Melee Scores, Adds Two Assists as Petes Win Opener Over Kingston

September 28, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release

Peterborough Petes' Connor Lockhart battles Kingston Frontenacs' Duncan Schneider
(Peterborough Petes, Credit: Kenneth Andersen Photography)

To kick things off, the Petes held a banner raising ceremony to commemorate their 2023 OHL Championship. The ceremony featured members of the Petes Board of Directors, including President Dave Lorentz, Dave Pogue, Rod McGillis, and George Gillespie, joining General Manager Michael Oke, and 2022-23 Petes Captain Shawn Spearing on the ice before puck drop.

Before the game, it was announced that Donovan McCoy has been named the 62nd Captain of the Peterborough Petes. McCoy is entering his fourth year with the Petes after being selected in the first round, 15th overall, of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection.

"Donovan's demonstrated over his time here to be a consummate teammate," noted Petes General Manager Michael Oke. "He's respected by coaches, management, and most importantly his teammates. He's a very hardworking individual that works hard on the ice and in the gym and is a positive influence to everyone around him. At this time, the remainder of the leadership group will be named at a later date."

Game Recap:

First Period:

Peterborough Goal - Jax Dubois (1), Assists - Sam McCue (1), Jonathan Melee (1)

Kingston Goal - Ethan Miedema (1), Unassisted

Peterborough Goal - Sam McCue (1), Assists - Jonathan Melee (2), Dylan Woulds (1)

Kingston Goal - Matthew Soto (1), Assists - Thomas Budnick (1), Owen Outwater (1),

Second Period:

Kingston Goal - Ethan Miedema (2), Assists - Jacob Battaglia (1), Maleek McGowan (1)

Peterborough Goal - Jonathan Melee (1), Assist - Jax Dubois (1)

Kingston Goal - Linus Hemström (1), Assist - Maddox Callens (1)

Peterborough Goal - Sam Mayer (1), Assists - Connor Lockhart (1), Jax Dubois (2)

Third Period:

Peterborough Goal - Tommy Purdeller (1), Assists - Chase Lefebvre (1), Carson Cameron (1)

The Petes are back in action on Friday, September 29 when they travel to Ottawa to take on the 67's. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at TD Place. Fans can catch the game on YourTV and Freq 90.5.

Peterborough Petes' Jax Dubois celebrates win with teammates (Kenneth Andersen Photography)	Peterborough Petes' OHL Champions Banner (Kenneth Andersen Photography)	Peterborough Petes' Captain Shawn Spearing and Board of Directors (Kenneth Andersen Photography)
Peterborough Petes' Connor Lockhart battles Kingston Frontenacs' Duncan Schneider (Kenneth Andersen Photography)

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