Top Weekend Performances – December 5-7, 2025

CAMBRIDGE, ON – It was an exciting weekend across the PJHL delivering standout performances from some of the league’s top players. From clutch hat tricks to incredible goaltending displays, these players rose to the occasion and powered their teams to big wins. Here are this weekend’s top performances.

Jack Churchill (Amherstview Jets) – 3 Goals
In a tight matchup between the Amherstview Jets and the Port Hope Panthers, Jack Churchill delivered when it mattered most. He opened the scoring with an early power-play goal, then added another early in the third to extend the lead to 5–2. After the Panthers stormed back with three unanswered goals to tie the game, Churchill sealed the win with his hat-trick marker — the game-deciding goal with just 30 seconds remaining.

Joey Marrese (Grimsby Peach Kings) – 3 Goals, 1 Assist
In an explosive offensive showing for the Peach Kings, Joey Marrese led the way. He buried two first-period goals, including a shorthanded tally to complete his hat trick, and later added an assist to cap off a four-point night in a 7–2 Grimsby victory.

Alessandro Petreccia (Georgina Ice) – 2 Goals, 4 Assists 
Sebastian Ferris – 2 Goals, 3 Assists 
Sett Ursomarzo – 2 Goals, 3 Assists 
The Georgina Ice’s nine-goal outburst was powered by three of the team’s top offensive weapons. Alessandro Petreccia led the charge with a six-point performance, while both Sebastian Ferris and Sett Ursomarzo added matching five-point nights in a dominant 9–2 win.

Xavier Bussiere (Wellesley Applejacks) – 33/34 Saves + Shootout Shutout 
With Wellesley battling for top spot in the Doherty Division, goaltender Xavier Bussiere delivered a stellar performance against the New Hamburg Firebirds. After regulation and overtime ended tied 2–2, the shootout stretched to eight rounds — and Bussiere shut the door on every attempt, securing the win for the Applejacks.

Cooper Vickerman (Woodstock Navy Vets) – 3 Goals, 2 Assists 
Continuing his outstanding season, Cooper Vickerman put up a five-point night against the Tavistock Braves. His three goals and two assists helped push him further up the PJHL scoring leaderboard.

Callum Besley (Aylmer Spitfires) – 70/74 Saves (OT Win) 
Callum Besley had a massive night in the Aylmer crease. North Middlesex fired 74 shots his way, but Besley turned aside 70 of them to push the Spitfires into overtime. Aylmer capitalized in the extra frame to secure a 5–4 win on the back of Besley’s heroic performance.

Declan McGandy (Streetsville Derbys) – 41/42 Saves 
In a tight home contest against the visiting Port Dover Sailors, Declan McGandy delivered his best outing of the season. He stopped 41 of 42 shots to backstop the Derbys to a much-needed 3–1 victory.

Landon Simec (Penetang Kings) – 54/55 Saves
Landon Simec continued his red-hot form in the Penetang crease. Despite facing 55 shots from Stayner, Simec turned aside 54, allowing the Kings to rally and secure the win in overtime.

Ben Funston (Mt. Brydges Bulldogs) – 3 Goals
Mt. Brydges struck early on Sunday afternoon in Lucan, with Funston scoring just 30 seconds into the game. He added a shorthanded goal midway through the first period and completed his hat trick late in the third, leading the Bulldogs to a commanding 8–1 victory.

Marc Dionne (Tavistock Braves) – 3 Goals 
Tavistock captain Marc Dionne scored early and followed it up with two key power-play goals to fuel a comeback win over Hespeler. His hat trick marked the first three-goal performance of his 150-game Braves career.

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About the PJHL:
The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is the largest junior hockey league in Ontario, comprising 61 teams across the province. With a commitment to player development, community engagement, and excellence on and off the ice, the PJHL continues to serve as a vital pathway in Canadian junior hockey.