OHL Peterborough Petes

Hunter Jones Backstops Petes to Home Opener Win over Kingston

Published on September 21, 2018 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release


(Peterborough, ON) - The Petes kicked off the 2018-19 season with a 4-0 win over the east division rival Kingston Frontenacs in front of 3,238 fans at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Sophomore goalie Hunter Jones earned his first OHL shutout, making 38 saves. Brady Hinz and Chris Paquette each scored one goal, while Nick Isaacson netted two, marking his first multi-goal game. Liam Kirk registered his first OHL point, an assist; Paquette and Pavel Gogolev also recorded assists. The win was the first for Petes head coach and alumnus Rob Wilson.

Thursday's game was the first time the Petes shut out their opponent in their home opener since the 1984-85 season when they blanked the Kingston Canadians 7-0.

The most affordable way to see the Petes in action early in the 2018-19 season is with a Home Opener flex pack! Get four regular bowl tickets to any combination of Petes home games between September 20 and October 4, a Petes lanyard, and a player-signed puck for just $59.99, tax included. Home Opener flex are available through Steve in the Petes office at (705) 743-3681 ext. 263 or by email, as well as at the Petes Store.

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