The Sarnia Sting are adding some more much-needed depth to their blueline.
The club has signed 16-year-old Lukas Fischer to an OHL Standard Player Agreement. The Plymouth, Michigan native was the Sting's 11th round pick in the 2022 OHL draft.
During his draft year, Fischer tallied five goals and two assists through 20 games played with the Compuware 15U AAA team and was invited to the 2022 USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) Evaluation Camp.
In five games played with the USNTDP, the smooth-skating defenceman recorded an impressive three goals and two assists.
Sting General Manager Dylan Seca said Fischer is an exciting addition to the team.
"He’s a player we feel has tremendous upside and talent and are thrilled he’s here in Sarnia," said Seca. "Lukas is a defenceman who can play in all situations, he’s a big frame who can defend, likes the physical game, and handles the puck with poise. We feel this addition further boasts our young talent with the 2006 age group."
Fischer will make his OHL debut on Friday night as the Sting are set to play the Windsor Spitfires at 7:05 p.m.
Following the game, the team will be heading east for the remainder of the weekend, visiting the Barrie Colts on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and the Oshawa Generals at 2:05 p.m. on Sunday.
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