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Jaques returning to Petrolia Flyers

June 8, 2023

Andrew Jaques is coming home.

He’s been released by the GOJHL’s Strathroy Rockets and re-signed with his hometown Petrolia Flyers of the PJHL.

Jaques had 12 goals and 32 points in 46 regular season and playoff games with the Rockets last season. He registered 27 goals in 47 regular season and playoff games with the Flyers in 2021-22.

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