Oshawa: Roche's overtime winner lifts Team Orange past Team White 3-2

Shane Roche scored the overtime winner as Team Orange defeated Team White 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, marking the first East Conference matchup of the 2026 Zach Hyman OJHL Prospects Series, the Ontario Junior Hockey League said.

Alessandro Cadorin scored once and assisted on the winning goal for Team Orange, while Blake Deboo accounted for both Team White goals.

After a scoreless opening period, Deboo opened the scoring at 3:27 of the second period, with Jesse Bruce picking up the assist. Cadorin brought Team Orange level at 16:19, finishing on a setup from Andrew Pacheco to send the teams into the second intermission tied 1-1.

Deboo restored Team White's lead with his second goal of the afternoon at 8:20 of the third period, assisted by Chase Mackay. Team Orange answered less than two minutes later, as Damir Cherniavskii scored at 10:13 with an assist from Charles Appt. With the teams tied 2-2 after regulation, Roche provided the deciding goal in overtime, assisted by Cadorin, to secure the victory for Team Orange.

Both teams split goaltending duties during the matchup. Hudson Cicchelli stopped 15 of 16 shots for Team Orange before Lucas Carpino made 16 saves on 17 shots and earned the overtime victory. For Team White, Mason Raycroft turned aside all 18 shots he faced, while Jacob Ceranic finished with 15 saves on 18 shots.

Team Orange held a 36-33 advantage in shots. Team White finished 0-for-4 on the power play, while Team Orange went 0-for-2.

Cicchelli, of the Stouffville Spirit, was named Team Orange's Player of the Game, and Raycroft, of the Wellington Dukes, earned the honour for Team White. Both goaltenders were presented with their awards by OJHL Director of Recruitment Stefano Durante.

The series continues on Monday, November 23, when Team Black faces Team Gold at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville. Puck drop is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. Admission is $15 at the door, with children aged 12 and under admitted free.