Tristan Wazonek
August 31, 2009.
Oshawa – The Oshawa Generals started their pre-season tonight at home against the visiting Peterborough Petes on a high note, winning the game 6-4.
Michael Zador started in net for the Generals, while recently signed third round draft pick, Andrew D’Agostini started in goal for the Petes.
Christian Thomas opened the scoring just 4:28 into the game on the power play. Jeff Brown scored his first of two on the night to give the Generals a 2-0 lead.
After, both teams made goaltending changes just past the halfway point. Michael Zador looked strong in net, stopping all 14 shots that he faced. Rookie Andrew D’Agostini looked sharp in his OHL debut; recording 22 saves on 24 shots faced.
In came Shea Cooper for the Generals and Montreal Canadiens prospect, Jason Missiaen for the Petes.
Luke Hietkamp got the Petes on the board at the 17:33 mark of the second period. The Generals took a 2-1 lead heading into the third period.
Jeff Brown’s second goal of the game came just 36 seconds into the third period. Peterborough stormed back, with Rickey Buehler scoring at the 1:05 minute mark, making it 3-2 for the Generals.
The Petes opened the third period strong, scoring two goals early in the third period to give the Petes their first lead of the game. Scoring for the Petes were Jason Kelly and recently signed, first round draft pick of the Matt Puempel.
Christian Thomas, son of former Maple Leaf Steve Thomas, tied the game, scoring a beautiful goal at the 11:46 mark.
Thomas was then awarded a penalty shot in the final minute when a Petes player closed his hand on the puck in the crease. Thomas again scored a beautiful goal, deking out Missiaen, and went top shelf to give the Generals a 5-4 lead with just 58 seconds remaining.
The Petes were also assessed a two minute minor on the same play for charging then pulled Missiaen, for the extra attacker. Veteran defenseman, Jamie Doornbosch of the Petes fumbled the puck at the Generals blue line, which led to the game-sealing goal, scored by New York Islanders prospect Calvin de Haan.
Oshawa Generals Shea Cooper, who is expected to start the season as the teams third string goaltender allowed 4 goals on just 12 shots, and Jason Missiaen allowed 4 goals on 13 shots for the Petes.
Thomas had 3 goals and 1 assists, while Brown chipped in with 2 goals and an assist and Calvin de Haan finished the game with a goal and an assist. Oshawa outshot Peterborough 35-26.
The Generals next pre-season game is in Peterborough on Thursday and they are in Sudbury on Friday. Their next home pre-season game is Sunday, September 13th at 6:05 p.m. against the Kitchener Rangers.
Other Generals Notes:
-Christian Thomas looked unbelievable out there tonight. The kid is in great shape, and looks ready to have a break out season for the Generals. Expect him to be one of the “go-to guys” this season.
-Michael Zador looked sharp in net for the Generals, stopping all 14 shots he faced.
-Shea Cooper allowed 4 soft goals, all that I’m sure he wishes he had back. I’d expect him to be the third stringer this season.
-Rookie Boone Jenner looked strong out there. He’s a definite keeper and could very well see the ‘C’ in the near future.
-Rookie Colin Suellentrop also looked good out there, as well as 2009 CHL Import Draft players Alain Berger and Jakub Strnad. Berger, from SC Bern in Switzerland is a big boy, who plays with an edge. Strnad, from the Kladno Juniors in the Czech Republic is also big, and has shown some offensive upside.
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