Majors Double Up On Petes

Published on February 6, 2009 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors News Release


Mississauga ON - After dropping a 3-1 loss to the Peterborough Petes last evening, the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors certainly turned things around as they defeated the visitors 4-2 at the Hershey Centre to finish off a home-and-home series tonight.

Mississauga's Jared Gomes earned four points in the win (4 assists), while defenceman Cameron Gaunce produced a goal and 2 assists to help drive home the victory. The Majors record shifts to 27-22-1-2 on the year, as a result.

The Majors got the lone goal to start things off in the 1st period, as Jordan Mayer connected at 8:22 off of passes from Gomes and Gaunce to grab an early 1-0 lead. The Majors outshot the Petes 18-4 in the frame.

It was all Mississauga in the 2nd period, as Casey Cizikas and Gaunce each wired a shot into Peterborough's net at 8:34 (power-play) and then at 11:00 (shorthanded), respectively, to make it 3-0. Gomes (2 assists) and Gaunce were the helpers.

The Petes got on the board in the 3rd period, as Tony Romano scored 1:29 into the frame with help from Sergey Korostin and Liam Heelis. However, Corey Bureau's tally coming at 8:58 made it 4-1 for the Majors. Gomes and Brett Flemming provided the feeds. Peterborough rounded out the frame with a marker coming at 18:56 on a man-advantage from Heelis, but the home squad was able to hang onto the lead to secure the win.

JP Anderson got the start in net for the Majors and blocked 25 shots, while Ryan Daniels made 32 saves for the Petes. Mississauga went 1 for 5 on the power-play, while Peterborough finished 0 for 9 on the night. The game's three stars were Gomes (1st), Mayer (2nd) and Gaunce (3rd).

The Majors present Paint The Rink Pink 2 on February 13 in partnership with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation for the second consecutive season when they host the Barrie Colts at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from tickets, sales and in-arena donations of that night will go toward the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Highlights of the evening will include an on-ice pre-game ceremony with Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion. There wil be pink jerseys worn by Majors players, a silent auction in the week following the game, pink paraphernalia and of course, pink ice. Keep checking the Majors website (www.stmichaelsmajors.com) for more details!

The Majors Family Day game takes place on Monday, February 16 when the Brampton Battalion visits the Hershey Centre at 1 p.m. It will also be Scouts Day at the game, as they celebrate Lord Baden Powell's birthday! Popular cartoon characters including Diego, Dora the Explorer, Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick will be available for a Meet and Greet with fans from 12-1 p.m., prior to the start of the game.

The Majors continue their blow-out sale where every Majors replica jersey is priced at only $75.00 (PST and GST included). For more details, visit the Majors official merchandise store, the Maniac Shack, or call the Majors office at 905-502-7788.

Tickets to Majors regular season home games can be purchased through the Hershey Centre box office two hours prior to puck drop on game-days or during regular business hours or by logging on to the Majors web site (www.stmichaelsmajors.com). For information on season tickets, group packages and private suites, please call the Majors office at 905-502-7788.

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