
Mayer Scores Two, Adds Assist as Petes Beat IceDogs in Overtime
October 27, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
(St. Catharines, ON) - On Friday, October 27, the Peterborough Petes traveled to St. Catharines for their first meeting of the season with the Niagara IceDogs. The Petes would win the game 4-3 in overtime, keeping them at the top of the OHL's East Division.
Sam Mayer led the way for the Petes with two goals (including the overtime winner) and an assist. Jax Dubois scored and had an assist, while Donovan McCoy and Jonathan Melee both picked up two assists. Tommy Purdeller scored and Owen Beck added an assist. Zach Bowen stopped 33/36 to improve his season record to 3-0.
Game Recap:
First Period:
Niagara Goal - Zakary Lavoie (5), Assists - Gavin Bryant (2), Ryan Roobroeck (3)
Niagara Goal - Ryan Roobroeck (3), Assist - Daniil Sobolev (3)
Peterborough Goal - Tommy Purdeller (5), Assist - Owen Beck (1)
Second Period:
Peterborough Goal - Sam Mayer (4), Assists - Donovan McCoy (2), Jonathan Melee (6)
Peterborough Goal - Jax Dubois (4), Assists - Sam Mayer (5), Donovan McCoy (3)
Third Period:
Niagara Goal - Andrew Vermeulen (1), Assist - Christopher O'Flaherty (2)
Overtime Period:
Peterborough Goal - Sam Mayer (5), Assists - Jonathan Melee (7), Jax Dubois (8)
The Petes are back in action on Saturday, October 28 when they travel to Erie, PA, for the only time this season to take on the Erie Otters. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Erie Insurance Arena. Fans can catch the game on YourTV, Freq 90.5, and OHL Live.
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