Majors Return the Favour

Published on October 15, 2004 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors News Release


MISSISSAUGA, ON — After being defeated 5-3 by the IceDogs in Toronto last night, the Majors traveled to Mississauga this evening for the back-end of their home-and-home series. The IceDogs quickly jumped out to a 2-0 lead. However, the Majors stormed back with five unanswered goals to skate away with a 5-2 win.

Patrick O'Sullivan got the scoring started for the IceDogs, in an unassisted, shorthanded effort at 12:27 of the opening frame. Then, defenceman Kyle Quincey made it 2-0 at 17:23, on the power-play, with the assists going to Anthony Butera and Tom Zanoski. However, the Majors came out with a purpose in the 2nd period. Scott Lavigne notched his 1st goal of the year at 13:57. The assists were credited to Ryan Rorabeck and Ryan Wilson. Then, less than a minute-and-a-half later, Wilson produced a shorthanded goal off a Tyler Haskins pass.

The momentum continued in the 3rd period as Cory Vitarelli struck on the power-play 48 seconds in with Rorabeck drawing the lone assist. Then, Scott Lehman made it a 4-2 game, on the power-play, at 8:05, with Wilson and Darryl Boyce providing support. Finally, Rorabeck tallied an unassisted, empty-netter at 19:43.

Justin Peters got the start for the Majors and turned aside 29 shots while David Shantz blocked 22 for Mississauga. The Majors finished the night 2 for 5 on the power-play while the IceDogs were 1 for 5. The game's three stars were Vitarelli (1st), O'Sullivan (2nd) and Wilson (3rd). It was the first regulation loss of the season for the IceDogs.

The Majors record now sits at 4-3-2-1. They will finish off their weekend by hosting the Kitchener Rangers on Sunday afternoon (October 17th) at 2:00 pm. This game will be available on Rogers television in the Toronto region (channel 10 or 63) and will be webcast at www.stmichaelsmajors.com. Prior to the game, September's Scotiabank Player of the Month will be honoured in an on-ice ceremony. That individual will be signing autographs in the St. Michael's College School's Molson Lounge after the game.

Majors tickets can be purchased via all of the usual outlets: through the Majors' office; at the St. Michael's College School Arena box office within two hours of the puck drop; by calling Ticketmaster at (416) 872-5000; or, online at www.ticketmaster.ca. For season ticket packages, contact the team office at (416) 651-8228 or logon to www.stmichaelsmajors.com.

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