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Jakob Knowles watches as the puck bounces out of the net during the second period Sunday.

March 9, 2025

The Petrolia Squires have bowed out of the Western Ontario Super Hockey League playoffs.

The team lost to Stratford 6-4 Sunday at the Greenwood Recreation Centre, ending the series.

Veteran Kraig Wright had a goal and two assists and Issac McLean had a goal and assist. Also on the Sunday night score sheet were TJ Harris and Ryan Fraser.

Jakob Knowles faced 49 shots on the night, stopping 43 of them.

The Fighting Irish win the series 4-2.

Jakob Knowles takes a penalty during the second period
Ryan Fraser and Kraig Wright celebrate after scoring late in the second

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