Andrew Sturtz wasted no time stating his case – on the ice – as one of Western New York’s most well-rounded high-school hockey players. The senior forward scored three goals and had an assist, leading the Kenmore East Bulldogs (1-0) to a 5-3 victory Thursday evening over the Williamsville East Flames (0-1) in the Northtowns Center at Amherst.
The Bulldogs’ final goal, a backhand shot by Sturtz with less than a minute remaining in the third period, ensured a late-surge from the Flames was not to be.
“He’s definitely going to be one of the top players in this league,” Bulldogs coach Kyle Pray said of Sturtz. “He’s got great hands, great anticipation to the net. He’s stronger; I think he’s in better shape this year than he’s been in the past. With all that combined, I think he’s going to be a force.
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The Buffalo Sabres take on the Detroit Red Wings tonight at the First Niagara Center, and a trio of familiar faces will be on the ice as the Sabres try to put an end to the Red Wings six-game winning streak.
