Three Stars: February 17, 2019

1ST STAR: ALAN LYSZCZARCZYK (MISSISSAUGA STEELHEADS):
Alan Lyszczarczyk had a 21st birthday to remember on Sunday, ripping home a hat-trick that included an overtime winner as the Mississauga Steelheads took a 4-3 decision in North Bay. Lyszczarczyk scored in the first and second before helping the Steelheads recover from a 3-2 deficit when he put home the overtime winner on a rush up the ice. Lyszczarczyk’s second hat-trick of the season came on seven shots on goal as he increased his production total to 68 points (32-36–68) over 52 games between Mississauga and Owen Sound. The Wallington, NJ native is approaching the 200-point milestone on his OHL career that also included a two year tenure in Sudbury.
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2ND STAR:  AUSTEN KEATING (OTTAWA 67’s):
OHL assists leader Austen Keating tipped home the game winner as part of a four-point afternoon as the Ottawa 67’s doubled up visiting Kitchener 6-3. Keating broke open a 3-3 tie, tipping a Kevin Bahl point shot past Lucas Pfeil 3:25 into the third period. The 19-year-old had two goals and two assists in Ottawa’s 43rd win of the season, giving him 77 points (20-57–77) over 57 games. Now in his fourth OHL season, Keating was originally Ottawa’s first round pick in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection from the Guelph Gryphons Minor Midgets.
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3RD STAR: KEVIN HANCOCK (LONDON KNIGHTS):
Veteran centreman Kevin Hancock scored twice and added an assist as the London Knights defeated the Erie Otters 8-5 on the road. Hancock opened the scoring on a penalty shot 2:10 into the first period before later connecting with Evan Bouchard and Alex Formenton for his 43rd goal of the season. The overage pivot was effective in the faceoff circle as is his custom, going 14-for-25 as the Knights maintained their lead atop the Western Conference. The 20-year-old Mississauga, Ont. native has points in five of his last six games and a total of 89 points (43-46–89) over 57 contests between London and Owen Sound. Hancock attended rookie camp with the Buffalo Sabres in September.
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