Peterborough Petes Forward Named to USA Hockey's 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp roster

Peterborough Petes forward Gerry DiCunzolo has been named to USA Hockey's 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp roster.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Selection Camp runs from July 23 to 27 at the TRIA Rink in Saint Paul, Minn. Those chosen from the Hlinka Camp will play for the 2026 U.S. Under-18 Men's Select Team during the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup from Aug. 3 to 8 in Edmonton.

The 17-year-old DiCunzolo has appeared in 39 games with the Petes, with five goals and four assists for nine points.

The Buffalo native was chosen by Peterborough in the third round (61st overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection from Shattuck-St. Mary's School. He stood out with the United States during last summer's U17 Four Nations Tournament, earning eight points in four games.

He joins Mason Courville (Flint Firebirds), Sawyer Schmidt (Saginaw Spirit) and Nolan Snyder (Kingston Frontenacs) as the only four invitees from the Ontario Hockey League.

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Peterborough Petes Sign Fenelon Falls Forward to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

The Peterborough Petes have signed 2007-born forward and Fenelon Falls native James McMurray to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Emily Simonetta and the Peterborough Petes.

“It’s a dream come true to join the Petes, the team I grew up watching,” exclaimed McMurray. “I can’t wait to get the season started.”

McMurray has spent the last two years in Sheffield, Mass., playing for Berkshire School in the New England Prep School Athletic Council. He totalled 78 points in 65 games. A product of the Central Ontario Wolves organization, McMurray played for the Peterborough Petes U18s in 2023-24, leading the team in points with 47 in 34 games. That same season, he played in three games for the Lindsay Muskies of the OJHL, registering one assist.

“James is a player we've been tracking since his days with the Central Ontario Wolves,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “We got to know him well during his time with the U18 Petes and when he attended our Development Camp in 2024. He’s a skilled forward who competes hard every shift and is coming off two strong seasons at Berkshire School in Massachusetts.”

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Peterborough Petes Release 2026 Preseason Schedule

The Peterborough Petes have four games scheduled for the 2026 preseason, with two home and two road games, starting on Aug. 28.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Peterborough takes on the Guelph Storm and Ottawa 67’s on the road while hosting the Sarnia Sting and Niagara IceDogs.

The Petes full preseason schedule is as follows:

• Friday, Aug. 28 @ Guelph Storm - 7:00 p.m. - Sleeman Centre

• Thursday, Sept. 3 vs Sarnia Sting - 7:00 p.m. - Peterborough Memorial Centre

• Saturday, Sept. 5 @ Ottawa 67’s - 4:00 p.m. - Bert Hall Arena - Arnprior, ON

• Saturday, Sept. 12 vs Niagara IceDogs - Time TBD - Miskin Law Community Complex

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Ticket details for the Petes’ home games will be released at a later date.

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Petes Sign Goaltender Owen Nelson After Strong Showing at Development Camp

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Petes have added another piece to their future, signing American goaltender Owen Nelson to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

peterborough petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke announced today that the team has signed goaltender owen nelson (photo courtesy of peterborough petes)

The 2007-born netminder earned the opportunity after attending the Petes' Development Camp as a free-agent invitee.

A native of Hudson, Wisconsin, Nelson spent last season with the Tri-City Storm of the USHL, appearing in 26 games while posting a 2.92 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. He also appeared in one playoff game, recording a 1.61 goals-against average and a .955 save percentage.

Nelson also suited up for Cretin-Derham Hall in Minnesota during the 2024-25 high school season, where he earned 20 wins while finishing with a 1.71 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.

"I'm very excited and honoured to sign with the Peterborough Petes," Nelson said. "I can't wait to get to Peterborough and get the chance to play for one of the most storied franchises in junior hockey and in front of an awesome fan base."

Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke said Nelson made a strong impression during development camp, both on and off the ice.

Oke described the 6-foot-4 goaltender as a big, athletic player who moves well and is coming off a solid season in the USHL, adding the organization is excited to welcome him to Peterborough.

Nelson becomes the latest addition to the Petes as the club continues preparing for the 2026-27 OHL season.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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Peterborough Petes Forward Adam Levac Selected 108th Overall In the NHL Draft By the Detroit Red Wings

It was an 18th birthday to remember for Peterborough Petes forward Adam Levac, as the Detroit Red Wings selected him 108th overall in round four at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, N.Y. on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Levac becomes the second Pete to be drafted in the 2026 NHL Draft, with Adam Novotny being taken 24th overall by the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night.

“It’s an honour and a dream come true to be selected in the NHL Draft by the Red Wings,” exclaimed Levac. “This is a great birthday gift and I’m excited to be able to enjoy it with all of my family.”

The Levac family celebrating Adam’s 18th birthday during his draft party. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The Embrun, Ont. native was originally selected by the Petes in the fifth round, 85th overall, in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Eastern Ontario Wild U16s. In two seasons with the Petes, Levac has played in 117 games, scoring 17 goals and 32 assists for 54 points. This past season, Levac put up 44 points in 60 games. He also finished second on the team in scoring during the playoffs, recording four points in six games.

“On behalf of the Peterborough Petes, I’d like to congratulate Adam on this amazing accomplishment,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “This is a well-deserved recognition of the hard work, dedication, and character shown by Adam throughout his time in Peterborough. I’d also like to congratulate Adam’s family and recognize our coaches and staff for the role they played in helping him reach this milestone.”

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Peterborough Petes Forward Adam Novotný Selected 24th Overall In the NHL Draft By the Vancouver Canucks

Peterborough Petes forward Adam Novotný finally had his name called when the Vancouver Canucks selected him 24th overall at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, N.Y., on Friday night.

Photo courtesy of Logan Taylor and the Brantford BUlldogs.

Hailing from Kobylice, Czechia, he was originally selected eighth overall by the Petes in the 2024 CHL Import Draft. He was the first Czech player taken in this year's draft and the first Pete.

Since 2002, he has been one of four Petes to record 30+ goals and 65+ points in a draft-eligible season, joining Nick Ritchie (2013-2014), Matt Puempel (2010-11) and Eric Staal (2002-03).

This past season with Peterborough, he scored 34 goals, the second-best behind Kieron Walton. He was fourth on the team with 31 assists and second with 65 points in 58 games. He tallied one assist in six playoff games.

Two seasons ago, the 2007-born forward featured in 41 games for Mountfield HK in Czechia’s top professional league, scoring one goal and adding two assists for three points.

He also featured in 10 playoff games for Mountfield, scoring twice. In 2023-24, Novotný played in 48 games for Mountfield HK U20, scoring 32 goals and adding 27 assists for 59 points. In 2023, Novotný made his debut in the Czech Extraliga with Mountfield, scoring in his first game and becoming the youngest player to score in the league at 15.

Novotný has also represented his home country of Czechia on the international stage at multiple levels. Two seasons ago, he featured in seven games for Czechia at the World Junior Championships in Ottawa, scoring once and helping his team win a bronze medal. He also represented his country at the 2025 U18 World Championships in Texas, scoring twice and adding four assists for six points in five games. 

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Peterborough Petes Complete 2026 Development Camp

The Peterborough Petes officially wrapped up their annual Development Camp on at the Miskin Law Community Complex on Sunday.

Photo courtesy of Connor Massie and the Peterborough Petes.

A total of 40 players attended the camp, playing three games over two days.

The following are the results of the three games:

Game One:

• Team Maroon 3-2 Team White

• Maroon Goals - Nathan Slack, Kaden Koutroulides (2)

• White Goals - Chase MacKay, Vinny Laccona

Game Two:

• Team White 7-6 Team Maroon

• White Goals - Chase MacKay (2), Mason Quinn (2), Vinny Laccona, Colton Lapierre, Brandt Rooyakkers

• Maroon Goals - Cale Williams, Marco Nichele, Kaden Koutroulides, Brody Robertson (2), Landon Roulston

Game Three:

• Team Maroon 6-2 Team White

• Maroon Goals - Nolan Gerow (2), Ty Civello,  Anthony Farace (2), Brody Robertson

• White Goal - Liam Hayes, Evan Vukelic

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Peterborough Petes Release 2026 Development Camp Schedule and Roster

The Peterborough Petes have released their schedule and roster for their 2026 Development Camp, which starts on Saturday.

Eric Wood, who attended the Petes Development Camp last year. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

The camp will feature three on-ice sessions that are open to the public.

The following are the three sessions:

• Game 1 (Saturday, June 20) – Maroon vs White – 10:00 a.m. @ Miskin Law Community Complex

• Game 2 (Saturday, June 20) – Maroon vs White – 4:00 p.m. @ Miskin Law Community Complex

• Game 3 (Sunday, June 21) – Maroon vs White – 9:00 a.m. @ Miskin Law Community Complex

A total of 40 players are expected to attend Development Camp.

The full roster is as follows:

Forwards:

• Julian Belcastro

• Ty Civello

• Jax Conklin

• Quinn Creally

• Sebastian Dzieciol

• Anthony Farrace

• Ty Gendron

• Nolan Gerow

• Liam Hayes

• Kaden Koutroulides

• Vinny Laccona

• Chase MacKay

• Ethan MacLeish

• Caleb Miller

• Mason Quinn

• Kieran Raynor

• Brody Robertson

• Brandt Rooyakkers

• Landon Roulston

• Nathan Slack

• Evan Vukelic

• Cale Williams

Defence:

• James Buchan

• Tyson Cartier

• Hudson Clayton

• Michael Drew

• Joshua Goodwin

• Nicholas Hahn

• Colton Lapierre

• Cole McLennan

• Marco Nichele

• Aiden Plooy

• Joseph Szarka

• Daniel Tout

• Eric Wood

• James Zaino

Goaltenders:

• Zidane Jasey

• William Martyn

• Owen Nelson

• Andrew Vaduva

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Peterborough Petes Unveil Full Regular Season Schedule For 2026-27 Season

The Peterborough Petes have released their full Ontario Hockey League schedule for the 2026-27 season.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes will open the 2026–27 season at home on Sept. 17 against the Kingston Frontenacs and wrap up the campaign on March 21 in Ottawa.

The full team schedule can be found online. Theme and community nights will be announced in the coming weeks.

Key Home Games:

• Thursday, Sept. 17 - 7:05 p.m. (Kingston Frontenacs) - Home Opener

• Saturday, Sept. 26 - 7:05 p.m. (Ottawa 67’s) - First Saturday game of the season

• Thursday, Oct. 22 - 7:05 p.m. (Oshawa Generals) - Rivalry Week game one

• Sunday, Nov. 8 - 2:05 p.m. (Niagara IceDogs) - First of two Sunday afternoon games

• Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 7:05 p.m. (Brantford Bulldogs) - Only Wednesday game

• Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026 - 2:05 p.m. (Brampton Steelheads) - Final Sunday afternoon game

• Thursday, Dec. 31 - 2:05 p.m. (Oshawa Generals) - New Years Eve Afternoon game

• Monday, Feb. 15 - 2:05 p.m. (Kitchener Rangers) - Family Day game against the reigning OHL and Memorial Cup Champions

• Saturday, March 6 - 7:05 p.m. (Kingston Frontenacs) - Final Saturday home game

• Thursday, March 18 - 7:05 p.m. (Brantford Bulldogs) - Final home game of the season

Petes Add 14 More Prospects to Complete 2026 OHL Priority Selection

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Petes rounded out their 2026 draft class Saturday, selecting 14 players on the second day of the OHL Priority Selection.

petes third round pick mason quinn on the draft stage with general manager and vice president of operations mike oke, team scouts, and ohl commissioner bryan crawford (photo courtesy of peterborough petes, via charles warburton)

After choosing Vaughan Kings forward Landon Roulston in the first round Friday night, the Petes continued adding to their prospect pool with players from Ontario and the United States.

The club's first pick of the day came in the third round when Peterborough selected Toronto Marlboros right winger Mason Quinn 59th overall.

Other selections included:

• Round 5, Pick 94: Colton Lapierre (D), Toronto Red Wings U16

• Round 6, Pick 119: Zidane Jasey (G), Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16

• Round 7, Pick 134: Marco Nichele (D), Ottawa Jr. 67's U16

• Round 7, Pick 136: Brady Cunningham (D), Lincoln Stars

• Round 8, Pick 145: Dylan Delgado (RW), Detroit HoneyBaked 15s

• Round 8, Pick 154: Ty Civello (LW), Don Mills Flyers U16

• Round 9, Pick 174: Nicholas Hahn (D), Team Wisconsin 15s

• Round 10, Pick 194: Nathan Slack (RW), Don Mills Flyers U16

• Round 11, Pick 214: Andrew Vaduva (G), Burlington Eagles U16

• Round 12, Pick 234: Hudson Clayton (D), Burlington Eagles U16

• Round 13, Pick 254: Quinn Creally (RW), Upper Canada Cyclones U16

• Round 14, Pick 274: Evan Vukelic (C), Shattuck-St. Mary's Sabres 15s

• Round 15, Pick 294: Aiden Plooy (D), Upper Canada Cyclones U16

petes fifth round pick colton lapierre with mike oke (photo courtesy of peterborough petes, via charles warburton)

Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke said the organization was pleased with the players selected over the two-day draft, noting they demonstrated the skill, character and competitiveness the club looks for in prospective players.

mike oke along with petes eighth round pick ty civello (photo courtesy of peterborough petes, via charles warburton)

The 14 day-two selections join first-round pick Landon Roulston as part of Peterborough's 2026 draft class. Details for the club's annual development camp are expected to be announced in the coming week.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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