Three unanswered goals in the first period paced the Wellington Dukes to a 5-3 win over the visiting Trenton Golden Hawks in Ontario Junior Hockey League action Friday night at Lehigh Arena.
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Graham Dickerson scored twice and added an assist while goaltender Ethan Morrow made 36 saves in a 3-0 victory for the Wellington Dukes over the Haliburton County Huskies in Minden on Saturday.
Jacob Vreugdenhil scored twice for the Dukes, including the opening goal 57 seconds into the contest and the game-winner at the 2:57 mark of double-overtime.
Wellington Dukes defenceman Cole McGuire, now in his third season, was thrilled to score his first Ontario Junior Hockey League goal in late November. It also provided a sense of relief.
Ontario Junior Hockey League action will be returning to Wellington and Trenton in February. On Sunday, the junior A league also announced extending the regular season from March 5 to April 7 to allow for the rescheduling of postponed games.
When considering his next options for education and hockey, Wellington Dukes veteran forward Mason Reeves knew the University of Toronto was the perfect fit.
The Wellington Dukes’ final two Ontario Junior Hockey League games of 2021 were postponed.
The Wellington Dukes have evened the Hasty P’s Cup series against the Trenton Golden Hawks at two games apiece.
Another high-scoring game resulted in a 6-2 win for the Wellington Dukes in Ontario Junior Hockey League on Thursday night in Caledon.
The 25-year-old is entering his seventh season as play-by-play announcer for Dukes broadcasts on HockeyTV and YourTV Quinte. He also writes game reports for the Ontario Junior Hockey League club.