Mangone, Misa Post Two Points Each in 3-2 Win Over Generals
October 30, 2022 – Ontario Hockey League (OHL) – Saginaw Spirit News Release
Saginaw Spirit celebrates win
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Saginaw, Mich. – The Saginaw Spirit (7-5-1-0) won their second game in a row 3-2 against the Oshawa Generals (5-5-0-2) on Pink Out Night presented by Ascension St. Mary’s Sunday evening.
2022 OHL first-overall pick Michael Misa and 2023 NHL draft eligible Calem Mangone both scored one goal and one assist in the win.
Andrew Oke got his first save of the night after reaching around an Oshawa defender and gloving the puck mid-air two minutes in.
Liam Storch tried to set up a one-timer pass from behind the net eight minutes in, but an Oshawa defender intercepted the puck to stop the play.
Saginaw struck first with a goal scored by Michael Misa at 10:27 in the first frame. Olivier Savard passed the puck from the top right of the zone to Misa, who was waiting in front of the net for his 10th goal of the year. Calem Mangone gave the puck to Savard from behind the net on the right side to start the play.
Oshawa answered back with a goal of their own at 14:53 in the opening period. Beckett Sennecke scored his fifth of the season after Luca Marrelli shot the puck for a rebound off Oke. Blake Smith also assisted on the play.
The first period ended with both teams tied at one, and Saginaw leading shots, 10-7.
The second period started with both teams exchanging shots and both goaltenders standing firm.
Saginaw had a two-minute possession three minutes in but were unable to score on the chance.
Saginaw regained the lead on a wrist shot at 9:23 in the middle frame. 2023 NHL draft eligible Joey Willis gifted Michael Misa the puck in the middle of the zone. Calem Mangone received the puck and scored for his fourth of the season.
Calem Mangone and Lleyton Moore took offsetting roughing penalties, giving each team one less player. Saginaw capitalized on the chance by scoring at 16:56 in the middle period.
Roberto Mancini got his fifth of the season after Vegas Golden Knights prospect Matyas Sapovaliv passed from the left side to the middle where Mancini was waiting. Brayden Hislop gave Sapovaliv the puck to start the play.
At the end of the second period, Saginaw led 3-1 and shots, 24-18.
The third period opened with equal amounts of offense, but Oshawa was able to score at 2:09. Jordyn Ertel tapped the puck home after Luke Torrance took a shot at Oke for a rebound.
Saginaw continued to apply pressure by having several long possessions as the period approached the 10-minute mark. With 10 minutes remaining in the final period, Saginaw still had a 3-2 lead and led in shots, 24-21.
Both teams tried to add to their goal totals with several shots each but were unable to as time wound down in the final period.
Theo Hill had a breakaway chance with three minutes left but was stopped by Leaver to keep the game at 3-2.
Andrew Oke started for Saginaw, making 20 saves on 22 shots, and earning his first win of the season. Patrick Leaver got the start for Oshawa, making 21 saves on 24 shots.
Oshawa was unable to pull their goalie and the game ended with Saginaw victorious, 3-2. The Spirit improve to 7-5-1-0.
Saginaw’s next game is Thursday, November 3, when they host the Kingston Frontenacs at the Dow Event Center. 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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