Tuesday Highlights: Career night for McLeod

MISSISSAUGA 6 – OTTAWA 1
New Jersey Devils prospect Michael McLeod (9, 10, 11) picked up his first career OHL hat-trick and added two assists joining teammate Nathan Bastian (Oct. 12, 2016) in becoming the second Steelheads player to ever register five points in one game. Prior to this season, the feat hadn’t been accomplished since the 2010-11 season when Casey Cizikas logged five as a member of the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors. Recently acquired forward Trent Fox (8) pitched in as well, netting a goal and three assists while Ryan McLeod had three helpers. Aidan McFarland (8) and Jacob Cascagnette (10) also got in on the offence as Mississauga improved to 7-2-0-2 since returning from the holiday break. Rookie netminder Jacob Ingham turned aside 27 of 28 shots, helping to give the Steelheads a three point cushion over second place Sudbury in the Central Division. Dallas Stars prospect Chris Martenet (2) scored for Ottawa as the 67’s suffered their fourth straight loss.
GAME CENTRE

ERIE 5 – KITCHENER 0
The Erie Otters took a commanding 5-0 win on home ice, holding the Kitchener Rangers to just 13 shots as overage veteran Darren Raddysh (12) became the new franchise leader in points by a defenceman with a goal and an assist in the victory. Chicago Blackhawks prospect Alex DeBrincat (37) piled on four points with a goal and three helpers while Kyle Maksimovich (13), Dylan Strome (8) and Taylor Raddysh (28) also lit the lamp. Troy Timpano made 13 saves for his third shutout of the season, improving to 28-5-0-0 in the process. The Otters are knotted at 67 points with the London Knights atop the Midwest Division.
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