Avon Scores, Adds Assist as Late Goal Lifts League Leading 67's to 3-2 Win Over Petes

February 16, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release

(Peterborough, ON) - On Thursday, February 16, the Peterborough Petes hosted the league leading Ottawa 67's for Fleming College Night at the PMC. The 67's would score with 96 seconds remaining to take the lead and win the game by a score of 3-2.

J.R. Avon led the way for the Petes with a goal and an assist, while Tucker Robertson added two assists. Sam Mayer scored and Connor Lockhart had an assist. Michael Simpson was outstanding in the Petes net, stopping 40/43 in the loss.

Game Recap:

First Period:

Peterborough Goal - J.R. Avon (24), Assists - Tucker Robertson (42), Connor Lockhart (38)

Second Period:

Ottawa Goal - Logan Morrison (31), Assists - Will Gerrior (17), Jack Beck (26)

Third Period:

Peterborough Goal - Sam Mayer (9), Assists - J.R. Avon (30), Tucker Robertson (43)

Ottawa Goal - Logan Morrison (32), Assist - Jack Beck (27)

Ottawa Goal - Cooper Foster (16), Assist - Luca Pinelli (31)

The Petes are back in action on Friday night when they travel to Kingston to take on the Frontenacs. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM. You can catch the game on YourTV Peterborough and Freq 90.5.

Peterborough Petes' J.R. Avon and Ottawa 67's Vinzenz Rohrer on Fleming College Night at the PMC (Kenneth Andersen Photography)

Peterborough Petes' Tommy Purdeller battles Ottawa 67's Henry Mews and Frankie Marrelli (Kenneth Andersen Photography)

Ontario Hockey League Stories from February 16, 2023

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• Avon Scores, Adds Assist as Late Goal Lifts League Leading 67's to 3-2 Win Over Petes - Peterborough Petes
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• February 16 Battalion Notes - North Bay Battalion

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