Saturday Highlights: Aitcheson brings more OT magic
Niagara IceDogs 6 at Barrie Colts 7 – OT
- This back-and-forth nail biter ended in overtime, with top NHL Draft prospect Kashawn Aitcheson scoring the decisive goal for the Colts on a setup by Emil Hemming.
- Sean Doherty celebrated his first OHL hat-trick in a valiant effort by the IceDogs.
- Canucks prospect Anthony Romani tied the game up with less that three minutes remaining in the third period.
- Carter Lowe and Kashawn Aitcheson both had two goals in the win.
Game Centre | Niagara Post-Game | Barrie Post-Game
Ottawa 67’s 1 at Owen Sound Attack 3
- James Petrovski’s first goal of the season stood as the game-winner for the Bears.
- Declan Waddick opened the scoring for the Attack in the first frame.
- Luca Pinelli got the 67’s on the board in the third period.
- Carter George stopped 30-of-31 for Owen Sound opposite Ottawa’s Collin MacKenzie, who stopped 31
Game Centre | Ottawa Post-Game | Owen Sound Post-Game
Kingston Frontenacs 7 at Flint Firebirds 4
- Tyler Hopkins netted the game-winner midway through the second period—his second of the night in a three point effort.
- Jimmy Lombardi had a goal and an assist for the Firebirds.
- Ethan Miedema celebrated a three point night alongside Hopkins, also scoring two goals and an assist.
- Both teams were active on the power play, with Kingston going 3-for-5 and Flint going 2-for-6.
- Cedrick Guindon played in his 250th consecutive OHL contest.
- Charlie Schenkel made 26 saves, improving to 6-0 with the Frontenacs.
Game Centre | Flint Post-Game | Kingston Post-Game
Oshawa Generals 2 at Peterborough Petes 3 – SO
- Shootout goals by Caden Taylor and Gavin Bryant plus some incredible saves by Zach Bowen, the Petes emerged victorious.
- Quinton Pagé tied the score with two with 6:50 remaining in the third period.
- Genc Ula scored his third of the season for the Petes.
- Simon Wang earned his first OHL point for Oshawa, gathering an assist.
- Generals netminder Isaac Gravelle made 33 saves in the loss while the victorious Bowen turned aside 38.
Game Centre | Oshawa Post-Game | Peterborough Post-Game
Erie Otters 1 at Sarnia Sting 4
- The Sting came out to play in this one, scoring four, including the game-winner from Easton Wainwright to claim the win.
- Lukas Fischer and Wainwright both had a goal and an assist in the win. Wainwright went 14-for-18 in the faceoff circle.
- Noah Erliden stopped 31-of-34 in defeat.
- Sarnia outshot Erie 35-22.
Game Centre | Sarnia Post-Game
Kitchener Rangers 4 at Saginaw Spirit 5
- Nic Sima netted the deciding goal for Saginaw late in the third period.
- Zayne Parekh earned first star honours for Saginaw, recording a goal and three assists.
- The Spirit took control of the game early, potting three back-to-back goals, but Kitchener challenged back, scoring four to take the lead.
- Igor Chernyshov scored his third goal, in only his second career game.
- Michael Misa hit the 40-goal mark on the season.
- Colorado Avalanche prospect Christian Humphreys had a goal and an assist for Kitchener.
- Ethan Weir notched his first career OHL goal to open the scoring in the first period.