OHL Sarnia Sting

Weekend Preview

Published on November 5, 2014 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Sarnia Sting News Release


Picking up 4 of a possible 6 points on the road last weekend, the Sting improved to 6-7-1-1 on the season. In the tight Western Conference standings, the Sting find themselves in 8th place through the first 15 games of the year.

The team's recent success (5-4-0-1 in their last 10 GP) can be attributed to strong team play and the presence of secondary scoring. The Sting now have 5 players with over 10 points on the year and 5 players who've recorded more than 5 goals thus far. With match-ups against the highly touted Erie Otters and the Niagara Ice dogs this weekend, the Sting will again be relying on a team-based approach to pick up points on the road.

Heading into the weekend, Erie boasts a 13-0-0-1 record with 3 of their players securing a top 5 spot in the OHL scoring race. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Niagara has lost 6-straight and sits at the bottom of the Eastern conference standings with a 2-13-0-0 record. Saturday will be the first time the Sting visit the newly built Meridian Centre.

Sting Notes

Nikita Korostelev : Korostelev leads all Sting players with 9 goals and 9 assists for 18 points on the season.

Hayden Hodgson : After a slow start to the season, Hodgson has produced for the Sting as of late; picking up 4G and 1A this past weekend. Hodgson now has 7G 1A on the season.

Anthony DeAngelo : DeAngelo surpassed Mark Katic last weekend as the franchise's all-time leader in assists by a defenseman (133). DeAngelo also holds the record for career points by a Sarnia Sting Defenseman (166). In 11 GP this season, DeAngelo has 3G 11A and is tied for 4th in OHL defenseman scoring.

Taylor Dupuis : After being sidelined for the first 12 games of the regular season, Dupuis made his return to the lineup on Thursday night in Barrie, recording his first win of the season. Dupuis turned aside 29/30 shots in his debut. He improved to 2-0 on the season with a 41 save win over his former team, the Sudbury Wolves on Friday night.

Injury Report : Matteo Ciccarelli - upper body (indefinitely)

Friday, November 7, 2014 -Sarnia (6-7-1-1) @ Erie Otters (13-0-0-1)

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m.

Players to watch - Erie Otters

Connor McDavid : McDavid has got off to an exceptional start to the season, averaging 3 points per game thus far. McDavid has 42 points, including 14G and 28A for the Otters early on in his draft year. McDavid is the front-runner for the first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.

Dylan Strome : Strome has recorded 33 points for the Otters this year and is second in OHL scoring behind teammate Connor McDavid.

Alex Debrincat : Debrincat leads all OHL rookies in scoring with an impressive 27 points in 14 GP. Debrincat is 5th overall in OHL scoring and leads all skaters with 15 goals.

Saturday, November 8, 2014 - Sarnia Sting (6-7-1-1) @ Niagara Ice Dogs (2-13-0-0)

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m.

Players to watch - Niagara Ice Dogs

Carter Verhaeghe : Verhaeghe leads all Ice Dogs skaters with 10 points on the season. The '95-born centreman has 6 goals on the year.

Vince Dunn : The 6'00 Lindsay, ON native leads all Ice Dogs defenseman with 9 points on the season. In his rookie season with the Ice Dogs, Dunn recorded 33 points in 64 games on the back-end.

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