OHL Sarnia Sting

Today's Game at a Glance

Published on January 23, 2004 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Sarnia Sting News Release


The Sarnia Sting and Saginaw Spirit meet tonight in the 4th of 6 regular season meetings.Tonight is the front side of a home and home between the teams who will renew acquaintances again tomorrow night in Saginaw.The Sting have won all 3 meetings between the clubs this season and have won all 9 contests since the Spirit have come into the Ontario Hockey League.The Sting come into tonight's game off a 5-2 win last night over the Windsor Spitfires in Windsor.Daniel Sisca (18,19,20) recorded the hat-trick for the Sting.Dave Pszenyczny (10) and Danny Fritsche (3) rounded out the Sting scoring. Sting netminder Ryan Munce made 38 saves on 40 shots for the victory.The Sting snapped a 3-game losing streak in the victory and are now 4-6-0 in their past 10 games.The Sting come into tonight's game with a 13-8-2 record here at the SSEC and are 9-3-2 on home ice since the beginning of November.The Spirit's last game was Saturday January 17th in which they suffered a 2-1 loss to the Erie Otters in Erie.The Spirit mirror the Sting with a 4-6-0 record in their past 10 leading up to tonight's game.The Spirit have a record of 2-22-0 on the road.

KING REMAINS OUT

Overage forward Colt King will miss his second consecutive game due to suspension.King received an instigating penalty with less than five minutes left in the game vs. the Oshawa Generals last Sunday.The penalty carries an automatic two-game suspension.

HOME SWEET HOME

Both the Sting and Spirit have considerably better records when playing at home.The Sting are five games above .500 at home as opposed to three games under .500 on the road.The Spirit are a respectable .500 at home yet are 20 games below when travelling.

100th GAME

Sting forward Marco Caprara will suit for his 100th OHL regular season game tonight.Caprara who is closing in on his own franchise record for penalty minutes in a season (294) has 224 min. in penalties so far this season.Caprara now has 518 penalty minutes in his career.An average of 5.18 minutes a game.The career penalty minute mark for the franchise is 657 set by ex-captain Andrew Proscurnicki.Proscurnicki played in 225 games to set the mark.

ON DECK

The Sting round out its current three game in three day swing when they travel to Saginaw to take on the Spirit in the back end of this home and home series.The Sting then also hit the road next weekend for games in Kitchener and Erie, Friday and Saturday.A regularly scheduled game for Sunday February 1st vs. the Plymouth Whalers has been moved to Wednesday February 4th with a 7:30 faceoff.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tonight's Game-

Friday, Jan 23 vs. Saginaw. NEW PL and Strathroy Audio Video Free DVD Player Night. A lucky fan will win a free Sony DVD Player each time the Sting score. Plus, a grand prize of 2 tickets to the Leafs vs. Tampa Bay on March 23rd with transportation from VIA and overnight accommodation at the Delta Chelsea Hotel.

GAME CHANGE: Sunday, Feb 1 has changed to Wednesday, Feb 4 at 7:30pm. Welcome Home Depot.

Friday, Feb 6 vs. SSM. Welcome KFC.

Saturday, Feb 7 vs. Kitchener. Caryl Baker Visage ladies night. Ladies, you could win gift certificates or a $25 Beauty Club membership which entitles you to a free make-over a month for a year.

Get involved with the bid for the Memorial Cup 2005. www.getthecup.com.

Bear in the Big Blue House Live "Surprise Party" VEE Corp presents Surprise Party. Jim Henson's 7-foot Bear and all his friends are throwing a party for Tutter and you're invited. Join Ojo, Pip and Pop, Treelo, Luna, Ray and Shadow for the party that more than 350,000 fans attended during last years tour. The tour stops at the SSEC for three shows on February 17 and 18. Tickets are $30 floor and $20 bowl with discounts for children and groups of 10 or more. For more information call 541-1717.

What's Your Favourite Sting Moment?

As part of our ongoing 10th year celebration the Sarnia Sting invite you to help us put together our All-Time Greatest Moments.

Starting Friday January 23rd and running through Friday March 5th fans can vote online for their favourite moment at www.sarniasting.com using the accompanying form site, as well, votes will be collected at all remaining Sting home games.

As a Special Bonus for letting us know your moment, we will be drawing for prizes at every Sting game. In addition your entry will be put into a draw for a Grand Prize "Toronto Maple Leaf Getaway" including:

· VIP transportation courtesy of the Sting and VIA Rail

· 2 Tickets to see the Leafs take on the Colorado Avalanche March 20th at the ACC

· A night of accommodation in Toronto, and,

· 2 passes to the Hockey Hall of Fame

All you have to do to win is fill out and vote for your favourite Sting moment of the decade!

Need to jog your memory? Take a nostalgic trip courtesy of "The Voice of the Sting: 1070 CHOK" as they present audio clips from the last 10 years of Sting history, for your listening pleasure online at www.sarniasting.com

The Grand Prize Draw will be made during the 3rd period of the Sting game vs. the Erie Otters, on March 5th, 2004. The All-Time Greatest Moments, as chosen by you the fans, will be revealed at the final regular season game Sunday March 14th.

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