Lockhart Scores Hat Trick to Punch Petes Ticket to the Conference Finals
April 24, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
Peterborough Petes defend against the Ottawa 67's
(Peterborough Petes, Credit: Kenneth Andersen Photography)
(Peterborough, ON) - On Monday, April 24, the Peterborough Petes hosted the Ottawa 67's for game six of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semi-Final series. The Petes won the game 5-4, eliminating the Regular Season Champion Ottawa 67's and advancing to the Conference Finals for the first time since 2016-17.
Connor Lockhart led the way for the Petes with a hat trick, while Chase Stillman added three assists. Avery Hayes and Jonathan Melee both scored, Owen Beck had two assists. Brennan Othmann, Tucker Robertson, Jax Dubois, and Cam Gauvreau all picked an assist, while Michael Simpson stopped 35/39 for his eighth win of the postseason.
Game Recap:
First Period:
Peterborough Goal - Connor Lockhart (3), Assists - Chase Stillman (3), Owen Beck (3)
Peterborough Goal - Avery Hayes (6), Assists - Brennan Othmann (8), Tucker Robertson (4)
Ottawa Goal - Gavin Ewles (1), Assists - Brad Gardiner (3), Pavel Mintyukov (7)
Second Period:
Peterborough Goal - Connor Lockhart (4), Assists - Owen Beck (4), Chase Stillman (4)
Peterborough Goal - Jonathan Melee (4), Assists - Jax Dubois (1), Cam Gauvreau (1)
Third Period:
Peterborough Goal - Connor Lockhart (5), Assist - Chase Stillman (5)
Ottawa Goal - Derek Smyth (1), Assists - Henry Mews (3), Jack Beck (7)
Ottawa Goal - Vinzenz Rohrer (2), Assists - Pavel Mintyukov (8), Luca Pinelli (11)
Ottawa Goal - Luca Pinelli (12), Assists - Logan Morrison (6), Pavel Mintyukov (9)
Tickets for the Conference Championship go on sale Wednesday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. through the Grant Thornton Box Office. Stay tuned to the Petes Twitter, Facebook, and website in the coming days for more information regarding Eastern Conference Finals schedule and opponent.
Images from this story
 Peterborough Petes celebrate a goal against the Ottawa 67's (Kenneth Andersen Photography) |
 Peterborough Petes defend against the Ottawa 67's (Kenneth Andersen Photography) |
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