Windsor Spitfires goaltender Michael DiPietro in the net at the WFCU Centre on September 22, 2016. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)Windsor Spitfires goaltender Michael DiPietro in the net at the WFCU Centre on September 22, 2016. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
Sarnia

Spits Goalie Takes Down Sting In Game One (GALLERY)

The Sarnia Sting had a tough time beating Spitfires goaltender Michael DiPietro Friday night.

The Amherstburg native stopped 43 of the 45 shots he faced to lead Windsor to a 6-2 win and a 1-0 series lead.

Despite DiPietro’s impressive opening game, Sting head coach Derian Hatcher says he’s still confident in his team moving forward.

“He played well tonight but we’ve had success against him in the past,” says Hatcher. “It’s one game and I think it starts with our special teams. They were 1 for 3 and we were 0 for 4. We’ve had good specials teams all year and it will work itself out.”

Drake Rymsha had a goal and an assist for Sarnia and Anthony Salinitri scored late in the 3rd to cut the lead to 4-2. Windsor responded shortly after with two goals in the final minute to seal game one of the series.

Puckdrop for game two goes Saturday night at 7:05 in Sarnia.

The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)

The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)

The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)

The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)

The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)

The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)The Windsor Spitfires take on the Sarnia Sting, March 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)

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