Spirit Begin Road Trip Friday Night in Guelph
October 14, 2022 – Ontario Hockey League (OHL) – Saginaw Spirit News Release
Guelph, Ont. – The Saginaw Spirit (3-2-0-0) hit the road to begin a two-game swing starting Friday night with the Guelph Storm (1-2-1-0) at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph, Ontario.
Tonight’s Game:
Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m.
Broadcast:
Television: CHL TV, CHL App, OHL Action Pak Ch. 469 (Ontario), Buffalo Wild Wings Watch Party (Saginaw location – 2690 Tittabawassee Road)
Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com
Last Time Out:
The Spirit played the Sudbury Wolves Sunday, October 9, and were victorious 5-2. Anaheim Ducks prospect Pavel Mintyukov had two goals and an assist in the win. After a seven-point (4 goals – 3 assists) weekend, Mintyukov was named the OHL Player of the Week.
The Storm faced off against the Niagara IceDogs Saturday, October 8, taking a 5-2 win. Anaheim Ducks prospect Sasha Pastujov scored a goal and an assist in the victory.
Head-to-Head Matchup:
Saginaw opened their 2022-2023 season against Guelph and won 10-6 at the Dow Event Center in Riverfront Saginaw, Michigan. Pavel Mintyukov recorded five points in the victory for Saginaw.
Players To Watch:
Dean Loukus is tied for the lead in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in assists (8). Pavel Mintyukov leads the OHL in points (12) and is tied for the lead in goals (5). Tristan Lennox leads the Spirit with 4.36 goals against average (GAA) and a .832 save percentage (SV%).
Danny Zhilkin leads the Storm in goals with three. Michael Buchinger and Matthew Poitras share the lead for assists with five. Poitras leads points with seven.
Saginaw returns home Saturday, October 22, as they host the London Knights at The Dow Event Center in Riverfront Saginaw, Michigan. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. and Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, the Saginaw Spirit Store (6321 State Street), Dow Event Center Box Office, and by phone at (989) 497-7747.
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