Peterborough Petes Annual Pink in the Rink Game Returns This Saturday

The Peterborough Petes 17th annual Pink in the Rink game returns to the Peterborough Memorial Centre Feb. 7, with the Petes supporting the Survivors Abreast Peterborough Dragon Boat Team.

Photo by Felicia Massey.

Over the past 16 years, the Petes Pink in the Rink Campaign has raised over $1 million in support of cancer research, benefiting a number of different organizations. Now entering the 17th consecutive year, the campaign continues to be the OHL’s biggest ongoing fundraiser.

This season, funds raised from the Pink in the Rink Campaign will support Survivors Abreast, a group of breast cancer survivors from the Peterborough area in various stages of treatment and recovery. Known for hosting Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival, their mission is to improve fitness, develop paddling skills required for dragon boating and to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer care in the Peterborough Community.

As of 2025, the Dragon Boat Festival has raised over $4.9 million dollars towards cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

“Survivors Abreast Dragon Boat Team is honoured that the Pete’s chose to support our organization through Pink in the Rink this year,” said Janice James, Survivors Abreast President. “Recovery after a cancer diagnosis doesn’t just end with surgeries and treatments. Survivorship is a journey of its own and Survivors Abreast plays a huge role in this. We look forward to seeing everyone on game night and connecting with anyone who would like more info.”

Fundraising opportunities on game night will include:

• A live game worn jersey auction on the ice after the game

• An in-person silent auction throughout the game

• A pass the bucket run by volunteers from Survivors Abreast

• Pizza Hut Chuck-A-Pep

• Pink in the Rink branded merch sales (replica jerseys, shirts, sweaters) at the Petes Store

• A special Pink in the Rink themed rink board featuring names of those who have battled cancer (in production)

• Ticket sales through Survivors Abreast

Fans are invited to submit their loved ones' names and pictures to be featured on the video board during the game. Submissions can be sent in via email. The deadline to submit photos is tonight (Feb. 2) at 11:59 p.m.

Limited tickets for Saturday’s Pink in the Rink game against the Sudbury Wolves are still available through Survivors Abreast.

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Marentette’s Mission Partners With MILK + TEA For New Community Fundraising Initiative

Marentette’s Mission, a charitable program founded by Peterborough Petes defenceman Thanasi Marentette, has partnered with MILK + TEA’s Brewing Confidence for community partnership and fundraising initiative.

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A portion of proceeds from MILK + TEA’s baked goods such as sourdough bagels, sourdough bread, sourdough cinnamon rolls, sourdough muffins, cookies and Bubble Tea Boba Kits will be donated to Marentette’s Mission. Funds raised will help provide resources for underprivileged individuals and families across the Peterborough community.

Marentette’s Mission was created by Thanasi Marentette to give back to the community that shaped his journey as a competitive athlete. Inspired by the values learned through sport, the donation-driven initiative is dedicated to making a meaningful and lasting impact for those who need support most in Peterborough.

“Marentette’s Mission is very excited to partner with MILK + TEA to continue to support the Peterborough Community,” said Marentette. “After the success of the Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Winter Clothing Drive, it was important to me that we kept the momentum going.”

In addition to supporting Marentette’s Mission, proceeds from the fundraiser will also help MILK + TEA Brewing Confidence initiative continue its own inclusive mission to offer hands-on employment opportunities for young adults with down syndrome and individuals with disabilities.

“Community partnerships like this allow us to give back while continuing to invest in inclusive training and employment,” said Philip Cho from MILK + TEA Brewing Confidence. “We are incredibly grateful for the support and excited to work alongside Marentette’s Mission to make a difference locally.”

Pre-orders for the fundraiser and baked goods can be placed online, with pickup available on Fridays at 57–360 George St. N. Registration for MILK + TEA’s training program is also currently open.

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Petes Fall To Knights In London 10-2

The Peterborough Petes were in London for an afternoon matchup against the London Knights on Sunday, ultimately falling to the Knights with a final score of 10-2.

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In the first, the Knight’s quickly took the lead with three goals by Ryan Brown, Jaxon Cover and Braidy Wassilyn. Brennan Faulkner put the Petes on the board with a goal, assisted by Matthew Perreault and Braydon McCallum.

The second period was eventful for the Knights as they secured five goals in total from Henry Brzustewicz, Jaxon Cover, Evan Van Gorp, Braidy Wassilyn and Jaxon Cover.

The third saw two more goals for London by Jesse Nurmi and Rene Van Bommel, while Peterborough’s Leon Kolarik brought the Petes final goal count of the night up to two.

The Petes are back in action on Jan. 29 when they host the Sudbury Wolves. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Peterborough Petes Secure Road Win Over Sarnia Sting

The Peterborough Petes were in Sarnia for the weekend battle with the Sarnia Sting, taking the win 5-2 on Saturday.

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The first period saw three goals from Petes players Matthew Soto, Adam Novotný and Yanis Lutz, and two goals from Sarnia’s Easton Walos and Tyler Challenger.

As the Petes went into the second leading 3-2, Kieron Walton scored again for the team, and Aiden Young secured the game’s win with a goal in the third.

Easton Rye made 26 saves in the game, picking up his 24th win of the season.

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Peterborough Petes Fall 4-1 At Home To Saginaw Spirit

The Peterborough Petes hosted the Saginaw Spirit at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Thursday, losing to Saginaw 4-1.

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Despite outshooting the Spirit 49-21 in the game, Adam Levac’s power play marker early in the third period would be the only goal for the Petes. Leon Kolarik added an assist, while Kieron Walton also had an assist to extend his point streak to five games since being acquired from the Sudbury Wolves.

Saginaw’s Nikita Kelpov scored in the first, while Jacob Cloutier and James Guo scored for the team in the second.

After Levac’s third period goal, Kelpov scored again for Saginaw, taking the win 4-1.

The Petes are back in action on Jan. 24 when they head to Sarnia to take on the Sarnia Sting. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena.

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Petes Sign Minor Petes Alumnus Ben Radley To OHL Standard Player Agreement

The Peterborough Petes have signed defenceman Ben Radley to an OHL Standard Player Agreement, announced Thursday.

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Radley, a defenceman from Iroquois, ON, was originally selected by the Brantford Bulldogs in the third round, 58th overall, of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. In parts of three seasons in the OHL, Radley has skated in 70 games for the Bulldogs and the Sudbury Wolves, scoring once and adding seven assists for eight points.

“Ben is a left-handed defenceman who has experience playing in the OHL,” said Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke. “This move gives us some added depth on the blueline and the opportunity to use him as required. He’ll be a player that will be able to compete for a full-time spot next season.”

This season, Radley has featured in 20 games for the OJHL’s Stouffville Spirit, picking up 11 points. In 2022-23, Radley played for the Peterborough Petes U16’s, winning an OMHA Championship and playing in the OHL Cup.

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Two-Day Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic In Support of Easter Seals Coming To Peterborough

Easter Seals Ontario and the Peterborough Petes have teamed up to introduce the Peterborough Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic, a two-day event taking place on Mar. 11 and 12 at The Venue and the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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The Peterborough Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic offers hockey fans the chance to play with former NHL greats in a two-game tournament, as well as the opportunity to meet and greet the players during an exclusive VIP Draft Party on Mar. 11. The VIP Draft Party will take place at The Venue and give registered teams a chance to select an NHL alumnus to join their team.

Confirmed alumni for the Classic include Doug Gilmour, Gary Roberts and Brad May. A full list of alumni participating in the event will be released in the coming weeks.

On Mar. 12, the on-ice portion of the classic will begin, with each team guaranteed two games. Teams who register for the tournament will be provided with jerseys and socks. All games will take place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre before the Petes host the rival Oshawa Generals later that night.

To register for the tournament, each team is responsible for a $1,500 registration fee, as well as a fundraising minimum of $500 per player. Fundraising proceeds are in support of Easter Seals.

Interested teams can contact Jenn to register. Full details for the event can be found by visiting the website.

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Peterborough Petes Fall To Ottawa 67’s 5-2 During Third Game In Three Days

The Peterborough Petes were in the Nation’s Capital Sunday for their third game in three days, ultimately falling to the Ottawa 67’s with a final score of 5-2.

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Masen Johnston led the way for the Petes, making 41 saves in the loss. Braydon McCallum scored the first Petes goal, while Kieron Walton scored his fourth goal in four games. Garrett Frazer and Aiden Young picked up an assist each in the game.

While the first period saw no goals from either team, McCallum opened the scoring for the Petes early in the second. The 67’s finished out the period with three goals by Kaleb Dietsch, Thomas Vandenberg and Nic Sima.

In the third, Ottawa’s Spencer Bowes continued the lead for the 67’s, while Walton scored for the Petes later in the period. The 67’s closed out the game with another goal from Sima, wrapping the evening up with a final score of 5-2.

The Petes are back in action on Thursday when they host the Saginaw Spirit. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Petes Secure A Shutout Win Over Niagara IceDogs In Front Of 13th Sold-Out Home Game This Season

Kieron Walton scores the lone goal for the Peterborough Petes as they took on the Niagara IceDogs in front of a sold-out crowd at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Saturday.

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Easton Rye stopped all 25 shots he faced for his second career shutout. The win was Rye’s 23rd of the season, tying him for the league lead. Walton scored the lone goal for the Petes, giving him a goal in all three games since being acquired from the Sudbury Wolves. Adam Novotný and Carson Cameron both picked up an assist in the win.

The goal was scored in the first, while the rest of the game saw no further goals from either team.

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Brantford Bulldogs Take The Win Over the Petes In the Third With A Final Score Of 4-3

The Peterborough Petes took on Brantford Friday as the Eastern Conference leading Bulldogs got ahead in the third, taking the win with a final score of 4-3.

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Adam Novotný and Kieron Walton led the way for the Petes, each scoring and adding two assists. James Petrovski scored and had an assist while Adam Levac also picked up an assist. Goalie Easton Rye stopped 26 in the loss.

The Petes’ Walton brought Peterborough a goal in the first, while Petrovski raised the score to 2-0 in the second. Brantford’s Jett Luchanko put the Bulldogs back on the board with a goal before the end of the second period.

In the third period Adam Benak tied the score 2-2 for the Bulldogs. After another Peterborough goal by Adam Novotný and a second third period goal from Brantford’s Charlie Paquette, the Eastern Conference leading Bulldogs ultimately took the win 4-3 with a final goal from Benak.

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