GAME PREVIEW: Petes, Generals Set For Fifth Rivalry Matchup of the Season
December 12, 2024: Oshawa Generals @ Peterborough Petes
Petes Record: 5-19-1-4 (5th East Division, 10th Eastern Conference)
Generals Record: 18-10-1-1 (1st Eastern Division, 2nd Eastern Conference)
Petes Top Scorer: Jonathan Melee – 27GP, 9G, 5A, 14P
Generals Top Scorer: Beckett Sennecke – 26GP, 21G, 23A, 44P
Last Meeting: Generals (4) vs Petes (3) SO – November 5, 2024
The Peterborough Petes will host the Oshawa Generals for their fifth meeting this season on Thursday, December 12. The Petes are still looking for their first win against the rival Gens this season. Heading into tonight’s matchup, they have posted a 0-2-1-1 record against their rivals so far this year. The last matchup between the two teams was on November 5 at the PMC, with the Generals making a third period comeback to eventually take it 4-3 in a shootout.
The Petes are on a roll as of late, winning 3 of their last 4 games, and 4 of their last 5 on home ice. Peterborough’s offence will look to Caden Taylor, who has a point in each of his last 3 games, along with Captain Jonathan Melee, who has 3 goals in his last 2 games. Peterborough native Easton Rye has also been a key piece in net for the Maroon and White as of late, winning 3 straight starts for his hometown team.
The Generals have won 3 of their last 4 games, including a 5-3 road win in London that ultimately ended the Knights 19 game winning streak. The Gens will be without 2 of their top 3 point scorers however, as Beckett Sennecke (45 pts) and Calum Ritchie (34 pts) are both attending Canadian National Junior Team Selection Camp.
Tickets for tonight’s game are sold out, but fans can still catch the action on YourTV Peterborough, CHL TV, and Freq 90.5.
