The Brantford Bulldogs kicked off the first theme weekend of the season “Buckle Up Country Weekend” sponsored by Bud Light with a 5-2 win against the Peterborough Petes.
Jack Clarke (#13) from the Peterborough Petes was the first to strike in the opening period at 2:04, assisted by Francis Parish (#18) and Jacob Xu (#9). Despite firing 14 S.O.G to Peterborough’s 11, the Bulldogs fought hard to tie it up with Petes but unfortunately came up empty. The opening period closed with Peterborough ahead, 1-0
The Bulldogs flipped the switch to start the second period, determined to even the score, and jump ahead. On Brantford’s first power-play, Aiden Kelly (#66) would be the first to capiltize at 0:41, assisted by Camden McCuaig (#20) and Jet Kwajah (#26). With an even score, and momentum roaring through the Mad House, Jason Musa (#10) would take his turn next to score at 5:40, assisted by Aiden Kelly (#66) and Camden McCuaig (#20). G Vilmer Salen Forsberg (#29) stood tall, stopping all 16 S.O.G attempts from Peterborough, and helping Brantford carry a 2-1 lead into the third, and final period.
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Story by Reed Duthie