Overtime Win for the Generals in Belleville
January 17, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Oshawa Generals News Release
The Generals were hungry for a win after coming up empty in the last three games on the road. After a slower start to the game, the Generals bounced back in the second and took the 4-3 win in overtime over the Bulls. Jeremy Brodeur, who was fresh off two consecutive shutouts, was in net for the Generals, while Charlie Graham was in for Belleville.
The Bulls took an early lead with a power play goal by David Tomasek only 3:53 into the period after Sam Harding sat for slashing. Riley Stillman laid a huge hit on Brett Gustavsen, which lead to Brandon Saigeon and Stillman dropping the gloves. Saigeon was given an extra two minutes for instigating but the Bulls kept their lead. The fights didn't stop there either as Brent Pedersen and Justin Lemcke had a tilt of their own. The Bulls went to their second power play after Chris Carlisle sat for tripping and Maurizio Colella scored his first OHL goal with the man advantage to make it a 2-0 game. The Generals began to find their momentum later into the period after Michael Dal Colle put the team on the scoreboard with assists by Anthony Cirelli and Tobias Lindberg. Dal Colle's goal gave him 60 points in only 33 games played this season. Jordan Subban was given a hooking penalty and the Generals finished off the period with an extra man. The Bulls were up 2-1 after the first 20 but the Generals managed more shots on net with 10-8.
Oshawa dominated the second period with 18 shots on net compared to only two for Belleville. There was less action for most of the period until the last two minutes.There were a few close chances for the Generals who had solid puck movement but were unable to beat Graham. However, at 18:39, Kenny Huether scored his third OHL goal and tied the game at two. Cole Cassels and Lindberg were credited the assists on Huether's goal. Cassels' assists gave him his 50th point in 30 games played. The pressure continued when Subban sat for tripping and gave the Gens an extra man. Lindberg picked up his third point of the night with a power play goal with only 22 seconds to go in the period. After two goals in the second, the Generals went into the third leading by one.
Dal Colle was called for interference only 34 seconds into the third but the Generals held their one-goal lead. A couple minutes later, Lemcke was given two minutes for high sticking, but the Bulls also stayed strong defensively. At 6:16, the Bulls tied the game up at 3-3 with a goal by Trent Fox. The Bulls had a close chance to take the lead again after Michael McCarron sat for delay of game but the Gens strong penalty kill kept the game tied at 3-3. In the last few minutes of the game, Niki Petti was taken down on a breakaway by Dakota Mermis, which resulted in a penalty shot for Petti. Brodeur made a huge glove save to keep the Generals in the game. With no more goals in the third, the game headed into overtime. Under two minutes into extra time, Dakota Mermis tipped the puck past Graham and gave the Generals the 4-3 win. Carlisle and Latour were credited the assists on the game winner.
The Generals are back at the GM Centre on tomorrow when they take on the Barrie Colts at 6:05 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here, visiting the GM Centre Box Office, or calling 1-877-436-8811.
Shots on goal: Generals (40) Bulls (22)
Molson Canadian Three Stars: Tobias Lindberg (1) Connor Hicks (2) Brandon Saigeon (3)
Final score: Generals (4) Bulls (3)
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