Peterborough Petes Hosting 2026 Season Ticket Member BBQ On Sept. 9

The Peterborough Petes are hosting its annual Season Ticket Member BBQ for 2026 on Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC).

Roger giving a high-five to a young Petes fan as gates open for the BBQ. photo by David Tuan Bui.

This year’s BBQ will feature food catered by Chemong Lodge, refreshments and inflatables from Castle Kid. The event will also feature introductions to the 2026-27 Peterborough Petes roster, including a team autograph session, and speeches from coaches and management.

“We’re really excited to bring back our Season Ticket Member BBQ here at the PMC,” said Tyler Hall, Petes manager of ticket sales. “It’s always a great chance to kick off the season, connect with our fans, and get everyone excited for another year of Petes hockey. We can’t wait to welcome our Season Ticket Members back and get things rolling ahead of the home opener on the 17th.”

Only Season Ticket Members (including corporate partners and suite holders) are invited. No RSVP is required. Season Ticket Members are invited to bring along their family to enjoy the event and are asked to enter the BBQ through the main entrance of the PMC (north side).

The Petes have their first home preseason game this Thursday against the Sting. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The game is streamed on the Petes YouTube channel.

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Peterborough Petes Reassign 17 Players After First Preseason Game

After the Peterborough Petes’ 3-2 preseason win over the Sarnia Sting on Friday night, the team reassigned another 17 players on Saturday.

Colton Lapierre (left) was one of the 17 reassigned players following the first preseason game. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

The following is full list of reassigned players:

• Theo Finch

• Declan Ready

• Nolan Gerow

• Jonny Brooks

• Keegan Shirley

• Mason Quinn

• Colton Lapierre

• Sam Black

• Owen Knight

• Brandt Rooyakkers

• Joseph Szarka

• Harrison McLean

• Marcus Sulug

• Daniel Tout

• Tyson Cartier

• Cole McLennan

• Ethan Cosker

“As we progress further into the preseason, we’ve had to make some more very difficult decisions,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “These decisions are never easy, especially when you see the hard work and commitment that each player has put into camp. We will continue to monitor the development of these players moving forward for future opportunities with the Peterborough Petes.”

The Petes have their first home preseason game this Thursday against the Sting. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The game is streamed on the Petes YouTube channel.

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Peterborough Petes Reassign 20 Players Following Second Day of Training Camp

The Peterborough Petes have reassigned 20 players after the first two days of Training Camp, which included three scrimmages at Healthy Planet Arena.

Landon Roulston and Daniel Tout battling for the puck during training camp. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

Following the third and final scrimmage, the following players have been reassigned:

• Quinn Creally

• Nathan Slack

• Hudson Clayton

• Chase MacKay

• Ty Gendron

• Matthew Crawford

• Jayden Mercier

• Aiden Plooy

• Shane Brown

• Eric Wood

• Marco Nichele

• Samuel Rivet

• Jax Conklin

• Josh Goodwin

• Ty Civello

• Ethan MacLeish

• Alex Spadafora

• Cale Williams

• Andrew Vaduva

• Zidane Jasey

“It has been a very competitive first two days on the ice,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “We’ve had to make some difficult decisions as we move forward with Training Camp. We will continue to monitor the progress and development of these players over the coming season for future opportunities with the Peterborough Petes.”

All scrimmages will take place on the Sign-A-Fied pad at Healthy Planet Arena and are open to the public.

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Lakefield Artist Murray Henderson Named 2026 Sport Artist of the Year

By Scott Arnold

Lakefield artist Murray Henderson has received a major international honour for his work capturing the emotion, movement and stories behind sports and the athletes who play them.

Murray Henderson’s work has earned international recognition, with the Lakefield artist receiving the 2026 Sport Artist of the Year award. (Photo courtesy of United States Sports University)

Henderson has been named the 2026 Sport Artist of the Year by the American Sport Art Museum & Archives (ASAMA) at the United States Sports University in Daphne, Alabama.

The award recognizes artists whose work captures the spirit and life of sport and has been presented for more than four decades. Previous recipients include Ernie Barnes, Kadir Nelson, Steve Skipper, Cristóbal Gabarrón and Steven Lester.

For Henderson, the recognition is a significant milestone in a career that has spanned more than 30 years.

“For much of my career, sport has been one of the great inspirations behind my work,” Henderson said. “I have always tried to go beyond simply portraying an athlete or a moment in competition. My goal has been to capture the emotion, movement, history, intensity and humanity behind sport—and to do it in a style that is uniquely my own.”

One of Murray Henderson’s works reflects the artist’s distinctive “Exact Abstract” style, which combines realism, colour, texture and expressive paintwork. (Photo courtesy of United States Sports University)

Based in Lakefield, Henderson is known for his “Exact Abstract” style, which combines detailed portraiture with layered colour, texture and expressive paintwork.

His large-scale works have focused on sport, culture, identity and human achievement, using painting, drawing, ink, airbrush and mixed media. Some pieces also incorporate authentic game-used or personally worn sports memorabilia, connecting the artwork directly to the athletes and moments being portrayed.

That approach is one of the things that stood out to ASAMA.

“Murray Henderson’s work immediately captured our attention through its sense of controlled chaos, powerful movement and bold use of color,” said Angela Phillips, an ASAMA Art Board member. “His philosophy of building each piece ‘with precision and destroying it with emotion’ is vividly reflected in his work.”

Henderson has also taken his art beyond the studio through live painting and collaborations, including the DREAM Collection, where athletes and celebrities participate in creating paintings of iconic moments using their own equipment.

His collaborations have included former NBA player Ryan Anderson and NFL players Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin, while his work has been featured at events including Miami Art Week, Fanatics Fest NYC and the National Sports Collectors Convention.

In a post announcing the award, Henderson said he has spent years trying to find a way to tell the stories of athletes, moments, memories and sports culture through his art.

“Every piece has a story. Every mark has a purpose,” he wrote.

Lakefield artist Murray Henderson has been named the 2026 Sport Artist of the Year by the American Sport Art Museum & Archives. (Photo courtesy of United States Sports University)

The Sport Artist of the Year award will bring some additional recognition to Henderson’s work over the coming year. He will be featured in a yearlong exhibition at ASAMA, and one of his works will become part of the museum’s permanent collection.

Henderson will officially receive the award during the USSU Awards of Sport on Monday, November 9th, at the university’s campus in Daphne. The public event runs from 5pm to 7pm.

For a Lakefield artist whose career has been so closely connected to telling the stories behind sport, the award represents another significant chapter and, as Henderson put it, motivation to keep pushing what sports art can be.

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

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Peterborough Petes Release 2026 Rookie Camp Rosters

The Peterborough Petes have unveiled their roster for the 2026 Rookie Camp, with all games to be held at the Healthy Planet Arena, starting Monday.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

The following is the full 41-player roster:

Forwards:

• Pacey Adduono

• Jonny Brooks

• Elijah Chavez

• Ty Civello

• Jax Conklin

• Matthew Crawford

• Quinn Creally

• Sebastian Dzieciol

• Theo Finch

• Ty Gendron

• Nolan Gerow

• Chase MacKay

• Ethan MacLeish

• Jayden Mercier

• Mason Quinn

• Kieran Raynor

• Declan Ready

• Brody Robertson

• Brandt Rooyakkers

• Landon Roulston

• Nathan Slack

• Alex Spadafora

• Cale Williams

Defence:

• Shane Brown

• James Buchan

• Tyson Cartier

• Hudson Clayton

• Josh Goodwin

• Colton Lapierre

• Cole McLennan

• Marco Nichele

• Aiden Plooy

• Samuel Rivet

• Keegan Shirley

• Joseph Szarka

• Daniel Tout

• Eric Wood

Goaltenders:

• Ethan Cosker

• Luka Gelinas

• Zidane Jasey

• Andrew Vaduva

The following is a full schedule for the rookie camps:

Rookie Camp

• Monday, Aug. 24

  • 4 p.m. – GAME – Rookie Maroon vs Rookie White (Healthy Planet Arena)

• Tuesday, Aug. 25

  • 10 a.m. – GAME – Rookie Maroon vs Rookie White (Healthy Planet Arena)

  • 4 p.m. – GAME – Rookie Maroon vs Rookie White (Healthy Planet Arena)

All scrimmages will take place on the Sign-A-Fied pad at Healthy Planet Arena and are open to the public.

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Peterborough Petes Release 2026 Training Camp Details

The Peterborough Petes have released details for their annual training camp, with Rookie Camp beginning on Monday at Healthy Planet Arena.

(From left to right) Easton Rye, Brennan Faulkner and Alexander Smyth during last year’s training camp. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The following is a full schedule for the rookie and main camps:

Rookie Camp

• Monday, Aug. 24

  • 4 p.m. – GAME – Rookie Maroon vs Rookie White (Healthy Planet Arena)

• Tuesday, Aug. 25

  • 10 a.m. – GAME – Rookie Maroon vs Rookie White (Healthy Planet Arena)

  • 4:00 p.m. – GAME – Rookie Maroon vs Rookie White (Healthy Planet Arena)

Main Camp

• Wednesday, Aug. 26

  • 4 p.m. – GAME – Maroon vs White (Healthy Planet Arena)

• Thursday, Aug. 27

  • 10 a.m. – GAME – Maroon vs White (Healthy Planet Arena)

  • 4 p.m. – GAME – Maroon vs White (Healthy Planet Arena)

All scrimmages will take place on the Sign-A-Fied pad at Healthy Planet Arena and are open to the public. Rosters for Rookie Camp are available on Monday morning. Printouts of programs with rosters will be available on site.

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Peterborough DBIA Hosting Watch Parties of Peterborough Lakers In MSL Final At Quaker Foods City Square

As the Peterborough Lakers battle the Six Nations Chiefs in the 2026 MSL Finals, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is hosting watch parties at Quaker Foods City Square on three dates.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The outdoor watch parties will broadcast the road games live on the big screen on:

• Sunday, Aug. 23 — Game 3 at 7:00 p.m.

• Thursday, Aug. 27 — Game 5 at 8:00 p.m. (if necessary)

• Tuesday, Sept. 1 — Game 7 at 8:00 p.m. (if necessary)

“Lakers Nation is one of the loudest and most passionate fanbases in lacrosse!” said Pete Dalliday, Lakers director of community engagement and partnerships. “When the team hits the road, Quaker Foods City Square will be the next best place to be aside from the Memorial Centre. We’re excited to team up with the DBIA and the City of Peterborough to create a big-game atmosphere downtown, where fans can gather, make some noise and cheer on the blue and red together. Talking with our players they can feel the support from all the flags around town and this just adds to the vibe.”

“We know how much the Lakers mean to Peterborough and there’s nothing quite like the energy that comes from a playoff run,” said Nour Mazloum, DBIA executive director. “This will give fans a great reason to come together, cheer for the Lakers, and make a full night of it by dining out and exploring downtown Peterborough before faceoff.”

The DBIA reminds the public that watch parties are outdoor events and may be cancelled in the event of rain.

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Peterborough Special Olympics Athletes Bring Home 24 Medals At Canada Summer Games In Medicine Hat

Peterborough Special Olympics athletes were covered in hardware, bringing home 24 medals while representing Team Ontario at the Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alb., from Aug. 11 to 15.

Photo courtesy of Special Olympics Ontario.

The Peterborough Special Olympians at the event were: Tessa Scates, Breanne MacKenzie, Steve Caban, Michael Brioux, Kristen Lackey, Miriam McHugh, Candace Bushie, Gillian McHugh, Hayley Fowler, Gaerrisen Freeland, Blair Bastien, Dalton Davis and Dylan Armstrong.

They competed in events such as bocce ball, 10-pin bowling, soccer, swimming and track and field. Peterborough combined for 14 gold, five silver and five bronze medals.

“The athletes represented Peterborough, their families, their coaches and Team Ontario with tremendous pride,” said Debbie Quinlan, swimming head coach. “Their accomplishments on and off the field, pool and court are something our entire community can celebrate.”

The following are the results of Peterborough’s Special Olympics Athletes:

• Athletics (Track and Field)

  • Gaerrisen Freeland: Two Gold and two Bronze Medals

• Basketball

  • Blair Bastien: Finalist playing for Guelph Mixed

• Bocce ball (Coach Al Brioux)

  • Dalton Davis: One Gold Medal

• Bowling (10 pin)

  • Mike Brioux: Three Gold, one Silver Medal

• Men's Soccer

  • Dylan Armstrong: One Silver Medal (Playing for Brampton team)

• Women's soccer (Coach Bill Chapman)

  • Candace Bushie, Haley Fowler, Gillian McHugh, Miriam McHugh Kristin Lackey, (combined Ontario/Quebec team): Gold Medal

• Swimming (Coach Debbie Quinlan)

  • Tessa Scates: Two Gold Medals, one Silver Medal and one Bronze Medal

  • Breanne McKenzie: One Gold Medal, one Silver Medal and two Bronze Medals

  • Steve Caban: One Silver Medal

“I had so much fun and it was nice to play with six Québec players and five from Peterborough,” said Jillian McHugh.

“My overall experience went well. The volunteers were awesome and I also made new friends,” said Michael Brioux. “The sportsmanship from all the athletes was amazing, (with) everyone helping out. Plus, all the volunteers that they had helping out at the games were great and without them, I don’t think it could have happened. All of our coaches were great and helped us through the experience of playing in a National Games experience.”

The games in Medicine Hat were the first time the event was held in Canada since 2018, in Antigonish, N.S.

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Gerry DiCunzolo Leaving Petes for Upcoming Season to Join U.S. National Team Development Program

By Scott Arnold

Gerry DiCunzolo will spend the upcoming season developing with the United States National Team Development Program, but the Peterborough Petes still have his OHL rights and expect him back.

Gerry DiCunzolo will spend the 2026-27 season with the United States National Team Development Program after recording four goals and five assists in 39 games with the Peterborough Petes last season. (Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes)

The Petes announced that the 17-year-old forward will join the NTDP for the 2026-27 season after playing 39 games with Peterborough last season.

DiCunzolo was selected by the Petes in the third round, 61st overall, in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. He recorded four goals and five assists during his first season with the Petes and was the recipient of the team’s Ed Redmond Memorial Trophy, while also being named an OHL East Academic Player of the Month.

The Buffalo, N.Y., native will now get the opportunity to continue his development with the NTDP, while the Petes retain his OHL rights. DiCunzolo will rejoin Peterborough prior to the 2027-28 season.

DiCunzolo has already gained considerable experience with Team USA. Most recently, he represented the Americans at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, recording one goal and five assists in five games as Team USA reached the championship game for the second consecutive year.

He also represented the U.S. at the 2025 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament, where he led the team in goals with five and tied for the team lead in points with eight.

Before joining the Petes, DiCunzolo had a highly productive 2024-25 season with Shattuck St. Mary’s 15U team, recording 147 points on 57 goals and 90 assists in 62 games.

The left-handed shot is committed to Penn State University and has also attended USA Hockey’s Select 15 and 16 player development camps and competed in two USA Hockey Youth Nationals tournaments.

While DiCunzolo will be away from Peterborough for the 2026-27 season, the Petes will retain his OHL rights and hope to have him back for the 2027-28 season.

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

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Six Nations Chiefs and Peterborough Lakers Rivalry Continues With MSL Finals Schedule Release

History repeats itself as Major Series Lacrosse has released the finals schedule between the Peterborough Lakers and Six Nations Chiefs, with Game One beginning at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers.

This is the sixth consecutive season and the 11th time in the last 12 seasons that both teams will meet in the final.

The Chiefs lost only two regular-season games (one loss was via forfeit to Oakville), including one to the Lakers on July 7. The defending champion Chiefs swept the Cobourg Kodiaks in three games in the semifinals to advance.

Peterborough entered the postseason as the third seed with an 11-7 record. They defeated the Oakville Rock in the best-of-five series following a game four win on Tuesday night. Oakville had swept Peterborough in the regular-season series, 3-0.

The winner advances to the Mann Cup. 

The following is the MSL Finals schedule:

• Game 1: Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. @ Iroquois Lacrosse Arena

• Game 2: Thursday, Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. @ Peterborough Memorial Centre

• Game 3: Sunday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. @ Iroquois Lacrosse Arena

• Game 4: Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 8 @ Peterborough Memorial Centre

• *Game 5: Thursday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. @ Iroquois Lacrosse Arena

• *Game 6: Sunday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. @ Peterborough Memorial Centre

• *Game 7: Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. @ Iroquois Lacrosse Arena

*if necessary

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