Toronto, Ont. – The 2024 OHL Cup, presented by FPS Payment and hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League, continued its exhilarating journey on Tuesday, showcasing twelve intense matchups in the Round Robin stage.
In a day filled with skillful displays and nail-biting action, hockey enthusiasts witnessed stellar performances from young talents across Ontario and parts of the United States.
The day kicked off with the Upper Canada Cyclones securing a 3-1 victory over the Huron-Perth Lakers, with Jack Yates earning the Cyclones’ MVP title after contributing a crucial goal. The Ottawa Valley Titans edged out the Elgin-Middlesex Canucks 4-3, with Carter Stevens shining for the Titans with a goal and an assist.
TPH Hockey displayed their prowess on the ice, clinching a 3-1 win against the York-Simcoe Express, led by the outstanding efforts of Chase Gaughan. Meanwhile, the Niagara North Stars triumphed over the London Jr. Knights 3-1, with Nicholas Gilby’s goal-scoring prowess earning him the MVP title for the North Stars.
In other standout performances, the North York Rangers dominated the Thunder Bay Kings with a commanding 7-2 victory, led by Kohyn Eshkawkogan’s impressive one-goal and three-assist contribution.
The day’s action reached a crescendo with the Peterborough Petes securing a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory against Ottawa Myers Automotive, propelled by Matt Souter’s remarkable hat-trick performance.
As the tournament progresses, the Peterborough Petes emerge as the sole undefeated team with a perfect 3-0 record, solidifying their position atop the Subban Division. Joining them in the unbeaten ranks are the Barrie Colts, Vaughan Kings, North York Rangers, and TPH Hockey, all boasting a 2-0 record.
Individual accolades shone bright as well, with Colin Fitzgerald from the Peterborough Petes, Pierce Mbuyi from the Toronto Marlboros, and Jaxson Harismowich from the Oakville Rangers leading the point-scoring charts, each tallying seven points. In the goal-scoring department, Jack Yates from Upper Canada, Nathan Amidovski from Barrie, and Brady Smith from North York lead the pack with four goals each.
On the goaltending front, Chase Petrova from the Oshawa Generals has been a standout performer, boasting a flawless 2-0 record with impressive statistics of a 1.33 goals-against average and a .946 save percentage.
With Round Robin action set to continue on Wednesday, followed by Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals on Thursday, anticipation builds for the Championship Final scheduled for Saturday at the illustrious Mattamy Athletic Centre. Fans and scouts alike are treated to a showcase of top U16 AAA talent, providing a glimpse into the future stars of the sport ahead of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection in April.
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