TELUS Cup Takes Over Peterborough Memorial Centre This Week

The TELUS Cup hits the Peterborough Memorial Centre this week with seven days of high-action hockey featuring some of Canada’s best up-and-coming U18 players to town.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The tournament runs from Monday to Sunday, with three games daily during the preliminary rounds at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. Semi-final games take place at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, with the bronze and gold medal games taking place at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.

“Peterborough is proud to welcome athletes, coaches, families and fans from across Canada for the TELUS Cup,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “This is a chance to see some of the best young hockey talent in the country right here at home, experience the excitement of a national championship, and cheer on our own Junior Petes. I encourage residents and visitors to get their tickets now and be part of the action at the Memorial Centre.” 

“Bringing a national championship like the TELUS Cup to the Peterborough Memorial Centre is a massive win for our community,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “This tournament puts a national spotlight on Peterborough, drawing families and fans from across Canada to our local hotels, restaurants, and shops. It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase our world-class hospitality and deep-rooted hockey heritage and I can’t wait to see the energy in the arena as we cheer on our very own Junior Petes on the national stage.”  

“Ontario is proud to support the TELUS Cup through our Sport Hosting Program,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. "For over 50 years, this championship has been a crucial launchpad for Canada's best young hockey talent — and we're thrilled to help bring that tradition to Peterborough. Events like this showcase emerging stars, drive local economic activity, and demonstrate that when it comes to sport hosting, Ontario has a deep roster of communities ready to deliver world-class events.” 

An official opening ceremony takes place on Monday at 7 p.m. Official greetings will be provided by Deputy Chief Jeffrey Jacobs from Curve Lake First Nation. Florence Osawamick, an Indigenous singer, will sing the national anthem in Anishinaabemowin.  

The tournament evenings belong to the Peterborough Jr. Petes U18 AAA team, who play each night at 7 p.m. during the preliminary round.  The Petes are making their national championship debut.

During the day, hockey fans watch some of the best players from across the nation as the following teams take to the ice:  

• Halifax Macs  

• Chevaliers de Lévis 

• Regina Pat Canadians  

• Okanagan Rockets  

• Waterloo Wolves 

One player to watch during the tournament is Regina Pat Canadians forward Maddox Schultz. Widely considered one of the brightest young stars in Canadian hockey, Schultz was selected first overall in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft by the Regina Pats, has represented Canada internationally at the U17 level, and was the 2025 TELUS Cup Tournament Most Valuable Player. 

The full TELUS Cup schedule is available online.

Peterborough won the bid to host the TELUS Cup in April last year.

The successful bid was led by Peterborough Tourism, the City’s destination marketing program, with the support and partnership of the community including the Ontario Hockey Federation, Peterborough Minor Hockey Council, local tourism business operators and organizations and the Peterborough Petes.

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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Peterborough Petes Commemorate Staff and Players At Annual Year-End Ceremony Before 2025-26 Playoff Push

As the Peterborough Petes’ 2025-26 regular season finishes and playoffs begining Thursday, the organization held its annual year-end awards ceremony at The Venue on Tuesday night.

Easton Rye, Petes goaltender (left) being awarded the Petes Executive Trophy for most valuable player as voted by teammates by Dave Lorentz, team president (right). Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Rob Wilson, head coach; Dave Lorentz, team president; and captain Carson Cameron made speeches. They recognized teammates, staff, and several others for their support of the organization throughout the season.

The following awards were presented:

• Mark Teevens Memorial Award (most assists) – Kieron Walton (48 assists)

• Ed Redmond Memorial Trophy (scholastics and hockey) – Gerry DiCunzolo

• Outboard Marine Veterans Award (sportsmanship and ability) – Adam Novotný

• Black’s Family Trophy (rookie of the year) – Matthew Perreault

• Vince and Lottie Garvey Award (off-ice contribution) – Dave “Beamer” Beamish

• Molson Cup (most three-star selections voted by media) – Easton Rye

• Donnie Marsh Memorial Trophy (most dedication to team) – Aiden Young

• Ed Rowe Memorial Award (most goals) – Kieron Walton (40 goals)

• Norm Bryan Award (most improved player) – Brennan Faulkner

• Ushers Trophy (best defenceman) – Carson Cameron

• Bill Bennett/CKPT Memorial Award (leading scorer) – Kieron Walton (88 points)

• Gary Dalliday Award (community service) – Thanasi Marentette

• Petes Executive Trophy (most valuable player voted by teammates) – Easton Rye

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

• Brody Partridge

• Garrett Frazer

• Brett Hammond

• Grayden Strohack

• Kieron Walton

• Braydon McCallum

• Easton Rye

• Matthew Soto (OA)

• James Petrovski (OA)

• Brennan Faulkner (OA)

The first round playoff schedule against North Bay is as follows:

• Game 1 - Thursday, March 26 @ Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) - 7:05 p.m.

• Game 2 - Friday, March 27 @ PMC - 7:05 p.m.

• Game 3 - Sunday, March 29 @ Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens (BLMG) - 2:05 p.m.

• Game 4 - Tuesday, March 31 @ BLMG - 7:05 p.m.

• Game 5 - Thursday, April 2 @ PMC - 7:05 p.m.* - (*if necessary)

• Game 6 - Saturday, April 4 @ BLMG - 7:05 p.m.*

• Game 7 - Monday, April 6 @ PMC - 7:05 p.m.*

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Peterborough Petes Clinch First-Round Home Ice After Weekend Win; Game One Starts Thursday Night at PMC

The Peterborough Petes clinch home ice for the first round of the playoffs after defeating the Kingston Frontenacs on Friday and put the cherry on top with a Sunday night win over the Oshawa Generals.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 38-24-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Dunford and the Kingston Frontenacs.

The 4-2 Friday win set up a first-round matchup against the North Bay Battalion, as Adam Levac scored an empty net goal late in the third period, putting the dagger in Kingston.

While Peterborough was only playing for Pride against the Generals, the Petes called up three players ahead of the game: Luka Gelinas, Luis Sturgeon and Brandt Rooyakkers.

Peterborough routed the Generals 7-3 after a five-goal flurry in the first period. Rooyakkers scored on his first shot to mark his first career OHL goal in his Petes debut.

WHAT A START FOR BRANDT https://t.co/Uq1MslxBX2 pic.twitter.com/Be5PcnIpoz

— Peterborough Petes (@PetesOHLhockey) March 22, 2026

The first round playoff schedule against North Bay is as follows:

• Game 1 - Thursday, March 26 @ Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) - 7:05 p.m.

• Game 2 - Friday, March 27 @ PMC - 7:05 p.m.

• Game 3 - Sunday, March 29 @ Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens (BLMG) - 2:05 p.m.

• Game 4 - Tuesday, March 31 @ BLMG - 7:05 p.m.

• Game 5 - Thursday, April 2 @ PMC - 7:05 p.m.* - (*if necessary)

• Game 6 - Saturday, April 4 @ BLMG - 7:05 p.m.*

• Game 7 - Monday, April 6 @ PMC - 7:05 p.m.*

@ptbo_canada The @Peterborough Petes or the first round of the playoffs after defeating the Kingston Frontenacs on Friday and put the cherry on top with a Sunday night win over the Oshawa Generals. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA

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Peterborough Petes's Regular Season Home Finale Is An Overtime Win Over the Barrie Colts

The Petes’s regular-season home game finale sent the sold-out crowd home happy as they defeated the Barrie Colts, 5-4, in overtime at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 38-24-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The visitors struck first as Teague Vader just exited the penalty box from a holding call. He immediately got a pass and scored on the breakaway for the period’s only goal.

Peterborough tied the game while on the power play as Braydon McCallum as at the doorstep but was stopped at point-blank range. He got his own rebound and buried it for a 1-1 tie less than two minutes into the period. Barrie responded 68 seconds later to regain their lead but Peterborough hung in with a goal of their own. Aidan Young tried to corral a pass from Brennan Faulker but could not get a handle on it. However, the puck tipped off Young’s stick and into the net for a 2-2 tie game. Peterborough was a man short and Barrie capitalized with a Carter Lowe goal to regain the lead. This was the fourth goal scored within the first 5:30 of the period.

Late in the frame, Peterborough not only scored once but twice. Young scored his second goal with a tip-in on the power play as James Petrovski had his point shot unimpeded and it was a 4-3 Petes lead, their first of the game.

@ptbo_canada The @Peterborough Petes regular-season home game finale sent the sold-out crowd home happy as they defeated the Barrie Colts, 5-4, in overtime. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA

Only one goal occurred in the third period and it was thanks to Eamon Edgar who scored with 3:41 left in regulation and overtime was needed to settle the game.

Keiron Walton took a shot from a high-danger area but was stopped. There was a mad scramble for the puck and Petrovski won that battle with three defenders and the goaltender surrounding him. He fed the puck back to Walton, who capitalized on an out-of-position goalie and scored the walk-off game-winner for a 5-4 Petes overtime win.

KIERON https://t.co/TDDZdMsgEP pic.twitter.com/fki3wpYorK

— Peterborough Petes (@PetesOHLhockey) March 20, 2026

The Petes travel to Kingston for one final time this regular season to take on the Frontenacs at the Slush Puppie Place on Friday night.

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Peterborough Petes Season Ticket Holders Can Win Big In '100 Days of Giveaways' Promotion

The Peterborough Petes’ annual 100 Days of Giveaways promotion returns, as Season Ticket Members who put a deposit down on their 2026-27 tickets will be entered into a daily draw from local partners, which starts Tuesday.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 37-24-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of Tim Austen and the Ottawa 67’s.

Fans who have already put down a deposit for 2026-27 season tickets will be entered into every draw. Any deposit made after Tuesday will be entered into the draw on the date the deposit is received. Season Ticket Members who qualify for 100 Days of Giveaways can win an unlimited number of times over the duration of the Campaign.

Over $20,000 worth of prizes have been provided by Booster Juice, Riley’s, The Keg, Rawscoe’s Sport Collectibles, Flow Spa, Kawartha TV & Stereo, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Boston Pizza, and more.

Until June 23, a winner will be selected and posted on the Petes X account and Facebook page. They will also be contacted over email by a member of the Petes sales team.

Season Ticket Members have the option to pay in full up front or make a non-refundable deposit as low as $150 per seat to reserve their tickets, then pay the remaining balance by the final payment deadline of July 31. The deadline to renew current season tickets is June 9, after which seats will be released to the general public.

The Petes have their final home game of the season this Thursday against the Barrie Colts. Puck drop is 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Brennan Faulkner Becomes Overtime Hero As Peterborough Petes Mount Comeback Against North Bay Battalion

Brennan Faulkner was the hero and gave the Peterborough Petes a critical 4-3 overtime win over the North Bay Battalion at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens on Sunday night.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 37-24-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of Tom Martineau and the North Bay Battalion.

The Petes are two points ahead of the Battalion in the Ontario Hockey League standings and are fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Battalion are fifth, with a probable playoff matchup against Peterborough as the teams vie for home-field advantage.

Peterborough fell behind early with a pair of goals from North Bay, including a score in the final 21 seconds in the first period.

The Petes cut the deficit in half early in the second frame. Adam Novotný scored on his wraparound bid after Battalion goaltender Jack Lisson could not handle the puck that eventually found the back of his net. It was the only goal of the period and Peterborough was down only one going into the third.

It took just under eight minutes for Peterborough to tie things up as Faulkner held the zone and threw the puck back at the net. It ended up on Aiden Young’s stick and he slipped it through the five-hole for a 2-2 game.

@ptbo_canada Brennan Faulkner was the hero and gave the @Peterborough Petes a critical 4-3 overtime win over the North Bay Battalion. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA

The Petes took their first lead of the night after a dump-and-chase attempt. Matthew Soto won the puck battle and centred a pass for Kieron Walton, who one-timed it in the slot and scored, 3-2. North Bay answered quickly as they won a faceoff and Parker Vaughan immediately snapped the puck off the draw and zoomed it by Petes goaltender Easton Rye for a 3-3 tie. The game had to be decided in overtime.

In three-on-three, the Petes set up a pick play which left Faulker with a clear shot in the slot and he sniped it and sent the Petes home with a 4-3 overtime win.

The Petes have their final home game of the season this Thursday against the Barrie Colts. Puck drop is 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre

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Peterborough Petes Cannot Climb Out of Early Third Period Deficit For 3-2 Loss to Oshawa Generals

The Peterborough Petes allowed a few early scores in the third period and could not catch up as they lost, 3-2, to the Oshawa Generals at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 36-24-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes put the offensive pressure early, making 16 shots on net for the period. One of them went in thanks to Brennan Faulkner as he broke up a pass and retrieved the puck. The overage forward cut through the defenceman and scored on the backhand for the period’s lone goal and a 1-0 Petes lead.

Oshawa had tied the game in the second period as they had an odd-man rush. Brooks Rogowski opted to take the shot and got it past Petes goaltender Easton Rye for a 1-1 game going into the final frame.

The visitors struck hard and fast to open the third period. Luke Posthumus scored just 2:07 into the period on the power play with a one-timer to give the Generals the first lead of the night. Matthew Wang added to the pile after a failed clear from the Petes in the defensive zone. Anthony Figliomeni corraled it, fed Wong, who initially fanned on his first shot attempt but a second effort beat Rye for a 3-1 lead.

Peterborough would not leave quietly as Kieran Walton took a shot but got deflected wide. It went off the half-wall and Matthew Soto tried to get it through but could not. A mad scramble for the puck led to Adam Levac barely getting the puck across the line for a 3-2 game. The Petes did all they could to score, including another mad scramble in front of the net and extended offensive zone time but failed to find the back of the net a third time and fell to the Generals, 3-2.

@ptbo_canada The @Peterborough Petes allowed a few early scores in the third period and could not catch up as they lost, 3-2, to the Oshawa Generals. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA

The Petes are on the road to North Bay to take on Battalion this Sunday. Puck drop is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens.

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Easter Seals Ontario Score With Peterborough Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic Fundraiser

Six teams filled with NHL greats, Petes alumni and more hit the ice for the Peterborough Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic fundraiser in support of Easter Seals at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on Thursday.

The Peterborough Petes and The Ultimate Keggers squared off at the Peterborough Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic For Easter Seals Ontario. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

The two-day fundraiser opened with a VIP Draft Party, giving registered teams a chance to select an NHL alumnus to join their team at The Venue on Wednesday night. Among the NHL alumni who attended the event were Brad May, Kris King, Keith Acton, Troy Crowder and André Roy. Also playing in the tournament was former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Doug Gilmour, who is no stranger to the PMC from his Ontario Hockey League tenure.

“It's a little different being back in the dressing room where I coached for three years and the GM side but coming back to Peterborough is always great,” he said. “Growing up in Kingston, our league consists of Oshawa, Peterborough, Belleville, Trenton and Kingston so it's always nice to come back.”

The two-day tournament proceeds go towards Easter Seals Ontario to help children and youth with physical disabilities across the province.

“It's all about having fun out here and everybody works hard on raising money,” explained Gilmour. “There are no losers out here today; the winners are Easter Seals.”

@ptbo_canada Doug Gilmour was one of several NHL legends at the Peterborough Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic in support of Easter Seals Ontario. Proceeds go towards children and youth with physical disabilities across Ontario. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #fyp #easterseals ♬ original sound - PTBOCanada

Each team was guaranteed two games. An All-Star game was held following the event, where the top eight fundraisers were eligible to participate. Every player was asked to raise a minimum of $500 for Easter Seals.

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