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OHL Brampton Steelheads

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December 16, 2021 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Brampton Steelheads News Release


The Steelheads took advantage of the shorthanded Hamilton Bulldogs squad with a convincing 4-1 win.

First Period

The Steelheads looked to get back on the winning track as they squared off with the Hamilton Bulldogs. In the first period, the Bulldogs capitalised on a Steelheads defensive miscue as Logan Morrison scored at the 50 second mark.

Hamilton looked to extend their lead as the period went on, but the Steelheads netminder, Joe Ranger, kept the door shut as he saved nine of ten Bulldogs shots, including an excellent save on Jonathan Melee at the 7:35 mark.

The Steelheads capitalised on the man advantage at the 16:08 mark as James Hardie shot a rocket past Bulldogs netminder Marco Costantini for his 17th goal of the season to even the score at one apiece. Ethan Del Mastro and Owen Beck received the assists.

Shots On Goal - Steelheads 9/Bulldogs 10

Second Period

The Steelheads dominated the tempo in the second period by creating terrific chances in the offensive zone and playing staunch defence, outshooting the Bulldogs 9-1 in the first thirteen minutes.

Hardie scored his second goal of the game at 7:31 of the second period, receiving a wide-open feed from Ty Collins and firing the shot past the blocker side of Costantini. Luca DelBelBelluz also recieved the assist.

With 1:45 remaining, Michael Stubbs' first goal of the season extended the Steelheads' lead, as he smashed the bouncing puck past Costantini. Zakary Lavoie and Beck received the assists.

Shots On Goal - Steelheads 12/Bulldogs 2

Third Period

In the final frame, the Steelheads continued to push the tempo, stiffing the Bulldogs throughout the period with timely saves by Ranger, strong defense, and a top-notch penalty kill.

At the 4:38 mark of the period, the Steelheads put the game out of reach as Chas Sharpe shot point blank through heavy traffic, beating Costantini for a 4-1 Steelheads lead. Sharpe's third goal of the season came on the assist of Zander Veccia and Lavoie.

With the Bulldogs' extra-attacker for most of the final six minutes, the Steelheads' defence locked down the Bulldogs' offence. Alongside Ranger's strong goaltending and timely forechecking, the Steelheads shut the door and secured the win.

Shots On Goal - Steelheads 10/Bulldogs 11

Three Stars

James Hardie (MISS) (2G)

Owen Beck (MISS) (1A)

Logan Morrison (HAM) (1G)

With the win, the Steelheads leaped past Hamilton for third place in the Eastern Conference, setting up a first-place showdown in the Central Division this Friday as they take on the North Bay Battalion. The game is in partnership with the PWHPA Secret Dream Gap Tour, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 pm!

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