the atrium before the game.

Tonight's Game:

Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m.

Tickets:

Ticketmaster

Phone: (989) 497-7747

In-Person: Saginaw Spirit Store (6321 State St.), Dow Event Center Box Office

Broadcast:

Television: CHL TV, CHL App, OHL Action Pak Ch. 467

Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com

This Season:

The Spirit and Otters have already done battle twice this year at Erie Insurance Arena. Erie won the first game 4-3 in overtime on October 15, and Saginaw took the second game with an 8-3 win on December 6. Defenseman Roberto Mancini has three goals against the Otters this season, and Minnesota Wild 2nd round pick Hunter Haight tallied two goals and two assists against Erie on December 6.

Last Time:

Saginaw was victorious over their in-state rival Flint Firebirds 5-1 Wednesday, December 14, at the Dow Event Center. Pavel Mintyukov earned four assists and Tristan Lennox made 26 saves on 27 shots in the win. The win gave Saginaw a 2-1 edge in the Coors Light I75 Divide Cup series.

Box Score & Highlights

Erie fell 6-3 to the Windsor Spitfires Thursday, December 15, at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario. Carey Terrance scored the first goal for the Otters and Spencer Sova scored his 14th goal of the season in the loss.

Box Score & Highlights

Players to Watch:

Hunter Haight extended his point streak to eight games with an assist against Flint on Wednesday. In that span, he has five goals and nine assists for 14 points. Anaheim Ducks prospect Pavel Mintyukov leads both his team and OHL blueliners in points (43) and assists (30). 15-year-old Michael Misa's 16 goals are the most of any Spirit skater. New York Islanders prospect Tristan Lennox leads his club's goaltenders with 14 wins, a 3.03 goals against average (GAA), and an .890 save percentage (SV%).

The Spirit will be without center Matyas Sapovaliv (Czechia) and goaltender Andrew Oke (United States) who are currently representing their countries at evaluation camps ahead of the 2023 World Junior Championship. USA Hockey announced yesterday that Oke had made the final roster for the United States.

Brett Bressette leads the Otters with 23 assists and 36 points. Defenseman Spencer Sova leads not only his team with 14 goals, but all OHL defensemen as well. Kyle Downey's 3.23 GAA and .889 SV% are the best for Otters goaltenders.

Saginaw has four (4) players drafted into the National Hockey League (NHL), including Pavel Mintyukov (Anaheim), Matyas Sapovaliv (Vegas), Tristan Lennox (New York Islanders), and Hunter Haight (Minnesota).

Erie has two (2) players drafted into the NHL, including Liam Gilmartin (San Jose) and Nolan Lalonde (Columbus, FA).

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