Countdown to the Peterborough Petes Home Opener: Lucas Karmiris Ready for Long-Awaited Petes Debut

By Scott Arnold

After missing all of last season while recovering from two knee surgeries, Lucas Karmiris is finally healthy and ready for his first season with the Petes.

Matthew perrerault put in a lot of work over the summer in preparation for his sophomore ohl season with the peterborough petes (photo by scott arnold)

Karmiris was acquired by the Petes from the Brampton Steelheads before last season, but his first year in Peterborough got off to a heartbreaking start when he suffered a knee injury on the opening day of training camp.

The injury eventually required two surgeries and kept the overage forward out for the entire 2025-26 season.

While his teammates were playing games, Karmiris spent much of the year working toward getting back on the ice.

“It’s been a lot of work. Long days, you know, six hours a day of rehab and working out in the pool, strengthening, skating. It’s been a long process.”

Missing an entire season was difficult, especially while trying to keep pace with everyone else, but Karmiris feels the work has paid off.

“You know, it’s hard when you miss that much, you know, keep up with everyone else that’s healthy. But I think I’ve done a good job and I feel great right now and I’m excited to get started.”

Now, the 19-year-old, who turns 20 on September 27th, is back with the Petes and looking forward to finally showing Peterborough what he can bring.

Karmiris has 96 points in 165 career regular season OHL games, all with the Steelheads organization. He says his game is built around playing with pace, contributing in all areas of the ice and creating offence.

“Yeah, I like to play with a lot of pace. I’d say I’m a 200 foot centerman. You know, I play in all zones in the game. And I like to create offense.”

After everything he has gone through to get back to this point, Karmiris is simply happy to be back with his teammates and wearing the Petes jersey.

“It feels great. I mean, it’s been a long time coming. Long process for me, a long journey, but I’m so excited to be here and be with the guys again and, you know, play for the Petes.”

And after waiting an entire season for the opportunity, Karmiris is looking forward to seeing what this group can accomplish.

“We have a good team this year and it’s going to be a fun year.”

The Petes will open their season at home against the Kingston Frontenacs on Thursday, September 17th, at 7pm at the Memorial Centre.

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Petes Add Two Left-Handed Defencemen Ahead of Home Opener

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Petes have added a pair of left-handed defencemen to their lineup, making moves on September 10th and September 11th as the team gets set for the start of the new OHL season.

the peterborough petes have acquired left handed defenceman Jacob Xu from the London Knights (photo courtesy of the peterborough petes)

On Friday, September 11th, the Petes acquired 2008-born defenceman Jacob Xu from the London Knights in exchange for North Bay’s fourth-round pick in 2028 and a sixth-round pick in 2030.

Xu, a left-handed defenceman from Richmond Hill, was originally selected by the Kitchener Rangers in the eighth round, 157th overall, of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection.

Last season, he split time between Kitchener and London after being acquired by the Knights during the season. In 59 games between the two teams, Xu recorded one goal and 13 assists for 14 points.

He also has a Peterborough connection already, having played in last season’s Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Xu picked up one assist in the game.

The Petes say they’ve been keeping an eye on Xu since his U16 season, with General Manager and Vice President of Operations Mike Oke describing him as a big, physical defenceman who moves well.

Xu is currently committed to play hockey at Harvard University after his OHL career.

the Petes have Signed Defenceman James Buchan to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement (photo courtesy of the peterborough petes)

The move comes one day after the Petes announced the signing of another young defenceman.

On Thursday, September 10th, the team signed 2009-born defenceman James Buchan to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Buchan, from Georgetown, Ontario, attended Petes Training Camp in August as a free agent invite after spending last season at St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire.

He put up four goals and 19 assists for 23 points in 31 games, leading the school’s defencemen in scoring.

Before joining St. Paul’s School, Buchan played in the Oakville Rangers AAA system. He also made an impression during the Petes’ summer and preseason, including Development Camp in June, training camp and three preseason games this year. He has recorded six shots on goal in those three games.

Oke called Buchan an important piece for the future of the Petes and said the team believes he has the qualities it looks for both on and off the ice.

With both players now joining the organization, the Petes have added some size and experience to their group of defencemen while also bringing in a younger player the club sees as part of its future.

The Petes will open their season at home on Thursday, September 17th, but fans will get a chance to see their revamped lineup in preseason action on Saturday, September 12th, when they host the Niagara IceDogs at the PMC. Puck drop is set for 4:05pm.

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Former Petes Star Jason Dawe Was in Manhattan When 9/11 Changed Everything

By Scott Arnold

Twenty-five years later, the former Peterborough Petes star still gets chills thinking about what he witnessed in New York City that morning.

Jason Dawe during his time with the Peterborough Petes (photo courtesy of the ontario hockey league)

For Jason Dawe, September 11th, 2001, wasn't something he watched unfold from a television screen.

He was in Manhattan.

Dawe, who played for the Peterborough Petes from 1989 to 1993 and helped the team win an OHL championship in 1993, was in New York as part of the Rangers organization when the terrorist attacks happened.

On the 25th anniversary of September 11th, Dawe shared his memories of that morning on Facebook, offering a glimpse into what it was like to experience the events from inside New York City.

He was at Madison Square Garden for New York Rangers training camp when, according to Dawe, he watched the first plane hit the World Trade Center.

At that moment, Dawe says, there was no way of knowing what was happening or what was still to come.

Then another plane hit.

The events of the morning continued to unfold, and what initially seemed impossible became a terrifying reality for those watching from Manhattan.

Dawe remembers the moment the towers came down especially vividly.

Madison Square Garden, several kilometres from the World Trade Center, felt like it had been hit by a massive earthquake.

His hotel room was at 34th Street and Lexington Avenue, giving him a view toward the Hudson River and the area around Ground Zero.

He was suddenly witnessing one of the most devastating days in American history from the heart of New York City.

Twenty-five years later, the memories haven't faded.

Dawe described September 11th as the craziest day of his life and said he still gets chills thinking about what happened.

For Peterborough, Dawe is best remembered as one of the greatest offensive players in Petes history.

He remains the franchise's all-time leading goal scorer with 169 goals and ranks second in career points with 337. After his time in Peterborough, Dawe was selected in the second round of the NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres and went on to play in the NHL with Buffalo, the New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens before joining the New York Rangers organization.

But on September 11th, 2001, none of that mattered.

He was simply a hockey player in New York who found himself watching history unfold from inside the city.

And 25 years later, he still remembers exactly what it felt like.

We remember September 11th, 2001, through the stories of the people who were there, and Dawe's is one that brings that day a little closer to home.

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Countdown to the Peterborough Petes Home Opener: Matthew Perreault Is Bigger, Stronger and More Confident

By Scott Arnold

After a promising rookie year, Matthew Perreault is heading into his second OHL season with a clear idea of what he wants to bring to the Petes, both on the ice and in the dressing room.

Matthew perrerault put in a lot of work over the summer in preparation for his sophomore ohl season with the peterborough petes (photo by scott arnold)

The 16-year-old defenceman added muscle over the summer, spending plenty of time in the gym and on the ice as he prepared for his sophomore season with the Petes.

“Lots of training in the gym, five times a week, on the ice, eating a lot of food.”

That added size is something Perreault believes will help him compete at a higher level, while the work he put in on the ice should give him another weapon to bring to the Petes blue line.

“Obviously getting bigger as well. Don’t get pushed around as much. So just adding that size and that speed, that’ll really help me. And honestly, playmaking, helping my teammates and trying to be a leader on and off the ice.”

Perreault finished his rookie season with five goals and 25 assists for 30 points in 65 games, and now he returns with a year of OHL experience under his belt.

That experience has also brought confidence.

“Yeah, I feel very confident. I’m a lot bigger than last year. So yeah, honestly, confidence is key in this league and I feel really confident going into this year.”

He also knows the expectations around this Petes group are high.

The team has added a mix of young players and veteran leadership, and Perreault sees an opportunity to do something special.

“We got a good group here and we’re going to do something special this year.”

And when it comes to what that means, Perreault was clear.

“We expect the championship and nothing less.”

After a summer spent getting bigger, faster and stronger, Perreault heads into Year 2 with confidence and a clear idea of what he wants to help the Petes accomplish.

The Petes will open their season at home against the Kingston Frontenacs on Thursday, September 17th, at 7pm at the Memorial Centre.

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Countdown to the Peterborough Petes Home Opener: Adam Levac’s Birthday to Remember

By Scott Arnold

For Adam Levac, turning 18 came with a birthday celebration he won’t soon forget, as the Peterborough Petes forward watched one of the biggest moments of his young hockey career unfold surrounded by his family.

Adam Novotný was back in Peterborough briefly after a busy summer that has seen him selected 24th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2026 NHL Draft. (photo by scott arnold)

The Peterborough Petes centre was celebrating with his family at a cottage on June 27th when the Detroit Red Wings selected him 108th overall in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Draft.

It was the latest milestone in a breakout second season with the Petes, where Levac went from 10 points as a rookie to 44 points in 60 games, scoring 16 goals and adding 28 assists.

After a summer that included plenty of training and skating, Levac is heading into his third OHL season with a different role on the Petes.

With several younger players joining the team, he is now one of the veterans who can help show them the way.

“I just got to lead by example, welcome all the new guys and be a good teammate and a good leader for this team.”

On the ice, Levac has his own areas he wants to continue working on, including getting more shots on net and playing with confidence.

“I think just shooting the puck a bit more, playing hard now, it’s going to be my third year in the league. So just keep improving, keep playing with confidence and yeah, it should be a good year.”

And while Levac knows there is still plenty of work to do, there is a genuine belief inside the Petes dressing room that this group can make some noise this season.

“Yeah, it’s very exciting. I think we all feel it. We feel in the dressing room with the group of guys we have, coaching staff we have and the management. I think we have a good chance this year.”

Levac’s third season will bring a bigger role, a new group of teammates and a little extra attention after hearing his name called by the Red Wings on his birthday.

The Petes will open their season at home against the Kingston Frontenacs on Thursday, September 17th, at 7pm at the Memorial Centre.

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Countdown to the Peterborough Petes Home Opener: Adam Novotný Is Just Getting Started

By Scott Arnold

The 18-year-old Peterborough Petes forward has spent much of the summer travelling between Peterborough, Vancouver and Czechia, preparing for the NHL Draft, attending the NHL Combine and eventually hearing his name called in the first round.

Adam Novotný was back in Peterborough briefly after a busy summer that has seen him selected 24th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2026 NHL Draft. (photo by scott arnold)

It’s been a whirlwind few months for Adam Novotný.

The Vancouver Canucks selected Novotný 24th overall in June, adding another major milestone to what has already been an impressive start to his North American career.

Now, he’s back in Peterborough briefly before heading west once again, this time for Vancouver’s rookie showcase and training camp.

“It feels unbelievable,” Novotný said of returning to the Memorial Centre. “It felt like I never left for the summer.”

That familiarity could be important for a player looking to take another step forward after a strong first season in Peterborough.

Novotný finished last season second on the Petes in both goals and points, scoring 34 goals and adding 31 assists for 65 points in 58 games. Only Kieran Walton, who had 40 goals and 88 points, finished ahead of him in both categories.

But despite the offensive numbers, Novotný isn’t satisfied.

After spending time at Vancouver’s development camp this summer, one of Novotný’s priorities is becoming more composed when he gets his chances.

“Obviously finishing a little bit more, be a little bit more calm in finishing maybe.”

That’s part of a bigger goal for Novotný, who wants to continue developing every aspect of his game.

“I just wanted to work on everything basically to just get better as an overall player.”

His summer experience in Vancouver also gave him a taste of what it takes to reach the next level. Being around NHL coaches, Novotný said, reinforced the importance of professionalism and provided lessons he can bring back to Peterborough.

Now, there’s another opportunity waiting for him in Vancouver.

For the rookie showcase, Novotný said he’s looking forward to getting back on the ice and competing for an opportunity.

“I’m just trying to get prepared for that now,” he said. “It’s super exciting to get there and do my best and fight for a spot.

A first-round selection was one highlight of Novotný’s summer. Now he gets another chance to show Vancouver what he can do.

The Petes will open their season at home against the Kingston Frontenacs on Thursday, September 17th, at 7pm at the Memorial Centre.

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The Dalliday Call Gets a New Voice: Noah Set to Join His Dad in the Petes Booth

By Scott Arnold

For three generations, the Dalliday name has been part of the soundtrack of Peterborough sports. Tonight, Noah Dalliday takes his place behind the microphone for his first Peterborough Petes game, sitting beside his dad, Pete, in a moment that brings the family’s broadcasting legacy full circle.

Noah Dalliday is set to make his OHL broadcasting debut Thursday night alongside his dad, Pete, in the Peterborough Petes booth. (photo by SCott Arnold)

There are some seats at the Peterborough Memorial Centre that carry a little more history than others.

The one Noah Dalliday will occupy Thursday night is certainly one of them.

When the Peterborough Petes host the Sarnia Sting in their first home exhibition game of the preseason on YouTube, Noah will make his OHL broadcasting debut on colour commentary alongside his father, Pete Dalliday, who will handle the play-by-play.

For Noah, it is a new opportunity. For the Dalliday family, it is another chapter in a story that has been unfolding inside the Memorial Centre for decades.

Noah grew up watching his father and grandfather, the legendary Gary Dalliday, work games from the booth. As a young boy, he would sometimes sit between them during Petes games, unknowingly taking in the sights, sounds and rhythms of broadcasting, not realizing at the time that one day he would be the one behind the microphone.

As he got older, he found other ways to be around the action.

During sold-out Peterborough Lakers games, Noah recalls standing at the back of the booth for the first period before finding an empty seat.

Now, he has his own seat.

And his own microphone.

"It's definitely special and an honour for sure," Noah said.

The significance of the moment isn't lost on him. The Gary Dalliday Media Room is visible from the booth, a permanent reminder of the man whose voice became synonymous with Peterborough sports.

Gary and Pete spent nearly 15 years calling Petes games together, working more than 1,000 broadcasts side by side. Pete eventually stepped into the role his father had occupied, carrying the family name forward while building a broadcasting career of his own.

Now, Noah is stepping into that same world.

But he isn't trying to be his grandfather. And he isn't trying to be his father.

He's finding his own voice.

That process really began last summer, when Pete asked Noah if he wanted to call a Junior A Lakers playoff game between Peterborough and Orangeville. It was Noah's first game, and the nerves were there.

Noah Dalliday joined his dad, Pete, behind the microphone for a Peterborough Junior A Lakers playoff game last summer, his first experience calling a game. (photo by Scott Arnold)

A year later, he's coming into his first Petes broadcast with a full season of Senior A Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) under his belt, doing colour commentary for the home game streams on FloSports.

The nerves haven't disappeared.

"I still get a little nervous before every game," Noah said.

What has changed is the confidence.

Noah said it took him until roughly halfway through his first season to really start finding that confidence, and even now, he views broadcasting as a work in progress.

"Trying to get better and learn and get 1% better every game," he said.

That mindset has been helped by the people around him, including Jack Moore and Pat Gregoire, who Noah said were a tremendous help throughout the lacrosse season.

But perhaps his most valuable resource has been sitting across from him at home.

Pete has become more than Noah's father in this new pursuit. He's also his coach.

After Thursday night Lakers games, Noah said, the two would often get home and, despite Pete having just spent the night calling the game himself on YourTV, he would fire up the FloSports stream to hear how his son was doing.

It gave Pete a chance to listen, offer advice and help his son understand the little things that come with being behind a microphone, from knowing when to jump into a call to being more articulate when breaking down a goal.

"He's definitely great to have a coach like that at home," Noah said.

That same dynamic will continue Thursday night, only this time they'll be doing it together in the Petes booth.

Pete and Noah Dalliday have shared plenty of moments around Peterborough sports, but Thursday night marks the first time they’ll call a Petes game together. (photo by Scott Arnold)

And while the history surrounding the Dalliday name is impossible to ignore, Noah isn't approaching the opportunity as though he has to fill someone else's shoes.

He's bringing something of his own to the broadcast.

Youth.

Energy.

A different perspective.

"Having fun is the big part of it," Noah said. "I just want to bring some youthfulness and some energy."

That approach fits the path that brought him here.

For years, when people asked Noah whether broadcasting was something he wanted to pursue, his answer was usually no.

"I don't think this is my lane," he would tell them.

Then he became a big fan of the Toronto Raptors again and started paying closer attention to their public-address announcer, Herbie Kuhn. The style of PA announcing caught his attention, and Noah casually mentioned his interest to his dad.

A few weeks later, Pete asked him about doing that Junior A playoff game.

Noah ran with it.

It was around this time last year that he realized perhaps broadcasting was his lane after all.

Now, less than a year later, he'll be sitting beside his dad in the Petes booth.

And there is something particularly fitting about it happening here.

Noah has never really wanted to leave Peterborough. He grew up in the same tight-knit sports community that shaped his father and grandfather, watching the Petes and Lakers become part of the fabric of his life.

He knows how fortunate he is to have the opportunity to watch the Petes play here, and to watch some of the best lacrosse players in the world take the floor at the Memorial Centre. It’s something he says he appreciates every time he walks through the doors.

And he understands the significance of carrying the Dalliday name.

“My grandpa was super highly thought of around the community,” Noah said. “It’s something I don’t take for granted.”

He carries that pride with him every time he picks up a microphone.

Tonight, that microphone will be in a rink where his grandfather once sat, alongside the man who learned the craft from him.

For Pete Dalliday, it’s a chance to share the Petes booth with his son.

For Noah Dalliday, it’s a chance to step into it.

And for the Dalliday family, it’s another chapter in a story that began with Gary.

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Back Where It Started: Avon and Othmann Return to Peterborough to Hit the Ice With the Petes

By Scott Arnold

Two members of the 2023 OHL championship winning Petes were back at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Tuesday morning for a skate with their former team.

J.R. Avon, left, Brennan Othmann, right, and Petes Director of Player Personnel and Assistant Coach Patrick O’Connor catch up at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Tuesday morning. (photo via instagram at Petesohlhockey)

For J.R. Avon and Brennan Othmann, the road since helping the Peterborough Petes win the J. Ross Robertson Cup in 2023 has taken them into professional hockey. But on Tuesday morning, they were back where a significant part of their careers took shape.

The pair returned to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for a practice with the Petes, reuniting with members of the coaching staff and organization that helped guide them to an OHL championship.

For Avon, the return had an added local connection. The Peterborough native played his minor hockey in the city before spending three seasons with the Petes. He appeared in 179 regular-season games, recording 63 goals and 77 assists for 140 points, before adding nine goals and seven assists in 27 playoff games during his Petes career.

The 2023 championship capped his time in Peterborough before he moved into the American Hockey League, spending two seasons with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and then last season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds after being traded there for his former championship teammate Tucker Robertson.

Othmann arrived in Peterborough early in the 2022-23 season and quickly became an important part of a championship team. He recorded 18 goals and 25 assists for 43 points in 40 regular-season games with the Petes, then added eight goals and 17 assists in 23 playoff games as Peterborough captured the OHL title.

That same season, Othmann also represented Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship, helping Canada win gold.

Since leaving the Petes, Othmann has continued to climb the professional ranks, splitting time between the New York Rangers and Hartford Wolf Pack before joining the Calgary Flames organization last season. He played two NHL games for Calgary, scoring once and adding an assist, while also appearing in 14 games with the Calgary Wranglers.

Avon and Othmann have moved on to the next stages of their careers, but Tuesday morning offered a reminder that some hockey relationships last well beyond the final game in a Petes jersey.

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Marentette’s Mission Donates $500 to United Way's Backpacks for Success Campaign

By Scott Arnold

A $500 donation from Marentette’s Mission will help provide school supplies to local students through United Way Peterborough & District’s Backpacks for Success campaign.

Defenceman Thanasi Marentette with the gary dalliday award for community service, presented to him at last year’s peterborough petes year-end banquet and awards ceremony (photo by Scott arnold)

The donation was made possible through the OHL Overtime Heroes Program and the ongoing support of the Peterborough Petes.

Backpacks For Success provides grade-appropriate school supplies to financially vulnerable students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in the Peterborough area. Local schools within the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board distribute the supplies to students and new Canadians.

Since the local program began in 2003, more than 12,886 backpacks filled with school supplies have been provided to local youth.

According to United Way Peterborough & District, 2,895 children and youth aged 17 and younger in the community live in poverty, while one in 10 households in the City and County of Peterborough has an annual income below $20,000.

The donation from Marentette’s Mission will help the Backpacks For Success campaign continue putting essential school supplies into the hands of local students who need them.

Marentette’s Mission was created to provide essential resources to individuals and families in the Peterborough community. Founded by Petes Defenceman Thanasi Marentette and inspired by his experiences in competitive hockey and the values he learned through sport, the donation-driven initiative focuses on supporting people who need it most.

For information on how you can get involved or help with Marentette’s Mission, email MarentettesMission@hotmail.com.

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Peterborough Petes’ Dr. Bob Neville Named 2026 Recipient of Bill Long Award

By Scott Arnold

Dr. Bob Neville has been recognized for nearly four decades of service to the Peterborough Petes and the Ontario Hockey League, receiving the 2026 Bill Long Award for Distinguished Service to the OHL.

Dr. Bob Neville accepts the 2026 Bill Long Award for Distinguished Service to the Ontario Hockey League at the OHL’s Champions Reception in Muskoka Lakes. (Photo courtesy of the PEterborough petes)

The OHL announced the honour on August 14th, with Neville presented with the award at the league’s Champions Reception in Muskoka Lakes this past week.

The Bill Long Award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the OHL. It honours the legacy of Bill Long, who spent more than three decades in the league as a coach and manager with the Niagara Falls Flyers, Ottawa 67’s and London Knights.

For Neville, the recognition caps a remarkable 39-year connection with the Petes.

He joined the organization in 1987 as the team’s physician, travelling with the club and being part of the Petes’ Memorial Cup appearances in 1989 and 1993. He joined the Petes Board of Directors in 1995 and chaired the successful bid to bring the 1996 Memorial Cup to Peterborough, later serving as chairman of the tournament.

Neville also served on the Peterborough Memorial Centre Renovation Committee in 2000 and was president of the Petes Board of Directors from 2002 to 2005. He currently serves as governor of the Petes Board.

His involvement has extended well beyond Peterborough. Neville was elected to the OHL Board of Governors’ Executive Council in 2005, serving as secretary, treasurer and later chairman, while also sitting on several league committees.

OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford called Neville a “most deserving recipient” and praised his passion for the league, his focus on players and the perspective he has brought to the OHL Executive Council.

Away from hockey, Neville has worked as a family physician, occupational health physician, coroner and medical review officer. He has also taught family medicine at Queen’s and McMaster universities and held a number of leadership roles in Peterborough’s healthcare community.

Neville is the fifth Petes representative to receive the Bill Long Award, joining Pat Casey, Jeff Twohey, Norm Bryan and Herb Warr.

For a Petes organization that has been fortunate to have Neville involved in so many different capacities over the years, this latest honour recognizes just how significant that contribution has been.

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