Petes Defeat North Bay in Seven Games to Advance to the OHL Final
Published on May 8, 2023 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
Peterborough Petes left wing J.R. Avon reacts after his goal against the North Bay Battalion
(Peterborough Petes, Credit: David Pickering)
(North Bay, ON) - On Monday, May 8, the Peterborough Petes were in North Bay for game seven of their Eastern Conference Final best of seven series against the North Bay Battalion. The Petes won the game 3-2, winning the Bobby Orr Trophy as Eastern Conference Champions and advancing to the OHL Final.
Brian Zanetti led the way for the Petes with two assists on the night. Owen Beck, Brennan Othmann, and J.R. Avon all scored, while Konnor Smith, Donovan McCoy, Tucker Robertson and Sam Mayer added an assist. Michael Simpson stopped 22/24 for his 12th win of the playoffs.
Game Recap:
First Period:
North Bay Goal - Josh Bloom (5), Assists - Justin Ertel (5), Dalyn Wakely (4)
Second Period:
Peterborough Goal - Owen Beck (6), Assists - Konnor Smith (1), Brian Zanetti (4)
Peterborough Goal - Brennan Othmann (7), Assists - Donovan McCoy (7), Tucker Robertson (8)
North Bay Goal - Liam Arnsby (7), Assists - Ty Nelson (19), Avery Winslow (6)
Third Period:
Peterborough Goal - J.R. Avon (6), Assists - Brian Zanetti (5), Sam Mayer (2)
The Petes are back in action on Thursday, May 11 in London for game one of their OHL Final best of seven series against the London Knights. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Fans can catch the game on OHL Live, TSN, or Freq 90.5.
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