Lakers Clinch Third Place with Overtime Win Against First Place Six Nations Chiefs

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are heading into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs on a high note after knocking off the Six Nations Chiefs 7-6 in overtime Tuesday night to secure third place in the Major Series Lacrosse standings.

the peterborough lakers secured third place in the msl standing with a 7-6 overtime road win against six nations tuesday night and will face second place oakville in the opening round of playoffs (photo courtesy of the peterborough lakers, via david pickering)

The victory improved Peterborough to 10-7 on the season, secured third place in the Major Series Lacrosse standings and extended the Lakers' winning streak to three games. The win also locked up a first-round playoff matchup against the second-place Oakville Rock.

Ryan Lanchbury played the hero, scoring the overtime winner 3:17 into overtime. The Lakers led for nearly the entire game, building an early 2-0 advantage and never allowing the Chiefs to take the lead.

The win was especially significant as Peterborough became the only team to beat Six Nations on the floor during the regular season. While the Chiefs officially finished with two losses, their other defeat came by league forfeiture after an ineligible player dressed for a game against Oakville.

Justin Sykes scored twice for the Lakers, while Lanchbury finished with two goals, including the winner. Colton Armstrong and Mike Robinson also found the back of the net. Thomas Hoggarth picked up two assists, while Holden Cattoni and Braedon Saris added one each.

Goaltender Drew Hutchison turned in another strong performance, helping the Lakers hold off one of the league's highest-scoring offences.

Peterborough closes out the regular season Thursday night when the Owen Sound North Stars visit the Peterborough Memorial Centre for Fan Appreciation Night before the playoffs begin.

The playoff schedule and ticket information for the Lakers first round semifinal series against Oakville have not yet been released. The other series will feature Six Nations versus either the Brooklin Lacrosse Club or the Cobourg Kodiaks.

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Peterborough Jr. C Lakers Move Within One Win of Meredith Cup Final

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Jr. C Lakers are one victory away from the Meredith Cup Final after opening their semifinal series with a pair of home wins over the Cornwall Celtics this weekend.

birthday boy braxton howard celebrates as the peterborough jr c lakers take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five semifinal series with the cornwall celtics (photo courtesy of the jr. c lakers, via christine liu)

Peterborough earned an 8-5 victory in Game 1 on Saturday before following it up with a 10-5 win on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.

Goaltender Braden Hockaday picked up both wins, helping hold the Celtics to five goals in each game. The Lakers also outshot Cornwall 43-34 in Saturday's opener and 51-42 in Game 2.

Saturday's series opener was a tightly played game early, with Peterborough carrying a 1-0 lead into the second period before pulling away with seven goals over the final two periods. Kennen Withers scored twice, while Ryder Perry and Braxtin Howard each finished with two goals and two assists. Logan Giroux and Jordan Garfat also scored.

The Lakers carried that momentum into Sunday's game, building a 2-1 lead after the first period before extending their advantage with four goals in both the second and third periods. Perry led the offence with a hat trick and three assists, while Howard scored twice. Kennen Withers, Ryder Evans, Owen Thake and Ricky Bevan also found the back of the net.

Peterborough will have its first opportunity to clinch a berth in the Meredith Cup Final when Game 3 is played Friday at 8:30 pm in Cornwall. If necessary, Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday at 5 pm, with a deciding Game 5 set for Sunday at 2 pm, also in Cornwall.

The winner of the series will advance to the Meredith Cup Final. The other semifinal between the Whitby Warriors and Six Nations Stealth is tied at one game apiece.

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More Hardware for Kawartha Lacrosse with U9 1 Team Capturing Silver at OWFL Provincials

By Scott Arnold

The Kawartha Lacrosse U9 1 team earned a silver medal at the Ontario Women’s Field Lacrosse (OWFL) Provincial Championship in Kitchener-Waterloo last weekend.

Front Row ( L-R) Vanessa Van Dolder, Charlotte Miller, Andie Armstrong, Bailey Carroll, Frankie Evans, Ellie Abramczyk Middle Row ( L-R) Brynn White, Quinn Currie, Quinn Plunkett, Zoe Dunn, Bridgette Reed, Meyer Abramczyk, Sophie Clarke, Axelle Keating Back Row ( L-R) Kristie Abramczyk (Trainer), Sam Berardi ( Coach), Dionne Kingdon ( Coach), Stephanie Armstrong ( Manager), Shannon Carroll ( Trainer), Fred Blowes

The team entered the provincial tournament after finishing the regular season in 12th place in the 15-team league with a 3-7 record.

Kawartha advanced to the U9 B Final after a 20-8 semifinal victory over the Toronto Beaches. The team battled the Mimico Mountaineers in the championship game, falling 14-10 to earn the silver medal.

Team members included Ellie Abramczyk, Meyer Abramczyk, Andie Armstrong, Bailey Carroll, Sophie Clarke, Quinn Currie, Zoe Dunn, Frankie Evans, Axelle Keating, Bridgette Reed, Charlotte Miller, Quinn Plunkett, Vanessa Van Dolder and Brynn White.

The team was coached by Sam Berardi and Dionne Kingdon, with Stephanie Armstrong serving as manager. Kristie Abramczyk and Shannon Carroll served as trainers, with Fred Blowes also supporting the team.

The U9 1 team’s silver medal was one of three provincial podium finishes for Kawartha Lacrosse teams last weekend. The U13 team also earned a silver medal at the OWFL Provincials in Kitchener-Waterloo, while the JEWL Elite team captured silver at provincials in Peterborough.

The U15 and U19 teams will compete for their provincial championships in Oakville from August 7-9.

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Kawartha Lacrosse U13 Team Wins Silver at OWFL Provincials

By Scott Arnold

The Kawartha Lacrosse U13 team capped off its season with a silver medal at the Ontario Women’s Field Lacrosse (OWFL) Provincial Championship in Kitchener-Waterloo last weekend.

In Front Lying Down Suzy Kingdon Front Row ( L-R) Alice Chambers, Ella Evans, Emery Evans, Riley Temple, Avery Carroll, Jewel Long, Everlee Cook, Sloan Hickey, Fiona King, Colbie Currie Middle Row (L-R} Violet Lemarche, Savannah Ormond, Blake Johnson, Ruby McKinley, Kaylen Booth, Kate Aiello, Rachel Crough, Emma Wilson, Teddy Keating, Kali Evans, Hadley Hoar Back Row ( L-R) Karen Evans (Trainer), Matt Temple (Coach), Geoff McKinley (Head Coach), Tara King (Coach) Not in Picture: Bryce Currie, Emma Crough, Vivian Van Dolder, Everleigh Prentice

The U13 team entered the provincial tournament after finishing the regular season with a 4-8 record, placing 13th in the 17-team league.

Kawartha advanced to the U13 B Final after a 7-3 semifinal victory over the Owen Sound North Stars. The team battled Six Nations in the championship game, falling 7-5 in a close final to earn the silver medal.

Team members included Kate Aiello, Kaylen Booth, Avery Carroll, Alice Chambers, Everlee Cook, Emma Crough, Rachel Crough, Bryce Currie, Colbie Currie, Ella Evans, Emery Evans, Kali Evans, Sloan Hickey, Hadley Hoar, Blake Johnson, Teddy Keating, Fiona King, Suzy Kingdon, Violet Lemarche, Jewel Long, Ruby McKinley, Savannah Ormond, Everleigh Prentice, Riley Temple, Vivian Van Dolder and Emma Wilson.

The team was coached by head coach Geoff McKinley, along with coaches Matt Temple and Tara King. Karen Evans served as trainer.

The U13 team’s provincial run capped off the season, while the Kawartha Lacrosse JEWL Elite team also earned a silver medal at provincials last weekend in Peterborough.

The U15 and U19 teams will compete for their provincial championships in Oakville from August 7-9.

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Lakers Move Back into Fourth With Big Win Over Kodiaks

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers strengthened their playoff position Thursday night, defeating the Cobourg Kodiaks 8-4 to move back into fourth place in the Major Series Lacrosse standings while keeping their hopes of a third-place finish alive.

the peterborough lakers defeated the cobourg kodiaks last night to mive back into fourth place in the msl standing. prior to the game the lakers honoured the 1986 peterborough jr. a maulers (photo courtesy of the peterborough lakers, via david pickering)

The win gives Peterborough the season series and tiebreaker over Cobourg, leaving the Lakers just two points behind the third-place Kodiaks with three regular season games remaining.

The highest the Lakers can finish is third. That would set up a first-round playoff series against the second-place Oakville Rock. If they remain in fourth, they'll open the postseason against the undefeated Six Nations Chiefs, who have yet to lose a game this season.

Peterborough pulled away in the third period after a tightly contested game through the opening 40 minutes.

The Lakers led 3-1 early before Cobourg battled back to make it 4-3. Peterborough then took control, scoring four unanswered goals in the third period to seal the victory.

Colton Armitage continued his strong play with the Lakers, recording his second straight hat trick while adding two assists for a five-point night. Thomas Hoggarth also had a big offensive performance with two goals and two assists, while Holden Cattoni chipped in a goal and two helpers.

Justin Sykes, Daniel Clark and Braedon Saris each scored once, while Ryan Lanchbury recorded two assists. Rob Hellyer, Brad McCulley and Dylan Hutchison each added one assist.

Drew Hutchison signing autographs after his 49 save first star performance at the peterborough memorial centre thursday night (photo courtesy of the peterborough lakers, via david pickering)

The biggest difference, however, came in goal.

Drew Hutchison turned aside 49 shots to earn the win and was named the game's first star as he repeatedly frustrated the Kodiaks' offence.

Before the game, the Lakers recognized the 1986 Peterborough Jr. A Maulers with a pre-game ceremony. Members of the Minto Cup championship team were honoured on the floor, while current Lakers wore throwback jerseys during warmups that were later presented to the alumni.

The Lakers now have three regular season games remaining as they continue their push for playoff positioning.

Peterborough is back in action tonight when it visits the Brampton Excelsiors before travelling to Six Nations on Tuesday. The Lakers will then wrap up the regular season next Thursday at home against the last-place Owen Sound North Stars on Fan Appreciation Night.

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Peterborough Lakers Bringing Toonie Dog Night Back for Tonight's Retro Night Game Against Cobourg

By Scott Arnold

After setting a Peterborough Memorial Centre record earlier this season, the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are bringing back Toonie Dog Night for tonight’s Retro Night game set to take place at 8pm against the Cobourg Kodiaks.

craig meredith set the individual record during the lakers inaugural toonie dog night last month, eating 18 hot dogs. he says although he will be attending tonight’s game, he’ll be taking it easy on the dogs as he wants to give somebody else a shot at the title.

Fans snapped up 924 hot dogs during the team's first-ever Toonie Dog Night on June 4th, setting a new record for the most hot dogs sold during a lacrosse game at the PMC.

Now, the promotion returns on Thursday, July 23rd, as the Lakers host Retro Night presented by Lansdowne Place.

This time, the team has set its sights even higher. The goal is to sell 1,386 hot dogs, a number chosen to honour the 1986 Lansdowne Place Maulers, who will be recognized during the evening's festivities.

The original promotion drew long concession lineups and created a lively atmosphere throughout the game, with fans taking advantage of the $2 hot dog special while cheering on the Lakers.

The team also recognized the support of Maple Leaf Foods, Levy Canada, The Real Canadian Superstore and the City of Peterborough for helping make the promotion possible.

The fifth place Lakers (7-7) will host the third place Cobourg Kodiaks (9-7) for tonight’s Retro Night game, with tickets for the game are available through the Peterborough Memorial Centre Box Office or online via Ticketmaster.

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Jr. C Lakers Set for Meredith Cup Semifinal Series Beginning at Home on Saturday

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Jr. C Lakers will begin their Meredith Cup semifinal series this weekend when they host the Cornwall Celtics at Healthy Planet Arena.

The peterborough jr. c Lakers won the central division championship friday night in whitby. they will play cornwall in the semifinals, with game one set for SAturday at 8:30pm at the healthy planet arena (photo courtesy of the jr. c lakers, via christine liu)

After capturing the Central Division championship with an 8-7 win over the Whitby Warriors on Friday night, the Lakers will now turn their attention to the best-of-five semifinal series against Cornwall.

Game 1 is set for Saturday, July 25 at 8:30 pm at Healthy Planet Arena, with Game 2 scheduled for Sunday, July 26 at 8 pm in Peterborough. The start time for Game 2 could be adjusted to 7:30 pm.

The series then shifts to Cornwall for the remainder of the schedule. If necessary, Game 4 will be played Saturday, August 1 at 5 pm, following Game 3 on Friday, July 31 at 8:30 pm. If the series reaches a deciding Game 5, it will be played Sunday, August 2 at 2 pm in Cornwall.

The Lakers are now just one series win away from another appearance in the Meredith Cup final as they continue their pursuit of a third straight league championship.

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Kawartha Lacrosse U19 Elite Earn Silver at OWFL Provincials

By Scott Arnold

The Kawartha Lacrosse U19 JEWL Elite team capped off an impressive playoff run with a silver medal finish at the Ontario Women's Field Lacrosse provincial championships, turning a 3-7 regular season into one of the tournament's biggest success stories.

Kawartha lacrosse U19 JEWL Elite team capped off an impressive playoff run with a silver medal finish at the Ontario Women's Field Lacrosse provincial championships (photo courtesy of kawartha lacrosse)

The provincial championship tournament was originally scheduled to be played in Kitchener, but was relocated to Trent University's Justin Chiu Stadium in Peterborough because of poor air quality caused by northern Ontario wildfires.

Kawartha advanced to the championship game after defeating the Toronto Beaches in the semifinal before falling to Halton Hills in the final to earn the silver medal.

Kawartha lacrosse U19 JEWL Elite came away from the owfl provincials with a silver medal performance (photo courtesy of kawartha lacrosse)

The result marked a significant achievement for the squad, which entered the postseason after a 3-7 regular season and put together a strong run against some of the province's top competition.

The silver medal-winning roster featured Brea Leahy, Addisyn Hartwick, Paityn Evans, Mackenna Hancock, Jocelyn Jessup, McKayla Kendall, Allie Arnott, Tilly Alderson, Keira Delaplante, Lizzie Temple, Aislyn Bowen, Audrey Martone, Grace Fisher, Ryann Lundrigan, Grace Gifford, Addison Hulsman, Kiera Kelly, Isabelle Fairfield, Maren Dueck and Sylvia Ready.

The team was led by head coach Jocelyne Lemay and coach Victoria Clark.

The silver medal-winning roster featured Brea Leahy, Addisyn Hartwick, Paityn Evans, Mackenna Hancock, Jocelyn Jessup, McKayla Kendall, Allie Arnott, Tilly Alderson, Keira Delaplante, Lizzie Temple, Aislyn Bowen, Audrey Martone, Grace Fisher, Ryann Lundrigan, Grace Gifford, Addison Hulsman, Kiera Kelly, Isabelle Fairfield, Maren Dueck and Sylvia Ready.

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Peterborough Jr. C Lakers Capture Central Division Championship

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Jr. C Lakers are Central Division champions after defeating the Whitby Warriors 8-7 on Friday night to win the best-of-five series in four games.

The peterborough jr. c Lakers won the central division championship friday night in whitby. they will now await the winner of the Kahnawake-Cornwall series to learn their semifinal opponent (photo courtesy of the jr. c lakers)

Peterborough earned the road victory at the McKinney Centre to claim the Central Division title and advance to the Ontario Junior C Lacrosse League Meredith Cup semifinals.

The Lakers will face the winner of the series between the Kahnawake Hunters and Cornwall Celtics. Cornwall currently leads that best-of-five matchup 2-1, with Game 4 scheduled for Monday.

The other Meredith Cup semifinal will feature the Six Nations Stealth and the Whitby Warriors. Although Whitby fell to Peterborough in the Central Division Final, the Warriors earned the league's wild card berth as the highest-ranked unsuccessful division finalist from the division with the strongest overall regular season winning percentage.

Friday's game was another tightly contested battle between the longtime rivals. Whitby held a 4-3 lead after the opening period before the Lakers responded with three goals in the second to take a 6-6 tie into the third. Logan Giroux gave Peterborough the lead early in the final period before Ryder Perry scored the game-winning power-play goal with 2:26 remaining.

Jordan Garfat scored twice for the Lakers, while Braxtin Howard added a goal and an assist. Ryder Perry, Kennen Withers, Hayden Heigh, Owen Thake and Logan Giroux also found the back of the net.

Heigh finished with two assists, while Quinn Jacobs recorded two assists. Charlie Evans, Charlie Donald, Kyson Campbell, Kennen Withers and Ryder Evans each added an assist.

With the Central Division title secured, the Lakers will now await the winner of the Kahnawake-Cornwall series to learn their semifinal opponent.

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Peterborough to Host Inaugural International Indoor Junior Lacrosse North America Cup

Peterborough has been named the host of the International Indoor Junior Lacrosse (IIJL) North America Cup Series on Aug. 7 to 9.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

This inaugural tournament serves as an opportunity for high-performance athletes to take part in the final selection process to be on the 23-man roster for the 2026 IIJL World U18 Lacrosse Championships.

The tournament will take place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, the City’s flagship sport and event centre, where three games will be played between Canada, the United States, and the Haudenosaunee.

“The International Indoor Junior Lacrosse Inaugural North America Cup is an exciting opportunity to showcase top talent from across the continent, while reinforcing Peterborough’s reputation as a premier lacrosse destination,” shared Peterborough City Councillors Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk, Community Services co-chairs. “With athletes, families, and fans coming together for this inaugural event, it’s a chance to highlight our facilities, celebrate Peterborough’s rich lacrosse culture, and create an unforgettable experience both on and off the floor.”

“We are very excited to introduce this new international event in the community of Peterborough, which has one of the richest lacrosse histories in Canada,” said Canadian Lacrosse League President & CEO Chris Fox. “The inaugural North America Cup Series will provide teams additional opportunities to work with players prior to the IIJL World U18 Lacrosse Championship, while also including younger players who did not make their respective IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship rosters—empowering teams to focus on player development and bringing exciting international lacrosse to fans in Peterborough.”

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