Sarnia Sting 2022-23 Season Thread (Part 3)

[robp1219]

Same Lines, pairs but Surzycia starts. Bit odd they'd go Gaudreau vs ssm & him vs Saginaw but whatever I guess..

Hopefully plays well. Been quite a lay off for him.

I think they need to work him into the rotation more, he needs more experience/playing time and they don’t want to burn out gaudreau

 

[SarniaStingFan]

Same Lines, pairs but Surzycia starts. Bit odd they'd go Gaudreau vs ssm & him vs Saginaw but whatever I guess..

Hopefully plays well. Been quite a lay off for him.

A little strange for sure but Surzycia was the starter when the Sting got their only win over Saginaw this season. Maybe a gut feeling call by Letang. We'll see how it works out

 

[Ferda11]

Crash and bang. This team needs to stop trying to attempt the perfect play. Puck movement is nice but holy hell, put the damn puck to the net! See! You score when you do!

 

[StingUpdates]

Another slow start. They were pretty good before the break at good starts but they've been brutal lately for starting slow.

Did not like that goal for Surzycia but he responded really well. Line 4 continues to be really good.


Finally DBB breaks thru! What a sick pass by Sikic who has 2 primary assists thru 1. Didn't realize the PK got all the way up to 4th. Been awesome lately.

Love the uptick in physical play! Del Mastro absolutely destroyed some guys & we seemed to wake up after it. My god is he a tank lol. Just looks so painful to be hit by him. Made a great play to draw the penalty too.

 

[Ferda11]

Feeling tonight's the night for L2. Both DBB&Pastujov are scoring.

SAGs been sliding so we gotta be ready to go right away.

Buy a lottery ticket brother!

 

[StingUpdates]

Buy a lottery ticket brother!

It just had to happen eventually. Too good for them not to break out. What a pass by DBB to spring Pastujov & a sweet finish by Sasha

When this team shuts it down do they ever shut it DOWN. It's impressive. Only 4 shots against that PD. Only 1 thru the first 15 minutes.

God dammit why does PP1 suck so god damn much. It makes NO sense. All this elite talent & they can't do anything on it. Let PP2 play the full 2 mins till they figure it the F out.

Wainwright is flying out there. Anderson has changed this 4th line in a big way. Been arguably our best most consistent line since forming.

Gonna be a big push in the 3rd. Let's get ah insurance marker & close it out.

 

[StingUpdates]

Like I said. Just keep the 2nd PP unit on the ice.

 

[StingUpdates]

Is... that.. killer instinct!? Atta way boys. Some great passes by Lantz on both goals & some absolute snipes by Kyrou & Mast.

 

[Ferda11]

Look at all them goals! Absolutely dominating Saginaw in every aspect of the game. Slow start but holy hell what a hot finish. Depth really showing tonight. Voit and Burke don’t even have points lol

 

[StingUpdates]

Look at all them goals! Absolutely dominating Saginaw in every aspect of the game. Slow start but holy hell what a hot finish. Depth really showing tonight. Voit and Burke don’t even have points lol

What an absolute ass kicking in PDs 2&3. 5 goals & only 6 shots against. THIS is how good they can be. And 86/96 haven't done nothing!

Just awesome stuff. Line 4 has changed the outlook of this B6, BIGTIME. If only L3 could get going now.

 

[Ferda11]

Not only can this defense SHUT it down, they can score! 5 goals from the blue line tonight. What a luxury to have. Power play is an absolute mystery, needs to get figured out. Will be crucial to playoff success.

2/2 on the weekend as expected. 7-2 for the month of January. Things are looking good.

 

[StingUpdates]

That is how it's done! Finally a convincing W. The backend was utterly ridiculous tonight.

Kyrou 2G/1, +4
Ritchie 1G/2A, +3
Del Mastro & Mash each with a G.
Only 22 shots allowed, 11 combined in PD 2&3.
Special group. Haven't seen many like this come through here.

Line 2 also just superb.
Pastujov 1G/3A, +3
DelBelBelluz 2G/1A, +3
Sikic 3A, +3 & as always a stud in is own end.

Special teams awesome. 3/4 on PP & 4/4 on the PK

Another good performance in net this time from Surzycia..

Now the biggest thing. This team has a TERRIBLE habit of getting to high on themselves. Will they do it again Tuesday in Kitchener or do they finally take that next step & put there foot on the gas?

 

[cupcrazyman2]

Keep it rolling boys !

 

[Texcanuck]

5 wins… 17 to go.
Keep it going!

By the way, Sting now have second-fewest goals against in the Western Conference.. only London better. (a few more better in the East). Nice recovery from the Flint shellacking at the end of November.

 

[StingUpdates]

In 2023..

WSR - 1 Goal, 25 shots against. 1/1 PK, PP 0/1


ER - 2 Goals, 27 shots against, 3/4 PK, 1/5 PP

PBO - 2 Goals, 28 shots against, 2/2 PK, 2/2 PP

KGN - 5 Goals, 28 shots against, 2/2 PK, 2/4 PP.

OTT - 2 Goals, 27 shots against, 6/6 PK, 0/3 PP

ER - 3 Goals, 19 shots against, 3/4 PK, 1/3 PP

KIT - 2 Goals, 17 Shots against, 2/2 PK, 2/8 PP

SSM -2 Goals, 32 shots against, 1/1 PK, 0/1 PP

SAG - 2 Goals, 22 shots against, 4/4 PK, 3/4 PP

In total: 9 games, 21 Goals against (2.3 per game),225 shots against which is 25 per game. Their 24/26 (92.3%) on the PK & 11/31 (35.4%) on the PP.

They've actually only allowed an impressive 13 5on5 Goals against in those 9 games & only 16 (5on5/4on5/4n4) goals in that time. It's been our own damn PP that's allowed 4 SHG! Lol.

So there's a ton to be encouraged with on the defensive side of the puck. Including our goalies who've been really good in January boasting a 0.933 sv%!

 

[Texcanuck]

In 2023..

WSR - 1 Goal, 25 shots against. 1/1 PK, PP 0/1


ER - 2 Goals, 27 shots against, 3/4 PK, 1/5 PP

PBO - 2 Goals, 28 shots against, 2/2 PK, 2/2 PP

KGN - 5 Goals, 28 shots against, 2/2 PK, 2/4 PP.

OTT - 2 Goals, 27 shots against, 6/6 PK, 0/3 PP

ER - 3 Goals, 19 shots against, 3/4 PK, 1/3 PP

KIT - 2 Goals, 17 Shots against, 2/2 PK, 2/8 PP

SSM -2 Goals, 32 shots against, 1/1 PK, 0/1 PP

SAG - 2 Goals, 22 shots against, 4/4 PK, 3/4 PP

In total: 9 games, 21 Goals against (2.3 per game),225 shots against which is 25 per game. Their 24/26 (92.3%) on the PK & 11/31 (35.4%) on the PP.

They've actually only allowed an impressive 13 5on5 Goals against in those 9 games & only 16 (5on5/4on5/4n4) goals in that time. It's been our own damn PP that's allowed 4 SHG! Lol.

So there's a ton to be encouraged with on the defensive side of the puck. Including our goalies who've been really good in January boasting a 0.933 sv%!

The best teams all start with keeping the puck out of your net. Just have to hope this is a new plateau and represents the true performance of this new team, not a peak that’s gonna fall off in future months.
Need to play one game at a time, and not take KIT & SOO lightly, but I’m REALLY looking forward to the string of games that start with Ottawa next Sunday. Gonna be a great test.

 

[davewheeler]

Good to see Sarnia finally dominate a game on the ice and on the scoreboard.... Windsor looks like dog crap and were clearly better than Saginaw and Owen Sound.... keep healthy and it should be a long playoff run.

 

[robp1219]

Good to see Sarnia finally dominate a game on the ice and on the scoreboard.... Windsor looks like dog crap and were clearly better than Saginaw and Owen Sound.... keep healthy and it should be a long playoff run.

Don’t jinx it lol

 

[davewheeler]

Don’t jinx it lol

lol true but we can't be afraid of good things !!!

 

[StingUpdates]

In FEB they play OTT, LDN X3, WSR, NB X2, FLT & two surging teams in Gue, Sby.

We are gonna know what this team is when the months done. An absolute gauntlet of a schedule.

The best teams all start with keeping the puck out of your net. Just have to hope this is a new plateau and represents the true performance of this new team, not a peak that’s gonna fall off in future months.
Need to play one game at a time, and not take KIT & SOO lightly, but I’m REALLY looking forward to the string of games that start with Ottawa next Sunday. Gonna be a great test.

As Ferda said Friday, I still don't think we've seen our best yet. Even last night line 1 did nothing. Line 3 still doesn't have any chemistry going.

Obviously, not all 4 lines, 3 pairs are gonna be lighting it up but not everything is going 100% yet.

If it all clicks this team will be an absolute problem.

 

[StingUpdates]

He gets overshadowed a bit with all the additions, but Ritchie continues to be a staple for the backend. Always been the 1 constant for us the last 2 years thru all the crazy amount of injuries.

One of my favorites. So fun to watch & he always gives 100%. Just never seems to make glaring mistakes & is so reliable. Such a great puck mover & skater. Also maybe the most vocal guy on the bench/ice. Always communicating. Hopefully can earn himself a pro contract.

All for just a 6th Round pick, too.

 

[StingUpdates]

Rare Tuesday game for the squad. Kitchener outside of our game has been playing some of its best hockey recently (Ws over LDN, BAR, OTT) so we gotta bring it.

Bit scared it's a trap game with such a quick turnaround from SAGs beat down. They're gonna be desperate for Ws to move up the standings so hopefully we play just like we did vs them 2 weeks ago & get it to 5 Ws in a row.

 

[Ferda11]

Rare Tuesday game for the squad. Kitchener outside of our game has been playing some of its best hockey recently (Ws over LDN, BAR, OTT) so we gotta bring it.

Bit scared it's a trap game with such a quick turnaround from SAGs beat down. They're gonna be desperate for Ws to move up the standings so hopefully we play just like we did vs them 2 weeks ago & get it to 5 Ws in a row.

Big one tonight. Gotta keep up with Owen Sound in the standings. We really want that 3rd spot heading into playoffs. We got two games in hand on them and 3 pts back.

I’m with you tho, seems like a recipe for disaster with trap game written all over this one. Kitchener seems like an old version of us. Should be way better and can win on any given night but lack any sort of consistency. Never know what version of the team you’re getting on a nightly basis.

Let’s see if Sarnia can finally mature away from these types of games and stick it to em and skate away with the 2 pts in a convincing way. Should be a good game. Think there’s a fan bus going down too.

 

[Texcanuck]

Hard work, good goaltending and no stupid stuff and I’d expect good results.
Oh yeah, and how about not giving up 2 shorties this time guys!!

 

[The Howler]

Big one tonight. Gotta keep up with Owen Sound in the standings. We really want that 3rd spot heading into playoffs. We got two games in hand on them and 3 pts back.

I’m with you tho, seems like a recipe for disaster with trap game written all over this one. Kitchener seems like an old version of us. Should be way better and can win on any given night but lack any sort of consistency. Never know what version of the team you’re getting on a nightly basis.

Let’s see if Sarnia can finally mature away from these types of games and stick it to em and skate away with the 2 pts in a convincing way. Should be a good game. Think there’s a fan bus going down too.

No fan bus, not enough people to fill the bus.