The Sarnia Sting take on the Windsor Spitfires, September 10, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)The Sarnia Sting take on the Windsor Spitfires, September 10, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)
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Sting Down Spitfires In Shootout

By Kirk Dickinson
September 12, 2016 - 2:03am

The Sarnia Sting scored a 5-4 shootout victory over the Windsor Spitfires in their final pre-season game on Saturday.

The Spitfires took a 3-2 advantage in the first period and extended their lead to 4-2 in the second. However, Sarnia was able to come from behind in the third to tie the game at 4-4 to force overtime. After no scoring in OT, Sarnia won it in the shootout.

Right-winger Travis Konecny led the Sting with a hat-trick that included the final two goals in the third period. Louis Latta scored once for Sarnia as well.

The Sting kick off the regular season on September 21 at 7:05pm when the take on the London Knights at home.

The Sarnia Sting take on the Windsor Spitfires, September 10, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)The Sarnia Sting take on the Windsor Spitfires, September 10, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)

The Sarnia Sting take on the Windsor Spitfires, September 10, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)The Sarnia Sting take on the Windsor Spitfires, September 10, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)

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