TELUS Cup Ticket Packages Go On Sale On Tuesday

The City of Peterborough is releasing the TELUS Cup ticket package starting this Tuesday, which includes one ticket for each of the tournament’s 19 games.  

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Early Bird pricing packages are $130 to attend every game. Ticket package prices will increase once single ticket sales begin in early 2026. The TELUS Cup will take place from April 20 to 26 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.  

Fans who buy ticket packages early will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a prize package.  

Prize packages include:  

• One camper spot to Canadian Hockey Enterprise Christmas Camp at the Miskin Law Community Complex on December 29, 30 and 31, for ticket packages purchased before Dec. 19 

• Two tickets to the OHL Top Prospects Game on January 14, for ticket packages purchased before Jan.9 

• Petes Prize Pack, for ticket packages purchased before Jan. 30 

• Two tickets to The Offspring on Feb. 17, for ticket packages purchased before Feb. 13 

• Two tickets to the Rock Orchestra by Candlelight on March 17, for ticket packages purchased before Feb. 27 

School packages are available for educators. Tickets for school packages are $5 per seat, per game.  Educators can contact the Memorial Centre box office at 705-745-3561 or email MemCentre@peterborough.ca for more information on school packages.

The TELUS Cup is bringing some of the nation’s top U18 players to Peterborough for six days of fast-paced, high-calibre hockey, showcasing the next generation of Canada's hockey talent.  

The U18 AAA Peterborough Junior Petes will be among the six teams competing for the national title, making their national championship debut on home ice. 

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Peterborough Petes Split Games On Weekend Road Trips

The Peterborough Petes travelled far to play a few road weekend games and ended up splitting their games between the Erie Otters and the Niagara IceDogs.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 15-10-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes could nab the lead in their Saturday tilt against Erie. This included a three-goal period in the second which resulted in a 5-2 loss.

Matthew Perreault and Leon Kolarik scored for Peterborough with Adam Levac, Matthew Soto and James Petrovski each getting an assist. Masen Johnston made 24 saves.

The Petes bounced back with a 6-3 matinee win over the IceDogs on Sunday.

James Petrovski racked up four assists while Yanis Lutz and Adam Novotný each scored twice and had an assist. Kaden McGregor also scored twice, marking his first multi-goal OHL game. Leon Kolarik, Aiden Young, Matthew Soto, Adam Levac and Carson Cameron each earned an assist. Easton Rye made 34 saves for his 14th win of the season.

The Petes return home to play Thursday against the Flint Firebirds. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Peterborough Petes Sputter In Close Low-Scoring Affair to North Bay

In a game where goals were few, the Petes ended up on the wrong side of the score, falling 3-1 to the North Bay Battalion at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 14-9-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Both teams failed to find the back of the net in the opening period. Petes goaltender Easton Rye stopped 15 shots while North Bay netminder Mike McIvor made eight saves.

The ice was broken as North Bay scored on the power play with some tic-tac-toe passing that led to a point-blank one-timer from Ethan Procyszyn for a 1-0 lead from the visitors. Peterborough countered five minutes later as Matthew Soto won a board battle in the offensive zone from behind the net. He centred a pass to Braydon McCallum who scored for a 1-1 game after two periods.

Just over halfway through the third frame, Lirim Amidovski let a wrist shot go from outside the faceoff circle. Rye made the stop but a juicy rebound came to Kaden Pitre who scored on the wide-open net to give North Bay a lead. Peterborough tried to battle back but the visitors tacked on an empty-net goal for a 3-1 victory.

The Petes head south of the border to take on the Erie Otters this Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Erie Insurance Arena

Peterborough Petes Ship Colin Fitzgerald to Soo Greyhounds For Six Draft Picks

The Peterborough Petes have sent forward Colin Fitzgerald to the Soo Greyhounds in exchange for six draft picks, announced on Thursday morning.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 14-8-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The picks are as follows:

• 2nd round 2028 (NB)

• 2nd round 2029 (OSH)

• 3rd round 2027 (OSH)

• 3rd round 2029 (OSH)

• 4th round 2028 (NB)

• 6th round 2029 (SOO)

Fitzgerald is a 2009-born forward from Otonabee. Originally selected by the Petes in the first round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, Fitzgerald has played 72 games for Peterborough over parts of two seasons. He scored 18 goals and added 23 assists for 41 points during that span.

This past August, Fitzgerald played for Canada U18 at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. He had two assists in five games, helping Canada win bronze.

“I’d like to thank Colin for his time as a Peterborough Pete over the last two seasons,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “We wish him all the best as he continues his career in Sault Ste. Marie.”

The Petes play again on Thursday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre when they host the North Bay Battalion. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Peterborough Petes Partner With Make-A-Wish Canada for Thursday's Game Against North Bay

The Peterborough Petes have partnered with Make-A-Wish Canada and Women for Wishes for Thursday’s home game against the North Bay Battalion at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

A total of over $9,500 has already been raised from partners and businesses that will be highlighted during the game. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

During the game, Women from the ‘Light the Wish’ group are fundraising for Make-A-Wish Canada. Fundraising opportunities will be available in both the concourse and the stands.

Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. Over the past 40 years, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted more than 40,000 wishes, including 2,011 last year alone. Research shows that prescribed wishes can improve treatment adherence, reduce emergency room visits and deliver lasting health benefits.

Fans can also donate to Make-A-Wish Canada online.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Trent Excalibur Men’s Soccer Player Named U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian

Trent University business administration student, John Moncada of the Excalibur men’s varsity soccer team, has earned U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian status which is awarded to the top-performing student-athletes across Canadian universities. 

Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“This is a historic milestone for John and for our men’s soccer program to be recognized on the national stage,” said Nathan McFadden, Trent director of Athletics and Recreation. “Earning U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian status is a testament not only to John’s high-end skill and work ethic, but also to the strong belief head coach Grant Purdy has in his players to showcase their talent early in their career. We’re proud of John’s remarkable first campaign, the program’s best season ever, and what it signals for the future of Excalibur soccer.” 

Moncada led the Ontario University Athletics Association with 14 goals in 11 games, the most ever by an Excalibur men's soccer player in their first season. He is also first nationally in goals and tied for first in total points across all of U SPORTS men's soccer.

His rookie season placed him second on Trent’s all-time goals list, tying Aaron Chia (‘15). His teammate, Leo Frans, holds the top honour with 18 career goals in three years with the Excalibur.

“What stands out about John is just how humble he is. He never lets ego dominate what he wants for the team and is supportive of every player,” said Grant Purdy, head coach of Excalibur men’s soccer. “On the field, he has a special gift; a sense of where the ball is going to be, which allows him to beat defenders and score. This recognition is a reflection of what John is capable of and how far the men’s soccer program has come. I believe the best is yet to come.” 

Moncada’s accomplishment marks the first time a Trent Excalibur men's soccer player has received the national honour and the fourth All-Canadian selection in Trent Athletics history. Earlier this fall, he was also named the OUA East Division Most Valuable Player and an OUA First Team All-Star.  

“Being named a U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian means everything to me.  I came into the season with a bit of a chip on my shoulder, ready to turn some heads and the environment here at Trent made it all possible,” said Moncada. “The coaches giving me the opportunity and my teammates believing in me made it fun to play and pushed me to succeed. To know my name will be in the Trent history books is a special feeling. Looking ahead, my goal is to help the team make a playoff run and win a championship.” 

He joins an exclusive list that includes Kristine Boyles from women's rugby, who earned First Team All-Canadian honours in both 2007 and 2009 and Thaddeus Bolton from men's soccer, who was named a Second Team All-Canadian in 2009.

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Peterborough Petes Netminder Named OHL Goaltender of the Week For Nov. 17 to 23

Peterborough Petes netminder Easton Rye has been named the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Goaltender of the Week, announced on Monday.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 14-8-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Rye went 2-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and .952 save percentage.

The hometown native turned aside 34-of-35 shots on Thursday night as the Petes were victorious with a 7-1 score over the Brampton Steelheads. He stopped 26 more shots on Saturday as Peterborough defeated the visiting Kingston 6-2, improving to 14-8-1-1 for fourth in the Eastern Conference.

The 19-year-old Rye sits tied for the OHL lead with 13 wins, owning a 2.77 goals-against average and .914 save percentage over 19 games. The 6-foot, 196 lb. goaltender owns a career mark of 24-22-3-2 with a 3.63 goals-against average and .898 save percentage through 57 career regular season games since the Petes selected him in the fifth round (89th overall) of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.

The Petes play again on Thursday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre when they host the North Bay Battalion. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Peterborough Petes Sweep Home-and-Home Series With Kingston Frontenacs

The Peterborough Petes add to their winning streak by defeating the Kingston Frontenacs in a home-and-home series on Friday and Saturday.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 14-8-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The series began on the road on Friday at the Slush Puppie Place as the Petes defeated the Frontenacs in overtime, 3-2. Adam Novotný scored his second goal of the game 23 seconds into overtime to win the game for Peterborough, to go with his one assist.

Adam Levac scored and had an assist. Yanis Lutz, Kaden McGregor and Carson Cameron each had a helper. Masen Johnston stopped 25 of 27 for his first career OHL win.

On Saturday, the Petes hosted Kingston at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in. Peterborough was victorious, winning 6-2 to extend their winning streak to three on back-to-back-to-back nights.

Brennan Faulkner led the way for the Petes with two goals, totalling 11. Matthew Soto scored and had an assist against his former team, while Grayden Strohack and Blake Gowan each had two assists. Matthew Perreault scored his first OHL caree goal while Braydon McCallum and Adam Levac added a tally. Kaden McGregor, Novotný and Carson Cameron each picked up an assist. Easton Rye stopped 26 of 28 to get his league-leading 13th win.

The Petes play again on Thursday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre when they host the North Bay Battalion. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Peterborough Petes Thrash Brampton Steelheads In 7-1 Rout

The Peterborough Petes made a statement against the visiting Brampton Steelheads, routing them 7-1 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 12-8-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The first goal went to the Petes. Adam Novotný swatted at the puck on his backhand, saw it ricochet off a Steelhead’s skate and found the back of the net for a 1-0 game. Just over two minutes later, Aiden Young fought for the puck off the faceoff draw. He won the battle and immediately ripped it point-blank to score 2-0.

Jakub Fibigr helped Brampton get on the board during the power play with a one-timer to beat Petes goaltender Easton Rye to cut the deficit in half. Peterborough sunck in one more goal as Brennan Faulkner chased down a cleared puck from the Petes zone. He corralled it, shot it from a wide angle and scored to give the Petes a two-goal lead headed into the second.

The score remained the same after the middle frame as Brampton had 11 shots to Peterborough’s nine.

The third period was all Peterborough. With the man advantage, the Petes and their number one overall pick, Kaden McGregor, pounced on a rebound from a point shot. He got the puck at a near-impossible angle and fired it in for a 4-1 lead. The Petes were not done scoring just yet as Adam Levac had the puck but was caught between two defenders and fell down. Faulkner helped guide the puck across the crease and Braydon McCallum planted it home for a 5-1 game.

Brampton mishandled a pass in their own zone and after it hit the wall, it came on Levac’s stick. He wristed it past former Petes goaltender Zach Bowen to make it 6-1. The Petes wanted to add one last tally as Colin Fitzgerald won the faceoff and the puck went back to the point with Matthew Perreault. He fired a shot and Matthew Soto deflected the shot and in for a 7-1 game and the eventual final for the Petes winning handily.

The win gives Rye the OHL lead in wins (12) after stopping 34 of 35 shots.

The Petes back at it when they travel to Kingston to take on the Frontenacs at the Slush Puppie Place for 7:05 p.m.

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City of Peterborough Receives $50,000 Investment Towards the TELUS Cup

The Ontario Government has invested $50,000 to the City of Peterborough to host Hockey Canada’s TELUS Cup in Peterborough from April 20 to 26.

The 21 national and nine international amateur sport events in communities across the province welcome 10,000 athletes from across Canada and around the world to Ontario and are expected to generate over $34 million in economic activity. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The TELUS Cup is on display at the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame.

“This investment of $50,000 to bring the TELUS Cup to Peterborough is fantastic news for our community. Hockey Canada’s national championship will not only showcase the tremendous talent of the young athletes but will also generate significant economic activity for our local businesses, restaurants, and hotels,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP.” By supporting events like this, our government is following through on its commitment to promote active, healthy living while reinforcing Peterborough-Kawartha’s reputation as a premier destination for world-class amateur sport.”

“Securing support through the Ontario Sport Hosting Program is an important step on the road to the TELUS Cup," said Councillors Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk. “As we prepare to showcase Peterborough on the national stage, strong collaboration across all levels of government is crucial. We’re grateful to the Government of Ontario for recognizing the value these tournaments bring to our community.”

Peterborough was selected to host the TELUS Cup back on April 23. The event has six elite men’s U18 teams from across the nation battling for the title. The host Peterborough Minor Petes are making their national championship debut.

The City expects the event to generate more than 1,200 total room nights and over $1 million in economic impact, boosting hotels, restaurants, shops and local attractions during the tournament week.

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