They happen here in town at Hap Ki Do school. Check out this video...
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Peterborough, send us pictures of your backyard rink, and we'll update this post. Send via email or @ us on Twitter. Here's a great one below from the Southend of Peterborough sent to us. Score!
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Here's one in Millbrook...
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Olympic Bronze Medalist Joannie Rochette has officially been added to the line-up of skaters performing in Rock the Ice IV on February 6th, 2013 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
The six-time Canadian Champion, who won the silver medal at the 2009 World Championships, joins an impressive cast including four-time World Champion Kurt Browning, two-time Olympic Silver Medalist Elvis Stojko and World Champion Jeffrey Buttle.
Tickets are available for Rock the Ice IV at Memorialcentre.ca or at the Peterborough Memorial Centre box office. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. Rock it.
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Come on out this Saturday (December 8th) and support Special Olympics Ontario while watching NHL alumni greats play against members of the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service and the Law Enforcement All-Stars.
The game takes place at 6 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, and local hockey fans get a chance to meet the likes of former NHLers Curtis Joseph, Marty McSorley, Dave Reid, Mike Krushelnyski and Todd Harvey.
The Law Enforcement All-Stars includes approximately 16 members of 
Curtis Josephthe Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service.
Fans will also be treated to a skills competition featuring the players—and some on-ice jokes. As presenting sponsor, Scotiabank will give one lucky fan the chance to win a $2,500 investment product in the "Scotiabank Shoot for Cash" between periods.
Doors open at 5 p.m., and the puck drops at 6 p.m. For ticket information, go to Benefithockey.com or call 1-877-431-0685.
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CHEX Newswatch Tyler Calver's feature on John Grant Jr.
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It is abundantly clear: The Peterborough Petes are no longer the must watch team they were in their heyday.
The crowds are sparse and quiet; the players give it their all but the product on the ice isn't up to par; it's no longer a coveted thing to play for the Petes (look at the number of players who have asked to be traded in recent years); it's no longer a "hot" ticket to go to a game; the Petes experience is not the entertainment spectacle or buzz factor it should be; and the Board and coaching staff have not developed a clear vision or strategy for how to get the franchise back on track.
Local boy and WIND Mobile co-founder Mike O'Connor came forward earlier this year with an offer to buy the Petes as part of a group called NorthLight Entertainment. He articulated a clear vision to bring them into the 21st century as far as marketing and business savvy and social media and such—and has talked about possibly even building an arena downtown someday, something he reiterated on KRUZ FM earlier this week. And Mike still wants the team, he told us such.
There's no question the Petes fanbase is aging and is in effect dying off—it's not like the Lakers fanbase which has a wide demographic and is attracting youth with its "cool" factor including the entertainment and product on the field, not to mention that most of their games sellout. The status quo isn't working for the Petes. For people to pay their hard earned money to go to a game and buy tickets, use the concession stands and buy Petes merchandise, they have to know it's going to a team with a clear vision and that wants to win over anything else. Would-be Petes fans have a lot of other choices for how to spend their time and their money, so they have to know it will be an "experience" to go to a Petes game, whether it's a date night or bringing the kids or going with buddies.
Now sports reporter Mike Davies from The Examiner reports that the Peterborough Petes board of directors will be making new, crucial additions to their board, as several have stepped down. Petes president Jim Devlin says at least two vacancies will be filled, and that they are looking for candidates , "younger guys", with a hockey background and expertise in business and finance—and the deadline for applicants to submit resumes is December 15th.
Those positions are key to determining the future of the Petes, a once storied franchise. But are those additions enough? The Board and the organization has to admit that what they're doing now isn't working. Not even close. Tweaking the organization isn't sufficient. A radical new vision and marketing strategy—an overhaul—is needed to save the Petes, and right the ship. And be a competitive team again where players want to play for them and fans want to watch.
Remember 1996? That's what we need to get back to (along with 21st century entertainment/social media):
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It's the night when table tennis legends are born—mostly in their own minds, but who cares?
Sign up now at Spanky's for their 3rd Annual Ping Pong tournament happening November 17th, starting at 5 p.m. sharp.
This fun night—there is sure to be a great rally or two—is also a fundraiser for Movember, so bring your Mo Bros along and fans to cheer you on.
PTBOCanada is a proud sponsor—and participant again—this year.
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We spotted a superhero team at Head of the Trent Saturday (September 29th) at Trent University that spectators loved—"Go Justice League!" shouted a few cheering fans. The team is composed of Grade 12 St. Peter's students Owen Barker (3rd seat, as Spider-Man), Sam Lapum as Robin, Trevor Leahy as Superman, Matt Lapum as Batman, and their coxie Emma Arsenal. "We had the option to either row in Peterborough unisuits, or go with our superhero ones," says Owen. "We decided to stand out and have a little fun with the crowd. This was a last minute decision, but judging by the crowd everyone seemed to enjoy the suits! To bad we can't wear them when competing for our school this coming spring!"
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The Peterborough Cycling Summit was at the beautiful Market Hall last night. There were about 150 people in attendance from a diverse group to listen to some excellent speakers.
Drop by Peterborough's Rock & Rope Climbing Centre today between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to celebrate their 1st Anniversary. There is free climbing, prizes and sales on climbing equipment. Rock & Rope is located at Unit 16, 280 Perry Street in Peterborough.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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