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css=&#8221;&#8221;]The 2008-born forward spent the 2025-26 season with Tappara U20 in Finland, recording six goals and 11 assists for 17 points in 29 games. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 198 pounds, Katolicky brings a unique combination of size, skill, and offensive ability to the Sting lineup.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Katolicky arrives in Sarnia as a top NHL Draft prospect available in the 2026 NHL Draft. Ranked 21st among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting, he is set to attend the NHL Scouting Combine next week ahead of the NHL Draft later in june.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Internationally, Katolicky has represented Czechia on multiple occasions, including helping his country capture a bronze medal at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men&#8217;s World Championship. Sting fans may also recognize his name from the 2024 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, which was hosted in Sarnia, where he showcased the combination of size, skating ability and skill that has made him one of the most intriguing prospects in his draft class.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>NHL Draft analyst Scott Wheeler recently highlighted Katolicky among the more interesting prospects available in the 2026 NHL Draft, describing him as &#8220;a big, strong, athletic, good-skating left-shot right winger&#8221; who impressed scouts at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Sarnia. Wheeler also noted Katolicky&#8217;s ability to protect pucks, forecheck effectively and create offense off the rush.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI\u2019m extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the Sarnia Sting organization,\u201d said Katolicky. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to get to Sarnia and join the team.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sting General Manager Dylan Seca believes Katolicky has the tools to make an immediate impact.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSimon is going to be an incredibly exciting player for our organization,\u201d said Seca. \u201cHe\u2019s a big kid who moves really well and is electric off the rush. He\u2019s someone who can push the pace for our hockey club. He has a great shot, loves finding open ice, and embraces being relied upon as a go-to player. 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The Sting obtained the fourth overall pick in the draft lottery in April, giving the organization a chance to make a meaningful pick. The draft will take place in person for the first time in 25 years on June 12th and 13th, at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston, Ontario.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDaW1nJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnaWZjZG4uY29tJTJGMzJjcG02c3IzaWI5bDcwbzNjYzlsLmdpZiUyMiUyMGFsdCUzRCUyMm1haWx0aW1lcnMuY29tJTIyJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Sarnia Sting organization has a strong history and emphasis on player development, and many Sting alumni have gone on to play successful careers in the NHL. Steven Stamkos, Jakob Chychrun and Jordan Kyrou are just some examples of players who had successful runs with the Sting before being drafted to the NHL. It all starts at the OHL draft.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Matt Hogan, the Sting Director of Player Personnel, said the organization looks for players who embody four main values: high compete level, hard skill,\u00a0 hockey I.Q., and character. Hogan said that compete is most important on the list, building off this season and preparing for the next, he said, \u201cWe need to bring the compete level up. It started to come up last year, but we still have a ways to go\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With three players aging out this season, Mitch Young, Ben Pickell and Jordan Bax, the Sting have room to make significant changes in the team. These players brought grit and physicality to the team, which is a strong asset in potential picks. Having an early pick in the first round will allow the Sting to select a player who fits the team\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Last draft, Sarnia selected Brenner Lammens of Langton, Ontario, fourth overall. 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This year\u2019s recipients reflect the organization\u2019s commitment to excellence on the ice, and throughout the community.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThis group truly embodies what it means to be part of the Sting,\u201d said General Manager Dylan Seca. \u201cFrom their work ethic to their presence in the community, they\u2019ve set a great example.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Rookie of the Year &amp; CHOK Top Scorer \u2013 Easton Walos&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1778525312208-b90f8018-8998&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]In his first season with the Sting, Easton Walos made an immediate and lasting impact, quickly adapting to the pace of the Ontario Hockey League. Walos recorded an impressive 25 goals and 23 assists for 48 points in 68 games, appearing in every game of his rookie campaign. His consistency, durability, and offensive production made him a standout, earning him both Rookie of the Year honours and the CHOK Top Scorer award.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Scholastic Player of the Year \u2013 Alessandro Di Iorio &amp; Chase Gaughan&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1778855157954-9440226f-e4ef&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Alessandro Di Iorio and Chase Gaughan are being recognized for their commitment to excellence both on and off the ice. Successfully balancing the demands of a competitive hockey schedule with their academic responsibilities, both players demonstrated strong performance in the classroom. Their dedication reinforces the importance of education as a key part of the Sting experience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Humanitarian of the Year \u2013 Beckham Edwards&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1778525837493-c2de17ce-bdd7&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Beckham Edwards is the recipient of this year\u2019s Humanitarian Award for his impactful \u201cBE Kind Initiative.\u201d Through this program, Edwards visited 10 local classrooms, connecting with more than 200 students from Kindergarten through Grade 2. His efforts created meaningful and lasting impressions on young students, emphasizing kindness and community engagement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Sting Values Award \u2013 Ben Pickell&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1778526615107-62ea344c-11fa&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]After joining the Sting early in the season via trade, Ben Pickell quickly integrated into the team and exemplified the organization\u2019s core values: character, pride, inclusion, the process, excellence, and fun. Pickell contributed 24 goals and 17 assists for 41 points in 65 games and consistently rose to the occasion in key moments, making him a deserving recipient of this award.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Coaches Choice Award \u2013 Jordan Bax&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1778526641503-df1ad9bc-745a&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Jordan Bax earns this year\u2019s Coaches Choice Award as a result of his relentless work ethic and leadership. A dependable presence on and off the ice, Bax set the standard for effort and accountability, earning the respect of both teammates and coaching staff.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Player of the Year \u2013 Alessandro Di Iorio&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1778526669797-dd435348-6af2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Named team captain midway through the season, Alessandro Di Iorio has quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the organization. Selected second overall in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, Di Iorio made an immediate impact, showcasing elite skill, maturity, and a team-first mentality. His leadership and performance throughout the season make him a deserving Player of the Year.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Section&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1778855197575-2d37e56b-d217&#8243;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Section&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1778855203239-c3e4d0ca-2ce3&#8243;][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Sarnia Sting congratulate all award recipients on their seasons and contributions to the organization. Awards will be handed out to each player at the 2026 Development Camp and Draft Pick Introduction ceremony on June 19.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Sarnia Sting are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of their players and staff with the announcement of the team\u2019s 2025\u201326 Season Awards. This year\u2019s recipients reflect the organization\u2019s commitment to excellence on the ice, and throughout the community.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] \u201cThis group truly embodies what it means to be part of the Sting,\u201d&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":246,"featured_media":41923,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[403],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-41922","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-403","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/11123318\/Sarnia-Sting-Awards-Web-Cover.png",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41922","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/246"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41922"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41922\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41923"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41922"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41922"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41922"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":41919,"date":"2026-05-07T10:30:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/?p=41919"},"modified":"2026-05-29T12:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T16:04:43","slug":"sting-sign-defenceman-wyatt-herres-to-standard-player-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/article\/sting-sign-defenceman-wyatt-herres-to-standard-player-agreement","title":{"rendered":"Sting Sign Defenceman Wyatt Herres to Standard Player Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Sarnia Sting are pleased to announce the signing of defenceman Wyatt Herres to a Standard Player Agreement.<\/p>\n<p>Herres, a 2007-born right-shot defenceman from Neenah, joins the Sting after spending the 2025-26 season with the Chicago Steel of the USHL. In 28 games this season, the 6-foot-2, 181-pound blueliner recorded 3 goals and 11 assists for 14 points.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Known for his combination of size, mobility, and defensive awareness, Herres showed strong progression throughout the season in Chicago while continuing to develop the offensive side of his game. The Sting believe his ability to defend with his feet, move pucks efficiently, and play in all situations will make him an important addition to the team\u2019s backend moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m very honored and excited to get the opportunity to be apart of the sting organization,&#8221; shared blueliner, Wyatt Herres. &#8220;Looking forward to the upcoming season in Sarnia!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Beyond his on-ice abilities, Herres arrives in Sarnia with a reputation as a culture driver and leader within the locker room. The organization sees him as a player capable of mentoring younger teammates while helping establish the identity and standard the Sting want to play with next season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWyatt is a player we feel can become a big part of our backend both on and off the ice,\u201d said Sting General Manager Dylan Seca. \u201cHe brings great character, leadership qualities, and a really well-rounded game that we\u2019re excited to continue developing.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Herres is committed to UMass Lowell River Hawks for the 2027-28 season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Sting welcome Wyatt and the Herres family to Sarnia.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Sarnia Sting are pleased to announce the signing of defenceman Wyatt Herres to a Standard Player Agreement. 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This collaboration aims to elevate youth hockey development across the Sarnia-Lambton region by combining expert skill instruction with the Sting\u2019s established player pathway.<\/p>\n<p>Scott Jones, Player Development Coach for the Sarnia Sting and Player Development Consultant for the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) and Henderson Silver Knights (AHL), brings over 20 years of elite coaching experience to the partnership. His program focuses on developing players of all levels \u2014 from beginners mastering fundamental skills to advanced athletes refining high-level techniques in skating, stickhandling, shooting, passing, and game strategy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis partnership represents a natural extension of my role with the Sarnia Sting,\u201d said Scott Jones. \u201cBy aligning Scott Jones Pro Player Hockey Development with the Sting\u2019s coaches, players and resources, we can provide young players in our community with consistent, high-quality development opportunities that bridge minor hockey through to junior and professional levels. Our goal is to help every athlete build confidence, improve their game IQ, and enjoy the process of getting better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The partnership will integrate Sting coaches and players into Pro Player Hockey Development\u2019s proven on-ice training method.\u00a0 Local minor hockey players in all of Lambton and surrounding areas, will benefit from the presence of both Pro Player Hockey Instructors and Sarnia Sting Coaches\/Players in specialized camps, clinics, skill sessions, and coaching instruction designed to accelerate development while emphasizing proper technique and long-term player growth.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative underscores a shared commitment to growing hockey in Southwestern Ontario by providing accessible, elite-level training that prioritizes fun, fundamentals, and future success.<\/p>\n<p>New Summer 2026 camps are now out and can be found at www.proplayerhockey.ca[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Scott Jones Pro Player Hockey Development, a leading hockey skills training organization founded in 2019, is proud to announce an expanded partnership with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). 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He is coming off a strong campaign, recording 32 goals and 19 assists for 51 points in 47 games.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been tracking Carter closely all year,\u201d said Sting General Manager Dylan Seca. \u201cHe brings a lot of the intangibles we value, especially as we look to replace players like Ben Pickell and Jordan Bax. He\u2019s competitive, reliable, and has the ability to impact the game in a number of different ways.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With recent graduations creating openings in the lineup, the Sting emphasized the importance of identifying \u201cglue guys,\u201d players who contribute across all areas of the ice, and believe Chadwick fits that mold.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThose types of players are critical to team success,\u201d Seca added. \u201cCarter has shown he can be one of those guys. He\u2019s a bit of a late bloomer, but he\u2019s put together two really strong seasons in Chatham and continues to trend in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Sting would like to welcome Carter and his family to the organization and look forward to working with him in the future.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Sarnia Sting Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed left-winger Carter Chadwick to a Standard Player Agreement. &nbsp; Chadwick, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound forward from Cobourg, ON, is a free agent currently playing with the Chatham Maroons and has been on the Sting\u2019s radar throughout the season. 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Through registration, auction items, on-course games and donations, the Sting are proud to have helped donate over $100,000 towards Pathways programs and services to date.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pathways Health Centre for Children is a family-centred community agency that serves Lambton County children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs and their families in addition to serving the broader community through a variety of programs and services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currently celebrating 50 years of service to Sarnia-Lambton, Pathways continues to provide essential supports for children and youth with physical, developmental, and communication needs. For the past five decades, Pathways has been a strong rehabilitation resource for children and youth, helping them grow and reach their full potential.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pathways currently provides care to over 5000 children and youth annually, representing 1 in 4 school-age children and 1 in 5 preschool-age children across Sarnia-Lambton, while largely relying on funding through the Ontario Government (Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services), and the County of Lambton, but also relies upon the generosity of donors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>2026 Sarnia Sting Pathways Health Centre for Children Charity Golf Tournament Presented by Green for Life Environmental<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, July 14, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 12:30pm shotgun start<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Sarnia Golf and Curling Club<br \/>\n<strong>Team Registration Fee:<\/strong> $1,400 per foursome<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Tournament Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">18 holes of golf with power cart at Sarnia\u2019s premiere golf course.<\/li>\n<li>Your choice of entering your own foursome, or three golfers paired with one Sting celebrity guest<\/li>\n<li>Barbecue lunch during the pre-tournament social<\/li>\n<li>Prime rib dinner following the round<\/li>\n<li>Access to on-course contests and prize holes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Sponsorship Opportunities:<\/strong> Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available for local companies to get involved in this special event in support of Pathways. Those interested in more information on inclusive sponsorship packages are encouraged to contact Pathway\u2019s Tim Bechard at <a href=\"mailto:tbechard@pathwayscentre.org\">tbechard@pathwayscentre.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>About Green for Life Environmental:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gflenv.com\/\">GFL Environmental<\/a>\u00a0is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and infrastructure development. With strategically located operations across Canada and the United States, GFL Environmental is uniquely equipped to provide customers with an extensive range of innovative, integrated environmental services, all from one efficient company. They believe that by providing safe, accessible, and cost-effective solutions, they will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow their customers and the communities they serve to be Green for Life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>About Sting Assists:\u00a0<\/strong>The Sting Assists Community Fund was\u00a0built on best practices in sport and community philanthropy, with a made-in-Sarnia-Lambton approach. Their\u00a0ongoing goal is to help people in need in our community and make the Sarnia Lambton area a better place to live for all. The fund collects donations through community outreach events such as golf tournaments, 50\/50 draws, jersey raffles and various online auctions. Since inception in 2022 the fund has donated over $465,000 to the Sarnia-Lambton community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>About Sarnia Golf &amp; Curling Club:\u00a0<\/strong>Officially established in 1912, the Sarnia Golf &amp; Curling Club is Sarnia-Lambton\u2019s premier private golf course. The Club prides itself on being a family focused premium club with outstanding sports and social amenities while offering exclusive events that provide memorable experiences for members and their guests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>About Pathways Health Centre for Children:\u00a0<\/strong>Pathways Health Centre for Children is a family-centered community agency that serves Lambton County children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs and their families, as well as adults for some specialized services. As one of the 22 Children\u2019s Treatment Centres in the province of Ontario, Pathways Health Centre for Children provides a continuum of rehabilitation and support services in the Sarnia-Lambton community as well as an on-site integrated childcare service and a therapeutic pool.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Sarnia Sting Hockey Club in partnership with Sting Assists and Pathways Health Centre for Children are excited to present the 9th annual Sting Charity Golf Tournament presented by Green for Life Environmental. &nbsp; On Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, the Sting will trade in their sticks for clubs in support of Pathways Health Centre&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":246,"featured_media":41893,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[403],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-41892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-403","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/04\/07114834\/Golf-Tournament-Cover-Image.png",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/246"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41892"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41892\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":41867,"date":"2026-03-24T10:07:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/?p=41867"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:07:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:07:47","slug":"edwards-turns-from-net-hero-to-scoring-hero-as-sarnia-completes-comeback-beating-saginaw-4-3-in-overtime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-sting\/video\/edwards-turns-from-net-hero-to-scoring-hero-as-sarnia-completes-comeback-beating-saginaw-4-3-in-overtime","title":{"rendered":"Edwards Turns From Net Hero To Scoring Hero, As Sarnia Completes Comeback Beating Saginaw 4-3 In Overtime"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"123\"><strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"123\">By Carl Chimenti<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"436\">Mitch Young scored two goals, goaltender Evan Maillet stopped 31 of 33 shots and Jack Van Volsen scored the winner, as the Sarnia Sting (20-38-8-1) pulled off the impossible, stunning the top team in the Western Conference \u2013 Kitchener Rangers (47-14-4-2) 4-3 Friday night at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"946\">Van Volsen (19th) scored with 17.6 seconds left in regulation to give the Sting their second straight win, and one of their sweetest victory of the season. Van Volsen scored from his back-hand with Kitchener a man short and on a penalty delay, as he buried the puck past Rangers goaltender Christian Kirsch (San Jose Sharks), after making the initial save to send the packed house at the Aud in a complete shock as boo\u2019s reigned down, and with Kitchener\u2019s coaching staff up in arms with the turn of events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1294\">Sarnia defenseman and assistant captain Mitch Young, who hails from the nearby Kitchener area in Elmira, Ontario, and was playing in front of family and friends to support him in his next to last game in his OHL career, delivered arguably his best performance in a long line of great games during his four seasons with the Sting, scoring twice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1543\">His second goal and seventh of the season tied the game at 3-3 with less than six minutes to play at 14:16. Like Van Volsen\u2019s goal, it came following a rebound with Matthew Manza and Kalib Capecci assisting. Young was selected as the first star.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1730\">Manza, who also assisted on the winning goal along with Beckham Edwards, had three assists tonight. Beckham Edwards had two helpers. Dylan Edwards was the second star with two points.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"2198\">Sarnia goaltender Evan Maillet stood on his head tonight, putting up a goaltending clinic, as he stopped 31 of 33 shots before he was forced to leave the game following an injury sustained early in the third period. It was hard to pinpoint which save was Maillet\u2019s best, except to say he was sensational, especially in the first period stopping all 13 shots he faced, many of which were taken in high danger areas. Maillet was voted as the third star this evening.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2450\">It was a crazy game from the get-go as Sarnia was out-shot 13-1 in the opening period, and overall 46-20. Patrick Quinlan came in to replace the injured Maillet and he took over where Maillet left off, stopping all but one of the 13 shots he faced.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2572\">Sarnia\u2019s Ben Pickell scored his 24th of the campaign. Liam Beamish, Jacob Reese, and Kalib Capecci had single assists.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2712\">The Sting will travel to Saginaw for a Saturday night tilt that is highly anticipated and will close the curtain for the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2965\">Dylan Edwards had a goal and an assist for the Rangers. Gabriel Chiarot (Vancouver Canucks) and Jack Pridham (Chicago Blackhawks) also scored once. Sam O\u2019Reilly (Tampa Bay Lightning) had a pair of assists. 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Beamish and Reese assisted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3844\">Dylan Edwards tied the game for the Rangers at 6:27 with a power-play goal from O\u2019Reilly and Humphreys.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3994\">Chiarot put Kitchener up 2-1 at 11:27 with an unassisted goal. Chiarot took the puck at center ice off the face-off and raced in on goal to score.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4177\">Sarnia tied the game at 17:16 with a power-play goal of their own. Young scored off a rebound shot from Beckham Edwards to bury the puck past Kirsch. 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Van Volsen scored from his back-hand with Kitchener a man short and on a penalty delay, as he buried the puck past Rangers goaltender Christian Kirsch (San Jose Sharks), after making the initial save to send the packed house at the Aud in a complete shock as boo\u2019s reigned down, and with Kitchener\u2019s coaching staff up in arms with the turn of events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1294\">Sarnia defenseman and assistant captain Mitch Young, who hails from the nearby Kitchener area in Elmira, Ontario, and was playing in front of family and friends to support him in his next to last game in his OHL career, delivered arguably his best performance in a long line of great games during his four seasons with the Sting, scoring twice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1543\">His second goal and seventh of the season tied the game at 3-3 with less than six minutes to play at 14:16. Like Van Volsen\u2019s goal, it came following a rebound with Matthew Manza and Kalib Capecci assisting. Young was selected as the first star.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1730\">Manza, who also assisted on the winning goal along with Beckham Edwards, had three assists tonight. Beckham Edwards had two helpers. Dylan Edwards was the second star with two points.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"2198\">Sarnia goaltender Evan Maillet stood on his head tonight, putting up a goaltending clinic, as he stopped 31 of 33 shots before he was forced to leave the game following an injury sustained early in the third period. It was hard to pinpoint which save was Maillet\u2019s best, except to say he was sensational, especially in the first period stopping all 13 shots he faced, many of which were taken in high danger areas. Maillet was voted as the third star this evening.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2450\">It was a crazy game from the get-go as Sarnia was out-shot 13-1 in the opening period, and overall 46-20. Patrick Quinlan came in to replace the injured Maillet and he took over where Maillet left off, stopping all but one of the 13 shots he faced.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2572\">Sarnia\u2019s Ben Pickell scored his 24th of the campaign. Liam Beamish, Jacob Reese, and Kalib Capecci had single assists.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2712\">The Sting will travel to Saginaw for a Saturday night tilt that is highly anticipated and will close the curtain for the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2965\">Dylan Edwards had a goal and an assist for the Rangers. Gabriel Chiarot (Vancouver Canucks) and Jack Pridham (Chicago Blackhawks) also scored once. Sam O\u2019Reilly (Tampa Bay Lightning) had a pair of assists. Both teams went 2\/5 with the man advantage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3274\">The first period was all Kitchener and only the excellent goaltending of Maillet kept the game scoreless. Even though the Sting registered only one shot, Sarnia did have a number of blocked shots as they were out-shot 13-1. Maillet was a wall in the opening stanza as he continued to stop shot after shot.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3492\">In the second period Kitchener out-shot Sarnia 16-9, with both teams scoring twice. The Sting took all of 13 seconds to match their shot total of the first period, and 22 seconds later Sarnia opened up the scoring.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3737\">Pickell let go a shot from the top of the face-off circle as he was streaking down the left side and his shot was misplayed by goaltender Kirsch. The puck went off his glove and into the net at the 38 second mark. Beamish and Reese assisted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3844\">Dylan Edwards tied the game for the Rangers at 6:27 with a power-play goal from O\u2019Reilly and Humphreys.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3994\">Chiarot put Kitchener up 2-1 at 11:27 with an unassisted goal. Chiarot took the puck at center ice off the face-off and raced in on goal to score.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4177\">Sarnia tied the game at 17:16 with a power-play goal of their own. Young scored off a rebound shot from Beckham Edwards to bury the puck past Kirsch. 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