SOTI Weekend Preview – Battling for First
As the Eastern Conference playoff position battle rages on, the Mississauga Steelheads enter this week riding a four game win streak. The team is determined to finish the season at the top of the Eastern Conference by sustaining their momentum.
The Steelheads will host the Oshawa Generals in a rare Tuesday game. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will be treated to a special Ryerson Leenders ministick giveaway presented by Raymond James. The Family 4-Pack is available, providing 4 tickets, 4 drinks, and 4 popcorn for only $95 plus fees and taxes. Adding to the excitement, Tuesday’s game is also a winning night! All attendees will receive a complimentary ticket to the game on Friday, March 15th against Niagara if the Steelheads secure the victory.
The week continues with a journey to Sarnia on Wednesday night to take on the Sting, a return home on Friday night for a clash against the Niagara IceDogs presented by Ontario Nurses Association, and concludes on Sunday afternoon as the Steelheads hit the road again, this time heading to Brantford for the final matchup of the regular season against the Bulldogs. With their eyes on maintaining their winning streak and claiming the top spot in the Eastern Conference, the Steelheads are gearing up for an exhilarating week of hockey.
March 12th vs Oshawa Generals (35-19-7-2) @ 7:00pm
Tale of the Tape – Oshawa has won all three games against the Steelheads this season, and the Trout are determined to break this streak. This matchup stands at an absolutely pivotal moment in the hunt for home ice advantage in the playoffs.
Player to Watch – Keep a close eye on Mason Zebeski, who shined in the last game on Sunday with two goals. His stellar performance in the previous encounter with Oshawa marked him as the third star of the game.
The Opponent – The Oshawa Generals currently hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference as the regular season draws to a close. Mississauga aims to rewrite the narrative on Tuesday at home, eager to change the standings and gain a crucial victory in their pursuit of the first seed in the East.
March 13th @ Sarnia Sting (23-35-3-1) @ 7:05pm
Tale of the Tape – The Steelheads dropped their only matchup with Sarnia this season, setting the stage for an exciting rematch between the two teams.
Player to Watch –. Finn Harding has a point in each of his last four games. The steady defender is producing at both ends of the ice, coming in at a +7 in his last four games and adding onto his team leading +35 on the season.
The Opponent – Sarnia currently sits in the bottom two of the Western Conference. The Steelheads aim to capitalize on this matchup, leveraging the opportunity to secure a victory and further solidify their position at the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
March 15th vs Niagara IceDogs (16-38-6-1) @ 7:00pm
Tale of the Tape – The Steelheads have emerged victorious in the last four games against the IceDogs, maintaining an impressive winning streak that they aim to uphold in this upcoming clash.
Player to Watch – Keep an eye on Ryerson Leenders, who is likely to play in this game and is 4-0 with a 1.50 GAA against Niagara this season. His efforts had him named one of the games three stars in three of the four games, and he will look to keep that streak going in Friday’s must win matchup.
The Opponent – The IceDogs are enduring a challenging season, currently positioned at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The Steelheads aim to capitalize on both the opponent’s challenging season and the advantage of playing on home turf to secure victory.
March 17th @ Brantford Bulldogs (34-18-8-2) @ 2:00pm
Tale of the Tape – The matchups between both teams have been mixed, but the Steelheads secured a victory in the last game last week, and they aim to continue the same momentum in this upcoming clash.
Player to Watch – Keep a keen eye on Jack Van Volsen, who scored two goals in the last game against the Bulldogs. With points in each of his last four games (five total), the NHL Draft prospect is heating up at the best time
The Opponent – Brantford is racing towards the top of the Eastern Conference alongside Mississauga. Expect an intense battle between both teams as they contend for a crucial victory in their pursuit of conference supremacy.
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