J.R. Avon Nets Hat Trick, Tucker Robertson Breaks Petes Record as Petes Blowout Bulldogs 8-2

December 15, 2022 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release

(Peterborough, ON) On Thursday, December 15th the Petes hosted the Hamilton Bulldogs for their fourth meeting with the defending OHL Champions this season. It was the second last game for the Petes before the holiday break, which will see the Petes return to action at the PMC on December 29th. The Petes took down the Bulldogs by a score of 8-2.

J.R. Avon (three goals and one assist) and Connor Lockhart (four assists) led the way for the Petes on the night. Tucker Robertson added two goals and an assist, Jax Dubois and Sam Mayer each picked up a goal and an assist, and Chase Stillman added two assists. Sahil Panwar and Jax Dubois each had a goal and James Guo, Jack Van Volsen, Konnor Smith, and Nick Lardis all picked up an assist. Michael Simpson stopped 37/39 for his 12th win of the season.

It would be a record breaking night for Petes forward and Seattle Kraken prospect, Tucker Robertson, who's two goals nine seconds apart in the first period set a Petes franchise record for the fastest two goals by one player.

Game Recap:

First Period:

(HAM) Logan Morrison scores his 17th of the season assisted by Patrick Thomas and Avery Hayes

Tucker Robertson scores his 14th of the season assisted by Connor Lockhart and James Guo

Tucker Robertson scores his 15th of the season assisted by J.R. Avon and Connor Lockhart

Second Period:

J.R. Avon scores his 12th of the season assisted by Connor Lockhart

Jax Dubois scores his fourth of the season assisted by Samuel Mayer and Chase Stillman

J.R. Avon scores his 13th of the season assisted by Jack Van Volsen and Connor Lockhart

Sahil Panwar scores his eighth of the season assisted by Konnor Smith and Nick Lardis

(HAM) Cole Brown scores his fifth of the season assisted by Marek Vanacker and Braeden O'Keefe

J.R. Avon scores his 14th of the season assisted by Tucker Robertson

Third Period:

Sam Mayer scores his fourth of the season assisted by Jax Dubois and Chase Stillman

The Petes will wrap up the first half of the season with their annual Christmas game against the Kingston Frontenacs at the PMC on Saturday. The Petes will rock Christmas themed jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game. All proceeds from the auction will be in support of Hockey Ministries International. Make sure to wear your ugly Christmas sweater to be entered into the Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition at the intermission. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05PM. You can get tickets.

Peterborough Petes' J.R. Avon battles Hamilton Bulldogs' Logan Morrison and Gavin White (Kenneth Andersen Photography)

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