
Teddy Bear Toss Raises 1,097 Donations, Petes Fall to Flint 7-4
December 1, 2022 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release

Peterborough Petes battle the Flint Firebirds
(Peterborough Petes, Credit: Kenneth Andersen Photography)
(Peterborough, ON) The Petes broke in December by welcoming the Flint Firebirds to the PMC for the first time since January 2020. It was the annual Teddy Bear Toss with all of the Bears going to the Move 99.7 and Pure Country 105 Christmas Toy Drive in support of the Salvation Army's Annual Christmas Appeal. A total of 1,097 donations were collected on the night. The Firebirds would win the game by a score of 7-4.
Jack Van Volsen led the way for the Petes with two goals on the night. Donovan McCoy added two assists, and Brennan Othmann and Sahil Panwar both scored against their former team. Sam Mayer, Connor Lockhart, Jax Dubois, J.R. Avon, Tommy Purdeller, and Chase Stillman all had an assist. Michael Simpson stopped 31/37 in the loss.
Game Recap:
First Period:
(FLNT) Amadeus Lombardi scores his twelfth of the year assisted by Coulson Pitre
(FLNT) Gavin Hayes scores his tenth of the year assisted by Tyler Deline
(FLNT) Dmitry Kuzmin scores his fifth of the year assisted by Tyler Deline and Ethan Hay
Jack Van Volsen scores his fifth of the year assisted by Samuel Mayer and Connor Lockhart
Second Period:
Jack Van Volsen scores his sixth of the year assisted by Jax Dubois and Donovan McCoy
(FLNT) Ethan Hay scores his seventh of the year assisted by Tyler Deline and Zacharie Giroux
(FLNT) Amadeus Lombari scores his thirteenth of the year unassisted
Sahil Panwar scores his sixth of the year assisted by Tommy Purdeller and Donovan McCoy
(FLNT) Gavin Hayes scores his eleventh of the year assisted by Amadeus Lombardi and Zacharie Giroux
Brennan Othmann scores his thirteenth of the year assisted by J.R. Avon and Chase Stillman
Third Period:
(FLNT) Gavin Hayes scores his twelfth of the year empty-netted assisted by Owen Pitters and Dmitry Kuzmin
The Petes next game is Hockey for All - Neurodiversity/Sensory Awareness night at the PMC on Saturday, December 3rd against the North Bay Battalion. This night is designed to create an environment that supports all fans to have the best experience possible when attending a game. The night will include various elements specifically chosen to reduce barriers and increase comfort for those with neurodiversity and/or sensory challenges. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05PM, you can buy tickets.
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