Spirit Look to Get Back on the Winning Track on Home Ice

December 13, 2013 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release

The Saginaw Spirit met up with the Peterborough Petes Friday, December 13th at The Dow Event Center and fell to the Petes with a score of 5-2.

The Petes scored 2 goals in the first 8 minutes of the first period. The first goal entered the net off the stick of Stephen Pierog from Anthony Stefano and Chase Hatcher 5:15 into the period. The second goal was created by Jonatan Tanus at 7:44. The Spirit struck back with a goal that flew past Petes goalie Andrew D'Agostini on an effort by Cody Payne from Mitchell Stephens and Nick Moutrey at 9:43. The Petes struck again at 15:43 with a nifty skate pass from Anthony Stefano to Stephen Pierog for the goal.

The second period began with a Spirit shorthanded goal scored by Dylan Sadowy from Jesse Graham at 3:18. The Petes did not leave the gap at one goal for long, as they scored goal number four from Jonatan Tanus assisted by Brandon Devlin at 10:17. Petes goalie Andrew D'Agostini put up a tough fight, blocking all but one of 15 Spirit shots on goal this period.

The third period endured a scoreless offensive struggle until the Petes scored on an empty net with 6 seconds left in the game. The empty net goal was scored by Eric Cornel from Greg Betzold.

Applebee's Three Stars 1. Stephen Pierog (PBO)

2. Jonatan Tanus (PBO)

3. Andrew D'Agostini (PBO) Catch the Spirit- The Saginaw Spirit will play again on home ice at 7:11 pm at The Dow Event Center against the Kitchener Rangers for Star Wars Night. Tickets and information on group rates is available at saginawspirit.com, and remember tickets for the Outdoor Doubleheader at Comerica Park are available through the team.

Ontario Hockey League Stories from December 13, 2013

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• Rangers Fall 5-2 to Owen Sound - Kitchener Rangers
• Clarke to Participate in Top Prospects - North Bay Battalion
• IceDogs Pick up Big 5-4 OT Road Victory in Kingston - Niagara IceDogs
• Spirit Look to Get Back on the Winning Track on Home Ice - Saginaw Spirit
• 67's fall short in comeback attempt; lose 4-3 to Bulls - Ottawa 67's
• Clarke Set to Skate in Top Prospects Game - North Bay Battalion
• Productive Praplan Headed to Worlds - North Bay Battalion
• McCann Named to Team Orr; BMO Top Prospects Game - Soo Greyhounds
• MacInnis Named to Top Prospects Roster - Kitchener Rangers
• Yuill Makes Bulls Debut in Ottawa - Belleville Bulls
• 2014 BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Rosters Announced - OHL
• Tim Hortons Presents Spitfires Outdoor Event on December 16 - Windsor Spitfires
• Storm Come to Owen Sound - Owen Sound Attack
• Storm City Weekly - Guelph Storm
• Yes, Spit Happens: World Record Set - North Bay Battalion
• Battalion Rebounds to Defeat Colts - North Bay Battalion
• Fotinos Makes 39 Saves as Spits Best Petes - Windsor Spitfires

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