The St. Thomas Stars lit up the galaxy on Tuesday night with more than just hockey action. Earlier in the evening, the Stars hosted their Volunteer Pizza Social, inviting the community to learn about volunteer opportunities with their favourite local hockey team – all while enjoying pizza.
The event was a huge success! We welcomed 10 new volunteers and cheered as many of our dedicated Game Day family returned for another season. There are still a few important roles to fill, so if the following sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our Stars family:
Strong hockey knowledge and computer skills
18 or older with experience handling cash
If you missed us at our first pre-season game, don’t worry! Join us on Friday, September 5th at our second home pre-season game, where we’ll be holding “walk-in” volunteer interviews from 6:00–6:30 p.m. at the arena. You can also email us anytime at volunteers.stthomasstars@gmail.com for more details.
Pre-Season Action vs. London Nationals
With the volunteer team falling into place, the Stars hit the ice for their first pre-season matchup against the London Nationals – and the galaxy was buzzing.
Stars Bench Staff:
Coaches: Darren Williams (Assistant), Joe Doyle (Assistant), Owen Willmore (Goalie Coach), Kevin Linker (GM)
Training Staff: Corey Walker, Dr. Kate Walker
The Stars went with a starting lineup of #13 Tyran Lawson (F), #5 Rowan Reid (F), #19 Owen Gray (D), #11 Kaje Thorogood (F), #7 Wyatt Cameron (F), and between the posts, #30 Eric McDonald (G).
The action kicked off fast in the first period, and the goals came in a flurry:
Jacob Lassaline (Evan Miller, Josh Doyle) – 5:54
Rhys Smart (Kaje Thorogood) – 6:53
Nathan Slaught (Cooper Ilczyszyn, Rowan Reid) – 8:34
Wyatt Cameron (Ethan Silcox) – 10:37
Nathan Slaught (Tyler Thorpe) – 15:05
Wyatt Cameron (Evan Miller, Tyler Thorpe) – 17:44
The Stars stormed into the second period with a 6–3 lead, and the momentum only grew:
Evan Miller (Drew Bate, Will Burgess) – 3:39
Kaje Thorogood (Rhys Smart, Braden Piskorowski) – 7:09
Will Burgess (Evan Miller) – 7:53
Drew Bate (Will Burgess) – 15:31
Heading into the third, the Stars held a 10–5 advantage, and the crowd could feel the energy and cohesion of this new roster. The final period saw:
Braden Piskorowski (Rhys Smart, Rowan Reid) – 6:16
(Braden Poskorowski’s goal at 6:16)
Final Score: Stars 11 – Nationals 6
Between the pipes, the Stars showcased both goaltenders:
