Petes Fall To Knights In London 10-2
/The Peterborough Petes were in London for an afternoon matchup against the London Knights on Sunday, ultimately falling to the Knights with a final score of 10-2.
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Peterborough Petes Secure Road Win Over Sarnia Sting
/The Peterborough Petes were in Sarnia for the weekend battle with the Sarnia Sting, taking the win 5-2 on Saturday.
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The first period saw three goals from Petes players Matthew Soto, Adam Novotný and Yanis Lutz, and two goals from Sarnia’s Easton Walos and Tyler Challenger.
As the Petes went into the second leading 3-2, Kieron Walton scored again for the team, and Aiden Young secured the game’s win with a goal in the third.
Easton Rye made 26 saves in the game, picking up his 24th win of the season.
Petes Sign Minor Petes Alumnus Ben Radley To OHL Standard Player Agreement
/The Peterborough Petes have signed defenceman Ben Radley to an OHL Standard Player Agreement, announced Thursday.
Photo by Felicia Massey.
Radley, a defenceman from Iroquois, ON, was originally selected by the Brantford Bulldogs in the third round, 58th overall, of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. In parts of three seasons in the OHL, Radley has skated in 70 games for the Bulldogs and the Sudbury Wolves, scoring once and adding seven assists for eight points.
“Ben is a left-handed defenceman who has experience playing in the OHL,” said Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke. “This move gives us some added depth on the blueline and the opportunity to use him as required. He’ll be a player that will be able to compete for a full-time spot next season.”
This season, Radley has featured in 20 games for the OJHL’s Stouffville Spirit, picking up 11 points. In 2022-23, Radley played for the Peterborough Petes U16’s, winning an OMHA Championship and playing in the OHL Cup.
Two-Day Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic In Support of Easter Seals Coming To Peterborough
/Easter Seals Ontario and the Peterborough Petes have teamed up to introduce the Peterborough Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic, a two-day event taking place on Mar. 11 and 12 at The Venue and the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
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The Peterborough Petes Alumni Celebrity Hockey Classic offers hockey fans the chance to play with former NHL greats in a two-game tournament, as well as the opportunity to meet and greet the players during an exclusive VIP Draft Party on Mar. 11. The VIP Draft Party will take place at The Venue and give registered teams a chance to select an NHL alumnus to join their team.
Confirmed alumni for the Classic include Doug Gilmour, Gary Roberts and Brad May. A full list of alumni participating in the event will be released in the coming weeks.
On Mar. 12, the on-ice portion of the classic will begin, with each team guaranteed two games. Teams who register for the tournament will be provided with jerseys and socks. All games will take place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre before the Petes host the rival Oshawa Generals later that night.
To register for the tournament, each team is responsible for a $1,500 registration fee, as well as a fundraising minimum of $500 per player. Fundraising proceeds are in support of Easter Seals.
Interested teams can contact Jenn to register. Full details for the event can be found by visiting the website.
Team West Defeats Team East 4-3 At 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game
/Adam Novotný named player of the game at the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game; as Team East hosted Team West at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Wednesday.
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The sold-out game featured some of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft who are currently playing in the OHL.
Team West won a hard fought game by a score of 4-3.
Team East featured a trio of Peterborough Petes players including Leon Kolarik, Adam Levac and Adam Novotný. Novotný led the way for Team East, scoring twice and being named Team East Player of the Game. Adam Levac also had a point in the game, picking up the primary assist on Novotný’s first goal.
The first period saw a West goal from Egor Barabanov and an East goal from Ryder Cali.
Continuing the tied score through the second, Novotný scored his first goal for the East team while Nikita Klepov scored for the West.
Team West ultimately took the win in the third period with two goals from Rylan Singh and Layne Gallacher, while Novotný’s efforts showed a second goal from the forward for team East.
The Petes are back in action on Jan. 16 when they travel to Brantford to take on the Brantford Bulldogs. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the TD Civic Centre.
Details Announced For the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Event
/The Peterborough Petes and Ontario Hockey League (OHL) have announced the scheduling details for the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects event on Jan. 13 and 14.
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The event will begin with Fan Fest on Jan. 13 at Miskin Law Community Complex, wrapping up with the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 14 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
The full schedule for the event can be seen below:
Tuesday, Jan. 13: (free to the public)
11 a.m. - Fan Fest at Miskin Law Community Complex
Booths include Easter Seals, Rebound Equipment Peterborough, Peterborough Tourism, Petes Store
Steve Dangle Podcast Network will be on-site recording a podcast
2 p.m. - U16 Showcase Game 1 - Team Tavares vs. Team McDavid (Russelle Toyota Pad)
2 p.m. - Team East Practice (CHE Pad)
4 p.m. - U16 Showcase Game 2 - Team Byfield vs. Team Suzuki (Russelle Toyota Pad)
4 p.m. - Team West Practice (CHE Pad)
4:30 p.m. - Team East Autograph Session (Miskin Lobby)
5:30 p.m. - Team West Autograph Session (Miskin Lobby)
7:05 p.m. - GOHL Top Prospects Game (Russelle Toyota Pad)
Wednesday, Jan. 14:
9 a.m. - Team East Morning Skate (PMC) (open to the public)
10:30 a.m. - Team West Morning Skate (PMC) (open to the public)
1 p.m. - U16 Showcase Game 3 - Team McDavid vs. Team Byfield (Russelle Toyota Pad)
3 p.m. - U16 Showcase Game 4 - Team Suzuki vs. Team Tavares (Russelle Toyota Pad)
7 p.m. - Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game (PMC)
Limited tickets are available for the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game. Tickets can be purchased online.
Kieron Walton’s Debut Sees Shootout Win For the Peterborough Petes Against Guelph Storm
/The Peterborough Petes hosted the Guelph Storm on Saturday, winning the game 3-2 with a shootout goal from newly-acquired forward Kieron Walton.
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Walton led the way for the Petes, scoring and adding the shootout winner in his Peterborough debut. Leon Kolarik gave the Petes their first goal, while James Petrovski, Adam Levac, Yanis Lutz and Kaden McGregor all picked up assists.
While the game saw no goals from either team in the first, the Petes secured the lead with goals in the second from Walton and Kolarik.
In the third, Guelph tied the score 2-2 with goals from Eric Frossard and Grant Spada.
With no goals in the overtime period, the Petes took the win during the shootout with another goal from Walton.
Saturday’s win gives the Petes a total of five wins in their last six games.
The Petes are back in action on Jan. 16 when they travel to Brantford to take on the Bulldogs. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the TD Civic Centre.
Peterborough Petes Goalie Easton Rye Named OHL Goaltender of the Week
/The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) announced Monday that Easton Rye of the Peterborough Petes is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season.
Rye is going 3-0 with a 1.33 goals-against average, .962 save percentage, one shutout and 102 saves. Photo courtesy of the peterborough petes.
The 19-year-old from Peterborough turned in his first career OHL shutout coming out of the break, making 25 saves in a 2-0 win over the Oshawa Generals on Dec. 28. He was back in the crease on New Year’s Day, stopping 36-of-37 as the Petes beat the Kingston Frontenacs 3-1. Rye backstopped the Petes to victory in Owen Sound on Saturday, making 41 saves as Peterborough prevailed 5-3 despite being outshot 44-29.
Rye is 20-8-1-1 on the season with a 2.86 goals-against average and .916 save percentage over 30 games. His 922 saves are the third-most in the league this season. A former fifth round (89th overall) pick by the Petes in 2022, Rye has played to a career mark of 31-26-3-2 with a 3.52 goals-against average and .902 save percentage through 68 games.
The Petes are back in action Jan. 8 as they host the rival Oshawa Generals. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
TELUS Cup Ticket Packages Go On Sale On Tuesday
/The City of Peterborough is releasing the TELUS Cup ticket package starting this Tuesday, which includes one ticket for each of the tournament’s 19 games.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Early Bird pricing packages are $130 to attend every game. Ticket package prices will increase once single ticket sales begin in early 2026. The TELUS Cup will take place from April 20 to 26 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Fans who buy ticket packages early will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a prize package.
Prize packages include:
One camper spot to Canadian Hockey Enterprise Christmas Camp at the Miskin Law Community Complex on December 29, 30 and 31, for ticket packages purchased before Dec. 19
Two tickets to the OHL Top Prospects Game on January 14, for ticket packages purchased before Jan.9
Petes Prize Pack, for ticket packages purchased before Jan. 30
Two tickets to The Offspring on Feb. 17, for ticket packages purchased before Feb. 13
Two tickets to the Rock Orchestra by Candlelight on March 17, for ticket packages purchased before Feb. 27
School packages are available for educators. Tickets for school packages are $5 per seat, per game. Educators can contact the Memorial Centre box office at 705-745-3561 or email MemCentre@peterborough.ca for more information on school packages.
The TELUS Cup is bringing some of the nation’s top U18 players to Peterborough for six days of fast-paced, high-calibre hockey, showcasing the next generation of Canada's hockey talent.
The U18 AAA Peterborough Junior Petes will be among the six teams competing for the national title, making their national championship debut on home ice.
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Peterborough Hockey Association to Continue Annual Liftlock U11 Hockey Tournament In 2027
/A cherished tradition will continue after all, as the Peterborough Hockey Association (PHA) will host the Annual Liftlock U11 Hockey Tournament for 2027, announced on Wednesday.
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The decision came after close collaboration with the City of Peterborough.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to the current and past volunteers and board members of the Liftlock Atom Tournament for their many years of dedication, which have sustained this cherished event,” according to a statement made in a press release.
The original tournament organizers announced that the 66th edition would be the last back in late July due to a lack of volunteers and the shifting landscape of minor hockey.
The past organizers stated that “finding and retaining enough individuals to manage the extensive logistics, from scheduling to arena operations, has become increasingly difficult.”
They also mentioned that “changes within the broader minor hockey landscape may have also contributed to the challenges faced by the Peterborough Liftlock Atom Tournament.”
Eighty-seven alumni participated in the tournament and went on to play in the National Hockey League.
They include:
Wayne Gretzky - The Great One and was one of hockey’s greatest goal scorers
Eric Lindros - NHL MVP
Bob Gainey - Multiple Stanley Cup winner and successful coach
Corey Perry - Hometown Stanley Cup champion with the Anaheim Ducks
Steve Larmer - An ‘iron man’ forward who played 884 consecutive games for the Chicago Blackhawks
John Vanbiesbrouck - Stanley Cup goaltender and finalist
Tie Domi - Renowned Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer
Mickey Redmond - Montréal Canadiens forward and Detroit Red Wings colour commentator
Cory Stillman - A two-time Stanley Cup champion
Mike Fisher - An 18-season NHL veteran
