Preview: Friday Night Hockey
Sting Overview
For the second week in a row, the Sarnia Sting will play at home on Friday night to kick off a weekend that sees them play 3 times in as many days. First, the Generals are in town on Friday night, and then the team hits the road to take on Hamilton Saturday night, and the Generals back in Oshawa on Sunday night.
The Sting picked up 5 of a possible 6 points last weekend after dropping Friday’s contest to the Attack by a score of 5-4 in Overtime. The club has earned points in 9-straight games, and look to continue rolling this weekend.
The Sting remain just 7 points back of Windsor for tops in the West Division, with 3 games in hand on their counterparts. The two clubs still have four games scheduled against each other between now and March 20th.
Friday’s contest also marks the Opening Ceremonies for the 47th annual International Silverstick Finals. Prior to puck drop, the Sting will honour the volunteer Silverstick Dignitaries, as well as acknowledge all of the teams visiting Sarnia-Lambton this weekend.
Sting Notes
Travis Konecny: After being acquired in a blockbuster trade on Wednesday, Konecny netted a hat-trick in his Sting debut on Friday night. The Clachan, ON native added another assist on Sunday and tallied the shootout winner in Saginaw on Saturday. He leads the Sting with 49 points in 32 GP.
Pavel Zacha: After returning from the World Juniors, Zacha chipped in for 1G, 3A last weekend and was a +2.
Jordan Kyrou: Kyrou tallied 1G, 2A in 3 GP last week. He was also named to Team Cherry for the CHL/ NHL Top Prospects game taking place in Vancouver on January 28.
Jakob Chychrun: Chychrun was named to Team Cherry for the CHL/ NHL Top Prospects game taking place in Vancouver on January 28.
Brandon Lindberg: Lindberg has points in 4 straight games after scoring twice and adding two helpers in 3GP last weekend.
Jeff King: King has points in 6 straight games (6A) and is a team-high plus 27.
State of the Sting: Sting have earned points in 9 straight games and remain 7 points back of Windsor with 3 games in hand.
Injury Report: Nikita Korostelev – lower body (week-to-week)
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Friday, January 15, 2016 – Oshawa Generals (16-20-3-2) @ Sarnia Sting (21-11-5-1)
Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. TICKETS
Saturday, January 16 – Sarnia Sting (21-11-5-1) @ Hamilton Bulldogs (14-23-3-0)
Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. WATCH LISTEN
Sunday, January 17 – Sarnia Sting (21-11-5-1) @ Oshawa Generals (16-20-3-2)
Puck Drop: 6:05 p.m. WATCH LISTEN
