Peterborough Petes Commemorate Staff and Players in Annual Year-End Ceremony; Head Coach Rob Wilson Signs Eight-Year Extension

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To mark the end of the regular season, Peterborough Petes staff, family and friends attended the team’s annual year-end awards ceremony at The Venue on Tuesday.

In addition to winning the Petes Executive Trophy, Petes goaltender Liam Sztuska (left) was a recipient of the Molson Cup (most three-star selections voted by media). pHOTO BY dAVID tUAN bUI.

Michael Oke, Petes general manager, made a surprise announcement that the organization has signed head coach Rob Wilson to an eight-year contract extension through the 2031-32 season.

“I’m very privileged to be head coach of the Peterborough Petes and I do feel that,” said Wilson.

Wilson was the teams’s 23rd Head Coach in May 2018. Wilson has amassed 154 wins, clinching a playoff spot in four of his five seasons in his tenure with the Petes. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Following speeches from Wilson and team president Dave Lorentz, captain Johnathan Melee gave a public address in which he recognized his teammates, staff, and several others for supporting the organization throughout the season.

After the speeches, the following awards were presented:

  • Mark Teevens Memorial Award (most assists) – Tommy Purdeller (34 assists)

  • Ed Redmond Memorial Trophy (scholastics and hockey) – Brody Partridge

  • Outboard Marine Veterans Award (sportsmanship and ability) – Jonathan Melee

  • Black’s Family Trophy (rookie of the year) – Carson Cameron

  • Vince and Lottie Garvey Award (off-ice contribution) – Tracy and Chip Adamo

  • Molson Cup (most three-star selections voted by media) – Liam Sztuska

  • Donnie Marsh Memorial Trophy (most dedication to team) – Cam Gauvreau

  • Ed Rowe Memorial Award (most goals) – Braydon McCallum (18 goals)

  • Norm Bryan Award (most improved player) – Braydon McCallum

  • Ushers Trophy (best defenceman) – Carson Cameron

  • Bill Bennett/CKPT Memorial Award (leading scorer) – Tommy Purdeller (47 points)

  • Gary Dalliday Award (community service) – Tommy Purdeller

  • Petes Executive Trophy (most valuable player voted by teammates) – Liam Sztuska

The Board of Directors and Alumni Association presented gifts to the graduating and overage players:

  • Liam Sztuska

  • Quinn Binnie

  • Chase Lefebvre

  • Jonathan Melee

  • Ryder McIntyre

  • Tommy Purdeller

  • Cam Gauvreau

Oke ended the night with a speech, acknowledging the players, hockey and business staff, billets, parents and fans. He then continued by marking on- and off-ice achievements this season.

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