Zack Uens (Photo by Abhinav Nirula / OJHL Images)
The Wellington Dukes have another young player committed to the NCAA.
2001-born defenceman Zach Uens is slated to go to the Merrimack College Warriors program for 2020.
The Belleville native has three goals and eight points so far on his rookie OJHL campaign.
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It is round 2 of the Battle of Quinte between the Wellington Dukes and the Trenton Golden Hawks Friday night.
Trenton won their first meeting 5-3 back on October 22nd at the Duke Dome.
Both clubs are coming off victories over the St. Michael’s Buzzers, Wellington Sunday, Trenton on Wednesday.
The backdrop is the Duncan McDonald Community Gardens, game time is set for 8:00 p.m.
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The Picton Pirates continue to fight for second spot in the Jr C Tod Division and helped their cause with a 6-3 win over Gananoque last night.
Noah Brant notched two goals for the Pirates, including the game-winner. Devin Morrison added a pair of assists.
Wesley Werner made 29 saves in the net.
Picton plays the team above them in the standings, the Port Hope Panthers, on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
