Stong Third Period Rallies Petes

PETERBOROUGH, ON - The Peterborough Petes are back even in the Ontario Hockey League. A come from behind win in the third period rallied the maroon and white back from a 2-1 deficit and powered them past the Niagara Ice Dogs for a 3-2 win tonight at the Gatorade Garden City Complex.

The two teams traded goals in the first frame as Niagara's Matt Petgrave and the Petes' Joey West each potted one for a 1-1 tie after one period of play.

The second period was even, however the Ice Dogs scored one to take a 2-1 lead in to the third period.

After a four minute checking from behind penatly was assessed to Justin Larson, the Petes' penalty killers took to work. Killing off all four minutes was a huge momentum swing as well as a short handed goal by captain Zack Kassian to bring the teams even. Shortly after, defenceman Jamie Doornbosch banged home a loose puck beside the Niagara net for a 3-2 lead and Jason Missiaen closed the door the rest of the way for to seal the victory.

Next action for the Petes is Thursday night when they travel to Sarnia to kick off their Western road trip against the Sarnia Sting.