Sztuska Stops 52 as Petes Shutout Steelheads at Home
December 31, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
Peterborough Petes goaltender Liam Sztuska
(Peterborough Petes, Credit: Kenneth Andersen Photography)
(Peterborough, ON) - On Sunday, December 31, the Peterborough Petes hosted the Mississauga Steelheads in front of a sold-out crowd for their final game of 2023. The Petes won the game by a score of 4-0, snapping their losing streak.
Liam Sztuska led the way for the Petes, stopping 52/52 for his second career shutout. Jax Dubois (1G, 1A), Sam Mayer (1G, 1A), and Jonathan Melee (2A) each had two points on the night. Konnor Smith and Sam McCue had a goal, while Donovan McCoy and Chase Lefebvre picked up an assist in the win.
Game Recap:
First Period:
Peterborough Goal - Jax Dubois (13), Assists - Jonathan Melee (20), Sam Mayer (16)
Second Period:
Peterborough Goal - Sam Mayer (12), Assists - Donovan McCoy (13), Jonathan Melee (21)
Peterborough Goal - Sam McCue (11), Assist - Chase Lefebvre (13)
Third Period:
Peterborough Empty Net Goal - Konnor Smith (7), Assist - Jax Dubois (21)
The Petes are back in action on Wednesday, January 3 when they travel to Sarnia to take on the Sarnia Sting. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Progressive Auto Sales Arena. Fans can catch the game at the official road game watch party at Shoeless Joe's Peterborough. The game will also be broadcasted on YourTV Peterborough and Freq 90.5.
Images from this story
 Peterborough Petes look for an opening against the Mississauga Steelheads (Kenneth Andersen Photography) |
 Peterborough Petes right wing Braydon McCallum vs. the Mississauga Steelheads (Kenneth Andersen Photography) |
 Peterborough Petes goaltender Liam Sztuska (Kenneth Andersen Photography) |
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- Spitfires Lose in Overtime to Sarnia 6-5 - Windsor Spitfires
- Misa's Multi-Goal Effort Brings Spirit New Year's Eve Win in Soo - Saginaw Spirit
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