Petes Beat QMJHL Champion Remparts to Stay Alive in the Memorial Cup
May 30, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
Quebec Remparts' James Malatesta versus Peterborough Petes' Cam Gauvreau
(Peterborough Petes)
(Kamloops, BC) - On Tuesday, May 30, the Peterborough Petes took on the QMJHL Champion Quebec Remparts in their third and final Memorial Cup round robin game. The Petes won the game 4-2, meaning that they'll play a tie-breaker on Thursday, June 1 at 9:00 p.m. EDT against the loser of tomorrow's game between the host Kamloops Blazers and WHL Champion Seattle Thunderbirds.
Tucker Robertson led the way for the Petes with a goal and an assist, while Brian Zanetti picked up two assists. J.R. Avon, Avery Hayes, and Connor Lockhart all scored in the win. Brennan Othmann and Chase Stillman each had an assist. Michael Simpson stopped 26/28 for his first win of the tournament.
Game Recap:
First Period:
No Score
Second Period:
Peterborough Goal - Tucker Robertson (1), Assist - Brennan Othmann (3)
Peterborough Goal - J.R. Avon (2), Assist - Chase Stillman (1)
Quebec Goal - James Malatesta (4), Assists - Justin Robidas (4), Evan Nause (2)
Peterborough Goal - Avery Hayes (3), Assists - Brian Zanetti (1), Tucker Robertson (1)
Quebec Goal - Nathan Gaucher (2), Assists - Kassim Gaudet (1), Charle Truchon (1)
Third Period:
Peterborough Goal - Connor Lockhart (1), Assist - Brian Zanetti (2)
The Petes are back in action for their tie-breaker game on Thursday, June 1 at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops, BC. The game will be against the loser of tomorrow's Kamloops Blazers, Seattle Thunderbirds game. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EDT. Fans can catch the games on TSN, Freq 90.5, Oldies 96.7, and Classic Rock 107.9.
Images from this story
 Quebec Remparts' Nathan Gaucher battles Peterborough Petes' Michael Simpson (Jessica Van Staalduinen) |
 Quebec Remparts' James Malatesta versus Peterborough Petes' Cam Gauvreau |
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