Game Preview: Guelph Storm vs London Knights
The Storm are back in action tonight as the London Knights visit the Sleeman Centre for the first time this season. The puck drops at 7:30pm.
Our $12 weekend pass is in effect with our two game home stand. Buy a ticket for tonight’s game and get Sunday’s for just $12. Call the box office for more details. Not available online.
Tonight’s game is the start of a busy weekend for the Storm, playing three games in three days. After facing London tonight, they travel to Erie on Saturday and turn around to play host to the Otters at the Sleeman Centre on Sunday. The last contest between these two clubs ended in a 4-3 OT win for the Storm. With a record of 10-6-1-1, the Storm currently sit 3rd in the West, seven points behind the Knights. Sasha Pastujov leads the league in goals scored with 18 in 18 games played, a first in franchise history.
The London Knights head into tonight with a record of 14-3-1-0, putting them first in the conference and the league. London is riding a three game win streak coming off a 5-2 win over Windsor earlier in the week. The team lead for points and goals comes from Luke Evangelista who has 28 points and 16 goals.
HEAD TO HEAD
| 2021-22 Regular Season | |
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| LDN 0-0-1-0 | GUE 1-0-0-0 |
| 2019-20 Regular Season | |
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| LDN 3-2-0-0 | GUE 2-2-1-0 |
| Last Five Years | |
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| LDN 15-7-2-0 | GUE 9-12-2-1 |
| Last Five Years At London Knights | |
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| LDN 8-4-1-0 | GUE 5-7-1-0 |
| Last Five Years At Guelph Storm | |
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| LDN 7-3-1-0 | GUE 4-5-1-1 |
| Previous Meetings This Season |
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Guelph 4 @ London 3 (2021-11-09)
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TOP SCORERS
| London Knights | Guelph Storm |
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LAST 5 GAMES
| London Knights | Guelph Storm |
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5 – 2 W @ Windsor (2021-11-24)
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4 – 3 W v. Sarnia (2021-11-20)
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6 – 3 W @ Kitchener (2021-11-21)
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2 – 3 L v. Owen Sound (2021-11-19)
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4 – 0 W v. Kitchener (2021-11-20)
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1 – 3 L @ Owen Sound (2021-11-13)
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2 – 4 L v. Sarnia (2021-11-19)
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4 – 3 W v. Erie (2021-11-12)
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2 – 4 L @ Sarnia (2021-11-16)
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4 – 3 W @ London (2021-11-09)
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MATCH UP
| London Knights | Guelph Storm | |
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| Season Record | 14-3-1-0 | 10-6-1-1 |
| Last 10 Games | 6-3-1-0 | 7-2-0-1 |
| Streak | 3-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 |
| Last Game | 5-2 W @ Windsor (2021-11-24) Final | 4-3 W vs Sarnia (2021-11-20) Final |
| Home Record | 7-1-1-0 | 5-2-0-1 |
| Away Record | 7-2-0-0 | 5-4-1-0 |
| Goals For | 70 | 71 |
| Goals Against | 46 | 64 |
| Power Plays | 19/66 (28.79%) | 20/76 (26.32%) |
| Power Plays – Home | 10/32 (31.25%) | 9/33 (27.27%) |
| Power Plays – Away | 9/34 (26.47%) | 11/43 (25.58%) |
| Penalty Killing | 13/77 (83.12%) | 13/60 (78.33%) |
| Penalty Killing – Home | 5/38 (86.84%) | 4/30 (86.67%) |
| Penalty Killing – Away | 8/39 (79.49%) | 9/30 (70%) |
| Leading Rookie | Smith (10-5-15) | Poitras (5-11-16) |
| Most Penalty Minutes | Gerard Keane | Matthew Papais |
| Team PIM/GM | 9.9/18 | 9.7/18 |
Players to Watch:
Guelph Storm – Daniil Chayka
In the last game played against London this season Chayka was able to tally 1 goal and 1 assist, which played to be a crucial part in securing a huge win for the team. The Vegas Golden Knights prospect has impressed so far this season, totaling 16 points in 18 games. In these 18 games he’s totalled 13 assists which gives him a tie for team lead in this stat.
London Knights – Antonio Stranges
The Dallas Stars 2020 4th rounder has had a hot start to his 3rd OHL season, in 13 games he’s put up 18 points. These 18 points consist of 4 goals and 14 assists, which has provided a great help to the offensive success of the Knights. Stranges is currently on an 8 game point streak which has seen him put up 4 goals and 15 points.
Upcoming Games:
The Storm are back in action in Guelph on Sunday, November 28th, when the Erie Otters come back to Guelph to take on the Storm. The puck drops at 2:00pm on Sunday. Get your tickets here!
