The Guelph Storm extended their dominant run on Sunday, securing their ninth consecutive win by overcoming an early deficit to defeat the Sudbury Wolves 5-2. This victory at the Sleeman Centre marks the club's longest winning streak since a 10-game stretch during the 2013 season.
How did the Storm overcome the deficit?
Despite the momentum, the Storm faced an uphill battle after trailing 2-0 following the first period. The Wolves' lead was built on goals from Parker Smith and Mason Walker, with the latter technically credited to a Carter Stevens own goal. However, Guelph responded with five unanswered goals to seize control.
Ryan Roobroeck began the comeback in the second period, followed by a decisive third period where the Storm scored four times. Key contributors included:
- Owen Griffin, who tied the game before assisting Illia Shybinskyi for the winner
- Tyler Hopkins and Carter Stevens, who added third-period goals
- Vladimir Dravecky, who recorded two assists
What does this mean for the OHL standings?
This high-level performance by Guelph highlights their current status as a top-ranked club. While the Storm continue to build momentum, other teams in the league saw significant shifts in their trajectories. The Brantford Bulldogs also secured a decisive 5-2 victory over the Soo Greyhounds, effectively ending the Greyhounds' eight-game point streak.
In other action, the Owen Sound Attack snapped a four-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over Saginaw, fueled by Alexander Lisi's first career goal. Meanwhile, the Niagara IceDogs narrowly defeated the North Bay Battalion 5-4, despite being significantly outshot during the contest.
FAQ
What was the most significant statistic in the Guelph game?
\nGuelph's nine-game winning streak is the longest the franchise has maintained since late 2013.
How did the Sudbury Wolves perform?
\nThe Wolves lost their second consecutive game and were outshot 31-20 by the Storm.
