U14 Peterborough Petes Take Home Gold in Aurora Hockey Tournament

The U14 Mader Property Maintenance AA Peterborough Petes secured the gold at the 52nd annual Aurora minor hockey tournament over the weekend.

Photo courtesy of Craig Meredith.

In their first game, the Mader Property Maintenance boys played the Toronto Royals. Peterborough entered the third period down 2-1 but mounted the comeback, scoring three unanswered goals for a 4-2 win.

Their second game against the Aurora Tigers had the Petes down 2-1. The latter willed back into the game with a late third-period goal just 25 seconds after Aurora took the lead with the teams, ending in a 2-2 tie.

In the third of the tournament’s games, the Petes took on the Ottawa Sting. Peterborough held a lead late into the third period but an unfortunate bounce off a Petes player tied the game and eventual final score of 2-2.

The Petes faced off against the London Knights in their fourth game. The 2-1 score for the Knights eventually jumped to 5-1 as some penalty problems troubled the Petes in the third period resulting in the team’s first loss of the tournament but made the playoffs anyhow.

Their semifinal playoff match saw an immediate rematch against the Knights. The Petes got revenge for their prior loss, keeping their penalty troubles in check and securing the 2-1 win into the finals.

“Great effort all around from top to bottom as Peterborough put the (earlier Knights game) result behind them and played a full game,” said Craig Meredith, assistant coach. “Coaches (are) so proud.”

In the finals, the Petes had a good start, leading 1-0 against the Flamborough Sabres going into the second period. Peterborough rode their momentum in a big way, scoring five goals against the Sabres for a 6-0 lead. The Sabres’ fighting spirit was valiant, scoring two goals late in the third period but ultimately fell short of the wide margin and Peterborough came out as champions with a 6-2 win.

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Registrations Open For 2023 PSB Wilson Squash Classic Held at Peterborough Squash Club

Registrations are open for the 2023 PSB Wilson Squash Classic tournament, which will take place at the Peterborough Squash Club on Jan. 20 and Jan. 21.

Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Squash Club.

The tournament is at 1625 Chemong Rd. and is open to all ages and skill levels.

The registration fee is $70, which includes:

• Squash 57 Doubles Competition (new)

• Three matches guaranteed

• Friday night dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch

• Fundraising silent auction, raffle and door prizes

• Tournament souvenir, t-shirt, and swag bag

• Prizes for winners and runners-up

Prize donations are also being accepted, as the tournament is a primary fundraiser for the Peterborough Squash Club. Funds raised are used to offer squash programming, maintain courts and other club amenities for community use and offer other programs aimed at promoting active lifestyles and a positive social environment. 

Online registration for the fundraising tournament is open until Jan. 11 on the Peterborough Squash Club website.

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Weekend Youth Box Lacrosse Tournament Cancelled To Allow Hotel Availability For Emergency Workers

The 2022 Laker Classic youth box lacrosse tournament scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled due to the ongoing emergency situation from last week’s windstorm.

File Photo.

The City’s Emergency Control Group discovered yesterday that roughly 600 out-of-town electrical utility workers who are in Peterborough to assist with power restoration risked losing their hotel rooms due to lack of available rooms.

Room availability coordination for hotel rooms were not made according to a press release. Not enough rooms were available for the electrical utility workers aiding the emergency response efforts.

Cancelling the tournament aids in easing the pressure on hotel room availability. The tournament would use the Peterborough Memorial Centre, Kinsmen Civic Centre and Healthy Planet Arena.

The City has issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of the tournament:

“The City regrets both having to cancel the use of the facilities for this event as well as the timing of the decision. Restoring power to all residents and businesses remains a priority following the devastating storm on May 21, 2022.”

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Martial Arts Academy Crowns Three New Chess Champions

After a week of thinking and logic, the Ninja Academy has crowned Lyrik Knott, David Connell and Mike Forth as their summer chess tournament winners announced on Monday.

(left to right) All three winners of each division, Mike Forth (Senior champion), David Connell (U13 champion) and Lyrik Knott (U7 champion) Photo Courtesy of Ninja Academy.

The tournament was announced in mid-August held by Ninja Academy during the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 3. The all-ages event hosted had three separate divisions where Knott won the U7 tournament, Connell for the U13 and Forth as the Senior champion.

“The common attribute amongst the winners of all categories was their courage,” explains David-Gnahoui. “To throw themselves into the tournament, considering everything that is happening in society right now, is a great achievement. They tested their skills with amazing competitors in their own categories and they kept their cool, stayed focused and took their time. I hope they take this accomplishment wherever they go in life, especially Judo.”

Since the tournament’s conclusion, the Academy will refocus on teaching Judo classes at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre as well as launching their new athletic development program for school-aged children.

The Academy says they will hold future chess tournaments and tutoring according to their press release.

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