Petes Finish First Half with Win over First Place 67's
December 16, 2018 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
(Peterborough, ON) - Recently acquired rearguard Ryan Merkley recorded three assists in his Petes debut on Sunday afternoon as Peterborough wrapped up the first half of the season with a 6-3 win over the visiting Ottawa 67's.
Liam Kirk and Adam Timleck each scored twice. Cameron Butler and Nick Robertson had single tallies.
John Parker-Jones and Brady Hinz assisted on two goals each, while Timleck and Max Grondin each had single helpers.
Hunter Jones turned away 33 of 36 shots. The Petes were 2/5 on the power play and killed all 7 penalties.
The Petes head into the holiday break in third in the East Division and fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 19-14-0-0 record.
The Petes return to action on Friday, December 28 when they visit the Kingston Frontenacs at 7:00pm. Their first home game after the holiday break is on Saturday, December 29 when they host the Mississauga Steelheads at 7:05pm. Tickets are available through the Collins Barrow Box Office in person, over the phone at (705) 743-3561, and online.
Petes Holiday Flex Packs are on sale now. For just $59.99 (tax included), fans will receive two Petes holiday mugs, two $2 Tim Hortons Tim Cards, and four flexible ticket vouchers to be used for any Petes game between December 29, 2018 and January 30, 2019 (eight games). The regular price of this package is $118, which means fans save almost 50% on the special offer. Contact Mike at (705) 743-3681 x 263.
Ontario Hockey League Stories from December 16, 2018
- Gens Enter Break with 8-5 Setback - Oshawa Generals
- Knights Head to Holiday Break with a Win - London Knights
- Petes Finish First Half with Win over First Place 67's - Peterborough Petes
- Firebirds Enter Break with 7-1 Victory in Kingston - Flint Firebirds
- Fronts Head into the Holiday Break After 7-1 Loss to Flint - Kingston Frontenacs
- Torrid Brazeau Paces Troops - North Bay Battalion
- Steelheads Muzzle Wolves - Brampton Steelheads
- Brazeau and Troops Sweep Home and Home with 5-4 Victory - Barrie Colts
- Spirit Earn Point in First Half Finale in Windsor - Saginaw Spirit
- 67's Close out Pre-Holiday Schedule with Loss to Petes - Ottawa 67's
- Otters Lose to Knights 5-3 in London - Erie Otters
- Game Preview: Gens Finish Weekend at Home Tonight against Storm at 6:05pm - Oshawa Generals
- Spirit Play Final Game Before Holiday Break in Afternoon Tilt against Windsor - Saginaw Spirit
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