Spirit’s Misa outduels Steelheads’ Martone in prime prospects showdown
A battle between two of the highest prospects for subsequent 12 months’s NHL Draft lived as much as its billing on Saturday.
Saginaw Spirit star Michael Misa had two objectives and the help on Kristian Epperson’s additional time winner as his staff edged Porter Martone and the host Brampton Steelheads 3-2.
Martone additionally had two objectives on the day.
Misa, picked first total within the OHL Draft by Saginaw in 2022 after he was granted early entry as an distinctive participant, leads the league with 13 objectives in 9 video games. He helped the Spirit win the Memorial Cup final season.
Martone, acquired by the Steelheads from the Sarnia Sting on the 2022-23 commerce deadline, has 10 objectives and is tied for the OHL scoring lead with 20 factors in 9 video games.
In Sam Cosentino’s most up-to-date draft rankings, Martone is ranked second whereas Misa is fifth.
The Spirit and Steelheads meet once more Nov. 30 in Saginaw, Mich.
