Spirit Acquire Justin O'Donnell from Sting
Published on November 30, 2021 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release
Saginaw, MI - Saginaw Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill announced Tuesday (Nov. 30) the team has completed a trade acquiring right wing Justin O'Donnell from the Sarnia Sting in exchange for Saginaw's seventh round pick in 2022.
"As an organization, we want to welcome Justin and his family to Saginaw," said the Spirit sixth-year, GM. "As a staff, we are excited to work with Justin and get him in our lineup this weekend. He is a player we have followed since his draft year and we looking forward to seeing what he can do for our group with a fresh start here in Saginaw."
O'Donnell, 18, was selected by the Sting in the second round, 35th overall, in the 2019 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection Draft. The 6-foot-2, 202-pound winger has two goals and ten assists for 12 points in 63 career OHL games.
The Oakville, Ontario native was nearly a point-per-game player at the U-16 level, playing for the Toronto Marlboros in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. He scored 17 goals and 14 assists for 31 points in 32 games during the 2018-19 season.
O'Donnell also represented Team Ontario at the 2019 Canada Winter Games, scoring two goals and two assists, helping Ontario to a silver medal finish.
O'Donnell will join the team Tuesday and is expected to be in the lineup Thursday when the Spirit face the Flint Firebirds at 7:05 p.m. from The Dow Event Center. O'Donnell will wear jersey no. 88 for the Spirit.
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Fans with any questions or concerns about fan protocols may call the Spirit at (989) 497-7747 or email info@saginawspirit.com.
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