NORTH BAY, Ont. – Josh Bloom had two goals and an assist as the North Bay Battalion used a four-goal third period to pull past the Mississauga Steelheads 7-3 on Thursday.

Tied at 3-3 entering the final frame, Nikita Tarasevich kick-started the run of unanswered goals at 8:18. Anthony Romani added another at 12:57 of the third, followed by Bloom’s second of the night 54 seconds later.

Liam Arnsby capped the run with a short-handed goal 38 seconds after Bloom’s marker.

Kyle Jackson, with one goal and two assists, and Ty Nelson also scored for North Bay (21-8-0-1). Dom DiVincentiis stopped 18 shots.

Zander Veccia, James Hardie and Luca DelBelBelluz provided the offence for Mississauga (12-13-3). Ryerson Leenders made 35 saves.

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SPITFIRES 6 OTTERS 3

WINDSOR, ONT. — Matthew Maggio stole the show with a five-goal effort to lead Windsor (18-7-3-1) past Erie (11-15-0-3). Maggio completed his hat trick 13:10 into the first period before adding his final two goals in the second.

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PETES 8 BULLDOGS 2

PETERBOROUGH, ONT. — J.R. Avon notched a hat trick and added an assist as Peterborough (15-13-1-2) dominated Hamilton (12-13-1). Tucker Robertson netted two goals of his own, while Michael Simpson made 37 saves in the win.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 15, 2022.