Anthony Salinitri battles near the Kitchener crease. Feb 5, 2015. (Photo by Metcalfe Photography)Anthony Salinitri battles near the Kitchener crease. Feb 5, 2015. (Photo by Metcalfe Photography)
Sarnia

Sting Fall To First Place Rangers

A strong road effort wasn't enough to dethrone the first place Rangers, as Kitchener held on to beat Sarnia 3-2.

Hayden Hodgson's second of the season opened the scoring just under four minutes into the contest. Kitchener responded with a powerplay goal from Gustaf Franzen in the period's final minutes to close the first frame at a 1-1 tie.

Sarnia carried the play for a good chunk of the first period but that was not the case in the second.

The struggling Sting powerplay proved costly as Nick McHugh score a shorthanded marker to give Kitchener a lead they would not relinquish. Later in the frame, Ryan MacInnis potted his 13th of the season, a powerplay goal, to open a 3-1 Kitchener lead. Jordan Kyrou scored his first goal of the season shortly after to bring the Sting within a goal.

The Sting were unable to take advantage of opportunities in the third period, including a four minute power play. They outshot Kitchener 8-3 in the frame but were unable to find an equalizer.

Luke Opilka made 32 saves for Kitchener as the Rangers held on to the 3-2 win. Justin Fazio turned aside 25 shots for Sarnia in a losing cause.

Sarnia's week continues Friday when they travel to Flint, before hosting the Guelph Storm Saturday.

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