Sting Weekend Preview
October 21, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Sarnia Sting News Release
After winning both games at home last weekend, the Sting improved to 7-2-1-0 on the season; the franchise's best start since 2011-12 (8-2-0-0). That 2011-12 roster featured current NHLers Alex Galchenyuk, Nail Yakupov, Reid Boucher, Ryan Spooner & Connor Murphy. Sting Captain, Daniel Nikandrov is the only current player who was a member of that team.
The Club's 7-2-1-0 start earned them an honorable mention in this week's CHL Top 10 rankings. Thursday's opponent, Kitchener, was ranked 7th this week.
Similar to last season, the Sting are getting the job done by committee. Through the first 10 games, the Sting have seen 14 different players find the back of the net at least once. Leading the way is sophomore forward Troy Lajeunesse who has registered 6 goals and 2 assists.
The Sting remain atop the West Division standings, tied for 1st with divisional rival, Windsor.
The Sting return to action tomorrow night at the Sarnia Sports & Entertainment Centre when they take on the Kitchener Rangers (ranked 7th in CHL Top 10) at 7:05 PM. Thursday's game marks the club's annual Halloween Game, presented by Value Village. Click here for details on how to enter the Costume Contest and win big prizes.
On Friday night the Sting head north to take on the Soo Greyhounds for their second game in as many nights. Fans can catch the road game on CHOK 1070AM, online here, or by following along via live tweets.
Sting Notes
First 10 games: Best start (7-2-1-0) since 2011-12 season (8-2-0-0)
CHL Top 10: The Sting received an honourable mention in this week's CHL Top 10 rankings.
Sasha Chmelevski: Chmelevski recorded his first career OHL hat-trick on Friday night at the SSEC. He is now 6th in rookie scoring with 5 goals and 1 assists through his first 10 games played.
Troy Lajeunesse: Lajeunesse potted 2G in Sunday's win over Mississauga. The sophomore forward leads the Sting in goals (6) and is tied for the team lead in points (8).
Jakob Chychrun: Chychrun has registered 6 points through his first 10 games and has a plus minus rating of +6. He is projected to be selected 2nd overall in the upcoming NHL draft. He was recently named to represent Team OHL in the Canada Russia Series.
Nikita Korostelev: Korostelev has 8 points on the season and is 1 point away from 100 career points with the Sting.
Justin Fazio: Another 2-0 weekend for Fazio leaves him in a tie with Devin Williams with an OHL best 7 wins.
Daniel Nikandrov: Nikandrov will play his 200th career OHL game with the Sting on Thursday night.
Pavel Zacha: The Devils prospect has 5 points in as many games including 2 goals last weekend.
Injury Report: Fulcher - upper body (week-to-week)
Thursday, October 22, 2015 - Kitchener Rangers (6-0-3-0) @ Sarnia Sting (7-2-1-0)
Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m.
The Rangers are ranked 7th in the CHL Top 10 and have earned at least 1 point in every game this year. The Sting and Rangers are currently tied for 2nd in the Western Conference standings.
Players to watch:
Ryan MacInnis: The Coyotes' second round pick is coming off a career year where he registered 25 goals and 62 points in 67 games. Through his first 8 games this season, MacInnis has 9 points.
Adam Mascherin: Selected 2nd overall behind Jakob Chychrun in the 2014 OHL Priority selection, Mascherin is off to a good start this season. He currently leads the Rangers in goals with 7 and points with 13 through 9 games played.. Mascherin is eligible for the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.
Friday, October 23, 2015 - Sarnia Sting (7-2-1-0) @ Soo Greyhounds (4-4-2-0)
Puck Drop: 7:07 p.m.
The Sting downed the Hounds last week at the SSEC by a score of 5-2. Between that and the fact that the Soo have lost 4 straight, they will likely be hungry for a win at the Essar Centre on Friday night.
Players to watch:
Zachary Senyshyn: Senyshyn, who was taken by the Bruins in round 1 of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, has led the way for the Greyhounds early on. In 10 games played, the 97-born winger has 6 goals and 3 assists.
Hayden Verbeek: Verbeek scored both goals for Sault Ste. Marie last Friday night in Sarnia.
Ontario Hockey League Stories from October 21, 2015
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- Bitten, Peters Selected to Compete in CHL Canada Russia Series - Flint Firebirds
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- Konecny, Salituro Among OHLers to Face Russians in CHL Canada Russia Series - Ottawa 67's
- Firebirds Complete Trades with Soo & Sudbury - Flint Firebirds
- Cornel, Spencer and Wells Named to 2015 CHL Canada Russia Series Rosters - Peterborough Petes
- Sadowy, Stephens Selected to Compete in CHL Canada/Russia Series - Saginaw Spirit
- Trio of IceDogs Named to Team OHL for 2015 CHL Canada Russia Series - Niagara IceDogs
- Hounds Acquire Yetman from Flint - Soo Greyhounds
- Vande Sompel, Cirelli and Dal Colle Selected to Represent OHL in Canada / Russia Super Series - Oshawa Generals
- Capobianco Named to Canada Russia Series Roster - Sudbury Wolves
- Wolves Acquire Bowman - Sudbury Wolves
- Chychrun to Play in Canada Russia Series - Sarnia Sting
- Brown & Digiacinto Named to Team OHL - Windsor Spitfires
- OHL Announces 2015 CHL Canada Russia Series Rosters - OHL
- Letowski Added to World Junior Coaching Staff - Windsor Spitfires
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