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

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

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.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Peterborough Petes Get Two Points After a Pair of Weekend Road Games

/

The Peterborough Petes earned two points after a pair of road games against the Niagara IceDogs and Ottawa 67’s.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 36-23-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of the Niagara IceDogs.

The Petes were in St. Catharines for the final time this season to take on the Niagara IceDogs on Friday night. The visitors won, 4-1, sweeping the season series 4-0.

Brennan Faulkner scored two shorthanded goals on the same penalty kill and added an assist. He is the seventh Pete in franchise history to score two shorthanded goals in a game. Matthew Perreault and Adam Novotny also scored, with Adam Levac and Matthew Soto each getting an assist. Easton Rye stopped 34 of 35 shots for his 35th win.

The Petes went to the nation’s capital on Sunday to take on the Ottawa 67’s. They erased a two-goal deficit early but fell behind again, failing to catch up a second time and lost 6-3.

Yanis Lutz led the Petes with two goals, while Aiden Young also scored. Kieron Walton and James Petrovski had two assists each and Calum Hartnell had a helper.

@ptbo_canada The @Peterborough Petes earned two points on a two-game road trip. Defeating the Niagara IceDogs but falling to the Ottawa 67’s. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA

The Petes return home to take on their heated rival, the Oshawa Generals, on Thursday at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for their Big Brothers Big Sisters game.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Peterborough Petes Win Goalie Battle With 1-0 Overtime Win Over Ottawa 67's

/

In a low-scoring affair, the Peterborough Petes escaped the Peterborough Memorial Centre with a 1-0 overtime win over their East Division rival, Ottawa 67’s, in front of a sold-out crowd on Thursday night.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 35-22-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen Photography and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes wore their winning design for the annual RCSS CHL Jersey Contest during the game. Designed by Lochlan Pherrill, they were being auctioned off online with all proceeds in support of the President’s Choice Children’s Charity. To date, the Real Canadian Superstore jersey contests have collectively raised over $864,900 to help feed one million kids each year. The auction runs until Sunday at 8 p.m.

Petes goaltender, Easton Rye, stopped all 38 shots, while 67’s netminder, Jaeden Nelson, made 25 saves before having to settle things in overtime.

The Petes broke out of their own zone as Petes captain Carson Cameron gained the offensive zone on the rush. He made a centring pass to Brennan Faulkner who found the back of the net off a tip-in and scored the game’s only goal for a 1-0 win over Ottawa.

Rye recorded his third shutout of the season with 41 saves, the most in a shutout this season. He recorded his league-leading 34th win of the season.

Faulkner’s lone goal was assisted by Cameron and Aiden Young.

The Petes hit St. Catharines to take on the Niagara IceDogs on Friday with puck drop at 7 p.m. at the Meridian Centre.

@ptbo_canada The @Peterborough Petes defeat the Ottawa 67’s in a low-scoring affair, 1-0, in overtime. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Fleming Phoenix Rookie Student Athlete Receives Provincial Recognition

/

Fleming Phoenix’s Nathan Walters-Sundararajah of the varsity men’s basketball team was named a member of the Men’s Basketball East Division All-Rookie team by the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) last Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

He was one of five student-athletes to receive the honour.

Walters-Sundararajah is from Toronto and is in Fleming’s Carpentry and Renovation Technician program. In his first season with the Phoenix, Walters-Sundararajah logged 245 minutes of playing time in 16 games this season, earning six starts and 128 points over the course of the season.

According to Fleming, Walters-Sundararajah’s coaches rave about his immediate impact on the court, getting the ball up the floor quickly and drawing attention from the defence with his ability to get to the key. He also has an innate ability to draw fouls and create opportunities for his teammates.

Walters-Sundararajah’s efforts helped the Phoenix men’s basketball team secure a playoff spot this season.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Peterborough Petes Round One Playoff Tickets On Sale

/

With the Peterborough Petes returning to the playoffs since their OHL Championship in the 2022-23 season, single-game tickets for the first round of the playoffs are on sale.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 34-22-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of Charles Warburton and the Brampton Steelheads.

They are available on Ticketmaster as game dates and times will be confirmed playoff seeding is determined.

Single-game home tickets can be purchased by clicking online, at the Doane Grant Thornton Box Office or by calling 705-743-3561. Playoff packages are also available through the Petes Account Manager.

Petes Season Ticket Members have until March 20 at 10 a.m. to reserve their seats for the 2026 OHL Playoffs.

Season Ticket Members who need assistance setting up their Account Manager can attend the drop-in sessions below at the Peterborough Memorial Centre’s North Lobby (near Gate 1):

  • Tuesday, March 10 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

  • Wednesday, March 11 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

The Petes return home for their Thursday game against the Ottawa 67’s with puck drop at 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Trent University's Second-Annual 'Curl with Cathy Funspiel' Raises Over $12,000 Student-Athlete Support

/

The second-annual ‘Curl with Cathy Funspiel’ raised over $12,000 Peterborough in financial support for Trent University Excalibur student-athletes at the Golf and Country Club on Saturday.

Dr. Cathy Bruce (far left) with Trent Students and faculty during the second-annual Curl with Cathy Funspiel. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

Hosted by Dr. Cathy Bruce, Trent president and vice-chancellor, the event offered a day of curling and camaraderie to raise support for Trent's Green & White Athletic Financial Awards. 

“I want to thank everyone for taking part and for supporting this important cause. The generosity helps student athletes’ balance academics, training, competition and life beyond sport,” said Bruce. “To date, the fund has benefited over 450 Trent student-athletes, helping remove barriers, open doors and create opportunities for students to thrive at Trent. The impact of this support is also reflected in the success we continue to see across Excalibur Athletics.” 

This year’s event featured two sold-out draws, with more than 60 participants taking to the ice. Through event registrations, sponsorships and a silent auction, the 2026 Funspiel exceeded the fundraising target for the year and nearly doubled the inaugural year’s fundraising total of $7,000. 

“I want to thank President Bruce for her leadership and for once again championing this event in support of our student-athletes,” said Nathan McFadden, director, Trent Athletics & Recreation. “Her commitment to the Green & White Scholarship Fund continues to make a meaningful difference and is helping us reach new levels of success, both on our respective fields of play and in the classroom. It was special to see the Peterborough Golf and Country Club filled for the second annual Funspiel, which speaks volumes about the strength of our Trent community and the belief our supporters have in Excalibur student-athletes.”  

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Peterborough Petes Split Games On Weekend Michigan Road Trip

/

The Peterborough Petes earned two points in their two-game road trip in Michigan over the weekend.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 34-22-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of Eric Young of Dream Bigger Media.

The Peterborough Petes started the second game of a three-game road trip against the Saginaw Spirit at the Dow Event Center on Saturday. Despite the Petes outshooting the Spirit 49-25, Saginaw scored four unanswered in the third period for a 5-2 win.

Brennan Faulkner and Matthew Soto scored for Peterborough, while Adam Novotný, Adam Levac, Kieron Walton and Brody Partridge each picked up an assist.

Peterborough hit the final leg of the trip against the Flint Firebirds on Sunday. The Petes took the lead in the third period, with Novotný scoring a late empty net goal to seal the 4-2 win.

Easton Rye stopped 32 shots for his league-leading 33rd win of the season. Aiden Young and Matthew Perrault had two helpers. Yanis Lutz, Carson Cameron, Brennan Faulkner and Novotný all scored. Matthew Soto and Adam Levac also tallied an assist.

@ptbo_canada The @Peterborough Petes earned two points in their two-game road trip in Michigan over the weekend. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA

The Petes return home for their Thursday game against the Ottawa 67’s with puck drop at 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Peterborough Petes Earn a Point In Comeback Bid But Fall Short in Shootout to Windsor Spitfires

/

The Peterborough Petes made a valiant effort in a comeback but ultimately lost to the Windsor Spitfires in a 4-3 shootout loss at the WFCU Centre on Thursday night.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 33-21-1-3 record. Photo courtesy of Isabella Ruccolo and the Windsor Spitfires.

The first period went well for the home team as the Windsor Spitfires put up two goals thanks to Jakub Fibigr and New York Rangers prospect Liam Greentree to lead 2-0 after the first period.

Peterborough found their footing as just nearly five minutes into the period, Kieron Walton scored as he was all alone point-blank to cut the deficit in half. Calum Hartnell tied the game for the Petes just under four minutes alter with a wrist shot from the centre point for a 2-2 game. Greentree struck again for Windsor over halfway through the period to restore Windsor’s lead to 3-2 going into the final frame.

Only one goal was scored but it belonged to Peterborough on the power play. Aidan Young wristed one but it was saved. The puck was loose and both scrambled for it. Matthew Soto jammed away at the puck and it found its way through the net for a tie game for an eventual overtime.

With three-on-three overtime solving nothing, the game had to be decided in a shootout. Greentree scored the lone goal for Windsor to pick up the victory and knock off Peterborough’s comeback bid.

The following were the shootout results:

  • PBO - Leon Kolarik (No Goal)

  • WSR - Liam Greentree (Goal)

  • PBO - Kieron Walton (No Goal)

  • WSR - Ethan Belchetz (No Goal)

  • PBO - Adam Novotný (No Goal)

@ptbo_canada The @Peterborough Petes made a valiant effort in a comeback but ultimately lost to the Windsor Spitfires in a 4-3 shootout loss. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA

The Petes continue their three-game road trip as they head to Saginaw to take on the Spirit at the Dow Event Center at 7:05 p.m. this Saturday.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Peterborough Lakers Unveil Season Schedule; Home Opener On May 21 Against Six Nations Chiefs

/

The Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) season is set for the Peterborough Lakers as they have unveiled their schedule for 2026, with May 21 as the home opener against the Six Nations Chiefs, announced at the Peterborough & District Hall of Fame on Thursday morning.

(from left to right) Pete Dalliday, Lakers director of community engagement; Teddy, Lakers mascot and Ted Higgins, Lakers Board of Directors president banging the drum for a “Go, Lakers, Go!” chant. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This season has 18 regular-season games, with nine home and nine away, playing each of the other six MSL teams three times.

The MSL announced that this year’s first round of the playoffs is a best-of-five series but the finals remain a best-of-seven.

All Lakers’ home games are on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC). Event nights such as Country Night, Peterborough Regional Health Centre Night and Canada Day are returning for this year.

“Our players love performing in front of this community,” said Pete Dalliday, Lakers director of community engagement. “When the building is full and loud, it’s a special place to play. We’re ready to give the fans something to cheer about all summer. We want every night at the PMC to feel like an event. We’ve got some fun surprises and some new exciting theme nights coming and we can’t wait to share them with our fans.”

@ptbo_canada The @ptbolakerslax have unveiled their schedule for 2026 with May 21 as the home opener against the six Nations Chiefs. #ptbocanada #journalism #fyp #news #lacrosse ♬ Sport - Syafeea library

The Lakers schedule is as follows:

  • May 21 vs. Six Nations Chiefs at 8 p.m.

  • May 28 vs. Brampton Excelsiors at 8 p.m.

  • May 30 at Owen Sound North Stars at 4 p.m.

  • June 1 at Oakville Rock at 7:30 p.m.

  • June 4 vs. Brooklin LC at 8 p.m.

  • June 10 at Brooklin LC at 8 p.m.

  • June 18 at Brampton Excelsiors at 8 p.m.

  • June 21 at Cobourg Kodiaks at 6 p.m.

  • June 25 vs. Brooklin LC at 8 p.m.

  • June 29 at Oakville Rock at 7:30 p.m.

  • July 2 vs. Cobourg Kodiaks at 8 p.m.

  • July 7 at Six Nations Chiefs at 8 p.m.

  • July 9 vs. Owen Sound North Stars at 8 p.m.

  • July 16 vs. Oakville Rock at 8 p.m.

  • July 23 vs. Cobourg Kodiaks at 8 p.m.

  • July 24 at Brampton Excelsiors at 8 p.m.

  • July 28 at Six Nations Chiefs at 8 p.m.

  • July 30 vs Owen Sound North Stars at 8 p.m.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.