Photos: Challenger Baseball Caps Off Home Run With A Complete Season

Peterborough Challenger Baseball closes out their years after two years prior of cancelled or modified seasons with their Pizza Pizza Championship at the East City Bowl on Monday night.

Quinton Over (blue) gets a base hit and ponders about going for second base. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

The championship took place between the Peterborough Challenger Blue team and the Red team. The organization supports anyone with cognitive or developmental challenges or chronic health issues that prevents them from playing an organized sport. The blue team won by a score of 22-10 over the red team.

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Peterborough Lakers to Host Mann Cup After Winning MSL Final

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are hosting the 2022 Mann Cup after winning the Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) final in game six to the Six Nations Chiefs 10-8 on Sunday night.

Photo courtesy of Anna Taylor and the Peterborough Lakers.

The win gave the Lakers a record 27th MSL title (fourth consecutive) in front of over 3,500 fans in attendance.

The team will battle for a fourth straight Mann Cup title as they take on the champion Langley Thunder of the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) beginning on Sep. 9.

The Lakers had a rough start, allowing a hat trick from former National Lacrosse League number one overall pick Lyle Thompson to make it 3-1. The Six Nations’ attacker returned to the lineup last Wednesday in game four, scoring two goals in his return.

Peterborough regained steam as Thomas Hoggarth made a highlight-reel goal with a behind-the-back bouncing shot that beat the Chiefs’ goalie Doug Jamieson. Joe Resetarits tied things up 34 seconds later to tie the game at three.

The Lakers tried to take the lead but had a pass deflect off a Six Nations play that resulted in a two-on-zero breakaway goal for Joey Cupido to make it 4-3 after the first period.

The second was evenly contested for both teams as each squad scored three goals apiece. Thompson scored his fourth goal of the game.

Hoggarth tallied a second goal intercepting a pass while Six Nations was trying to leave the offensive zone. He immediately scored his second of the game. Resetarits scored his second as well and Lakers’ Shawn Evans also got on the scoreboard with his first of the game for Peterborough.

The Lakers kept their poise in the third period ringing off four goals while only allowing one. Holden Cattoni opened the scoring for Peterborough in the third to tie the game at seven. Resetarits gave his team the first lead of the night scoring two and a half minutes after Cattoni’s goal to make it 8-7 for Peterborough.

While the Lakers let in a goal from Six Nations’ Austin Staats, Resetarits struck back with a powerplay goal (his fourth), nine seconds in to reclaim the lead. Evans gave the team an insurance marker, scoring with 2:23 left in the game and also killed off the dying seconds of the game to give Peterborough the win.

Lakers game leaders:

• Joe Resetarits (4-2)

• Shawn Evans (2-2)

• Thomas Hoggarth (2-0)

• Holden Cattoni (1-2)

• Turner Evans (1-0)

• Mark Matthews (0-4)

• Taite Cattoni (0-3)

• Kiel Matisz (0-1)

Mann Cup schedule:

• Game 1: Fri. Sep. 9 at 8 p.m.

• Game 2: Sat. Sep. 10 at 7 p.m.

• Game 3: Mon. Sep. 12 at 8 p.m.

• Game 4: Tue. Sep. 13 at 8 p.m.

• Game 5: Wed. Sep. 14 at 8 p.m.*

• Game 6: Fri. Sep. 16 at 8 p.m.*

• Game 7: Sat. Sep. 17 at 7 p.m.*

*if necessary

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Peterborough Petes Give Expanded Roles to Training Staff For Upcoming Season

The Peterborough Petes given Natasha (Tash) Lagacé and Dr. Chelsea McQuade expanded roles as training staff for the upcoming season announced on Sunday.

Dr. McQuade (left) and Lagacé (right) both worked with the Petes last season. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Lagacé has become the full-time athletic therapist for the team. She joined the Petes in Aug. 2018 in a part-time capacity. She holds a specialized honours kinesiology and health science degree and an athletic therapy certificate from York University.

Dr. McQuade joins the Petes as an assistant therapist - chiropractor. She spent time with the team last season in the same role, while completing her education. She recently graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where she graduated with Summa Cum Laude honours in this year. She has an extensive background in treating sports injuries during her post-secondary education. She is also employed at Hybrid Health and Rehabilitation.

Both women will work alongside head trainer and equipment manager, Brian Miller, who will have worked 2,000 games as a hockey trainer this season (1,500 in the OHL), along with assistant equipment manager, Larry Smith.

“I am very pleased that Brian, Larry, Tash, and Chelsea are returning for the upcoming season,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager. “All play an important role in making sure our players are able to perform at their best.”

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13U Peterborough Tigers Bring Home A Silver Medal From National Championships

The Chemong Home Hardware 13U Peterborough Tigers brought a silver medal home to Peterborough after representing Ontario at the Baseball Canada National Championships.

File Photo.

The tournament began on Thursday with the boys winning both games, 11-3 over Team Saskatchewan and 5-1 over British Colombia.

The boys took a tough loss in game three on Friday, losing 6-3 to Quebec #1.

They came back strong on Saturday morning and booked their ticket to semi-finals with an 18-1 win over Team PEI.

Noah Stanley pitched just shy of a no-hitter, with a full team effort to get them through the round robin.

The semi-finals pitted the team against the very strong Riverside team, but ultimately the boys came out on top with a 7-6 victory. This win sent them to the Gold medal game.

After a hard fought battle against Quebec #1, the boys fell 8-4 and returned home to Peterborough with a Silver medal.

“A tremendous group of players, coaches and families represented Peterborough, Waterloo, Hamilton and Whitby but most importantly Ontario with grit, determination and class,” said coach Noah Crowley.

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13U Peterborough Tigers Are Off To A Great Start At National Championships

The Chemong Home Hardware 13U Peterborough Tigers are currently representing Ontario at the Baseball Canada National Championships.

The boys won 11-3 over Team Saskatchewan to start the tournament off on Thursday.

Ryan Lehman pitched, throwing five innings with Reece Brown stepping in to pitch the final two for the win.

Coach Noah Crowley says Lucas Albano Colin Miller and Seth Black came in clutch at the plate.

Game two was Thursday afternoon against Team British Columbia.

Brett Crowley pitched for a 5-1 win over BC. Lucas Albano pitched the final two.

The tournament will continue until Sunday.

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Hometown PTBO: Robbie Brooks On His Pickleball Career and Upcoming Tournaments In Peterborough

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with pickleball player Robbie Brooks about his accomplishments in the sport, the story of his disability and how he treks on despite it and upcoming pickleball tournaments as the director.

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Peterborough Lakers Take Control With 3-1 Series Lead Over Six Nations In 12-5 Rout

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers put on their most dominating playoff performance with a 12-5 rout over the Six Nations Chiefs and grabbed a 3-1 Major Series Lacrosse final series lead at the Memorial Centre on Tuesday night.

Photo courtesy of Anna Taylor and the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers.

The Lakers shined offensively and defensively out of the gate, leading 4-0 after the first period. They continued their momentum ringing off another six goals while allowing only one after the second period to make it 10-1.

The Lakers scored another five goals and easily held on for the 12-5 win to take game four of the series.

Holden Cattoni led the Lakers with a hat trick and an assist. Shawn Evans, Joe Resetarits and Mark Matthews tacked a pair of goals and four assists each.

Goaltender Doug Buchan stood tall and made 36 saves on 41 shots for a Lakers win.

National Lacrosse League and Major Lacrosse League’s number one overall pick in 2015, Lyle Thompson returned to the lineup and led the Chiefs with two goals.

Game five is on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Ohsweken. If necessary, Game six is in Peterborough on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.

If Peterborough wins one more game, they will host the Western Lacrosse Association champion for the Mann Cup. 

Lakers Game Leaders:

• Holden Cattoni (3-1) 

• Joe Resetarits (2-4) 

• Shawn Evans (2-4) 

• Mark Matthews (2-4) 

• Thomas Hoggarth (2-1) 

• Matt Gilray (1-0) 

• Kiel Matisz (0-4) 

• Turner Evans (0-3) 

• Bryce Sweeting (0-1) 

• Doug Buchan: 36 saves 

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Peterborough Petes Pre-Season Games Will Be Hosted At Community Rinks And Will Benefit Local Minor Hockey Organizations

The Peterborough Petes will be playing three pre-season games in local community rinks in the Peterborough area in September with proceeds from each game supporting local minor hockey organizations.

The ice pad at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre is NHL sized, and the arena can hold over 700 spectators. Photo courtesy of the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.

Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase in advance in order to guarantee access to each game, as tickets are limited for each pre-season game.

On September 4 the Petes will take on the Oshawa Generals at 2:05 p.m. at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre.

Proceeds from ticket sales will support Norwood Minor Hockey. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:

• Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre, Hilts Butcher Shop, JJ Stewart Motors, Lynns Flowers and Gifts

• Or by contacting Jen Stewart (705-760-4234) or Ryan Post (705-927-3632)

On September 10 the Petes clash with the Sudbury Wolves at 4:05 p.m. at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre.

Ticket sales will support the Millbrook District Minor Hockey Association. Tickets will be on sale to the general public through the Millbrook Minor Hockey website starting on August 27. MDMHA families will have access to an exclusive pre-sale on August 25-26.

On September 23 the Petes will play their final home pre-season game against the East Division rival Kingston Frontenacs at 7:05 p.m. at the Cobourg Community Centre. Ticket sales will support various Cobourg and area minor hockey associations. Tickets can be purchased, in person, at the Cobourg Community Centre or by clicking here.

Tickets are now on sale for all 2022-23 regular season games, including the Home Opener on September 29 at 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Petes Season Ticket Members and flex pack holders have priority access to Home Opener tickets. To gain access to the Home Opener in an exclusive booking window, fans can call (705) 743-3681 ext. 6000, email the Petes, or visit the Petes Store online or in person at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Havelock Boys Return Home With Heads Held High After Representing Ontario At Eastern Canadian Fastpitch Tournament

The Havelock Express U15 Rep Softball represented Ontario at the Eastern Canadian Championships, held in Brookfield, Nova Scotia last weekend.

“For eight years I have watched most of these boys grow and develop their skills, battle through wins and losses and just grow together in the sport they love to play,” said Cheryl Levesque, who started the Havelock Minor Softball Program eight years ago with her husband, in a social media post. “No matter what happens We thank you our home town community for getting them all here.”

The team was selected by the Ontario Amateur Softball Association (OASA) to represent Ontario at the tournament. When they found out they had been selected, businesses and residents in Havelock rallied together to fundraise $14,000 to help get the team to Nova Scotia.

In their first game on Thursday Havelock Express defeated the Carbonear Islanders 9-6, with Raine Ayrhart named player of the game.

The boys faced the home team, the Brookfield Elks, on Thursday and were defeated 9 - 2. Raine Ayrhart received the player of the game award for a second time.

On Friday, Havelock played a tough game against Wilmot Thunder, but finished with a loss of 6 - 4. Raine Aryhart was Havelock’s player of the game.

At 1 p.m. they fell 4-2 to the Clarenville Caribous.

On Saturday Havelock defeated the East Hants Mastodons 5-4 in their first playoff game. Player of the game was Wes Minard.

In a close final game on Saturday night, the Goulds beat Havelock Express 13-12. Wes Menard received player of the game.

Ultimately the home team the Brookfield Elks won gold.

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Peterborough Lakers Alumni Hosting First Online Jersey Auction of Local NLL Players

The Peterborough Lakers Alumni is holding its first-ever online jersey auction of local lacrosse stars in their National Lacrosse League (NLL) uniforms.

There are 16 NLL player jerseys — both past and present — available for auction that plays such as include Cory Viterelli, Shawn Evans Bryce Sweeting and Robert Hope.

The deadline to bid on the jerseys ends at 9 p.m. Tuesday., which is roughly the end of the second period of game four of the MSL 2022 final.

Bidders can either visit the Peterborough Memorial Centre beside the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame or go online to participate in the auction.

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