Three locals making an impact in NHL

Roughly one-third of the way through a shortened National Hockey League season, three men from the county are making their mark on their respective NHL teams.

Through 17 games, Drayton’s Nick Spaling has registered three goals and one assist for the Nasville Predators. The winger/centre is a minus-three and has ten penalty minutes and 19 shots on goal. He is averaging 16 minutes of ice time per game and is fourth on the team in face off wins (60).

Fergus native Jamie McGinn has 11 points (three goals and eight assists) through 15 games with the Colorado Avalanche. The left winger has an even plus/minus rating, 13 penalty minutes and 53 shots on goal. He is third on the Avalanche in points, second in hits (34) and is averaging over 18 minutes of ice time per game.

Jamie’s younger brother Tye McGinn has five points (three goals and two assists) through 13 games as a left winger for the Philadelphia Flyers. He has a plus-three rating, 14 penalty minutes, 25 shots on goal and is averaging over 13 minutes of ice time with the Flyers.

*All stats as of Feb. 21.

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