Petes End 11-Game Losing Streak Against Top-Ranked Brantford Bulldogs
“Good teams find a way to play great teams and win.” The Peterborough Petes faced the country’s top team and showed they can compete and succeed. On Thursday night, they broke their 11-game losing streak against the CHL’s No. 1 ranked and OHL-leading Brantford Bulldogs.
Adam Novotny scored his second goal with 1:28 left in overtime, leading the Petes to a 4-3 victory in front of 2,723 fans at the Memorial Centre. It marked their first win over Brantford this season, who held an unbeaten 13-0-3-1 record in 17 games.
The game took a tense turn when Brantford scored the tying goal with 52.6 seconds left in regulation during a power play and six-on-four advantage after a Peterborough penalty for too many men on the ice. However, the Petes responded quickly.
- Aiden Young, who earned three points, battled along the wall to get the puck to Genc Ula, starting a two-on-one rush.
- Novotny finished the play by firing the winning shot far side past Bulldogs’ goalie Ryerson Leanders.
With this win, the Petes improved their record to 8-7-1-1 overall, including a strong 6-2-0-1 at home.
“Our team was so great. We stayed together the whole time. I think we were the better team today.” – Adam Novotny, who leads the Petes with 10 goals and 17 points.
Peterborough goalie Easton Rye delivered a solid performance, helping the Petes outshoot Brantford 35-33 and never fall behind during the game.
“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.
The win reinforces the Petes’ ability to overcome elite teams by staying focused and resilient under pressure.
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