Blues 2024 second-rounder stepping into more of a leadership role for his junior team
Blues 2024 second-rounder stepping into more of a leadership role for his junior team
One day after St. Louis Blues prospect Quinton Burns was named captain of the Kingston Frontenacs in the OHL, another prospect in the organization will wear the "C" for their junior team in the upcoming season.
The Blues 2024 second-round, 56th overall pick, Lukas Fischer, was announced captain of the OHL's Sarnia Sting ahead of their season opener against the Windsor Spitfires Friday night.
Fischer joined Sarnia in 2022-23 after the team drafted him 208th overall in the 11th round of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. The Sting organization struck gold drafting the smooth-skating 6-foot-3 defenseman that late in the draft, as it was believed that Lukas was headed down the USHL and NCAA development path.
The son of former NHL player, Jiri Fischer, played 47 games as a 16-year-old with the Sting, and 16 more in their run to the Western Conference Finals, gaining valuable experience that aided him in his draft season.
Last season was a rough year for the entire Sarnia team. The organization sold off their futures as they pushed for an OHL Championship the year prior and 2023-24 was a rebuilding season.
Despite the growing pains, one glimmering sight for Sarnia was the play of Lukas Fischer. In just his second season in the OHL, he was appointed as the team's number-one defenseman and logged heavy minutes on a nightly basis.
Fischer performed exceptionally in this position, demonstrating remarkable skill in balancing his defensive duties with his offensive contributions. Rather than allowing the demands of being the team's primary defenseman to hinder his progress, he leveraged this role to showcase his diverse set of skills as a defenseman who excels in moving the puck and playing effectively in both defensive and offensive situations.
Now, Fischer and the Sting look to bounce back and get back into the playoffs 2024-25, with the Blues prospect wearing the "C".
Sarnia got off on the right foot with a 5-4 overtime win over Windsor in their first game of the year. Fischer was held off the scoresheet and recorded one shot on goal.
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