Sarnia Sting 2022-23 Off-Season Thread (Part 4)

[sbpointer]

He's legitimately the first person I've seen choose GUE. I almost wish more were. Lmao.

for most its a very cut & dry RD1. It's hard to envision the top seeds on either side losing, but there's always 1 or 2 surprises it feels like.

Teenagers are unpredictable thats why we pay to watch the OHL.
Sarnia fans deserve to go a game in round two that has their team in it though..

In all seriousness your guys have been lights out of late and should provide an exciting run!

 

[Purple Phart]

As a Knights fan, I'm predicting the Sting to be conference finalists. Get that far, and the players' belief in themselves gets reinforced to the point where anything becomes possible. Hard work begets success, and players will feed off success.

 

[StormWatcher]

Even if Guelph lose in 4, I just want to see some really solid/tight games... no blowouts please.

 

[Slowpace]

Great news: Homer Pyette of the LFPress has Sarnia losing in the first round. Keep it up, bet against them.

He must have been reading this site, with you guys wishing everyone would quit picking the Sting. Having said that, I think most Knights fans are relieved we're not facing Guelph, as they always give us fits. Enjoy the run!

 

[honeydripper]

Even if Guelph lose in 4, I just want to see some really solid/tight games... no blowouts please.

I'm just happy it will never be going to a shootout

 

[StormWatcher]

He must have been reading this site, with you guys wishing everyone would quit picking the Sting. Having said that, I think most Knights fans are relieved we're not facing Guelph, as they always give us fits. Enjoy the run!

He has likely never watched a Sting vs. Guelph game this season and is just going by the fact that we handed London their asses this season. (c;

 

[Lycanthrope]

Thanks, particularly since you guys beat us on the northern swing.

Not withstanding. One game. Quality hockey club. Different vibe for me. Good luck. Enough of London and Windsor.

 

[StingUpdates]

Tickets going pretty fast for game 1. Couple hundred left. Sunday coming along. I'm sure if they win Friday it'll help Sundays attendance lol.

Gonna be so big to come out & set the tone. GUE is gonna come in confident after finishing strong & beating us 2 weeks ago.

Up to the team to remind them why they're the favorite. Make them play in their own end & play from behind.

 

[OMG67]

Love the Sting. I so hope they make the Finals. If Ottawa is there, I hope they lose. If anyone else is there, I hope they win. I don’t think there is an OHL town that deserves the Championship more than Sarnia. Can’t say enough how awesome the fanbase is. Great rink. I so hope you all break through and get a chance to enjoy it.

 

[StingUpdates]

Love the Sting. I so hope they make the Finals. If Ottawa is there, I hope they lose. If anyone else is there, I hope they win. I don’t think there is an OHL town that deserves the Championship more than Sarnia. Can’t say enough how awesome the fanbase is. Great rink. I so hope you all break through and get a chance to enjoy it.

Hope Ottawa goes on a run, too! Was joking the other day with a buddy that if SAR/OTT met in the finals it would be a snooze fest haha.

No other team played Sarnia quite like Ottawa did. Each game felt so intense & each team made so few mistakes & each goalie played terrific. Would be a series i bet has multiple OT games.

Fingers crossed we get to see it.

 

[Ferda11]

Tickets going pretty fast for game 1. Couple hundred left. Sunday coming along. I'm sure if they win Friday it'll help Sundays attendance lol.

Gonna be so big to come out & set the tone. GUE is gonna come in confident after finishing strong & beating us 2 weeks ago.

Up to the team to remind them why they're the favorite. Make them play in their own end & play from behind.

I expect both games will be sell outs. Awesome to see the support from the community. Been a long time since I've seen attendance numbers grow so rapidly over the last few months. You can tell people are aware at how good this team is.

Unfortunately I will be missing game 1... will catch it late Friday night via hotel room from Windsor lol. Got tickets for game 2 Sunday so will be making the trip down the 402! Never been this excited for Sting hockey in all my years of being a fan of this franchise. We deserve something good.

 

[StingUpdates]

My prediction for RD1. Wanted to pick an upset I just couldn't pull the trigger on one.

I think SBY could in the east. Be shocked if OSH, MISS, HAM won.

WSR is missing some key players. IF KIT can come in hot watch out. Part of me think OS can do it & the other part thinks they'll get ran thru. I've been the resident SAG hater/doubter all year (happy they got mem cup tho!) & I continue that here lol. I'd be fairly surprised if FLT doesn't win.

 

[Ferda11]

My prediction for RD1. Wanted to pick an upset I just couldn't pull the trigger on one.

I think SBY could in the east. Be shocked if OSH, MISS, HAM won.

WSR is missing some key players. IF KIT can come in hot watch out. Part of me think OS can do it & the other part thinks they'll get ran thru. I've been the resident SAG hater/doubter all year (happy they got mem cup tho!) & I continue that here lol. I'd be fairly surprised if FLT doesn't win.

Who is Windsor missing going into game 1?

 

[nelli27]

Who is Windsor missing going into game 1?

Abraham, DeAngelis, Dionicio, Spellacy.

 

[cupcrazyman2]

Sarnia will pick 17th
London will pick 18th
Who is Sarnia looking at late in the 1st Round ?

 

[nelli27]

Sarnia will pick 17th
London will pick 18th
Who is Sarnia looking at late in the 1st Round ?

Too hard to say... But,
Ivanovic (SP?), if you're looking for the top goalie prospect. Taking Gaudreau in the first round didn't turn out too bad!

 

[Ferda11]

Taking Gaudreau in the first round didn't turn out too bad!

Still to be determined….

 

[StingUpdates]

Kitchener takes game 1 @ Windsor! Wow! They played real well, too. Exactly why I wanted to avoid them.

This hopefully could be good for us, too as a reminder to the team not to go in over confident tomorrow.

 

[StingUpdates]

Game day baby!! 49 tickets left for purchase. Gonna be another packed house.

Let's fricken go.

 

[Ferda11]

Game day baby!! 49 tickets left for purchase. Gonna be another packed house.

Let's fricken go.

Right on! Hope the hive is rocking.

Have a time tonight y’all, going to be a fun ride. I’ll be catching the game later tonight on replay, so hope I’m coming back on here to positive comments lol. Go Sting!

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

Good luck Sting Nation, time to break that playoff curse!

As a London fan im looking at the Pastjov vs Namestnikov stats as an interesting story line.

See you in round two!

 

[StingUpdates]

Filak-Burke-Voit
Pastujov-DelBelBelluz-Sikic
Wainwright-Lantz-Vilmanis
Doucette-Way-Anderson

Del Mastro-Mast
Kyrou-Ritchie
Fischer-Dillingham

Gaudreau

 

[robp1219]

Come out HARD and relentless every game, every shift and every period. Play with structure and play as a team, a 5 man unit, no selfishness. Stay out of the box. Play physical but be smart about it and stay disciplined. Let’s GOOO! Have fun out there Boys!!!

 

[Texcanuck]

Good period 1.
Could be 2 or 3-0 with a few breaks.

 

[StingUpdates]

Officiating been f*cking awful again. Let Del Mastro run guys from behind then if they can do it to him.

Brilliant 40 mins boys. Close it out!!