Purdeller Scores, Adds Assist as Colts Beat Petes in OT
March 5, 2024 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
Peterborough Petes' Jonathan Melee, Barrie Colts' Beau Jelsma, and Petes' Real Canadian Superstore winning jersey designer Hana Bates-Keegan on game night
(Peterborough Petes)
Peterborough, ON - On Tuesday, March 5, the Peterborough Petes hosted the Barrie Colts at the PMC for the first and only time this season. The Colts won the game in overtime by a score of 5-4.
The Petes wore their Real Canadian Superstore #CHLJerseyContest winning jersey design during the game. The jerseys were designed by Hana Bates-Keegan, who took part in the pre-game ceremonial puck drop. The game jerseys are being auctioned off with all proceeds going towards President's Choice Children's Charity. Fans can bid on the jerseys now.
Tommy Purdeller led the way for the Petes with a goal and an assist, while Ryder McIntyre stayed hot picking up two assists. Caden Taylor scored his fifth goal in six games, as Jonathan Melee and Braydon McCallum rounded out the scoring with a goal each. Aiden Young, Grayden Strohack, and Carson Cameron each had an assist in the game. Zach Bowen stopped 36/41 in the loss.
Game Recap:
First Period:
Peterborough Goal - Caden Taylor (11), Assists - Aiden Young (12), Ryder McIntyre (11)
Second Period:
Barrie Goal - Kyle Morey (7), Assist - Grayson Tiller (12)
Barrie Goal - Michael Derbidge (5), Assists - Beau Jelsma (39), Grayson Tiller (13)
Barrie Goal - Tai York (16), Assists - Blair Scott (7), Evan Passmore (4)
Third Period:
Peterborough Goal - Braydon McCallum (12), Unassisted
Peterborough Goal - Tommy Purdeller (11), Assists - Ryder McIntyre (12), Grayden Strohack (5)
Barrie Goal - Zach Wigle (17), Assists - Kashawn Aitcheson (27), Beau Jelsma (40)
Peterborough Goal - Jonathan Melee (14), Assists - Tommy Purdeller (27), Carson Cameron (20)
Overtime Period:
Barrie Goal - Zach Wigle (18), Assists - Beau Jelsma (41), Blair Scott (8)
The Petes are back in action on Thursday, March 7, when they host the Ottawa 67's. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the PMC. Fans can get tickets for the game, or by visiting the Grant Thornton Box Office. The game will also be broadcasted on YourTV Peterborough and Freq 90.5.
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 Peterborough Petes' Jonathan Melee, Barrie Colts' Beau Jelsma, and Petes' Real Canadian Superstore winning jersey designer Hana Bates-Keegan on game night |
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