OHL Erie Otters

Majors slip past Otters

Published on November 29, 2008 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release


Mike Pelech capped off an outstanding evening with the game winner in overtime as the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors beat the Erie Otters 4-3 in an Ontario Hockey League game played tonight in front of 3,337 at the Tullio Arena.

Pelech also had three assists in the game to help the Majors to victory. Cameron Gaunce, Devante Smith-Pelly and Jesse Messier scored the other Mississauga goals in regulation as the Majors improved to 10-13-0-1 with the victory.

Zack Torquato paced the Otters with a pair while Greg McKegg netted the other. Erie slipped to 12-13-2-0 with the loss.

The Otters led 2-1 after one. The two teams were tied at two after two. Torquato gave the Otters a one-goal lead early in the third only to see Messier strike with less than five minutes remaining in regulation to force the OT.

The Otters out shot the Majors 26-21 in the game as Jaroslav Janus took the loss. The three stars of the game were 1. Torquato; 2. Pelech and 3 Hodgman.

The Otters head out onto the road for their next game traveling to Kitchener to face the Rangers Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The game can be heard live on FOX Sports Radio AM 1330 The FAN and on-line at www.ottershockey.com (presented by the James H. Cross Company) beginning with the pre-game show at 7:15 p.m.

Erie completes the week of action with home games Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Tullio Arena. Friday it's the Otters and the Windsor Spitfires presented by the PA Lottery with the first 2,500 adults into the game receiving a scratch-off ticket coupon.

Saturday it's Teddy Bear Toss Night as the Otters welcome the Sarnia Sting. Bring a new or gently used stuffed animal to the game and receive a free ticket coupon to a future Otters game (certain restrictions apply). Plus, when the Otters score their first goal of the game you can throw your stuffed animal onto the ice. All toys will be collected and donated to local children's charities.

Tickets for both games are available at all Erie-area Ticketmaster locations, the Civic Center Box Office, on line at www.ottershockey.com or by calling 814-452-4857.

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