Melee Scores, Adds Assist as Petes Fall to Frontenacs 3-2
December 14, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
Peterborough Petes' Zachary Bowen, Samuel Mayer, and Cam Gauvreau and Kingston Frontenacs' Jacob Battaglia on game night
(Peterborough Petes, Credit: Kenneth Andersen Photography)
(Peterborough, ON) - On Thursday, December 14, the Peterborough Petes hosted the Kingston Frontenacs at the PMC for their final home game before the Holiday break. The Frontenacs won the game by a score of 3-2.
It was the annual Christmas Game at the PMC, with the Petes wearing special Holiday themed jerseys for the game. The jerseys were auctioned off during the game, with proceeds in support of Hockey Ministries International. Stay tuned to the Petes social media accounts for a final auction total.
Jonathan Melee led the way for the Petes picking up a goal and an assist. Sam Mayer scored, while Jax Dubois added two assists. Zach Bowen stopped 27/30 in the loss.
Game Recap:
First Period:
Peterborough Goal - Sam Mayer (11), Assists - Jonathan Melee (17), Jax Dubois (17)
Kingston Goal - Ethan Miedema (12), Assists - Gabriel Frasca (3), Christopher Thibodeau (19)
Kingston Goal - Jacob Battaglia (13), Assists - Roman Schmidt (5), Matthew Soto (13)
Peterborough Goal - Jonathan Melee (12), Assists - Jax Dubois (18)
Second Period:
No Score
Third Period:
Kingston Goal - Matthew Soto (12), Assists - Jonathan Battaglia (14), Luke McNamara (8)
The Petes are back in action on December 15 as they travel to Guelph for a Friday night battle with the Guelph Storm. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Sleeman Centre. Fans can catch the game at the Official Road Game Watch Party at Shoeless Joe's Peterborough. The game will also be broadcasted on YourTV Peterborough and Freq 90.5. Fans can also stream the game online on OHL Live and TSN+.
Images from this story
 Peterborough Petes' Konnor Smith and Donovan McCoy and Kingston Frontenacs' Matthew Soto and Jacob Battaglia in action (Kenneth Andersen Photography) |
 Peterborough Petes' Zachary Bowen, Samuel Mayer, and Cam Gauvreau and Kingston Frontenacs' Jacob Battaglia on game night (Kenneth Andersen Photography) |
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