Sting Down Spirit 5-4

Published on September 9, 2015 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Sarnia Sting News Release

The Sarnia Sting bent but did not break as they held on to beat the Saginaw Spirit 5-4 to earn their first exhibition win.

Patrick White scored two goals to pace the Sting and Jeff King had a goal and an assist. Kevin Spinozzi and Jordan Kyrou added a pair of assists each.

Saginaw managed to trim the lead to one goal three times in the third period but goaltender Kaden Fulcher managed to shut the door, coming up with key saves when needed to keep Sarnia ahead.

In the final minute Sarnia was called for a delay of game but fought off the penalty to give the Sting it's first win of the pre-season.

The Sting jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals from White at 4:02, from Sasha Cmelevski and Jeff King at 7:05. Spinozzi drew the lone assist on the King tally. Sarnia out shot Saginaw 7-2.

In the opening minute of the middle stanza Tye Felhaber was awarded a penalty shot and made good to slice the lead to 2-1.

With less than two minutes left, White added his second goal, tipping a point shot from Spinozzi from the blue line. Jeff King also assisted on the goal.

The third period went back and forth as the two teams combined for four goals.

Aiden Hughes drew the starting assignment for the Sting and allowed just one goal. Fulcher came in relief at the midway point of the game. He was tested quite a bit but played solid giving up just a pair of goals.

Sarnia swings back into action a week from Thursday in Windsor against the Spitfires.

STING NOTES:

- Patrick White was named the games' first star

- The Sting were without veterans Hayden Hodgson, Brandon Lindberg, Pavel Zacha, Josh Jacobs, Noah Bushnell, Connor Schlichting and Nikita Korostelev - all of which attending NHL Camps this week.

Ontario Hockey League Stories from September 9, 2015

• Sting Down Spirit 5-4 - Sarnia Sting
• Saginaw Falls Short to Sarnia 5-4 - Saginaw Spirit
• IceDogs Late Comeback Sinks Rangers - Kitchener Rangers
• IceDogs Top Rangers 2-1 in OT - Niagara IceDogs
• Attack Shutout by Colts - Owen Sound Attack
• Gone Camping - Oshawa Generals
• Rangers Sign Forward Greg Meireles - Kitchener Rangers
• Frost, Calvas Commit to Greyhounds - Soo Greyhounds
• Landmark Sport Group Launches Mississauga Steelheads 2K - Brampton Steelheads
• Wolves Fall to Battalion in Pre-Season Play - Sudbury Wolves
• Spits Add Beaudoin, Auger Optioned to LaSalle - Windsor Spitfires
• Attack Send 6 to Pro Camps - Owen Sound Attack
• Sting Well Represented at NHL Camps - Sarnia Sting

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Sarnia Sting Stories

• Sarnia Sting Complete Trade with Brantford Bulldogs
• Sarnia Sting Sign First Round Pick Brenner Lammens
• Sarnia Sting Release 2025 Ironworks Health and Wellness Training Camp Details
• Sarnia Sting Name Brayden Guy Assistant Coach
• Sting Assists Donates $120,000 to Local Organizations and Scholarship Recipient