The Fort Erie Meteors showed little rust in their first game following the Christmas break, defeating the Pelham Panthers 8-1 in Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League action Sunday afternoon in Pelham.

Kyle Adamo and Danny Adamo each had two goals for the Mets while singles went to Hunter Coley, Zac Mizzi, Tate Donald and Chris Reid.

Sam Tonelli, Cam Thorpe and newcomer Jack Ryan, picked up from the Welland Junior Canadians last week, added two assists each.

John Lloyd made 26 saves for the win in goal.

“Great team effort,” Meteors head coach/general manager Nik Passero said. “After a long break we wanted a fast start and our leaders got us going. Was nice to see our new additions get in the lineup and get things started. Best time of the year coming up.” 

Ty Boone netted the loan goal for the Panthers.

Pelham fared much better Friday, defeating the Junior Canadians 7-5 behind two goals and two assists from Mason Goodfellow.

Cooper Drennan also scored twice while Owen Hunks, Ryan Wercholaz and Zachary Bell added one each.

Logan Snyder made 25 saves for the win.

Denimes Mosler-Plata had two for Welland while Joey Marrese, Joshua Cacciola and Ignac Bene also scored.

Ivan Kastelan faced 53 shots in goal for the Junior Canadians. 

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