Peterborough Lions Club Collecting Used Shoe Donations For Thursday's Lakers Game

The Peterborough Lions Club is collecting used shoes to give to the less fortunate across the world at the Peterborough Lakers game this Thursday.

JUDY JENKINS WITH THE 2021 SHOE DRIVE SIGN WITH A MINOR CORRECTION AFTER SMITH’S FINAL DONATION. PHOTO BY DAVID TUAN BUI.

The Club has partnered with SOLES4SOULS, a non-profit organization that helps distribute shoes to those in need in various communities across the world. The unwanted footwear that typically hits landfills is cleaned and redistributed to those living in poverty. Kenyan lacrosse players will also be beneficiaries of the shoe drive.

Donors can bring their gently used shoes and new pairs of socks to the game located at bins located at all Memorial Centre entrances.

The Lions Club has collected over 3,800 pairs of shoes from the Peterborough community and has sent close to 100 pairs to lacrosse players in Africa. Donations can also be dropped off at the Lions Club on 347 Burnham St. until Friday.

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Josh Currier's Eight-Point Night Helps Peterborough Lakers Rout Brampton Excelsiors 13-2 in Lopsided Win

It was the Josh Currier show for the Peterborough Lakers to get their most lopsided victory of the season, routing the Brampton Excelsiors 13-2 at the Brampton Memorial Arena on Sunday night.

In all three matchups so far, the road team has won every game between the Excelsiors and Lakers. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

Currier tacked on his first point, scoring the game’s opening goal just under four minutes in. Lucas Ferreira got one back from Brampton just under three minutes later for the 1-1 tie. Currier kept going with his second goal of the game and DJ Clarke — with his first of the season — got into the mix with Peterborough for a 3-1 lead. Tyler Ferreira got one back for Brampton to round out the first period but it was all downhill for the Excelsiors from there. Currier had two goals and an assist during that period.

Peterborough asserted their dominance with six different goal-scorer while allowing none. Mitch Ogalvie, Austin Hasen, Taite Cattoni and Turner Evans found their way to the scoresheet. Clarke got his second of the game and Currier polished off the hat trick to go with an assist for the period. The Lakers led 9-2 going into the final frame.

The Lakers continued to score while maintaining their defensive prowess, shutting out the Excelsiors in the third period. Cattoni and Evans got power play goals to open things for Peterborough. Cattoni then got a hat trick of his off to cap off a seven-point night. Owen Hiltz scored his first of the season for the Lakers to cap off a road win and get revenge from Peterborough’s home opener.

The win improves the Lakers ‘ record to 5-2 while holding second place. Brampton falls to 1-6 and sits in fifth in the league at the bottom of the standings. Lakers goaltender Josh Hutchinson shut out Brampton for over 47 minutes of the game to pick up the win.

The Lakers will get another crack at defeating the league-leading Six Nations Chiefs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre this Thursday. Opening faceoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.

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Peterborough Lakers Down Cobourg Kodiaks With Third Period Surge at Home, 10-8

The Peterborough Lakers took down the Cobourg Kodiaks for a second time this week thanks to a third-period surge, beating them 10-8 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

The Kodiaks got off to a hot start on both sides during the first 15 minutes of the game. Cobourg kicked off with three straight goals, twice from Tyler Hendryks and one from Tanner Buck for a 3-0 lead. The Kodiak’s Emerson Clark got himself into some penalty trouble, getting a roughing, fighting and instigator penalty including a second major that helped Peterborough’s power play came alive with 5:33 left in the period. Peterborough had a 10-minute power play that saw Josh Currier twice and Holden Cattoni got three powerplay goals to tie it 3-3 at the end of the first.

Peterborough continued their power play onslaught with Turner Evans to kick off the second period for a 4-3 lead. Cobourg mustered a shorthanded goal at the tail end of the major penalty as Curtis Romancych tied the game. Hendryks got his hat trick not halfway through the game to give Cobourg the lead. Thomas Hoggarth and Tanner Buck scored a goal apiece for the Lakers and Kodiaks respectively that saw Cobourg lead 6-5 after two periods.

The Lakers took over the game once the final frame began. Despite being short-handed, Hoggarth got his second of the game followed by Austin Hasen getting on the score sheet, 29 seconds later. Cattoni capped his second of the game and Hoggarth joined the scoring again, getting a hat trick. Hasen scored the second time this period to round out the five-goal run for the Lakers to lead 10-6. Cobourg mustered two goals but it was too little, too late as the Lakers hung on for the 10-8 win.

The win keeps Peterborough in second place in the league with a 4-2 record while Cobourg is in fourth with a 1-4 record.

The Lakers head to Brampton to take on the Excelsiors on Sunday in their third matchup of the season. Both teams defeated each other on the road in their first two games.

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Peterborough Petes Alumni John Parker-Jones Signs One-Way Contract With Laval Rocket

Former Peterborough Pete John Parker-Jones signed a one-year one-way contract with Montréal Canadiens American Hockey League affiliate Laval Rocket on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the PEterborough Petes.

Parker-Jones spent 2017-21 with the Petes —with the last year out due to Covid — playing 141 games with Peterborough. He scored 12 goals and 14 assists and played in five playoff games.

The Brantford native recorded two goals and one assist in 20 games with the Rocket last season. He signed his first contract with Laval in October last year.

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Third-Annual 'Be a Saint" St. Joseph's At Fleming Golf Fundraiser Tournament In Full Swing

Roughly 80 golfers hit the links at the third-annual "Be a Saint" St. Joseph's at Fleming fundraiser at the Quarry Golf Club on Thursday afternoon.

Celebrity golf entertainer and instructor Todd Keirstead getting the trust of Jennifer Armstrong as he rockets a tee shot off her as one of his many trick shots. Keirstead was a guest entertainer at the 15th hole at the Quarry Golf Club. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

All proceeds go towards St. Joseph’s to upgrade its infrastructure since the long-term care home is roughly 20 years old and needs work according to administrative coordinator Sarah Cox.

“Being a building that runs every day of the year, 24/7, there are some capital upgrades we need,” she explained. “Flooring, our HVAC systems, new technology, medical equipment, things like that are what we are trying to raise money for the 200 residents that live at St. Joseph's.”

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Cox said last year’s event raised roughly $26,000 and aims to meet if not exceed that goal for the tournament’s third inception. The ultimate goal over the next few years is to raise $3.5 million.

“We're about $1.6 million into that so there's still a few years to go,” said Cox. “We do different fundraisers all year around, Christmas mailings, stuff with the families at St. Joseph's to get them involved. Just different fundraisers to raise money towards that $3.5 million.”

A silent auction was held after the tournament as an additional source to raise funds for the not-for-profit long-term care home.

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Petes Raise $271,843 For Peterborough Minor Hockey Council From 50/50 Draws

The Petes are making the sport for everyone as they raised $271,843 for the Peterborough Minor Hockey Council (PMHC) from their 50/50 draws announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of the PEterborough Petes.

The PMHC is a private, not-for-profit organization that helps provide financial assistance for children to participate in hockey which helps them maximize their abilities.

Costs such as ice rentals, funding for players in need of financial support, and player development technology and equipment to further educate their coaches are being The funds will continue to be shared/donated with other community groups such as Kawartha Food Share and the Petes Pink in the Rink Campaign according to Walter DiClemente, billet liaison.

“The PMHC are very grateful for the opportunity to run the 50/50 this past season,” he said. “The proceeds are much needed to keep the cost of minor hockey affordable for our families.” 

During the regular season, the Petes 50/50 draws raised $123,715. During the playoffs, over $142,818 was raised, including a record-breaking prize jackpot of $31,605 in game six of the OHL Championship Series. Another $5,310 was also raised through the online Memorial Cup draw. All raffle results from the season can be found online.

“It’s been an amazing year for Petes 50/50 draws,” saidd MacGregor. “Everyone played a big role in hitting these numbers. The buzz in the arena all season made it a great place to sell tickets.” 

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Hometown PTBO: Kerry Huffman On Famous NHL Players and Coaches He Grew Up With and His Memorial Cup Run

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks to former NHL defenceman Kerry Huffman about players and coaches he grew up with, his Memorial Cup win and his NHL tenure as a player and beyond.

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Peterborough Lakers Deal Shawn Evans To Akwesasne Bucks After Second Trade Request

UPDATED: 2:17 p.m. 14-06-23

The Peterborough Lakers have made a blockbuster trade sending hometown forward Shawn Evans to the Akwesasne Bucks Sr. B team in exchange for monetary compensation for the 2023 season, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers

Evans reportedly had sent a second request to be traded this year and wanted to at the season’s beginning in May, according to a press release.

Certain concessions needed to be made in order for him to continue playing with the Lakers. Those requirements were allegedly made as Evans dressed for the first game of the season against the Brampton Excelsiors on the road with a goal and five assists.

Evans had not suited up since due to work commitments and ongoing legal matters surrounding an insurance claim with the third-party carpet installer at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. As a result, the issues impacted the laying of the carpet that resulted in the City's decision to deny its use by the Lakers, Junior A’s and minor leagues.

Evans has not fully recovered from an injury sustained during game six of last year's Mann Cup as stated in a press release.

When Evans had made the second trade request to general manager Paul Day, the latter learned through the Ontario Lacrosse Association that Evans had applied to Lacrosse Canada to be re-classified for Sr. B Lacrosse with the Akwesasne Bucks. The Board approved the negotiation for the trade Tuesday night.

The Lakers released the following statement regarding Evans being traded:

“The Peterborough Lakers express their gratitude to Shawn Evans for his contributions and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. The team will continue to focus on their pursuit of success and remain committed to their loyal fan base.”

Evans released the following statement on his Facebook:

A huge thank you to the Lakers fans for the unwavering support over the past 20 years. Truly the best lacrosse fans in the world.

No better feeling than having a city cheering on the team on a Thursday night at a packed Memorial Centre and hosting that Mann Cup over my head with a sold-out crowd waving their bras and shirts.

I want to thank my Lakers teammates from past and present for an unbelievable experience, this wasn't by choice and could have been handled differently in a professional manner. Instead, l will choose to cherish the unbelievable and greatest moments of my lacrosse career wearing the blue and red with pride.

Thank you Lakers Fans and teammates.

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Peterborough Lakers Fall to First-Place Six Nations Chiefs On the Road, 8-5 In Low-Scoring Game

The Peterborough Lakers had a tough time finding the back of the net as the lost to the league leader Six Nations Chiefs, 8-5 at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Tuesday.

This was the first road loss the Lakers suffered this regular season. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

Both teams scored two goals apiece in a seesaw battle in the opening frame. Thomas Hoggarth struck first for the Lakers 56 seconds in. Lyle Thompson responded two minutes later to tie things up at one. Austin Hasen and Austin Staats traded goals for the Lakers and Chiefs respectively for the 2-2 tie into the second.

Brendan Bomberry pulled Six Nations ahead to open up the stanza 47 seconds in. Peterborough took the load with a pair of goals from Hoggarth’s second of the night and Taite Cattoni getting his first, 4-3 Lakers. It started to go downhill for Peterborough as Thompson got his second of the game. Randy and Austin Staats both tacked on a goal for Six Nations to make it 6-4 going into the third.

The final frame was the lowest scoring period with only three goals scored. Turner Evans opened the scoring for Peterborough but it was the only goal they could muster. Both the Staats tacked on another goal for Six Nations and the Lakers fell 8-5.

The Lakers return home to take on the Cobourg Kodiaks this Thursday at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Second Annual Gary Dalliday Memorial Golf Tournament Hits Peterborough Golf & Country Club Aug. 14 In Support of Community Care Peterborough

The launch of the second annual Gary Dalliday Memorial charity golf tournament has been set for Aug. 14 at the Peterborough Golf & Country Club in support of Community Care Peterborough announced on Tuesday morning.

Last year’s inaugural event was held at the Quarry with 99 golfers and raiser over $20,000 for COmmmunity Care Peterborough. Dalliday passed away on Aug. 10, 2018. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This year’s event welcomes 144 golfers to participate at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club, a change of venue from last year’s event which was held at the Quarry.

“We wanted to have the tournament here then Covid hit,” explained Pete Dalliday, son of Gary. “The Quarry was great last year and we appreciate what Doug and everyone did but I think it was always meant to be here.”

Proceeds will go to the Community Care’s Meals on Wheels program. It provided food to seniors living alone, adults with disabilities unable to cook or get groceries or recently discharged patients from hospitals. Dalliday often delivered meals on the organization’s behalf for the program. The money raised will also go towards the Caremoblie program that provides accessible transportation for seniors or adults with disabilities in the City and County.

About $20,000 was raised from last year’s event and this year’s goal is looking to get $30,000 according to Alicia Vandine, Community Care donor relations.

“We only receive about 50 per cent of our funding from the Ontario Government so as you can imagine, fundraising is as important as we're seeing the need for seniors really increase,” she said.

Participating golfers will receive 18 holes to play at Peterborough Golf and Country Club, a barbecue lunch, dinner and a chance to win prizes at a silent auction.

Registration, sponsorships or auction donations can be made online at the Community Care’s website.

The tournament’s idea spawned from his grandson Nick who previously did a placement with Community Care.

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