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Avon Scores Twice As Petes Take 3-1 Series Lead Over Knights

May 18, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release


London Knights' Oliver Bonk versus Peterborough Petes' J.R. Avon
London Knights' Oliver Bonk versus Peterborough Petes' J.R. Avon
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(Peterborough, ON) - On Wednesday, May 17, the Peterborough Petes hosted the London Knights for game four of their OHL Championship best-of-seven series.

The Petes would win the game 5-3, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead in front of a new record crowd of 4,046 fans at the PMC. One lucky fan also took home a record 50/50 jackpot of $25,585 on a night that saw the 13th consecutive sell-out at the PMC.

J.R. Avon led the way for the Petes with two goals on the night, while Connor Lockhart had two assists. Owen Beck, Donovan McCoy, and Avery Hayes all scored. Brennan Othmann, Chase Stillman, Chase Lefebvre, and Tucker Robertson all picked up an assist. Michael Simpson stopped 50/53 for his 15th win of the playoffs.

Game Recap:

First Period:

London Goal - Easton Cowan (8), Unassisted

Second Period:

Peterborough Goal - J.R. Avon (8), Assist - Connor Lockhart (8)

Peterborough Goal - Owen Beck (8), Assists - Brennan Othmann (16), Chase Stillman (9)

Peterborough Goal - J.R. Avon (9), Assist - Connor Lockhart (9)

Third Period:

Peterborough Goal - Donovan McCoy (2), Assists - Chase Lefebvre (2), Tucker Robertson (11)

London Goal - Sam Dickinson (5), Assists - Logan Mailloux (13), Ryan Winterton (15)

London Goal - Denver Barkey (10), Assists - Logan Mailloux (14), Ryan Winterton (16)

Peterborough Empty Net Goal - Avery Hayes (11), Unassisted

The Petes are in London on Friday, May 19 for game five of their OHL Final best of seven series against the London Knights. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The official watch party for game five will be at Quaker Foods City Square. Fans can also catch the game on OHL Live, TSN, Freq 90.5, Oldies 96.7, and Classic Rock 107.9.

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Peterborough Petes' Michael Simpson and London Knights' Sean McGurn in action
Peterborough Petes' Michael Simpson and London Knights' Sean McGurn in action
 London Knights' Oliver Bonk versus Peterborough Petes' J.R. Avon
London Knights' Oliver Bonk versus Peterborough Petes' J.R. Avon
  



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