Saturday Highlights: Home Opener heroics in Hamilton

HAMILTON 5, BARRIE 4 – OT
– The Bulldogs recovered from a 4-1 deficit, scoring three times in the latter half of the third period to force overtime.
– Dallas Stars prospect Artem Grushnikov scored the overtime winner with 1:07 to go in the extra frame for his first OHL goal.
– Montreal Canadiens prospect Jan Mysak was in on four of five Hamilton goals, recording two goals and two assists including a helper on the game winner.
– Colorado Avalanche first round pick Oskar Olausson scored in a second straight game for Barrie.
– The Bulldogs were outshot 38-28, with goaltender Marco Costantini making 34 saves for the win.
– Barrie’s Tanner Wickware made his first career OHL start in goal.
GAME CENTRE & HIGHLIGHTS

Shooting @DallasStars prospect completes the comeback in OT!@BulldogsOHL rally from a 4-1 deficit to send the fans home happy on Artem Grushnikov’s first #OHL goal ???? pic.twitter.com/BbvMKRpW2D

— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) October 10, 2021

NIAGARA 3, OSHAWA 2 – SO
– Cameron Butler, Rodwin Dionicio and Juan Copeland scored shootout markers to lift the Niagara IceDogs to a 3-2 win in their home opener.
– Tucker Tynan earned first star honours, making 32 saves before stopping four-of-six in the shootout.
– Oshawa rookie Calum Ritchie scored in a second straight game and was later successful in a shootout attempt.
– Daniel Michaud tied the score at two with 4:11 remaining in the third period to force overtime.
GAME CENTRE & HIGHLIGHTS

Juan for the money ????, Tucker takes care of the rest ????

It’s always a good one when the @OHLIceDogs and @Oshawa_Generals get together, and this shootout was no different ???? pic.twitter.com/weq1kvxhcH

— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) October 10, 2021

FLINT 3, ERIE 0
– Luke Cavallin earned first star honours, making 35 saves to record his first career OHL shutout.
– Braeden Kressler opened the scoring shorthanded before Coulson Pitre scored his first OHL goal in the third period.
– Brennan Othmann scored the OHL season’s first penalty shot goal to make it 3-0 6:56 into the third.
– Erie rookie Nolan LaLonde turned aside 30 shots in his OHL debut.
– Marks the third time the Firebirds have shutout an opponent in a season-opener in their six-year history.
GAME CENTRE & HIGHLIGHTS

First career OHL goal for Coulson Pitre! pic.twitter.com/47qLmQW0N0

— Flint Firebirds (@FlintFirebirds) October 10, 2021

MISSISSAUGA 7, KINGSTON 2
– Mississauga climbed out to a 7-0 lead before the Frontenacs scored twice midway through the third.
– Luca Del Bel Belluz earned first star recognition with a career-high three points including a goal and an assist.
– James Hardie scored twice for the Trout, elipsing the 50 career goal mark.
– Big Danish blueliner Kasper Larsen recorded three assists in his OHL debut, while Kai Schwindt and Owen Beck both scored their first career goals.
– Francesco Arcuri had a goal and an assist for the Frontenacs.
– Joe Ranger got the season-opening start for Mississauga, making 33 saves in the win.
GAME CENTRE & HIGHLIGHTS

Wrapped around faster than you can say Del Bel Belluz!@lucadelbel_ shows off his wheels for #BestOfOHL honours, finishing off his first of the season as part of a three-point performance in a big @OHLSteelheads road win ???? pic.twitter.com/aMFRQXLWup

— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) October 10, 2021

SUDBURY 6, SAULT STE. MARIE 3
– The Wolves skated to a second consecutive 6-3 win, this time defeating the rival Greyhounds in Sault Ste. Marie.
– Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Jack Thompson earned first star honours for a second straight night, recording a goal and three assists.
– Ryan Smith and Giordano Biondi both scored twice for Sudbury while goaltender Mitchell Weeks made 33 saves.
– Greyhounds 2021 first round pick Justin Cloutier scored his first OHL goal.
GAME CENTRE & HIGHLIGHTS

After the 3rd Period of Play!!????????

????: Larmand (Assists) Goyette, Thompson
????: Biondi (2)(EN) (Assists) Konyen#gameon#readytorun#packisbackpic.twitter.com/tg3hemG4SD

— Sudbury Wolves (@Sudbury_Wolves) October 10, 2021

LONDON 4, OWEN SOUND 3
– Abakar Kazbekov broke up a 3-3 tie with 4:18 remaining in the third period as the Knights claimed their second straight one-goal victory over Owen Sound.
– Newly-named captain Luke Evangelista scored twice for the Knights while Stuart Rolofs scored his first OHL goal.
– Ethan Burroughs needed just 28 seconds to open the scoring for the Attack.
– Owen Sound defender Sam Sedley recorded two assists.
– Brett Brochu turned away 29 shots for the win opposite Mack Guzda, who stopped 39 of 43.
GAME CENTRE & HIGHLIGHTS

Couple more first career goals!

Congrats Stuart and Abakar! ????#GoKnightsGopic.twitter.com/jRFDGtORMS

— London Knights (@LondonKnights) October 10, 2021

KITCHENER 5, GUELPH 4
– Overage defenceman Justin Nolet scored the winner for Kitchener with 1:02 remaining in regulation.
– Anaheim Ducks prospect Sasha Pastujov scored his first OHL hat-trick while Braeden Bowman accounted for Guelph’s additional goal.
– Montreal Canadiens prospect Arber Xhekaj recorded three assists in the win while rookie Carson Rehkopf had two.
– Rangers rookie Jackson Parsons made 27 saves for his first career OHL win.
GAME CENTRE & HIGHLIGHTS

RANGERS WIN!

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Join us for our next game at The Aud on Oct. 15 vs. @StingHockey!

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— Kitchener Rangers (@OHLRangers) October 10, 2021