Morning Skate: Bull Wrap up 3 Game Weekend vs. Petes
Published on January 25, 2015 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Belleville Bulls News Release
BELLEVILLE, ON - The Belleville Bulls close out a three game weekend on Sunday afternoon as they host a familiar East Division rival. The Bulls suffered their fourth straight loss on Saturday night falling 5-3 to Max Domi and the London Knights. The Petes also lost their fourth in a row as they were defeated 5-2 by the league leading Oshawa Generals. Both teams hope to turn things around when the puck drops at 4:05pm.
The Generals jumped out to an early lead and never looked back on route to a 5-2 to win at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Saturday night. Goal scorers for the Petes were Buffalo Sabers prospect Eric Cornell and defenceman Dominik Masin. Steven Lorentz, Greg Betzold, Jonathan Ang and Masin all picked up assists in the loss. Netminder Matthew Mancina made 52 saves.
Offensively Peterborough is led by London, Ontario native Josh MacDonald who has buried 21 goals and picked up 18 helpers in 39 games played. Cornel is not far behind with 10 goals and 22 assists in 41 games played thus far.
Despite making a late charge, the Bulls came up short to the London Knights in front of the biggest crowd of the season. Burlington, Ontario native Stephen Harper scored twice before forward Andrew Ming potted his first of the season. Matt Luff, Michael Cramarossa, Cole Candella, David Tomasek and Justin Lemcke all picked up assists. Rookie goaltender Connor Hicks, who saw his second straight start, made 25 saves.
Vancouver Canucks draft pick Jordan Subban, defenceman Adam Bignell and forwards Trent Fox and Adam Laishram were all out of the line up on Saturday night due to illness. Their status remains un clear. Check our twitter feed (@OHLBulls) for any updates.
The Bulls continue to be without their Captain, Brett Welychka and forward Niki Petti. Both are still sidelined with injuries.
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