Beckham Edwards playing for Sarnia [Natalie Shaver/OHL Images].
The Sarnia Sting grabbed two critical points on Sunday by defeating the Guelph Storm 3-1. Rookie forward Beckham Edwards scored a goal and added an assist in the win.
Just under three minutes into the game, Edwards slid away from Guelph defender Quinn Beauchesne and received a pass that he subsequently shoveled home on the backhand to give his team a one goal lead.
With that goal, Edwards is tied with Carson Harmer for second in goals amongst OHL rookies with 22 this season.
His assist came early in the third when Sarnia was ahead 2-1. He picked off a pass in the neutral zone and forced his way into the Guelph end. He then handed the puck off to Matthew Manza who snapped it past Nick Surzycia.
With the pair of points added to his total, Edwards is now fifth in rookie scoring with 37 points. He sits behind only Pierce Mbuyi in terms of 2008-born players.
At this point in the season Edwards looks like a budding star that is likely to lead Sarnia into the future.
The Sting drafted the London native in the third round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection after his thunderous season with Little Caesars 15U AAA. In 64 games with Little Caesars, Edwards recorded 60 goals and added 37 assists for a total of 97 points.
The win was important for Sarnia as they are involved in a tight race at the bottom of the Western Conference. The Sting sit seventh in the West with 52 points. Sault Ste. Marie and Owen Sound are right on their heels with 51 points apiece.
Only two of the three teams will make it to the postseason and as such every point counts at this point in the season.
For now, Sarnia leads the trio, though they have a pair of games against the Greyhounds in the next three weeks. These four-point games will be critical for the playoff race.
On Friday, the Sting will travel to Guelph to play the Storm for the last time this season.