Sztuska Stops 45 as Petes Fall 3-1 at Home to Spirit
Published on January 20, 2024 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
Peterborough Petes' Liam Sztuska and Cam Gauvreau versus Saginaw Spirit's Alex Christopoulos
(Peterborough Petes, Credit: Kenneth Andersen Photography)
(Peterborough, ON) - On Saturday, January 20, the Peterborough Petes hosted the 2024 Memorial Cup host Saginaw Spirit for Bell Let's Talk night at the PMC. The Spirit won the game by a score of 3-1.
The Petes debuted their new alternate black jerseys during the game. For more information on the jerseys, click here.
Peterborough welcomed back 2023 OHL Champion Owen Beck during the game, who was traded to the Spirit in return for Aiden Young and three picks at the trade deadline. Young also faced his former team for the first time, starting the game alongside Captain Jonathan Melee and Braydon McCallum.
Liam Sztuska led the way for the Petes, stopping 45/47 in the loss. Chase Lefebvre scored the lone Peterborough goal, while Tommy Purdeller and Cam Gauvreau picked up the assists.
Game Recap:
First Period:
Saginaw Goal - Rodwin Dionicio (13), Unassisted
Second Period:
Peterborough Goal - Chase Lefebvre (8), Assists - Tommy Purdeller (13), Cam Gauvreau (6)
Third Period:
Saginaw Goal - Michael Misa (21), Assists - Hunter Haight (31), Zayne Parekh (41)
Saginaw Empty Net Goal - Zayne Parekh (22), Assist - Hunter Haight (32)
The Petes are back in action on Thursday, January 25 when they host Sam Mayer and 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.
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 Peterborough Petes' Liam Sztuska and Cam Gauvreau versus Saginaw Spirit's Alex Christopoulos (Kenneth Andersen Photography) |
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