Thursday Highlights: Colts stun Steelheads in OT after Lowe’s last-second equalizer
Brampton Steelheads 2 at Barrie Colts 3 OT
- Kashawn Aitcheson came up big in overtime, scoring the game-winner just 15 seconds into the extra frame on a setup from Riley Patterson.
- Carter Lowe had a big night for the Colts with two goals, one to get them on the board and a second with just two seconds remaining in the third—tying it and forcing overtime.
- Vilmer Alriksson and Jakub Fibigr scored for the Steelheads back-to-back to take the lead in the third period.
- Sam Hillebrandt made 36 saves on 38 shots in the win, earning first star honours.
- Barrie earns a fourth straight win, improving to 28-14-1-1.
- The Steelheads have points in seven straight, though three of those games have been overtime losses.
Game Centre | Barrie Post-Game | Brampton Post-Game
London Knights 4 at North Bay Battalion 1
- The Knights scored four unanswered to take control and win this one, with the game-winner being scored by Henry Brzustewicz in the first period.
- Kent Greer opened the scoring for the Battalion, but the Knights responded—burying two shortly after to take the lead.
- Oliver Bonk celebrated a two-point night, with a goal and an assist.
- Easton Cowan picked up an assist to stretch his point streak to 26 games this season and 62 over the past two.
- Austin Elliott stopped 31-of-32, improving to a perfect 19-0 on the season.
- Despite the loss, Battalion goaltender Mike McIvor had a big night in net, turning away 32-of-35 shots.
- London improves to 35-7-1-0 at the top of the OHL standings.
Game Centre | North Bay Post-Game
Saginaw Spirit 6 at Peterborough Petes 8
- Blueliner Martin Matejicek scored the game winner for the Petes in the third period—his second goal of the night.
- Brennan Faulkner earned first star honours with a goal and two helpers while Braydon McCallum had two goals and an assist.
- The Spirit came out hot, with Kristian Epperson, Michael Misa, and Brody Najim all scoring to give them a 3-0 lead, but the Petes answered back with two goals to tighten the gap before the end of the first period.
- After an action packed first period, this one stayed close until the very end, with both teams trading off goals.
- Three points in the first period gave Michael Misa a career high-78 points as he continues to lead the OHL.
- Hayden Barch scored his first career OHL goal for the spirit in the second frame.
- The Petes rebound from consecutive home losses, improving to 11-26-2-5.