Kings winless in preseason action

September 1, 2010
Chuck Kuepfer - Staff Reporter
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The Elmira Sugar Kings were winless in preseason action prior to Monday night's game at Kitchener.
The Kings lost 4-1 Listowel last Wednesday, then were shutout 4-0 at Waterloo, Saturday.
Both games featured a number of players looking to make the club and a limited number of returning players.
Brandon Death stopped 38 shots in the loss to Listowel, while Mike Irvine scored the King's lone goal, unassisted.
Goaltenders Nick Horrigan and Chris Cheong split duty in goal for Elmira against the Siskins. Horrigan stopped 13 of 14 stops, while Cheong faced 18 shots, turning aside 15.
Marc Williams stopped all 28 shots he face to post the shutout for Waterloo, which snapped a scoreless tie mid-way through the second period en route to victory.
Following Monday's game at Kitchener, Elmira hosts the Dutchmen tonight (Sept. 1). Game time is 7:30 p.m.
The Sugar Kings complete their preseason schedule with home games against St. Marys and Owen Sound this weekend.
Elmira hosts St. Marys on Sunday, while Owen Sound is in town Labour Day Monday. Both games begin at 2:30 p.m.

PROSPECTS GAME
The Guelph Hurricanes have announced that the club will host the 2010-11 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League's Top Prospects Game. The game, which features 40 players from teams across southwestern Ontario, is scouted by representatives of college and Major Junior teams. The game is scheduled for January 17 at the Sleeman Centre. Game time is 7 p.m.