Majors Steamrolled by the Petes

Published on December 1, 2007 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors News Release


Peterborough, ON - The Mississauga St. Michael's Majors saw their 6-game winning streak come to an end this evening as they were soundly beaten 6-2 by the Peterborough Petes. The three power-play goals produced by the Petes ended up being the difference in the game. As a result, the Majors record shifts to 13-12-1-0 on the year.

Casey Cizikas quickly got things started on the right foot for the Majors when he scored 1:55 into the game off of Mike McGurk and Kaspars Daugavins passes. However, Peterborough's Justin Soryal (4:59) and Kenzie Sheppard (at 6:47, on the power-play) quickly countered to give the home team a 2-1 lead.

The Petes kept rolling in the 2nd period as Branislav Rehus scored at 2:20 and 8:50 (power-play) to give them a 4-1 lead. However, Cizikas added another tally at 19:04, this time off of Jesse Messier support, to pull the Majors a little closer.

Unfortunately, Peterborough's Zach Harnden scored at 7:44 and 18:59 (power-play) of the 3rd period to put the game out of reach.

Chris Carrozzi got the start in net for the Majors but was pulled after allowing 4 goals on 16 shots. Anthony Grieco came on to stop 15 of 17 shots. Trevor Cann stopped 30 shots for the Petes.

The Majors power-play was 0 for 4 while Peterborough went 3 for 5. The game's three stars were Peterborough's Rehus (1st), John Armstrong (2nd - 3 assists) and Soryal (3rd).

The Majors return home to host the Barrie Colts tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. They will be joined by cartoon star SpongeBob SquarePants, who'll make an appearance in the Hershey Centre Kidszone from 1-2 p.m.

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

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