67’s drop first decision to Bulldogs
At Hamilton, the 67’s got behind early and couldn’t recover, losing 4-2 to the Hamilton Bulldogs on Saturday night in Ontario Hockey League action.
Hamilton established an early lead and chased 67’s goalie Liam Herbst from the net, scoring on three of 16 shots before Trent Mallette got Ottawa on the board near the end of the second period.
Brandon Saigeon beat Leo Lazarev to give Hamilton a 4-1 advantage early in the final period.
Jake Middleton scored for the 67s late in the game.
The 67’s will try to break a two-game skid on Sunday in Oshawa.
The 67’s return to TD Place on Friday, November 27 against the Sarnia Sting. Tickets are available here, or by calling 613-232-6767, x1.
Youth hockey players in the Ottawa-Gatineau region can obtain free tickets to any 67’s regular-season home game through the 67’s Prospects program. Visit the 67’s Prospects website for details, or call 613-232-6767, x1.
Summary
Hamilton Bulldogs 4, Ottawa 67’s 2
(at FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton)
67’s goals: Trent Mallette (4), Jacob Middleton (3)
Bulldogs goals: Matt Luff (4), Stephen Harper (14), Niki Petti (5), Brandon Saigeon (2)
Multi-point games: 67’s – Jacob Middleton (1-1); Bulldogs – Matt Luff (1-1)
Goaltenders: 67’s – Liam Herbst (L, 5-4-1-0; 16 shots, 13 saves; Leo Lazarev, 1:19 of second, 9-8); Bulldogs – Charlie Graham (W, 6-11-1-0; 34-32)
Power Play: 67’s: 0-2; Bulldogs: 1-1
Shots on goal: 67’s: 34, Bulldogs 25
Attendance – 3,381
Upcoming 67’s games: Sunday, November 22 at Oshawa Generals, 6:05 p.m., General Motors Centre; Wednesday, November 25 at Kingston Frontenacs, 7 p.m.; Rogers K-Rock Centre; Friday, November 27 vs. Sarnia Sting, 7 p.m.; Arena at TD Place
Ottawa record: 12-9-1-0
Ottawa record at home: 5-3-0-0
Ottawa record on road: 7-6-1-0
