Sell-Out Crowd in Norwood Cheers on Petes to 7-1 Pre-Season Win
September 4, 2022 – Ontario Hockey League (OHL) – Peterborough Petes News Release
(Peterborough, ON) – The Peterborough Petes clashed with the arch-rival Oshawa Generals in front of a sold out crowd at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre on Sunday afternoon in the first pre-season game of the 2022 season. The Petes came out on top 7-1.
Newly acquired Petes forward and Vancouver Canucks prospect Connor Lockhart led the way with 2 goals and an assist, and Jax Dubois also netted two goals en route to the win. Michael Simpson stopped all 16 shots he faced in the first two periods before making space in the Petes net for Liam Sztuska, who stopped 12 of 13 shots in the third period.
A sell-out crowd of nearly 600 fans was on hand to cheer on the Mighty Maroon and White. Norwood Hornets executives organized the game, raising over $12,000 through ticket sales, raffles, and a chuck-a-puck, all in support of Norwood minor sports.
“It was an honour to host the Petes for a celebration of Norwood Hornets hockey at the ANCC,” said Norwood District Minor Sports Secretary Jen Stewart. “On top of the money raised that will help grow minor sports in Norwood, it was wonderful to once again see so many of our community members gather together.”
The three stars of the game were as follows: third star was forward Jax Dubois, second star was forward Connor Lockhart, and the first star of the game was Norwood native and Norwood minor sports alumnus, Ethan Toms. Toms also participated in the ceremonial puck drop alongside NDMS president Ryan Post and Norwood Hornets players Ethan and Elliott Post.
The Petes are proud to partner with community rinks and minor hockey associations to bring Petes hockey to local communities in Peterborough and the surrounding areas. The Petes will play at the Cavan-Monaghan Community Centre on Saturday September 10 at 4:05pm and at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday September 23. Proceeds from ticket sales and other fundraising initiatives will go towards local minor hockey initiatives.
Tickets for the other 2022 Petes pre-season home games are on sale now, with very limited quantities remaining for each of the off-site match-ups. Click here to learn how to purchase tickets for the pre-season games in Millbrook (September 10), and Cobourg (September 23).
Season Tickets are now on sale for the 2022-23 Petes season, starting at just $299+HST, Petes Season Ticket Members get access to all benefits and perks, for the lowest price. Season tickets available only while supplies last. To reserve your seats, call (705) 743-3681 ext. 6000 or email [email protected].
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