Game Preview: Guelph Storm at Sarnia Sting
The Storm take the trip down to Sarnia to face off against the Sting tonight in the first meeting of the season. The puck drops at 7:05pm.
Both teams head into Friday’s match up looking for their second win of the season. The Storm are coming off a hard fought 4-2 loss to the Kitchener Rangers while the Sting’s most recent game resulted in a 5-4 OT loss to the Knights.
With the current record of 1-3-1-0 the Storm currently sit 8th in the conference standings, one spot back on the Sting who are currently in 7th.
HEAD TO HEAD
| 2021-22 Regular Season | |
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| GUE 0-0-0-0 | SAR 0-0-0-0 |
| 2019-20 Regular Season | |
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| GUE 2-1-0-0 | SAR 1-2-0-0 |
| Last Five Years | |
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| GUE 6-7-1-1 | SAR 9-5-1-0 |
| Last Five Years At Guelph Storm | |
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| GUE 4-1-1-1 | SAR 3-3-1-0 |
| Last Five Years At Sarnia Sting | |
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| GUE 2-6-0-0 | SAR 6-2-0-0 |
| Previous Meetings This Season |
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TOP SCORERS
| Guelph Storm | Sarnia Sting |
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LAST 5 GAMES
| Guelph Storm | Sarnia Sting |
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2 – 4 L @ Kitchener (2021-10-19)
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4 – 5 L v. London (2021-10-16)
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2 – 4 L v. Sault Ste. Marie (2021-10-15)
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1 – 5 L @ Kitchener (2021-10-15)
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7 – 3 W @ Owen Sound (2021-10-13)
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2 – 3 L v. Windsor (2021-10-08)
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4 – 5 L v. Kitchener (2021-10-09)
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6 – 3 W @ Windsor (2021-10-07)
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MATCH UP
| Guelph Storm | Sarnia Sting | |
|---|---|---|
| Season Record | 1-3-1-0 | 1-1-2-0 |
| Last 10 Games | 1-3-1-0 | 1-1-2-0 |
| Streak | 0-2-0-0 | 0-1-2-0 |
| Last Game | 4-2 L @ Kitchener (2021-10-19) Final | 5-4 L vs London (2021-10-16) Final |
| Home Record | 0-2-0-0 | 0-0-2-0 |
| Away Record | 1-1-1-0 | 1-1-0-0 |
| Goals For | 20 | 13 |
| Goals Against | 22 | 16 |
| Power Plays | 5/18 (27.78%) | |
| Power Plays – Home | 2/5 (40%) | |
| Power Plays – Away | 3/13 (23.08%) | |
| Penalty Killing | 5/19 (73.68%) | 5/18 (72.22%) |
| Penalty Killing – Home | 2/9 (77.78%) | 3/11 (72.73%) |
| Penalty Killing – Away | 3/10 (70%) | 2/7 (71.43%) |
| Leading Rookie | Buchinger (0-6-6) | McIntyre (1-2-3) |
| Most Penalty Minutes | Cam Allen | Nolan Dillingham |
| Team PIM/GM | 8.4/5 | 9.5/4 |
Players to Watch:
Guelph Storm – Michael Buchinger
With an assist on Tuesday in Kitchener, Buchinger is currently riding a 4 game point streak. With 6 points in 5 games Buchinger sits just above a point per game, which in his rookie season is an impressive feat. Watch for him to continue the support on the offensive side of the game and keep the points coming.
Sarnia Sting – Nolan Burke
In his second season with the Sting, Burke has totaled 5 goals in just 4 games. His 5 points already hit half of his totals in his first season where he had 10 points over 44 games. This could be the start of a breakout season for Burke with his season starting off hot as he leads the team in goals and points with 5.
Upcoming Game:
The Kitchener Rangers are back in Guelph on Sunday for a 2:00pm start. The fourth matchup of the season between these two teams will continue the exciting highway 7 rivalry which always brings an intense game. This is a game not to miss as Guelph will be looking to get revenge and get their first win against the Rangers this season.
Sunday is also Brent Johnson of Wayne Pitman Ford Lincoln’s annual Food Drive in support of the Guelph Food Bank.
When you enter the rink, volunteers will be on hand to collect your much needed non-perishable food items or cash donations in support of the Guelph Food Bank. For every food item donated, you will receive a raffle ticket that will be entered into a draw with the chance to win an autographed Storm jersey.
If you’d like to take part, you can purchase tickets to Sunday’s game here.
