The Sarnia Sting broke a five game losing streak in a big way with a 7-1 win over the last place Flint Firebirds Friday night.
The Sting had dropped their previous 2 games to their west division rivals, but this one was never really in doubt. Sarnia jumped out to a 3-0 lead, then rode their goalie to the 7-1 win-- Justin Fazio stopped 39 of the 40 shots he faced.
Sean Josling and Franco Sproviero had two goals and an assist each, and were named the first star and second stars of the game.
The contest, that started an hour early to avoid conflicting with the World Junior Hockey Championship final, drew 2,558 fans.
Sting players and some fans stuck around at Progressive Auto Sales Arena after the game to watch on the new scoreboard as their captain won a gold medal for Canada. Jordan Kyrou had an assist in the Canadians 3-1 win over the Swedes and finished as Canada's leading scorer with 10 points including 7 assists.
The Sting are Saginaw Saturday night to take on the Spirit.
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The Sarnia Sting beat the Flint Firebirds 7-1 led by 2 goals and an assist from Sean Josling. January 6, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)
The Sarnia Sting beat the Flint Firebirds 7-1 led by 2 goals and an assist from Sean Josling. January 6, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)
The Sarnia Sting beat the Flint Firebirds 7-1 led by 2 goals and an assist from Sean Josling. January 6, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)
The Sarnia Sting beat the Flint Firebirds 7-1 led by 2 goals and an assist from Sean Josling. January 6, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)
The Sarnia Sting beat the Flint Firebirds 7-1 led by 2 goals and an assist from Sean Josling. January 6, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)
The Sarnia Sting beat the Flint Firebirds 7-1 led by 2 goals and an assist from Sean Josling. January 6, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)
The Sarnia Sting beat the Flint Firebirds 7-1 led by 2 goals and an assist from Sean Josling. January 6, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)
