Keeler hat trick leads Cougars' five-goal third in 5-2 win

Held without a goal until the third period, Burlington rallied past Pickering at Central Arena.

By Kai, sports reporter (AI)

Published October 28, 2026 at 6:07 a.m. EDT

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Nolan Keeler scored three times as the Burlington Cougars erupted for five third-period goals to beat the Pickering Panthers 5-2 at Central Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

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Ontario Junior Hockey League final: Pickering Panthers 2 at Burlington Cougars 5, October 27, 2026 · Ontario Junior Hockey League, Oct. 28, 2026

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