LONDON GOING FOR THREE-IN-THREE SWEEP IN GUELPH
By Yannis Economopoulos
London going for the three-in-three sweep in Guelph
LONDON, Ont. – The London Knights erased a two-goal deficit in the third period and later
won in a shootout on Saturday night against the Owen Sound Attack to extend their point streak
to 19 games. On Sunday, the green and gold conclude a three-in-three weekend in Guelph.
Scouting the Knights (34-11-0-3)
London heads down Highway 401 with a three-game win streak, an 8-0-0-2 record in their last
10 games, and has an opportunity to sweep the three-in-three weekend.
Easton Cowan’s highlight reel goal in Saturday’s win was his 35th point over his 17-game point
streak.
Jacob Julien (1G), Oliver Bonk (1G), and Denver Barkey (1A) all extended their point streaks to
four games in Owen Sound.
Special Teams
Despite going 0-for-4 on the man advantage on Saturday, the Knights still own the top-ranked
power play (33%). Their penalty kill (84.3%) is also a league best.
Know the Foe – Guelph Storm (25-18-3-1)
Guelph has lost three consecutive games, and their opponents have outscored them 13-3 during
the skid. In their last 10 contests, the Storm are 4-5-1-0.
Forward Jett Luchanko leads the Storm in assists (36) and points this season (52). In his last 10
outings, the London, Ont. native has 11 points on four goals and seven helpers. Luchanko, the
12th overall pick in the 2022 OHL Draft, has been held pointless through three meetings against
London this year.
Special Teams
Guelph owns the league’s fifth-ranked power play (22.9%) and ninth-ranked penalty kill
(80.3%).
Standings
London holds the top spot in the Midwest Division with 71 points, while the Storm are in third
with 54.
Head-to-Head
Last season, these divisional rivals split the six-game series with three wins each, but London has
taken the first three contests this year.
The puck drops from the Sleeman Centre at 4:00 p.m. EST.