Game Recap (at Oshawa)

Some pre-game notes with Dave Schreiber and AJ Jakubec:

There are 4 teams that have told Killer they would be interested in talking trade for Tsimikalis: Belleville, Oshawa, Erie, and Mississauga. Killer went to watch both the Belleville/Oshawa, and Erie/Mississauga games.

The Czech national coach had asked Killer to move Petruzalek to centre position, as this is where they are hoping to play him on the national team. They want him to get some experience at this position. Some were wondering if this move to centre was a factor in Tsimikalis' decision to leave the team, but AJ said that no one knew of the request before he left.

Schreibes' pre-game interview with Killer:

On the 67s' last game, Killer felt that the turning point of the last game came when Battachio stopped the penalty shot. Bickell had a better game. Petruzalek and Kaspar had really good games. Killer said that one guy who didn't get noticed was Talbot, who had an otustanding game. Van Herpt played well. He's a great addition to the defence, particularly when they've had so many injuries.

Killer said he had a chance to watch the Belleville/Oshawa, and Erie/Mississauga games. He's looking at different players, trying to pick through and find the best fit for the 67s. He has no time frame. He wants to make the right deal.


Game Recap

Ottawa wins 6-3. OHL game summary here (link).

The game was broadcast on television (Rogers 22), as well as radio (The TEAM 1200).

Oshawa came out playing a lot stronger tonight, though the score was 3-2 for Ottawa at the end of the first period. Oshawa started taking some penalties, and couldn't keep up the momentum. There were long stretches during the third period with the puck going from one blue line to the other blue line and back again.

Oshawa pulled Gibb at the beginning of the second period after the fourth goal, and put DiRienzo in net.

Talbot had an outstanding game. He ended up with a hat trick after scoring an empty net goal at the end of the game. Joslin also had an empty net goal. Battachio had another great game.

Bickell seems to be delighted with his new linemates . . . he has worked very hard since moving up to the first line. He scored tonight, and assisted on two other goals. Good to see things coming together for him.

Colbert seems to be struggling the last two games. Van Herpt is possibly the best defenceman at the moment. He doesn't try to do anything fancy --- he plays a simple game and right now that is what they need.

This is the second win in a row for the 67s.

This is the fourth road win of the season.

OTTAWA SCORING:
1, Talbot, (Petruzalek, Bickell), 01:31 (PP)
1, Aitcheson, (Kaspar, Bickell), 12:18
1, Talbot, (Petruzalek, Colbert), 17:54 (PP)
2, Bickell, (Petruzalek, Joslin), 00:16
3, Joslin, (Talbot), 19:01 (EN)
3, Talbot, (Joslin), 19:36 (EN/SH)

OSHAWA SCORING:
1, Donati, (McBride, DeLory), 13:52
1, Trudell, (Gibbons), 16:48 (PP)
2, Thompson, (Hulit, Donati), 05:43 (PP)