Electric City Football Club Kicks Off Banner Challenge

The newly-introduced Electric City Football Club (ECFC) has started their “banner challenge” as a contest and to promote the brand for the upcoming season in 2022 beginning Wednesday.

The ECFC had their inaugural press conference on Aug. 9 with their logo release on Aug. 13. Photo by David Tuan Bui,

Banners have been placed in Downtown Peterborough on three streets where entrants have to take selfies with the branding of all locations to be eligible for the giveaway.

Participants must also tag ECFC and use the hashtag #WeAreECFC while posting their photos on social media (Instagram, Facebook or Twitter) to be entered into the draw.

The ECFC Banner Challenge Kicks off today!

We've scattered ECFC banners throughout @PtboDBIA on three different streets. Take a selfie with a banner on each of the three streets to be entered into the draw. pic.twitter.com/CLDDJFrcpl

— Electric City Football Club (@ElectricCityFC) September 1, 2021

Three entrants will be selected at random in a draw to win an ECFC t-shirt and an inaugural scarf as part of the giveaway.

The contest ends at the end of Friday where the contest winners will be announced.

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Petes Announce Top Fitness Testing Performances from 2021 Training Camp

The Peterborough Petes 2021 Training Camp wrapped up day one of fitness testing on Tuesday, August 31 at Hybrid Sports Complex. They have released a list of top performers from each fitness test.

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Forward Tyson Doucette made the top performer list twice in pullups and vertical jump.

Forward Carson Whitson placed first in both the vertical and broad jump, while forward Nick Lardis placed third in both of those categories.

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The Petes will kick off day two of Training Camp on Wednesday at the Memorial Centre with the first six of twelve scrimmages being played from 8:30 to 11:30am and 2:00 to 5:00pm.

Fans can tune into the scrimmages live from the Petes Youtube channel.

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Rosters Announced for Peterborough Petes Training Camp

The team rosters have been set for the Peterborough Petes 2021 Training Camp.

Each team will play six 25-minute scrimmages between Wednesday and Thursday, before Friday’s annual Maroon and White game at 4:05 p.m., all at the Memorial Centre.

Over 60 players will participate in this years camp, divided into three teams: Team Hybrid Fitness, Team Pat McAuley and Team East Side Mario’s. To view team rosters click here.

In addition to returning players, top picks from both the 2020 and 2021 OHL and Under-18 Priority Selections, and numerous free agent invites will be in attendance.

An updated on-ice schedule is available here.

In adhering to the OHL’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, all players, parents of players, hockey operations and support staff must have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination before attending training camp.

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Cody Caldwell and Team Canada Bring Home 5th Place in Wheelchair Rugby

Peterborough’s Cody Caldwell and Team Canada beat France 57-49 on Saturday to finish in 5th place in Wheelchair Rugby at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

Caldwell racked up 10 tries at the Tokyo Paralympics.

After losing their first two matches by less than a total of seven points to Great Britain and the United States, Team Canada bounced back with two consecutive wins to finish the tournament.

Caldwell logged 5:23 minutes of play time and scored one try.

Canada’s Michael Whitehead and Zac Madell were able to combine for 39 tries, making them the top scorers of their final game.

Heading into this tournament Team Canada had medal hopes. After sweeping away the competition in every Paralympic qualification match, things were looking up for the team.

Team Canada was put in group B, which consisted of two of the top three teams in the tournament, USA and Great Britain.

“They hate it, it was obvious, we were in the toughest pool, we know we should be vying for a medal,” said coach Dave Willsie in a press conference. “We took it upon ourselves, we have a lot of men in that change room, they wanted to make a statement in this last game, and that’s what we did. We stuck it to France. It wasn’t even close, and we are elite, even though we don’t have a medal to show for it.”

Canada’s next international competition is the American Zonals, taking place in Colombia this December.

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Cody Caldwell and Team Canada Earns First Wheelchair Rugby Win at Tokyo Paralympics

Peterborough’s Cody Caldwell and Team Canada defeated New Zealand in wheelchair rugby at the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics, 51-36 to improve to a 1-2 record on Friday.

Cody Caldwell (pictured) has scored nine tries in the wheelchair rugby round-robin. File Photo.

The win has earned them a fifth-place match against France this Saturday.

Canada outscored New Zealand after all four quarters and never lost the lead.

Caldwell was a starter and logged 8:23 minutes of game time. He scored four tries to help bring Canada to their first tournament win.

Zak Madell led Canada with 12 tries through only 12:37 minutes of gameplay; Barney Koneferenisi led New Zealand with 18 tries.

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Canada was eliminated from playoff contention after two consecutive losses to Great Britain and the United States. Both losses were competitive matches as Canada only lost by a combined score of seven points.

Team Canada Wheelchair Rugby will wrap up its Paralympic journey competing against France for fifth place on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. EST.

To live stream Saturday’s game click here.

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Peterborough Petes Sign Liam Sztuska to Standard Player Agreement

Peterborough Petes General Manager Michael Oke announced that the team has signed Liam Sztuska to a standard player agreement on Friday.

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Sztuska, a 5’11”, 160 lbs goalie, was selected by the Petes in the fifth round, 94th overall in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection.

The Mississauga, Ontario native suited up for the Toronto Titans in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) during the 2019-20 season. The 2004-born left catcher is eligible for the upcoming 2022NHL Entry Draft.

"I'm at a loss for words,” said Sztuska. “This is something I have been dreaming of since I was a kid and now it's a dream come true. I'm looking forward to seeing the fans, the players, the coaching staff, and getting out on the ice and finally getting started."

“We’re very excited to add Liam to our organization,” said Oke. “He’s a promising young goaltender who we believe can make an impact at the OHL level.”

Sztuska, who was the first goalie the Petes selected in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, joins Donovan McCoy, Sam Alfano, and Justin DeZoete as players who committed to the maroon and white from the 2020 draft.

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Peterborough Petes Announce 2021 Training Camp Schedule

The Peterborough Petes 2021 Training Camp will begin with fitness testing on Tuesday, August 31, and will conclude with the annual Maroon & White game on Friday, September 3.

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This year’s training camp, presented by Pat McAuley Group of Realtors will see over 55 players compete for a spot on the 2021-22 Petes roster.

In addition to returning players, top picks from both the 2020 and 2021 OHL and Under-18 Priority Selections, and numerous free agent invites will be in attendance. Training camp rosters are scheduled to be announced on Friday, August 27.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, training camp will be a private event. Fans will be able to watch a livestream of all scrimmages and games with details to be announced next week.

In adhering to the OHL’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, all players, parents of players, hockey operations and support staff must have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination before attending training camp.

The Petes will welcome the Sudbury Wolves and first overall draft pick Quentin Musty for their home opener on Thursday, October 14 at 7:05 p.m.

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Hometown PTBO: Mitchell Stephens On Bringing the Stanley Cup Back to Peterborough

This week on a special episode of Hometown PTBO, local two-time Stanley Cup Champion Mitchell Stephens brings Lord Stanley back to Peterborough.

He makes history by bringing Lord Stanley down the iconic Lift Lock in a water parade for the first time ever. Come on the boat to see the incredible ride.

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Peterborough Canoe and Kayak Club Paddles On From Government Grant

After the last day of a canoe program, the Peterborough Canoe and Kayak Club (PCKC) received a $15,500 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) on Friday.

The PCKC was established in July 2017. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Club members and city officials gathered at Johnson Park to watch young paddlers in fun races at Little Lake just off Beavermead Park. The final day was a showcase of the skills learned by the young paddlers as well as a recognition ceremony for the grant funding.

The club has seen a huge growth in numbers this year since 2020 where COVID-19 made it difficult for them to run its events.

“The year before, we've had 50 paddlers,” said Jim Stewart, PCKC commodore.” This year, we've had 150 plus padders plus another 30 in masters, paracanoeing and in learn-to-paddle programs.”

Most PCKC boats are racing boats that are expensive and unstable which are not rented out to the public. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The grant was used to help with staffing costs, buying new fencing, a rescue boat motor, installing new storage capabilities and a sanitizing station.

MPP Dave Smith presented the check at the presentation ceremony on OTF’s behalf. He said the PCKC fit the bill perfectly for the grant.

“It was about doing something for volunteers with a not-for-profit organization that provided an opportunity for youth,” he said. “It really was perfectly designed what Trillium was designed for.”

The OTF has nearly invested $112 million into 1,384 community projects and partnerships. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Both Smith and Stewart agree that these programs that promote physical activity are beneficial for kids on several different levels.

“It's good for their physical health but the key is that it's good for their mental health,” said Smith. “They learn an activity they can do their entire life and they have fun doing it which is one of the best things that come out of it.”

“People are very pleased to be in the open air in the water,” reflected Stewart. “A sport that provides them with new friends, a learning experience and a chance to gain self-respect for being on the water.”

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Peterborough Petes and OHL Expand Vaccination Policy To All Attendees

All Ontario Hockey League (OHL) attendees including fans, staff and media are required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and follow any other safety protocols in any team’s arena announced by the league on Friday.

Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The league has expanded its current vaccination policy which originally applied to OHL community members. It will take effect on Oct. 7, 2021, for all OHL functions including all Peterborough Petes events such as team practices and games.

Children under 12 will require supervision from a fully vaccinated adult and will be required to follow all safety protocols.

The Petes host Sudbury Wolves, featuring first overall draft pick Quentin Musty for their home opener on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 7:05 p.m.

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