Sarnia at Peterborough Game Preview – November 13
The Sarnia Sting hit the road tonight to open a challenging three-game November trip, beginning in Peterborough as they take on the Petes at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Fresh off an emotional, high-energy 6–5 overtime victory on Sunday afternoon, the Sting arrive with momentum and a renewed sense of confidence as they look to translate their recent success onto visiting ice.
Sunday’s win over North Bay was headlined by the return of forward Alessandro Di Iorio, who made his season debut after missing the opening stretch with a pre-season injury. Di Iorio immediately made an impact, scoring twice—including the overtime winner just 45 seconds into the extra frame—and earning first-star honours in front of 3,449 fans at Progressive Auto Sales Arena. His late heroics settled what had become a wild finish, after North Bay stormed back with two goals in the final two minutes to erase a 5–3 Sting lead and force overtime.
The Sting showed plenty of resilience throughout the afternoon, capitalizing on limited opportunities and leaning on contributions across the lineup. Despite registering only three shots in the third period, Sarnia found the back of the net twice, with goals from Ben Pickell and Di Iorio helping to reclaim momentum during a tense stretch. Offensively, Sarnia’s depth continued to shine—Jack Van Volsen, Liam Beamish, and Pickell all scored, while Beckham Edwards, Mitch Young, Ryan Brown, Matthew Manza, Jordan Bax, and Lukas Fischer added key assists. The team’s power play remained a major driving force, going a perfect 3-for-3 and improving to 11-for-21 over their last six games, solidifying the unit as one of the league’s most consistent.
In goal, Charlie Larocque delivered a meaningful performance against his former team. Acquired in early October, Larocque turned aside 28 shots—including 14 in the third period—to earn his first win as a member of the Sting. The netminder showed poise during North Bay’s late surge, helping steady the group when the game tightened in the final minutes.
Tonight’s meeting in Peterborough presents another important test as Sarnia looks to extend its strong stretch of play away from home. The Petes offer a tough environment, and with the Sting beginning a lengthy road swing that will keep them out of The Hive until November 28, building early road rhythm will be crucial. With the power play rolling, offensive depth contributing nightly, and Di Iorio’s return injecting fresh energy into the lineup, Sarnia will aim to carry its upward trajectory into this evening’s matchup.
Puck drop from the Peterborough Memorial Centre is set for 7:05 PM, as the Sting look to open their road trip with a statement performance.
