The Sarnia Sting snapped their four-game losing streak with a win Saturday night against the Niagara IceDogs at Progressive Auto Sales Arena.
The Sting allowed a three-goal lead in the third period before pulling out a 5-4 win.
Marcus Limpar-Lantz opened up a 1-0 lead 4:38 into the first period.
His parents are visiting and in the crowd tonight! ?
What a special moment ☺️#SwarmWarning? https://t.co/dwuCk8TqDh
— Sarnia Sting (@StingHockey) October 22, 2022
Max Namestnikov, Marko Sikic and Nolan Burke scored as the Sting built a 4-1 lead.
Sting goalie Nick Surzycia made 26 saves in his first career start for his second win in the Ontario Hockey League.
“It was incredible,” said Surzycia. “It was definitely a tough game. We had some unfortunate moments go down in the third period, but my team had my back and we came back and won."
The DYNAMIC DUO of @burkie786 & @TyVoit STRIKE AGAIN!
It’s 4-1 Sarnia ?#SwarmWarning? pic.twitter.com/YgzBFCC4IP
— Sarnia Sting (@StingHockey) October 23, 2022
Ty Voit earned four assists, earning him 21 points, including a league-best 15 assists, in 10 games.
Niagara's Aidan Castle and Nathan Ribau scored 17 seconds apart before Pano Fimis scored the tying goal at 11:46 of the third period.
"We had some unfortunate moments in the third period but my team had my back and we came back and won," said Surzycia. "It was an amazing feeling."
Sandis Vilmanis scored the winning goal on a power play with 3:35 left in the third period.
The Sting are back in action when the Sudbury Wolves visit Sarnia Friday, October 28.
Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m. at Progressive Auto Sales Arena, on CHOK (103.9FM/1070AM).