Saginaw returns home to host rival Greyhounds on Military Appreciation Night
Saginaw, Mich. – The Saginaw Spirit (10-6-1-0) return home as they host the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (5-5-3-2) at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Michigan.
Tonight’s Game:
Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m.
Today’s game is Saginaw’s Military Appreciation night presented by Bay City Elks #88. Veterans and active military can receive two upper-level tickets and the Spirit will be wearing military-themed jerseys for the game. The team will be auctioning off these jerseys after the game, and proceeds will go to the Bay City Elks #88 Veterans Program.
Tickets:
Phone: (989) 497-7747
In-Person: Saginaw Spirit Store (6321 State St.), Dow Event Center Box Office
Broadcast:
Television: CHL TV, CHL App, OHL Action Pak Ch. 463 (Ontario)
Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com
Last time:
The Spirit won 4-3 in overtime against the Sarnia Sting Friday, November 11, at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia, Ontario. Josh Bloom scored the shorthanded game-winner in the victory.
The Greyhounds lost 5-4 to the Flint Firebirds Friday, November 11, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan. Bryce McConnell-Barker scored two goals in the loss.
Last Season:
Saginaw and the Soo have not faced each other yet this season, but the teams collided eight times in the 2021-2022 season. The Greyhounds won five of the eight meetings.
Players to Watch:
Anaheim Ducks prospect Pavel Mintyukov leads the Spirit in points with 24 and assists with 16. 2025 NHL draft eligible Michael Misa leads the team in goals with 10. New York Islanders prospect Tristan Lennox leads the team with 3.19 goals against average (GAA) and a .881 save percentage (SV%).
New York Rangers prospect Bryce McConnell-Barker leads the Greyhounds in points with 17 and goals with nine. Vancouver Canucks prospect Kirill Kudryavtsev leads the team in assists with nine.
The Spirit have four (4) players drafted into the National Hockey League (NHL), including Pavel Mintyukov (Anaheim), Matyas Sapovaliv (Vegas), Josh Bloom (Buffalo), and Tristan Lennox (New York Islanders).
The Greyhounds have two (2) players drafted in the NHL, including Bryce McConnell-Barker (New York Rangers) and Kirill Kudryavtsev (Vancouver).
