Dane Nisbet to be honoured by Sarnia Hockey Association
Petrolia sinks the Sailors 4-3
January 13, 2023
Noel Sanderson scored what proved to the game winning goal at 17:53 of third period and added an assist to lead the Petrolia Flyers a 4-3 win over Port Stanley Thursday night before 301 fans at Greenwood arena.
Newcomer Dylan Demeulenaere notched a power play goal just under two minutes earlier for his first as a Flyer. He was acquired from North Middlesex at the trade deadline this week.
Caleb Kennedy and Tanner Hull also scored for Petrolia.
The game was scoreless after the first period and 1-1 through 40 minutes of action. The visitors took a 2-1 lead early in the final frame before Petrolia scored three in a row.
Elijah Grant made 24 saves in the Flyer cage.
Petrolia is now 7-19-3 on the season. They are in Dorchester tonight. The Dolphins are 12-12-3.
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