Although the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors and Oshawa Generals both won two games last week thanks to some strong goaltending, they did not improve in the Ontario Hockey League’s standings.

The Majors (6-3) remain in second place in the Central Division, getting wins over the Peterborough Petes and the Brampton Battalion. Their one loss came at the hands of the London Knights Sunday afternoon.

Mississauga blanked the Petes 2-0 Friday night. Chris Carrozzi turned away 19 shots in the win, helping solidify a league best 1.86 goals-against-average.

“The defence did a very good job of letting me see a lot of the shots,” Carrozzi said to the Mississauga News. “It’s different when a team dominates like we did and you don’t get a lot of shots.

“You have to adapt your focus and keep your head in the game.”

Jordan Mayer’s game winning goal was short-handed, his sixth marker of the season.

The match against neighbouring Brampton was a chippy affair, with fights breaking out between the rivals in the second and third periods.

Rob Flick’s scoring touch continues to be a factor, as he scored the game’s opening marker. William Wallen’s third goal of the season stood as the game winner.

Oshawa (4-3-2) fought above .500 with wins over the Erie Otters and the Kingston Frontenacs, but still rest in the East Division’s third slot.

A weak 6-5 loss to the Barrie Colts was particularly disappointing as the Generals gave up five unanswered goals after staking themselves to a 5-1 lead.

Although that loss was undoubtedly a bitter one for Oshawa, their two victories were decisive.

Michael Zador shut out Erie, giving Oshawa a big 3-0 win Friday night, a nice rebound after the collapse against Barrie.

The Torontonian made 37 saves in the perfect game, a nice turnaround after he had been benched by General Manager/Coach Chris DePiero for four games.

“I thought Michael was especially good early and the saves he made in the first period really set the tone,” DePiero said to the team’s official website. “He gave his teammates a lot of confidence with those saves early and it really made a big difference.”

The Generals showed some offensive flair against the Kingston Frontenacs Monday afternoon, winning 7-2 in their second straight win.

Captain Jeff Hayes continues to roll, scoring his seventh goal of the season and adding an assist.

Boone Jenner, Conor Stokes, and New York Islanders’ property Calvin de Haan all matched Hayes’ production on the evening, insuring a happy Thanksgiving for Generals fans.

Oshawa is travelling to Belleville’s Yardmen Arena for a Wednesday night tilt with the Bulls. Puck drops at 7:05 ET.

The Majors will host the Niagara IceDogs Friday night at 7:30 in the Hershey Centre.

Three weeks in, the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors and Oshawa Generals are getting a sense of how their season is going to look.

After six games the Majors (4-2) sit in second in the Ontario Hockey League’s Central Division.

The Generals (2-2-2) are not fairing as well, holding down the East Division’s third place.

Mississauga won its last two games, a 3-2 shootout thriller over the Brampton Battalion and a strong 6-2 showing against the Barrie Colts.

Rob Flick scored the game winner against Barrie, a pleasant surprise since the centre is known more for his defensive play then his scoring touch.

“I do have a physical role,” said the native of London, Ont. to the Mississauga News. “But this is my second year in the league now.

“I’m getting more ice time, some power-play time and it’s a chance to put up some numbers.”

Hometown boy Casey Cizikas is leading the Majors with three goals and three assists as he centres the team’s top-line. Fellow draw-man Jordan Mayer leads the team with five markers.

Oshawa has been less consistent then Mississauga.

The Generals won their first game of the season in extra time 5-4 over the Sarnia Sting and then lost the next four.

Their future looked brighter on Sunday when they beat the Ottawa 67s, 5-4 in a shootout.

Captain Jeff Hayes led the Generals against the 67s, adding a goal and an assist, giving him nine points on the season. 

Oshawa will be boosted by defenceman Calvin de Haan who returned from the New York Islanders’ training camp Sept. 29.

“We are obviously happy to welcome Calvin back to the Generals,” Oshawa General Manager/Coach Chris DePiero said on the team’s website.

“He’s had an outstanding training camp and pre-season with the New York Islanders and he’s an outstanding person and player.

“The experience he has gained at the NHL level will only serve him well this season.”

De Haan was drafted 12th overall in the NHL’s 2009 Priority Selection by the Islanders.

The Generals will visit the Colts Thursday night, for a 7:30 p.m. game in the Barrie Molson Centre.

Mississauga will host the Peterborough Petes at the Hershey Centre this Friday at 7:30 p.m.