Matthew Soto’s three-goal, two-assist outing leads Petes past Generals 7-3 in OHL

PETERBOROUGH — Matthew Soto had three goals and two assists as the Peterborough Petes cruised past the Oshawa Generals 7-3 on Thursday night in Ontario Hockey League action.

Adam Novotný, with two goals, Brennan Faulkner and Kaden McGregor provided the rest of the offence for Peterborough (4-4-0-1). Easton Rye kicked out 24 shots.

Vadim Smirnov, Brooks Rogowski and Owen Griffin replied for Oshawa (4-7-0). Jaden Cholette stopped 30 of 37 shots, while Isaac Gravelle made three saves in the final 10:03 of the game.

The Petes scored four straight after Rogowski opened the scoring 2:47 into the contest. Peterborough netted another three straight after Smirnov made it a 4-2 game 13:50 into the second period.

The home side went 1 for 5 on the power play, in addition to a short-handed goal from Soto. The Generals were 1 for 4 thanks to Griffin’s goal with 2:46 left in the game.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2025.