U15AA Ice Kats Ready To Defend Number One Ranking In Canada As They Step Back On The Ice

The Peterborough Cavanagh Disposal U15AA Ice Kats are currently ranked number one in the country, and plan on defending that title as they return to the ice.

Photo courtesy of Shelbi Kilcollins.

Shelbi Kilcollins, assistant coach of the U15 Ice Kats, says the new schedule was sent out to the team on Sunday night and players are rearing to go.

“We’re all in a group chat together and when the schedule was sent out on Sunday - for lack of a better word the girls are absolutely buzzing. We’re on the ice six times this week,” she said.

The team showing off their new jerseys. Photo courtesy of U15 Ice Kats.

The team was ranked number one in the country before they were forced to step off the ice due to provincial mandates.

Now that the girls are back, they are ready to win.

“We certainly aren’t just making the playoffs this year,” said Kilcollins. “These girls want the provincial championship.”

This season will be the last time many of the girls play together, as next year many of them will move on to play in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League.

Two seasons ago when this group played Pewee, they finished the season ranked number one in Canada and now that they are back together they plan to do it again.

Team members include: head coach Chris Moher, assistant coach Shelbi Kilcollins, assistant coach Tim Degeer, Lacey Clement, Chloe Fife, Kate Bell, Rhaea Flint, Claire Baynham, Sadie Davidson, Chey Degeer, Syd Sawyer, Amy Clements, Soph Harold, Molly Farace, Kylee Strano, Claire Chambers, Ava Moher, Avery Johnston, Clara Williams and Brooke Cavanagh.

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Electric City Football Club And Peterborough Petes Join Forces To Make Peterborough A Top Sports Destination

The Peterborough Petes and Electric City Football Club announced their partnership in an effort to promote sporting excellence across Peterborough and the region on Tuesday.

ECFC head coach Marco Michael Marcoccia (left) with Petes head coach Rob Wilson (right) in the middle of the Peterborough Memorial Centre rink. Photo courtesy of ECFC and Peterborough Petes.

The Peterborough Petes are the oldest operating junior franchise in the Ontario Hockey League producing over 250 NHL draft-selected players since 1956.

Electric City Football Club (ECFC) began operations in 2021 to bring professional soccer to Peterborough. The club has been accepted into League1 Ontario to compete in the Men’s and Women’s Premier Division beginning in the spring of 2022.

The two Peterborough franchises will be working together and supporting each other in an effort to make Peterborough a top sports destination in Canada for fans. The Petes and ECFC will additionally be teaming up to foster a community where local athletes and top talent from across the country will seek out the Electric City as a city to play, train, and develop.

“The Petes are incredibly excited to partner with ECFC. In addition to continuing to present new opportunities for our fans, we want to work with Rob and his team to provide our local athletes the chance to train and compete at the top level in Peterborough,” said Dave Pogue, Petes president.

The community can expect to see lots of cross promotional activities, joint events, and co-operation between the organizations throughout the year. Both franchises see this bringing together of two great sporting cultures as a win-win.

“The Petes are one of the most iconic sports franchises in Canada with a very loyal and passionate fan base,” said Rob Jenkins, ECFC president. “We couldn’t be more pleased to have partnered with such a well-run and community focused organization as we establish Electric City FC in this great city.”

Tickets are now on sale to the general public for the three upcoming Petes home games permitting a 500 spectator capacity. They can be purchased through the Grant Thornton Box Office in person, over the phone at (705) 743-3561 or online at the Grant Thornton Box Office website: tickets.memorialcentre.ca.

Season tickets to ECFC’s inaugural season are available. Fans can make a deposit on their ECFC season tickets by visiting the team’s website: electriccityfc.com.

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Peterborough Petes Tickets Available to General Public For Next Three Home Games

The Peterborough Petes have opened their ticket sales to the general public for their next three home games at the Peterborough Memorial Centre announced Monday.

The Petes have been hosting games without fans during the three-week modified stage two that began in early January. Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

These games will have a capacity of no more than 500 fans. Tickets are now on sale to the general public and can be purchased exclusively through the PMC Grant Thornton Box Office.

Home Game Schedule:

• Thursday, February 3 vs. Ottawa 67’s

• Saturday, February 5 vs. Niagara IceDogs*

• Thursday, February 10 vs. Ottawa 67’s

*The Pink in the Rink fundraiser was originally scheduled to be held during the game on Feb. 5. That fundraising event will be moved to a home game later this season.

All fans can purchase tickets from the Grant Thornton Box Office at the Peterborough Memorial Centre online or in-person and over the phone at (705) 743-3561. Tickets are extremely limited. 

Tickets sold for games on Feb. 3, 5, and 10 will be treated as General Admission in the Gibson’s Finest Club Section. All patrons will enter through PMC Gate #1. Tickets will be distributed the week of each game.

Fans who have purchased flex vouchers are welcome to redeem their vouchers at the three games permitting 500 fans. 

Full details related to health and safety protocol, building entrances and seating and other important information will be distributed directly to ticket holders, and will also be available online before each home game.

The Petes will host the rival Ottawa 67’s on Feb. 3 at 7:05 pm. For information on season tickets, private suites, special packages, groups and single-game tickets, contact Mike Kosciesza at mkosciesza@gopetesgo.com or call (705) 743-3681 ext. 263.

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Electric City Football Club Enters Partnership With Local Business As Exclusive Retailer

Electric City Football Club (ECFC) has partnered with retail store The Capital PTBO as an exclusive provider of ECFC merchandise for the upcoming 2022 League1 Ontario season announced Friday.

Rob Jenkins, ECFC president (left) with Mark Million, The Capital PTBO owner (right) celebrating their new partnership. The Capital PTBO becomes the first retail store to sell ECFC merchandise outside of the the club’s headquarters. Photo courtesy of ECFC.

“Downtown Peterborough is a special place and as a club we are committed to having a strong presence in the heart of the city.” said Rob Jenkins, ECFC president. “From the first time I spoke with Mark about his vision for a new retail spot on George Street, it seemed like a perfect fit for us both.”

The Capital PTBO opened up shop on Monday. The shop is stocked sports apparel and encourages anyone to hang out in their casual atmosphere.

Owner Mark Million with his brother and business partner Justin Million have a passion for both retail and sports.

“We wanted to create a place where local sports fans come to hang out, chat about last night’s game, and maybe pick up some really cool gear while you’re here,” said Mark. “As a local sports fan, we are very excited to see what Electric City FC is building and bringing to our city and wanted to see if we could play a part in making it a success.”

The Capital PTBO store located at 370 George St. N is the exclusive in-person provider of Electric City FC merchandise along with a pop-up shop that will be at all ECFC home matches this spring and summer. 

“We are really excited to have our players and coaches come to the store and hang out with Mark and Justin and have some fun,” said Jenkins. “This downtown shop embodies what we think makes Peterborough great and we are very proud to have our merchandise on display at such a unique place.” 

“The Capital PTBO is thrilled to partner with Electric City Football Club, a franchise bound for national success,” said Mark. “Supporting sport, Peterborough and the downtown is at the heart of our mandate and we look forward to growing together with an organization that shares our core values.” 

For store hours go to thecapitalptbo.ca or on social media by searching The Capital PTBO.

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Local Sports Retail Store Doubles As Community Hub In Unique Business Service

What looks like a sports apparel store, owner Mark Million of The Capital PTBO created a community hub for the sports community in downtown Peterborough that opened on Monday.

Mark Million also works as a realtor for Bowes & Cocks Limited Brokerage. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The store is located at 370 George St. N. and sells sports apparel such as hats, shirts and collectibles but offers a venue for other sports outlets. The space offers free rental space for events such as sports banquets, press conferences or fantasy draft parties.

Customers can use the space as a library for sports books available on-site, play table hockey or watch the game at no charge in a safe and welcoming environment.

"We're not here to make money off you. We're here to let you enjoy the moment,” said Million. “The downtown has for some generations of people, it has a stigma attached that isn't always true. It's not a scary space, it's a safe space run by entrepreneurs."

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Million worked in retail with his brother for roughly four years before making a career change to a realtor for Bowes & Cocks Limited Brokerage. The brothers went back to retail after a friend’s suggestion to open a business since a major store closed its doors last February which left a void in the sports apparel market.

“Retail was my first love and I’ve done it for many, many years,” reflected Million. “National Sports announced that they were closing so that really started to move the ball forward. If we were to take a shot, go for it.”

The logo is made of wood and was crafted by Million’s son, Cole. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The store’s name carries local roots as the logo was designed by Mary Bucholtz of Bechwood Design. The Market Hall clock tower represents Million’s family lineage and heritage that was in Peterborough’s history.

"My grandfather's grandfather (on my mom's side) had the first business under the clock way back in the 1840s-50s," said Million. “He had a fish market, it was the first one underneath the clock tower so to bring that was fun.”

The store currently carries Electric City Football Club apparel and is in the process of getting rights to sell Peterborough Petes merchandise.

“It's a no-brainer for us to be involved in local sports and there's such a rich history here between lacrosse, hockey and Electric City soccer team that was around 120 years ago,” said Million.

Despite the space looking like a retail store at first glance, coming inside the store will show the true experience The Capital PTBO has to offer.

“Come and check out our space, don't buy anything,” said Million. “I don't need the sale as much I need you to understand what this space could mean for your sports organization or for your club or whatever the case may be. We want it to be a space to be inclusive for anyone that's comfortable to do that sort of thing.”

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Hometown PTBO: Dan O'Toole on His New Podcast Boomsies and Some of His Favourite Spots in Peterborough

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with former sports anchor Dan O'Toole about his new podcast Boomsies, his favourite spots in Peterborough and some of his experiences on the golf course.

Check out his podcast at any one of these platforms on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Youtube.

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Petes Tickets Back On Sale For the Public At Reduced Capacity

The Peterborough Petes have three home games scheduled at the Peterborough Memorial Centre from Jan. 31 until Feb. 20. with tickets going on sale this Thursday.

The OHL reaffirmed its commitment to continue the 2021-22 season on Jan. 5 despite the modified stage two mandate from the Ontario Government earlier this month. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Tickets will be on sale exclusively to Season Ticket Members beginning 9:30 a.m. ET at the PMC Grant Thornton Box Office. All games will have a maximum spectator capacity of 500.

Home Game Schedule:

• Thursday, February 3 vs. Ottawa 67’s

• Saturday, February 5 vs. Niagara IceDogs*

• Thursday, February 10 vs. Ottawa 67’s

*The Pink in the Rink fundraiser was originally scheduled to be held during the game on Feb. 5. That fundraising event will be moved to a home game later this season.

Petes Season Ticket Members can purchase tickets using their account credits in an exclusive pre-sale window beginning on Thu. at 9:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased in-person, over the phone or online. Season Ticket Members will have access to a special STM ticket price, and the Petes will cover the cost of all order fees associated with the purchase.

If any tickets remain after the Season Ticket Member presale, they will be available to the general public on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Fans can purchase at the Grant Thornton Box Office at the Peterborough Memorial Centre online starting on Monday or in-person and over the phone at (705) 743-3561 starting Wednesday 9:30 a.m. ET. 

All tickets sold for games on Feb. 3, 5 and 10 will be treated as General Admission in the Gibson’s Finest Club Section. All patrons will enter through PMC Gate #1. Tickets will be distributed the week of each game.

Petes Season Ticket Members will receive an automatic credit on their PMC Account for all games played at reduced capacity between Jan. 10 and Feb. (projected nine games in total).

Credits will be available for use starting on Jan. 27 and can be used for the three games to be played with a capacity of 500 spectators. These fans have received an email and phone call with additional details.

Full details related to health and safety protocol, building entrances and seating, and other important information will be distributed directly to ticket holders and will also be available online before each home game. 

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"Coach Cal" Opens Hockey Night in Canada With Pre-Game Speech

Seven-year-old Callan “Coach Cal” Perks gets the spotlight for Hockey Night in Canada as he starred in the opening video on Saturday Night.

The show opened with a clip of Perks with his first viral speech then encouraging kids to remain strong during the temporary closure of hockey.

He previewed all the matchups of all the Canadian teams playing that night including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames and his favourite team, the Edmonton Oilers.

Perks also gave a motivating speech for the hosts of Hockey Night in Canada in Ron MacLean, Kelly Hrudey, Jennifer Botterill, David Amber and Elliotte Friedman.

Perks is a student at Lakefield District Public School. His favourite NHL team is the Edmonton Oilers with Connor McDavid as his favourite player. Photo courtesy of Lara Perks.

Perks first became viral from a pre-game speech with the Peterborough Petes on Nov. 28.

The second-grader has made appearances on other popular shows such as ABC’s Good Morning America, The Ellen Degeneres Show and Fox Los Angeles.

Perks wants to be an NHL player when he gets older. After his playing career, he wants to be a hockey coach or general manager.

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Hometown PTBO: Chase Stillman on Coming Back to Peterborough and His Family's Lineage of Hockey

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with Peterborough Petes Forward Chase Stillman on his return to Peterborough through a trade from the Sudbury Wolves.

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Peterborough Petes Promote Inclusivity With New Warmup Jerseys

The Peterborough Petes have unveiled warmup jerseys designed to promote inclusivity and make hockey more accessible announced on Thursday.

James Guo (pictured) signed his standard player agreement contract on Aug. 17. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The jerseys include Peterborough’s nickname “The Electric City,” as the first town in Canada to install electric streetlights. It also contains a screen-printed patch stating, “Hockey for All.”

The custom, game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off at the end of the season with proceeds going towards future hockey initiatives to increase accessibility.

“Fully Promoted powered by Signarama, believes in helping and empowering community and as such it was a privilege to be able to create the unique ‘Hockey for All’ logo that appears on the shoulder of the jersey,” said Morgan Smith, Signarama Peterborough CEO, Morgan Smith. “Hockey is a great sport, Canada’s game, and should be enjoyed and inclusive of all, as fans, spectators or by players,”

“We are thrilled to see the concept of these jerseys come to fruition and be worn by our players in arenas across the province,” said Eric Ebenbauer, Petes director of sales. “The values of Fully Promoted/Signarama align with the mission of the Petes to make hockey more inclusive and accessible and we are proud to partner on this initiative.”

All proceeds from the game-worn, warmup jerseys will go towards funding towards local hockey initiatives in the area including the First Shift program the Petes are hosting in March. Bidding for the 2021-22 practice jerseys will open and be announced at a later date. 

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