Thursday Highlights: Belchetz buries hat-trick, Spits strike for nine
Ottawa 67’s vs. North Bay Battalion
Final: 2 (OTT) – 4 (NB)
The Battalion doubled up on the 67’s
- Nick Wellenreiter (12) led the way with a goal and two assists.
- Ryder Cali (10) scored twice in the win.
- Mike McIvor stopped 25 of 27 for the victory.
- Jasper Kuhta (18) scored and added a helper for the 67’s.
Oshawa Generals vs. Peterborough Petes
Final: 1 (OSH) – 3 (PBO)
The Petes took home two points in a close fought battle.
- Easton Rye was victorious, making 29 saves.
- Adam Novotny (20), Brennan Faulkner (15) and Aiden Young (12) scored for Peterborough.
- Matthew Humphries was remarkable for Oshawa, making 41 saves.
- Porter Byrd-Leitner (3) scored the lone goal for the Generals.
Kingston Frontenacs vs. Saginaw Spirit
Final: 5 (KGN) – 1 (SAG)
Kingston took care of business against the Spirit.
- Maleek McGowan (9), Tomas Pobezal (8) and Aleks Kulemin (7) all had a goal and an assist in the win.
- Gavin Betts picked up the win with 23 saves.
- Landon Wright had two assists as well.
- Gensen Geldart (3) scored the lone goal for Saginaw.
Erie Otters vs. Windsor Spitfires
Final: 1 (BRAM) – 9 (SAG)
Windsor rode an explosive offensive performance to victory.
- Ethan Belchetz (25) fired home a hat-trick.
- Nathan Villeneuve (18) scored twice in his Spits debut.
- Jack Nesbitt (12) had a goal and two assists.
- Callum Hughes (8) scored the lone goal for Erie.



















































































