OHL Sarnia Sting

Weekend Preview

Published on October 29, 2015 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Sarnia Sting News Release


Sting Overview

With a 1-1 split last weekend against Kitchener and Sault Ste. Marie, the Sting improved to 8-3-1-0 on the season and remain two points back (with 1 game in hand) of the Windsor Spitfires for tops in the OHL's West Division.

The Sting are in tough this weekend as they hit the road for a 2-game swing. First, on Friday night the Sting take on Josh Ho-Sang and the Niagara IceDogs at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines.

Then, on Saturday, the Sting visit the Erie Insurance Arena for the first time since being eliminated from the playoffs last year. The Otters got the best of the Sting in game 1 of the season, spoiling the Club's Home Opener with a 5-4 victory. The Sting have lost just two games in regulation since opening night, and will look to return the favour in front of the Otters' faithful on Saturday.

Fans can catch road games on CHOK 1070AM, online here, or by following along via live tweets.

The Sting return to action next Friday night at the Sarnia Sports & Entertainment Centre when they take on the Flint Firebirds at 7:05 PM. Friday's tilt marks Flint's first trip to Sarnia in franchise history.

Sting Notes

Jakob Chychrun: The highly-touted prospect had a breakout game in the Soo on Friday night, registering 2G, 1A and was a +6 - earning himself first star honors. In 12 games, Chychrun has 10 points and leads the Sting with a + 11 rating.

Nikita Korostelev: The Leafs' prospect added 1G and 3A on Friday night in the Soo, including his 100th career OHL point. Korostelev now leads the club with 11 points.

Pavel Zacha: With a goal in both games last weekend, Zacha extended his scoring streak to four games, and his point-streak to 6 games. In 7 games played, the Devils prospect has 5G, 3A for a total of 8 points.

Troy Lajeunesse: Lajeunesse chipped in with a goal on Friday night. The sophomore forward now has 9 points on the season and was named Lambton Ford Tough player of the Month on Thursday night.

Daniel Nikandrov: Nikandrov added 3A this weekend - giving him a total of 7 points on the year. The Sting Captain played in his 200th career OHL game on Thursday night vs. Kitchener.

Standings: Sting are currently 8-3-1-0 on the season, leaving them 2 points back of Windsor for 1st in the West Division.

Injury Report: Fulcher - upper body (week-to-week)

Friday, October 30, 2015 - Sarnia Sting (8-3-1-0) @ Niagara IceDogs (4-7-1-0)

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m.

Although the 'Dogs have got off to a slow start, they are certainly not a team that the Sting will take lightly. Despite accumulating only 9 points thus far, the club has a star-studded line-up with a number of high-end players. Look for Niagara to come out with a chip on their shoulders Friday night.

Players to watch:

Josh Ho-Sang: After being returned from Islanders camp, Ho Sang has had a solid start to the OHL season. The '96-born winger leads the IceDogs with 16 points (3G 13A) in 12 games played.

Brendan Perlini: Selected 12th overall by the Coyotes in 2014, Perlini is a guy that the Sting will want to take time and space away from on Friday night. Last season the winger recorded 26 goals, and the season before - 34. In 10 games played this season, Perlini has 9 points (5G 4A).

Saturday, October 31, 2015 - Sarnia Sting (8-3-1-0) @ Erie Otters (10-1-1-0)

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m.

The Otters are the first OHL club to reach the 10-win plateau this season. The Otters sit atop the Western Conference standings, four points ahead of the Sting. For the 4th straight week, the Otters are ranked #1 in the BMO CHL Top 10 Rankings.

Players to watch:

Alex Debrincat: The sophomore forward is off to a hot start again this year, leading the Otters and the Ontario Hockey league with 15 goals and 22 assists. Debrincat, who registered 104 points as a rookie last season, is eligible for the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Dylan Strome: Selected 3rd overall by the Coyotes last year, Strome captured the OHL scoring title last season - putting up 129 points in his draft year. The Otters' captain has 13 points in 8 games thus far this season.

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