OHL Saginaw Spirit

Spirit Fall for First Time in Seven Games

Published on January 19, 2013 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


The opening period featured extremely fluid passing from both Western Conference teams; however the Spirit were able to advance first, by sliding one past Otter goaltender and Saginaw native, Devin Williams, on a tally by Buffalo Sabres prospect, Justin Kea, his 17th of the season, with an assist coming from Nick Moutrey. The first period ended Saginaw 1 - Erie 0.

After a great goaltending duel in the second, the Otters were able to score their first of the game on a fake-out shot, with less than a minute left in the period from Connor McDavid, his 20th of the season, assisted by Toronto Maple Leafs prospect, Connor Brown and J.P. Labardo. The frame ended with the score tied at 1.

To open the third period, the Spirit scored first on a rebounded goal off Eric Locke's stick, his 30th of the season, with assists coming from Spirit Captain and Chicago Blackhawks prospect, Garret Ross and Dalton Young. The Otters fired back with two quick goals, the first from Jimmy McDowell, his 11th of the season, assisted by J.P. Labardo and Dane Fox, followed by a tally from Stephen Harper, his 11th of the season, assisted by J.P Labardo and Dane Fox. The Otters closed out the game with an unassisted, empty net goal by Dane Fox, his 8th of the season. The game ended Erie 4 - Saginaw 2, with shots on net Saginaw 30 - Erie 29.

The Applebee's Three Stars:

1. Devin Williams (EO)

2. Jake Paterson (SS)

3. J.P. Labardo (EO)

CATCH THE SPIRIT! - The next action for the Spirit is in Erie on Wednesday, January 23rd at 7:00pm. That game can be heard on FM Talk and Sports WSGW 100.5. The next home action is on Friday, February 1st at 7:11pm against the Peterborough Petes at the Dow Event Center. Tickets are still available. Please go to www.saginawspirit.com or call 497-7747 for all your ticket needs.

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