Played on Jan 4, 2026
Game Played in Sleeman Centre
General Game Notes: Peterborough travelled to Guelph and lost 3-2 in a shootout. The first period was messy with neither team connecting on passes and both teams started to find their stride in the second period. Peterborough tied the game with a minute left in the third period to send it to overtime and Guelph eventually won in a shootout. Here is a report of the best players from the game:
Zachary Jovanovski (G, L, 6’3″, 187, Guelph Storm, 10/07/2007)
Game Rating
B+
Zachary Jovanovski demonstrated a strong comeback performance in the third period, showcasing his resilience and skillset. Initially, he struggled with puck control, giving up rebounds that led to opponent scoring chances. However, he adjusted his strategy and became more effective, making key saves during the 3v5 penalty-kill. A standout moment came when he made a spectacular glove save on a one-timer from the slot, keeping the game tied at 3-3. His ability to read the play and cut down shooting angles for the opponent was impressive. Jovanovski’s composure under pressure allowed him to bounce back from an early shaky start, ultimately contributing significantly to his team’s win. His growth and poise in high-pressure situations were notable.
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Comments: Zachary stopped 26 of 28 shots and then stood tall in the shootout stopping 2 of 3 to seal the win for his team. He is a very calm goalie who gets into the correct position and is ready for shots. He does not use extra movements even in rebound situations. He covers the bottom of the net well, sprawling out to make saves on rebounds when needed. His depth is solid which allows him to cut down on shooting angles and he also holds his feet on high shots a lot of the time. Zachary handles the puck well and made some good passes and rims in this game.
Rylan Singh (D, R, 6’0″, 176, Guelph Storm, 10/04/2007)
Game Rating
B+
Rylan Singh is a skilled two-way defenseman who consistently impacts the game with his mobility and edge work. On defense, he excels at reading opponents’ rushes and shutting them down in the neutral zone, while also being adept at retrieving pucks on breakouts. His ability to make quick and deceptive passes allows him to set up teammates for easy entries into the zone. As the play moves up the ice, Rylan is active with his feet, often moving into positions to contribute to rushes. In the offensive zone, he is comfortable distributing the puck and can fake out opponents with his shooting fakes before diving down to create scoring chances.
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Comments: Rylan is a deceptive defenseman who is aggressive defensively and is very confident with the puck. He keeps a good gap and puts his stick in good positions to shut down plays in the neutral zone. When he gets opportunities to jump in the play he takes them and will rush the puck, one time doing so and driving wide around the opponent and dropping his shoulder to get to the net. He also earned an assist with a hard pass in the offensive zone. Rylan uses the net well on the breakout to escape from forecheckers. Sometimes he needs to be okay with making a simpler play as he had a couple of turnovers where he tried to be fancy with the puck around forecheckers.
Quinn Beauchesne (D, R, 6’0″, 187, Guelph Storm, 03/01/2007)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Quinn uses his elite skating to be an offensive threat and to take away opponent’s time and space with the puck. He navigates the offensive blue line well, dishing the puck to forwards climbing the walls and taking hard one-timers on D-D passes. He earned an assist with a great backhand sauce pass for a weak-side trailer to one-time. Quinn often jumps up ice as the trailer himself, using his speed to get up ice quickly with the play and getting into good positions.
Ethan Miedema (LW, L, 6’5″, 218, Guelph Storm, 03/22/2005)
Game Rating
B
Ethan Miedema is a skilled forward who excels at creating scoring opportunities through his clever playmaking. His ability to manipulate the puck and move it effectively allows him to set up teammates for success. In this game, Ethan demonstrated his craftiness by making smart passes that led to two assists. On the powerplay, he showcased his agility by sliding off a defender’s path and spinning into position to receive a pass and create a scoring chance.
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Comments: Ethan is a play-maker who sees the ice well and makes good passes to his teammates. He knows where his teammates are and is able to move the puck quickly and smartly once he gets possession of it. On the forecheck he can win a puck and make a quick bump play to a teammate to relieve pressure. Ethan was most noticeable for his zone entry passes where he was able to see the second layer and make nice passes across the royal road to the late players coming into the zone.
Leo Serlin (RW, R, 6’1″, 192, Guelph Storm, 01/20/2006)
Game Rating
B+
Leo Serlin displayed a versatile skill set in his game, showcasing his ability to create scoring opportunities from various spots on the ice. His shot was particularly effective, as he demonstrated the ability to release the puck quickly and accurately, giving him a reliable threat from distance. He also showed poise when handling the puck in tight spaces, pulling it through defenders with ease at times.
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Comments: Leo created some great scoring chances in the middle of the ice in this game and scored a goal as well. His goal came on a shot where he went forehand to backhand and then shot and the puck bounced off of some defenders in front before going into the net. On the powerplay he made some good flank-to-flank passes and took advantage of space to walk into the middle of the ice. Leo had a grade A scoring chance in overtime where he walked into the slot and shot. He has a knack for finding lanes into the middle of the ice and taking them, holding onto the puck with patience and confidence as he does so.
Grant Spada (D, L, 6’6″, 203, Guelph Storm, 06/24/2007)
Game Rating
B-
Grant Spada is a physically imposing defenseman with a strong presence in his own end zone. He excels at shutting down opponents along the walls and in front of his own net, making him a reliable asset for penalty kill situations. His long reach allows him to disrupt plays and control the puck in tight spaces. While he showed flashes of skill on breakaways, including attempting some low shots that got close to the net, he struggled with handling the puck during retrievals.
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Comments: Grant was solid defensively in this game using his good size and long reach to shut down the opponent. He is able to slow the play down with the puck on his stick, bring it back and regrouping and waiting for his teammates to get into good positions. When there is an opportunity he will jump up in the play and help out on zone entries but he was much more noticeable for his defensive play and ability to settle the puck down on breakouts and regroups. He made one very nice long pass on the breakout that almost led to a breakaway.
Charlie Paquette (RW, R, 6’2″, 201, Brantford Bulldogs, 12/06/2005)
Game Rating
B+
Charlie Paquette is a physically dominant player who excels at moving the puck into scoring opportunities. His ability to quickly retrieve pucks in the corner creates space for himself and others, often leading to well-placed passes. On the powerplay, he shows poise passing from his flank position to find open teammates near the net. Paquette’s strength and physicality allow him to win puck battles along the boards, generating chances for his team. He also demonstrates a good sense of bump-and-drive play, using his physical presence to create space and opportunities. His all-around skillset makes him a valuable asset on the ice.
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Comments: Charlie had a strong game, using his smart passing and physical play to be a presence. He forechecks hard and engages in battles all over the ice. When he has the puck on zone entries he reads the play well and feeds the puck to trailers and can get the puck through small seams. He had an assist and also scored the game-winning shootout goal with a quick move to his forehand and then shot the puck over the goalie’s pad. Charlie has a powerful stride and gets speed going through the neutral zone. On the powerplay he is often on the flank and he is able to take hard one-time shots from there.
Jaakko Wycisk (C, R, 6’2″, 183, Guelph Storm, 03/16/2009)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Jaakko had moments where his skill shone through but he was a bit underwhelming in the game overall. He did not possess the puck much nor did he record a point or a shot on net. He did score in the shootout where he showcased his high-level skill and ability to transfer the puck quickly to his forehand and rip it over the goalie’s leg pad. He went hard on a forecheck and was able to steal the puck once. He did not make poor decisions or negative plays but just didn’t have as much of an impact on the game as might be expected of a skilled player like him.
Illia Shybinskyi (LW, L, 6’0″, 173, Guelph Storm, 05/13/2007)
Game Rating
B+
Illia Shybinskyi is a dynamic player who utilizes his speed and work ethic to control the tempo of the game. He excels at winning pucks through his aggressive forechecking and clever positioning. His agility allows him to navigate through tight spaces, making it difficult for defenders to keep up with him. Illia also possesses a strong physical presence, often using his body to separate opponents from the puck. On the power play, he showcases his offensive skills and is capable of playing on the flank unit.
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Comments: Illia was able to get lots of pucks on net in this game and also scored a goal. His goal was a nice one-timer he took as the weak-side trailer, beating the goalie to the spot. He forechecked hard and moved his feet all over the ice, making an impact during most of his time on the ice. He is speedy and plays with high energy and speed. He also worked hard in the defensive zone and had one good blocked shot.
Tyler Hopkins (C, L, 6’1″, 186, Guelph Storm, 01/23/2007)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Tyler is a quick centerman who distributes the puck well to his teammates. He has both a quickness of hands and quickness of feet that make him dangerous. On the powerplay he plays on the flank where he is a go-to shooter for his team. When he has the puck on his stick in the offensive zone he is able to see passing lanes well and he uses quick cuts/escapes to escape from pressure and then move the puck. He made one very nice offensive zone feed through a seam leading to a high-quality scoring chance.
Will McFadden (C, L, 5’9″, 177, Guelph Storm, 02/15/2007)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Wil played both forward and defense in this game as his team was short on players. He is small but fast and good on his edges. He navigated the offensive blue line well, walking and dishing the puck on his backhand, including on the powerplay. He also gets onto his edges while playing forward in the offensive zone corners, making evasive cutbacks to gain time and space. He plays a depth role but is very versatile and uses his high-level skating to make up for his smaller size.
Genc Ula (D, L, 6’1″, 209, Peterborough Petes, 10/26/2008, Vermont)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Genc is a shut down defenseman who uses a good stick and toughness to prevent the opponent from creating chances. He gets his stick on the puck blocking shooting and passing lanes and in 2v1 situations he effectively uses his stick to take away the passing lane. He finishes his checks and is tough battling in the corners. Genc also plays strong at the offensive zone blue line where he made a lot of good holds to keep his team in the zone and prevent Guelph from exiting.
Aiden Young (LW, L, 5’11”, 182, Peterborough Petes, 04/18/2007)
Game Rating
B
Aiden Young’s ability to create scoring opportunities is notable, as he consistently finds space on the weak-side of the ice to set up himself for chances. His movement on the backdoor and setting up plays for teammates demonstrate a good understanding of the game. He also utilizes his speed to drive the pace on the rush, frequently pushing the puck wide and creating space behind the defensemen.
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Comments: Aiden pushes the past with his speed and willingness to possess the puck and drive wide. He had one shift where he rushed the puck and went wide around everyone with his good separation speed. He is smart about using his speed to as he often chips puck behinds defenders and then beats them instead of trying to stickhandle around them. Aiden was effective on the penalty kill as well. He scored the game-tying goal with about a minute to go to send the game to overtime. He was ready in front of the net and put a rebound in quickly.
Braydon McCallum (C, R, 5’10”, 193, Peterborough Petes, 05/03/2006)
Game Rating
B+
Braydon McCallum is a physically active player who pressures the puck with intensity, demonstrating a strong work ethic. On penalty kill, he excels at disrupting opponents’ plays through agile footwork and stick positioning. This translates to causing turnovers both in forechecking situations and while defending in the defensive zone. In 5v5 play, Braydon shows promise on the ice, making effective passes such as a delay play on a zone entry and a long pass across the rink for a scoring chance. However, he also needs to work on minimizing turnovers, which included a mistake in the offensive zone and a throwaway on the breakout.
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Comments: Braydon is a strong, two-way center who dominates the faceoff circle. He wins a lot of his draws cleanly and starts his team with possession. He works very hard defensively, throwing big hits and playing with urgency to get his body and stick in lanes. On the forecheck he races in hard after the defenseman and whether or not he can make a play on the puck he throws big body checks. He is a go-to penalty-killer for his team and does a great job of getting his stick in the dangerous lanes and he was able to disrupt some passes in this game. Braydon is not just strong defensively though, he can create offense and has some sneaky puck-handling ability too. He pulled the puck around a defenseman and then ripped a shot off of the crossbar in the third period, almost tying the game.
Yanis Lutz (C, L, 5’11”, 159, Peterborough Petes, 05/11/2008)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Yanis is a winger with nifty hands and an ability to get into the middle of the ice to create chances. He scored a goal by taking a rebound off of a point shot and tucking it around the goalie. He also executed some good zone entries, using his hands to get into the middle of the ice and then bumping and driving. Down low in the offensive zone he finds seams and then uses his skill wtth the puck to exploit any lane he finds and gets to the net.
James Petrovski (D, L, 6’3″, 191, Peterborough Petes, 08/12/2005)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: James defends well, keeping opponents wide and out of dangerous areas, while also making good decisions with the puck on his stick. He does a lot of the little details well including stick positioning. He gets his stick on the puck and disrupts plays and puts his body in good positions to force opponents wide. James also was a contributor to the offense in this game, taking a point shot that generated a rebound and led to the game-tying goal at the end of the third period. He also had a good shot and chance in overtime during 3v3. He handles the puck smoothly and makes good decisions about when to pass and when to shoot.
Matthew Soto (RW, R, 5’11”, 168, Peterborough Petes, 08/31/2005)
Game Rating
B
Matthew Soto excels as a high-energy winger, utilizing his speed to contribute in various aspects of the game. He effectively drives wide around defenders on zone entries and pressures hard on the forecheck, creating scoring opportunities. His ability to receive passes from all angles is also noteworthy, allowing him to take advantage of passing lanes and create turnovers. Soto’s skillset also extends to penalty-killing, where his speed and energy prove beneficial in disrupting plays and winning footraces for loose pucks. His overall playing style makes him a valuable asset to his team.
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Comments: Matthew’s fast style of play was once again on display. He uses his speed in all areas of the ice and has a quickness of feet that allows him to get anywhere he wants in a hurry. He had a few very good chances in this game, one on a spin and shoot play and another on a breakaway. He did earn an assist with a nice redirect of a point shot that led to a rebound as the goalie couldn’t get a stick on it. He also handles the puck well which helps him create these chances.
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