Purdeller Scores Two, Adds Assist as Petes Fall to Battalion at Home

March 16, 2024 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release

(Peterborough, ON) - On Saturday, March 16, the Peterborough Petes hosted the North Bay Battalion at the PMC in front of their 16th sell-out crowd this season. The Battalion won the game by a score of 7-4, officially eliminating the Petes from playoff contention.

Tommy Purdeller led the way for the Petes with two goals and an assist. Ryder McIntyre and Caden Taylor each picked up two assists, while Chase Lefebvre and Braydon McCallum each had a goal. Cam Gauvreau also had an assist in the game. Liam Sztuska stopped 40/46 Battalion shots in the loss.

Game Recap:

First Period:

North Bay Goal - Sandis Vilmanis (34), Assist - Jacob LeBlanc (39)

Peterborough Goal - Chase Lefebvre (17), Unassisted

North Bay Goal - Anthony Romani (51), Assist - Dalyn Wakely (58)

Second Period:

North Bay Goal - Owen Van Steensel (38), Assist - Liam Arnsby (21)

North Bay Goal - Dalyn Wakely (35), Assist - Anthony Romani (51)

Peterborough Goal - Tommy Purdeller (12), Assists - Ryder McIntyre (16), Caden Taylor (10)

Third Period:

Peterborough Goal - Tommy Purdeller (13), Assists - Ryder McIntyre (17), Cam Gauvreau (12)

North Bay Goal - Dalyn Wakely (37), Unassisted

Peterborough Goal - Braydon McCallum (18), Assists - Tommy Purdeller (32), Caden Taylor (11)

North Bay Goal - Owen Van Steensel (39), Assists - Anthony Romani (52), Ty Nelson (34)

North Bay Empty Net Goal - Anthony Romani (52), Assist - Dalyn Wakely (59)

The Petes are back in action on Thursday, March 21, for their final regular season home game as they host the Ottawa 67's. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the PMC. Fans can get tickets, or by visiting the Grant Thornton Box Office. The game will also be broadcasted on YourTV Peterborough and Freq 90.5.

Peterborough Petes' Dalyn Wakely versus North Bay Battalion's Dalyn Wakely (Kenneth Andersen Photography)

Ontario Hockey League Stories from March 16, 2024

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• In Stan Butler's 800th CHL Victory, Otters Upset #2 Spirit 5-4 - Erie Otters
• Purdeller Scores Two, Adds Assist as Petes Fall to Battalion at Home - Peterborough Petes
• Spitfires Fall in Flint 7-4 - Windsor Spitfires
• Firebirds Tangle with Spitfires on Saturday - Flint Firebirds
• Spirit Close Season Series in Erie Saturday Night - Saginaw Spirit

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