Peterborough Petes Acquire Winnipeg Jets Prospect Kieron Walton in Trade With Sudbury Wolves

The Peterborough Petes have acquired Winnipeg Jets prospect Kieron Walton from the Sudbury Wolves in exchange for Petes defenceman Genc Ula, announced Friday.

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Walton is Flint’s seventh round pick in 2026, while Ula is a second round pick in 2029, Brampton’s third round pick in 2026, Brantford’s third round pick in 2027, Oshawa’s third round pick in 2029 and a fifth round pick in 2027.

Walton, a forward from Toronto, was originally selected by the Wolves in the second round, 28th overall, in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. In 210 career games with the Wolves, the 6’6” forward has scored 88 goals and added 112 assists for 200 points. In the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, Walton was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the sixth round, 187th overall. In 2024-25, he finished ninth in league scoring with 38 goals and 92 points, leading to him signing an ELC with the Jets in April of 2025. This season, Walton sits second in the OHL in points with 52 in just 33 games.

“We are very excited to welcome Kieron Walton to the Peterborough Petes,” said Peterborough Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke. “He is an elite offensive talent who has consistently produced at a high-level. His ability to capitalize on and create scoring chances will be a big asset for our team. Kieron is a player who can make an impact right away, and we believe his competitiveness and experience will complement our group well moving forward.”

Going to Sudbury in the trade along is 2008-born defenceman Genc Ula.

Ula, from Chappaqua, NY, was selected by the Petes in the fifth round, 99th overall, of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. Through parts of two seasons, the defenceman has played in 94 games, scoring seven goals and adding 10 assists for 17 points.

“I’d like to thank Genc for his time and contributions as a member of the Peterborough Petes,” continued Oke. “Genc brought a strong work ethic and professionalism to our organization, and we appreciate the commitment he showed during his time in Peterborough. We wish him nothing but the best as he continues his career in Sudbury.”

The Petes are back in action on Saturday when they host the Guelph Storm. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Peterborough Petes Acquire Brett Hammond and Garrett Frazer in Trade Deal with The Otters

Ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, the Peterborough Petes have acquired forward Brett Hammond and defenceman Garrett Frazer from the Erie Otters in exchange for Pete’s defenceman Blake Gowan.

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Hammond, a 2006-born native of Ottawa, was originally selected by the Otters with the first overall pick in the 2023 U18 Priority Selection. The 6’3” forward has played in 149 games for the Otters over parts of three seasons, scoring 17 goals and adding 14 assists for 31 points. This season, Hammond has scored 10 goals in 27 games while wearing an “A” for the Otters.

“Brett is a big forward who plays a gritty, two-way game,” said Peterborough Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke. “He brings a physical presence, skates well and will be strong on the forecheck.”

Frazer, born in 2006 from Haymarket, VA, was originally signed by the Otters as a free agent in 2025 after spending time in the BCHL, USHL and the NAHL. The 6’0 defenceman has played in 71 games since being signed, scoring three goals and adding 14 assists for 17 points. Along with Hammond, Frazer also wore an “A” this season for Erie.

“Garrett is a solid right handed defenceman who is tough to play against,” said Oke. “He plays a very physical game and is someone who opposing players take note of when he’s on the ice.”

Heading to Erie in the trade along with three picks is 2008-born defenceman Blake Gowan. Gowan, from Kingston, has played in 75 games with the Petes in his OHL career, scoring once and adding 16 assists for 17 points.

“On behalf of the Petes, I’d like to thank Blake for his time in Peterborough,” said Oke. “We appreciate his contributions to the team and wish him the best of luck as he takes the next step in his hockey career.”

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Peterborough Petes Make Trade Hours Before Home Opener

The Petes acquired a 13th round pick in the 2027 OHL Priority Selection from the Guelph Storm in-exchange for defenceman William Haley.

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Haley, a 2005-born defenceman, was a first round pick in the 2022 OHL U18 Priority Selection by Mississauga.

He played in 21 games for the Steelheads in parts of two season before being traded to the Petes at last year’s trade deadline.

In 26 games with the Maroon and White, he tallied 3 assists.

“On behalf of the Petes, I’d like to thank Will for his commitment and for being a great teammate over the past season,” Petes GM Mike Oke said. “We wish him nothing but the best as he continues his career in Guelph.”

The Petes play their 2024-25 home opener on Thursday night against the rival Kingston Frontenacs.

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