Petes Captain Donovan McCoy Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Published on November 20, 2023 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
(Peterborough, ON) - The Ontario Hockey League today announced that bluelinerDonovan McCoyof the Peterborough Petes is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording two goals, five assists, and seven points over three contests as the Petes climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
McCoy had a strong showing in North Bay on Thursday, registering the overtime winner to earn first star honours as the Petes defeated the Battalion 6-5. The 6-foot, 198lb. blueliner found the scoresheet again on Friday, tallying a pair of helpers in a 7-4 win over the Sudbury Wolves. McCoy closed out the week with a goal and three assists including his second overtime winner of the weekend on Sunday as thePetes completed a thrilling 5-0 comeback to defeat the Oshawa Generals 6-5.
A 19-year-old from Belleville, Ont., McCoy has recorded 14 points (3-11-14) through 19 outings this season as the Petes own a record of 12-3-3-1. The Petes captain was Peterborough's first round (15th overall) pick in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection from the Quinte Red Devils U16 program. In 145 regular season games, McCoy has put up five goals, 38 assists and 43 points. Following his 10-point (2-8-10) playoff campaign to be crowned an OHL champion last season, McCoy attended training camp with the Calgary Flames as a free agent invite.
The Petes are back in action at home on Thursday, November 23 against the Windsor Spitfires. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the PMC. Fans can get tickets. The game will also be broadcasted live on YourTV Peterborough and Freq 90.5.
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- Petes Captain Donovan McCoy Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week - Peterborough Petes
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