Petes End 11-Game Losing Streak Against Top-Ranked Brantford
The Peterborough Petes defeated the CHL's No. 1 ranked and OHL leading Brantford Bulldogs, snapping an 11-game losing streak against the team. Adam Novotny scored his second goal with 1:28 left in overtime, leading the Petes to a 4-3 victory on Thursday night in front of 2,723 fans at the Memorial Centre.
Brantford, holding a 13-0-3-1 record and points in all 17 games this season, was last beaten by the Petes in a 5-4 overtime game in November. The Petes overcame a late tying goal by Brantford with 52.6 seconds remaining, which came during a power play and six-on-four advantage after a Petes too many men penalty.
Key Plays and Player Contributions
- Aiden Young, who had three points, fought for the puck along the wall and assisted Genc Ula in starting a two-on-one rush.
- Novotny finished the play by shooting the winning goal past Bulldogs goalie Ryerson Leanders.
- Goalie Easton Rye delivered a strong performance, helping the Petes outshot Brantford 35-33 and maintain the lead throughout the game.
Quotes from the Team
“Good teams find a way to play great teams and win.”
“Our team was so great. We stayed together the whole time. I think we were the better team today.” – Adam Novotny, Petes leading scorer with 10 goals and 17 points.
“Our compete tonight was outstanding. We held them to five shots in the first period. Then you know you’re going to have a barrage coming and we weathered the storm.” – Petes head coach Rob Wilson.
Current Standings
- Petes record improved to 8-7-1-1 overall.
- Home record stands at 6-2-0-1.
Summary: The Petes showed resilience and teamwork to defeat the undefeated Brantford Bulldogs, ending a long losing streak and proving they can compete with top teams.