When was Sarnia Sting founded?

Sarnia Sting was founded in 1994 in Sarnia, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Sarnia Sting based?

Sarnia Sting is based in Sarnia, ON, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Sarnia Sting?

The head coach of Sarnia Sting is Mark Hunter.

What arena does Sarnia Sting play in?

Sarnia Sting play their home games at RBC Centre in Sarnia, ON, CAN.

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1997-1998

1997-1998 Sarnia Sting Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#37	Patrick DesRochers (G)	46	1979	Penetanguishene, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#30	Greg Hewitt (G)	46	1979	London, ON, CAN	5'7"	154	L
	#1	Dan McIntyre (G)	47	1978	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#8	Jeff Alcombrack (D)	46	1980	Kincardine, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#19	Abe Herbst (D)	46	1980	Harriston, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#2	Shane Kenny (D)	48	1977	Oromocto, NB, CAN	6'2"	227	L
	#4	Kevin Mota (D)	46	1980	Woodstock, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	R
	#15	Lucas Nehrling (D)	46	1979	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'5"	227	R
	#5	Marek Posmyk (D)	47	1978	Jihlava, CZE	6'5"	229	R
	#44	Jamie Ritskos (D)	46	1980		6'0"	181	-
	#23	Jeremy Robertson (D)	-			-	-	-
	#20	Ryan Van Buskirk (D)	46	1980	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'2"	214	L
	#6	Dan Watson (D)	46	1979	Glencoe, ON, CAN	6'2"	223	L
	#27	Greg Willers (D)	46	1979	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'1"	203	R
FORWARDS
	#11	Chris Berti (C)	44	1981	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'4"	205	L
	#21	Louie Blackbird (RW)	46	1979	Wadpole Island, ON, CAN	6'1"	207	L
	#12	Chad Cavanagh (C)	47	1978	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	187	-
	#24	Mike Danton (C)	45	1980	Brampton, ON, CAN	5'9"	196	R
	#77	Trevor Gillies (LW)	47	1979	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'3"	231	L
	#18	Matt Hanson (F)	47	1978	Oakville, ON, CAN	5'11"	201	-
	#26	Jeff Heerema (RW)	46	1980	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	187	R
	#51	Darryl Knight (C)	46	1979	Sarnia, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	-
		John-Paul Luciuk (LW/C)	46	1979	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#24	Kevin Malcolm (RW)	46	1979	Markham, ON, CAN	5'11"	198	R
	#27	Wes Mason (LW/RW)	48	1977	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'2"	181	L
	#7	Darren Mortier (C)	47	1978	Sarnia, ON, CAN	6'3"	196	L
	#25	Ivan Novoseltsev (LW)	47	1979	Krasnoznamensk, RUS	6'1"	183	L
	#22	Robb Palahnuk (LW)	45	1980	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#17	Tony Pappas (LW)	46	1979	Chatham, ON, CAN	6'0"	176	L
	#3	Andrew Proskurnicki (LW)	47	1978	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#17	Rodney Richard (C)	46	1979	Sarnia, ON, CAN	5'7"	154	R
	#14	Jon Sim (LW)	48	1977	New Glasgow, NS, CAN	5'10"	194	L
	#15	Tim Verbeek (RW/C)	46	1979	Sarnia, ON, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#12	Casey Wolak (RW)	47	1978	Pointe-Claire, QC, CAN	5'11"	183	R

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 17Av Age: 18.25 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 198 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Sarnia Sting Staff

Head CoachMark Hunter
Asst. CoachWilliam Abercrombie
Goaltending CoachLarry Lucas
Asst. GM/Asst. CoachBob Gould
Athletic TherapistGord Hamilton
Equipment ManagerGord Hamilton
Franchise OwnerDino Ciccarelli
Franchise OwnerRob Ciccarelli
Franchise OwnerLarry Ciccarelli

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Sarnia Sting Facts

Plays in: Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Sarnia, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 1994

1997-1998 Sarnia Sting Roster Facts

Nationalities

32 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Sarnia Sting: 2 373 GP
Czechia: 43 GP
AHL: 10 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Sarnia Legionnaires (GOJHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: RBC Centre
Location: Sarnia, ON, CAN
Capacity: 5 500
Construction Year: 1998

Sarnia Sting Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/14/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Sarnia Sting	Saginaw Spirit	-	OHL
02/13/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Windsor Spitfires	Sarnia Sting	-	OHL
02/07/2026 09:00 PM UTC	Brampton Steelheads	Sarnia Sting	1 - 2 (OT 63:20)	OHL
02/07/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Oshawa Generals	Sarnia Sting	3 - 5	OHL
02/05/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Sarnia Sting	Flint Firebirds	3 - 6	OHL

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01/15/2026

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Kale Osipenko (G)

Joining fromRenfrew Wolves

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Kalib Capecci (D)

Joining fromJohnstown Tomahawks

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12/28/2025

confirmed

Logan Hawery (F)

Joining fromLondon Knights

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confirmed

Ryan Brown (F)

Leaving forLondon Knights

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12/19/2025

confirmed

Ben Pickell (F)

Leaving forRobert Morris Univ.

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12/09/2025

confirmed

Hunter Solomon (D)

Joining fromSoo Greyhounds

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12/08/2025

confirmed

Lukas Fischer (D)

Leaving forSoo Greyhounds

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11/23/2025

confirmed

Tyler Challenger (F)

Joining fromErie Otters

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Sarnia Sting History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	OHL	52	16	30	-	-	6	151	211	38	0.73	5	-
2024-2025	OHL	68	22	33	-	-	13	197	286	57	0.84	5	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	OHL	68	25	39	-	-	4	204	292	54	0.79	4	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	OHL	68	41	18	-	-	9	298	224	91	1.34	2	Conference Final loss
2021-2022	OHL	68	27	36	-	-	5	234	279	59	0.87	4	First round loss
2020-2021	OHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	OHL	62	22	34	-	-	6	244	299	50	0.81	5	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	OHL	68	28	33	-	-	7	271	300	63	0.93	3	First round loss
2017-2018	OHL	68	46	17	-	-	5	299	213	97	1.43	2	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	OHL	68	31	30	-	-	7	257	277	69	1.01	4	First round loss
2015-2016	OHL	68	42	19	-	-	7	254	192	91	1.34	1	First round loss
2014-2015	OHL	68	29	32	-	-	7	232	263	65	0.96	2	First round loss
2013-2014	OHL	68	17	44	-	-	7	211	341	41	0.6	5	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	OHL	68	26	28	-	9	5	247	254	75	1.1	7	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	OHL	68	29	27	-	5	7	243	235	75	1.1	4	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	OHL	68	18	36	-	7	7	243	321	57	0.84	9	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	OHL	68	12	46	-	5	5	184	295	39	0.57	10	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	OHL	68	31	26	-	4	7	216	210	77	1.13	5	Conference QF loss
2007-2008	OHL	68	30	29	-	7	2	251	229	76	1.12	6	Conference SF loss
2006-2007	OHL	68	34	24	-	-	10	270	241	78	1.15	9	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	OHL	68	17	46	-	-	5	197	295	39	0.57	20	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	OHL	68	16	41	6	-	5	156	228	43	0.63	19	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	OHL	68	37	23	4	-	4	220	210	82	1.21	5	Conference QF loss
2002-2003	OHL	68	41	19	7	-	1	251	193	90	1.32	4	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	OHL	68	27	29	5	-	7	236	260	61	0.9	13	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	OHL	68	28	31	7	-	2	235	244	65	0.96	15	Conference QF loss
1999-2000	OHL	68	33	27	8	-	0	211	189	74	1.09	9	Conference QF loss
1998-1999	OHL	68	37	25	6	-	-	279	216	80	1.18	9	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	OHL	66	32	22	13	-	-	253	227	77	1.17	7	Division QF loss
1996-1997	OHL	66	35	24	7	-	-	286	251	77	1.17	6	Quarterfinal loss

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#91 Steven Stamkos (F)

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