Game Preview: Guelph Storm @ Sarnia Sting
The Storm are back in action and end the week off with a road trip down to Sarnia to take on the Sting. The puck drops at 7:05pm.
The Storm come into tonights game with a record of 4-3-2-1 in their last 10 games and an overall record of 25-18-5-2. This record has the team tallying a total of 57 points which has them in the 5th overall spot in the Western Conference standings. The last game played for the Storm was an unfortunate 5-3 loss in Owen Sound against the Attack, tonight they’ll be looking to bounce back and get back into the win column.
The Sting are coming into tonights game hot as they come off a 8-3 win against the London Knights. In their last 5 games they are 3-2 with some big wins coming against top conference opponents. With an overall record 22-23-3-1 the Sting sit in the 8th spot in the conference standings. The Sting will be aiming to start a winning streak tonight with a win over the Storm at home.
HEAD TO HEAD
| 2021-22 Regular Season | |
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| GUE 3-1-0-0 | SAR 1-2-1-0 |
| 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 9-8-1-1 | SAR 10-7-2-0 |
| Last Five Years At Guelph Storm | |
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| GUE 5-2-1-1 | SAR 4-3-2-0 |
| Last Five Years At Sarnia Sting | |
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| GUE 4-6-0-0 | SAR 6-4-0-0 |
| Previous Meetings This Season |
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Guelph 6 @ Sarnia 1 (2022-02-09)
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Sarnia 5 @ Guelph 3 (2021-12-08)
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Sarnia 3 @ Guelph 4 (2021-11-20)
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Guelph 2 @ Sarnia 1 (2021-10-22)
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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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3 – 5 L @ Owen Sound (2022-03-07)
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8 – 3 W v. London (2022-03-09)
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1 – 5 L v. Flint (2022-03-06)
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1 – 5 L v. Kitchener (2022-03-06)
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3 – 4 L v. Owen Sound (2022-03-04)
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6 – 5 W v. Sault Ste. Marie (2022-03-04)
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3 – 4 L @ London (2022-03-02)
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10 – 6 W v. Saginaw (2022-03-02)
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7 – 3 W v. Kitchener (2022-02-27)
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1 – 5 L @ Windsor (2022-02-27)
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MATCH UP
| Guelph Storm | Sarnia Sting | |
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| Season Record | 25-18-5-2 | 22-23-3-1 |
| Last 10 Games | 4-3-2-1 | 5-5-0-0 |
| Streak | 0-2-1-1 | 1-0-0-0 |
| Last Game | 5-3 L @ Owen Sound (2022-03-07) Final | 8-3 W vs London (2022-03-09) Final |
| Home Record | 13-8-3-1 | 9-14-2-1 |
| Away Record | 12-10-2-1 | 13-9-1-0 |
| Goals For | 189 | 172 |
| Goals Against | 166 | 198 |
| Power Plays | 44/194 (22.68%) | 36/196 (18.37%) |
| Power Plays – Home | 23/100 (23%) | 22/108 (20.37%) |
| Power Plays – Away | 21/94 (22.34%) | 14/88 (15.91%) |
| Penalty Killing | 29/183 (84.15%) | 50/191 (73.82%) |
| Penalty Killing – Home | 13/94 (86.17%) | 31/99 (68.69%) |
| Penalty Killing – Away | 16/89 (82.02%) | 19/92 (79.35%) |
| Leading Rookie | Karabela (9-29-38) | Namestnikov (10-18-28) |
| Most Penalty Minutes | Luka Profaca | Ryder McIntyre |
| Team PIM/GM | 9.6/50 | 11.5/49 |
Players to Watch:
Guelph Storm – Jake Karabela
In the last game the Storm played Karabela was able to find the net twice scoring 2 goals. Over his 50 games played this season he has scored 9 and tallied 29 assists for a total of 38 points. After his impressive start to the season it is safe to say you should be watching out for him tonight.
Sarnia Sting – Ty Voit
The 2021 Toronto Maple Leaf’s 5th rounder has been impressive this season. Currently in only his second OHL season he has been able to put up 61 points in 48 games. Within his 61 points he’s scored 18 and assisted on 43. Keep an eye out for him tonight as they take on the Storm.
Upcoming Games:
The Storm are on the road this weekend as they head to Flint tomorrow for a game against the Firebirds, the puck drops in Flint at 7:00pm. Then on Monday, March, 14th the Storm are back at home as the Erie Otters come to town to take on the Storm. The puck drops at 7:00pm and make sure to get your tickets here!
