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Sting retiring Steven Stamkos’ number

Canadian hockey star Steven Stamkos will have his Sarnia Sting jersey number retired in January.

Canadian hockey star Steven Stamkos will have his Sarnia Sting jersey number retired in January.

The #91 worn by the captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning will be retired during a ceremony prior to a game against the Windsor Spitfires at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena on Jan. 12.

Stamkos, 27, played two seasons with the Sting, scoring 100 goals with 97 assists in 2006-08. He was drafted by Sarnia first overall.

Stamkos has played 10 seasons with the Lightning and scored his 600th career NHL goal last month.


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