A Look Ahead: Belleville Double Header & Rivalry Matchup
Published on February 26, 2015 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Oshawa Generals News Release
The Generals are on the ice for another three games this weekend, taking on the Belleville Bulls both Friday and Saturday, and wrapping things up on Sunday against the Peterborough Petes. Already securing the Eastern Division title, the Generals enter this weekend's games in a great position, ready to continue winning games. To purchase tickets to either of our home games this weekend, click here, visit the GM Centre Box Office, or call 1-877-436-8811. Sending a reminder to all fans that playoff tickets go on sale Monday, Mar. 2 at 10 a.m. To learn more about securing your playoff tickets, click here.
Friday, Feb. 27 | vs. Belleville Bulls @ 7:35 P.M.
It's a double header weekend for the Generals and Bulls as Belleville will travel to Oshawa on Friday night and the Generals travel to Belleville on Saturday. Friday's game is the fifth time the Generals will meet the Bulls this season. In all four previous matchups, the Generals have come out with a win, defeating the Bulls 5-2 on Nov. 1, 4-3 on Nov. 2, 6-4 on Nov. 21, and 4-3 on Jan. 17. Friday's game is presented by Thirsty Pools, in partnership with Bullfrog Spas. The Bulls are currently sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24-27-3-4 this season.
Defenseman, Jordan Subban currently leads the Bulls in points with 44 (22 goals, 22 assists) in 55 games played. Subban was drafted 115th overall to the Vancouver Canucks in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Look out for Brett Gustavsen and Niki Petti who follow behind Subban with 36 points each this season. Gustavsen, a left-winger from Toronto, ON is playing his first season with the Bulls and fifth season in the OHL. Petti is a 6'0", 191 lb., centreman playing his third season with the Bulls and has posted 16 goals and 20 assists in 56 games. Charlie Graham is likely to make the start in goal for the Bulls, starting for 46 games this season and posting three shutouts, with a goals against average of 3.27.
Friday Night Live is in full effect tonight at Prospects Bar & Grill following the game. The Drunk Jam Band return to perform for the second time this season, and it is sure to be a great time!
Sunday, Mar. 1 | vs. Peterborough Petes @ 6:05 P.M.
Sunday's game is sure to be an exciting one as the rival Peterborough Petes are in town to take on your Generals. The Peterborough Petes (22-28-1-5) are currently eighth place in the Eastern Conference, bouncing back and forth in the standings with the Kingston Frontenacs and Mississauga Steelheads. Right-wingers, Eric Cornel and Josh MacDonald are leading the Petes offense this season, with 47 and 46 points respectively this season. Michael Clarke, an OHL veteran and overager is another player to look out for. The London, ON native has posted 43 points (19 goals, 24 assists) in 47 games this season. Clarke was drafted to the Colorado Avalanche in the fifth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. A Petes Gens matchup always provides great entertainment and Sunday's game is sure to be no exception.
The Generals
For the 13th week in a row, the Generals remain at the top of the BMO CHL Top 10 Rankings. With 93 points in 57 games, the Generals continue to dominate the Eastern Conference, even despite losing two of three games last weekend. The Generals bounced back on Sunday, earning a 5-3 win over the Ottawa 67's on home ice. The win secured the Eastern Division title for the Generals for the second year in a row. With only five regular season home games remaining, there is no better time to come out and see the top ranked team in the CHL live in action. Left-winger, Michael Dal Colle has had a 15 point month with eight goals and seven assists in the month of February, and looks to secure his final points of the month on Friday night. He remains the top scorer on the team with 37 goals and 47 assists for 84 points total in 49 games played this season. Cole Cassels is second in scoring with 25 goals and 45 assists for 70 points in 45 games. Following closely behind are Tobias Lindberg, Michael McCarron, and Matt Mistele, third, fourth, and fifth in scoring on the Generals roster. It's a busy weekend ahead and sure to be full of high intensity, hard hitting, junior hockey.
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