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Spirit Host Otters for Final Time this Season

March 9, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (32-24-2-2), host the Erie Otters (20-33-1-5) Thursday, March 9, at the Dow Event Center.

Tonight's Game:

Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m.

Tonight is Saginaw's Opioid Awareness night. Detroit Red Wings play-by-play broadcaster, Ken Daniels, will be speaking in the Budweiser Red Room starting at 5:45. There will be a Q&A with Daniels afterwards.

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. 466

Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com

Last Time:

Saginaw scored seven unanswered goals in a 7-3 win against the Kingston Frontenacs Sunday, March 5, at Leon's Centre.Saginaw's Matyas Sapovaliv scored two goals while Hunter Haight netted two goals and an assist. Andrew Oke started for the Spirit, stopping 25 of 28 shots faced. The win locked up Saginaw's 14th playoff berth in franchise history, powered by Consumers Energy and brought to you by Dow.

Erie lost 4-1 to the Flint Firebirds Wednesday, March 8, at the Dort Financial Center. Sam Alfano scored the lone goal while Nolan Lalonde stopped 17 of 21 shots faced. With the loss, the Otters were officially eliminated from playoff contention.

This Season:

This is the fourth and final matchup between these two teams, with Saginaw leading the series, 2-1. In the most recent game, which took place on February 8, saw Saginaw win 4-3 at home. In that game, Saginaw's Zayne Parekh potted a goal and an assist. Roberto Mancini scored the game-winner with under two minutes to go. Tristan Lennox got the nod for the Spirit, stopping 20 of 23 shots faced. Malcom Spence and Carey Terrance each netted a goal and an assist for the Otters. Nolan Lalonde started for Erie, letting in four goals on 26 shots.

Players to Watch:

Hunter Haight has continued his consistency, scoring six points (3G, 3A) in his last four games. The Minnesota Wild pick is fourth in all scoring aspects for Saginaw. Dean Loukus' 51 points and 36 assists are the most for any Spirit skater. Matyas Sapovaliv leads the team in goals (24), and has eight tallies in his last ten games. Tristan Lennox has the best goals against average (GAA) with a 3.19. Andrew Oke holds the highest save percentage (SV%) with an .893.

Erie's Pano Fimis has the most points (45) and assists (30) for his team. Carey Terrance leads the Otters with 27 goals. Jacob Gibbins holds top goaltending marks, posting a 3.17 GAA and an .879 SV%.

Saginaw has three (3) players drafted into the National Hockey League (NHL), including Matyas Sapovaliv (Vegas), Tristan Lennox (New York Islanders), and Hunter Haight (Minnesota).

Erie has two (2) players with NHL ties. Liam Gilmartin is signed with San Jose and Nolan Lalonde signed a free agent deal with Columbus.

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