TELUS Cup Takes Over Peterborough Memorial Centre This Week
/The TELUS Cup hits the Peterborough Memorial Centre this week with seven days of high-action hockey featuring some of Canada’s best up-and-coming U18 players to town.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The tournament runs from Monday to Sunday, with three games daily during the preliminary rounds at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. Semi-final games take place at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, with the bronze and gold medal games taking place at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.
“Peterborough is proud to welcome athletes, coaches, families and fans from across Canada for the TELUS Cup,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “This is a chance to see some of the best young hockey talent in the country right here at home, experience the excitement of a national championship, and cheer on our own Junior Petes. I encourage residents and visitors to get their tickets now and be part of the action at the Memorial Centre.”
“Bringing a national championship like the TELUS Cup to the Peterborough Memorial Centre is a massive win for our community,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “This tournament puts a national spotlight on Peterborough, drawing families and fans from across Canada to our local hotels, restaurants, and shops. It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase our world-class hospitality and deep-rooted hockey heritage and I can’t wait to see the energy in the arena as we cheer on our very own Junior Petes on the national stage.”
“Ontario is proud to support the TELUS Cup through our Sport Hosting Program,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. "For over 50 years, this championship has been a crucial launchpad for Canada's best young hockey talent — and we're thrilled to help bring that tradition to Peterborough. Events like this showcase emerging stars, drive local economic activity, and demonstrate that when it comes to sport hosting, Ontario has a deep roster of communities ready to deliver world-class events.”
An official opening ceremony takes place on Monday at 7 p.m. Official greetings will be provided by Deputy Chief Jeffrey Jacobs from Curve Lake First Nation. Florence Osawamick, an Indigenous singer, will sing the national anthem in Anishinaabemowin.
The tournament evenings belong to the Peterborough Jr. Petes U18 AAA team, who play each night at 7 p.m. during the preliminary round. The Petes are making their national championship debut.
During the day, hockey fans watch some of the best players from across the nation as the following teams take to the ice:
Halifax Macs
Chevaliers de Lévis
Regina Pat Canadians
Okanagan Rockets
Waterloo Wolves
