Peterborough Petes Acquire Defenseman Grayden Strohack From the Flint Firebirds For Three Draft Picks

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Just one day before the OHL trade deadline, the Peterborough Petes have acquired defenseman Grayden Strohack from the Flint Firebirds in exchange for London’s third-round pick in 2025, a fourth-round pick and a fifth-round pick both in 2027, announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Shaver and the Peterborough Petes.

Strohack, a 2006-born defenceman, was initially selected by the Firebirds in the third round, 55th overall, of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. In 33 OHL games, he’s picked up two assists. Last season, the 6’3 Waterloo native played in 45 games for the St. Marys Lincolns, scoring three goals and adding eight assists for 11 points. Strohack also played in the 2022 OHL Cup with his hometown Waterloo Wolves U16, picking up one assist in four games.

“Grayden is a big, young defenceman who is very physical and comfortable in his own end,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “We’re looking forward to adding him to the lineup and aiding in his development.”

The Petes are going to Hogwarts to host the Frontenacs on Thursday for Harry Potter night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Peterborough Petes Captain Donovan McCoy Gets Traded to the Sudbury Wolves For Caden Taylor and a Draft Pick

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Peterborough’s transactions keep going as Petes captain and defenceman Donovan McCoy has been traded to the Sudbury Wolves to get forward Caden Taylor and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2027, announced on Monday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Taylor, a 2007-born forward, was a first-round pick, ninth overall, by the Wolves in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. In 27 OHL games, he scored one goal and added four assists for five points. Last season, Taylor played for the Mississauga Senators U16, leading the GTHL in scoring with 37 goals and 39 assists for 76 points in 36 games. The Shanty Bay, Ont. native led the Senators to the 2023 OHL Cup, leading the team in scoring with six goals and four assists for 10 points in four games.

“We’re very excited to add Caden to the lineup,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “Caden is a big, young forward with a lot of potential who led the GTHL in scoring last season.” 

McCoy, a 2004-born defenceman, was originally selected by the Petes in the first round, 15th overall, in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. The Belleville native has played in 163 games over four years with the Petes, scoring eight times and adding 42 assists for 50 points. Last postseason, McCoy appeared in 22 games for the Petes, scoring twice and picking up eight assists for ten points, helping Peterborough to an OHL Championship. This season, McCoy was named the 62nd Captain in Peterborough Petes history.

“I’d like to say thank you to Donovan for everything he’s done for the Petes and the City of Peterborough over the past four years,” said Oke. “From being selected as a 15-year-old, to becoming the 62nd Captain in Peterborough Petes history, Donovan has been a consummate professional during his time with the organization. He has been an amazing role model on and off the ice and we can’t thank him enough for that. Donovan’s hard work and dedication was a huge part of our 2023 OHL Championship, and he will always be a champion in Peterborough.”

The Petes are going to Hogwarts to host the Frontenacs on Thursday for Harry Potter night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Peterborough Petes Ship Owen Beck to the Saginaw Spirit For Forward Aiden Young and Three Draft Picks

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The Peterborough Petes are continuing to make deals prior to Wednesday’s trade deadline as Montréal Canadiens prospect and OHL Champion Owen Beck is headed to the Saginaw Spirit for three draft picks and forward Aiden Young, announced on Monday night.

Photo by Samantha Bianco.

Young, a 2007-born forward, was selected by the Saginaw Spirit in the first round, 16th overall, in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. In 27 OHL games, he scored one goal and added seven assists for eight points. The London native played in 34 games for his hometown London Jr. Knights U16 last season, scoring 30 goals and adding 29 assists for 59 points. Young helped the Jr. Knights to the 2023 OHL Cup, where he led the team in scoring with six goals and two assists in five games.

“We’re looking forward to having Aiden join the roster,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “Aiden is a skilled, young forward who led his team in scoring in the 2023 OHL Cup.” 

Beck was originally selected by the Mississauga Steelheads 29th overall in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. He has played in 153 OHL games in his three-year career, scoring 61 goals and adding 86 assists for 147 points. In October 2022, he was signed by the Montréal Canadiens to a three-year entry-level deal, making his NHL debut for the Canadiens on Jan. 28 last year against the Ottawa Senators.

During the last postseason, Beck played in 22 games for the Petes, picking up 16 points and helping them to an OHL Championship. He also appeared in all five of Peterborough’s games in the 2023 Memorial Cup, scoring once and adding two assists.

“On behalf of the Petes, I’d like to say thank you to Owen for his commitment to the Petes over the last two seasons,”said Oke. “Since being acquired at the deadline last season, Owen’s attitude, hard work, and dedication has been on display throughout his time as a Pete. From making his NHL debut, to winning a 2023 OHL Championship, we’ve had the pleasure of watching Owen hit some of the biggest milestones in his career so far. We wish Owen the best as he plays in another Memorial Cup in Saginaw. He will always be remembered as a champion in Peterborough.”

The Petes are going to Hogwarts to host the Frontenacs on Thursday for Harry Potter night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Peterborough Petes Trade Jax Dubois and Samuel Mayer For Draft Picks In Two Separate Transactions

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The Peterborough Petes are overhauling their roster just days before the trade deadline as overage players Jax Dubois and Samuel Mayer have been traded for draft picks, announced on Sunday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth ANdersen Photography and the Peterborough Petes.

Mayer was traded to the Ottawa 67’s for their second-round pick in 2024, Soo’s third-round pick in 2027 and Ottawa’s fifth-round pick in 2027.

The Petes selected the 2003-born defenceman in the first round, 15th overall in the 2020 OHL U18 Priority Selection. The L’Orignal, Ont. native has been a durable and reliable blue-line player for Peterborough, appearing in all 173 Petes games over three seasons. Mayer has scored 32 goals and added 82 assists for 114 points. A two-time Ushers Trophy winner as best Petes defenseman, Mayer played in all 23 playoff games last season, scoring twice and adding five assists en route to a 2023 OHL Championship. He also scored and added an assist in all five of the Petes 2023 Memorial Cup games.

“I’d like to thank Sam for his dedication to the Petes and the City of Peterborough over the last three seasons,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “Despite being passed over in the U16 Priority Selection, we selected Sam in the U18 draft and through hard work and commitment he became two-time Ushers Trophy winner as best Petes defenceman. Sam is one of the most reliable players in the OHL, having never missed a game. He played a huge role in our OHL Championship last season and he will always be remembered as a champion in Peterborough.”

Dubois was traded to division rival Kingston Frontenacs for Flint’s second-round pick in 2025, Guelph’s third-round pick in 2026 and Windsor’s fifth-round pick in 2027.

The 2003-born forward was selected by the Petes in the 14th round, 273rd overall, in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. In three seasons with the team, he has played in 152 games, scoring 32 goals and adding 55 assists for 87 points. The Ottawa native played in all 23 of the Petes playoff games in 2023, scoring once and adding two assists, helping Peterborough to win an OHL Championship. In the 2023 Memorial Cup, Dubois appeared in all five Petes games, picking up two assists.

“On behalf of the Petes, I’d like to thank Jax for his commitment to the Organization over the last three seasons,” csaid Oke. “He was a huge part of our 2023 OHL Championship last season, and we really appreciate the attitude that he brought to the rink every day. Despite being a 14th-round pick, Jax has shown that hard work and dedication can make you a champion and Jax will always be known as a champion in Peterborough.”

Dubois could be making his return tour to Peterborough very soon as the Petes host the Frontenacs on Thursday for Harry Potter night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Peterborough Petes Alumnus Brennan Othmann Has Memorable NHL Debut With the New York Rangers

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It was a birthday that Peterborough Petes alumnus and OHL champion Brennan Othmann will not forget in his NHL debut with the New York Rangers against the Chicago Blackhawks at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.

Othmann scored eight goals and 17 assists during the playoffs with the Petes last postseason to help the team win an OHL Championship. Photo by David Tuan Bui

During warmups, Othmann got a solo lap around the Rangers’s side of the ice and got a few shots in before the rest of the team joined him. The game was on the eve of his 21st birthday.

The Rangers defeated the visiting Blackhawks 4-1. While Othmann did not register a point, the Pickering native had five shots on net, three hits and one blocked shot for 12:26 time on ice. It was the most shots on goal by a debuting Rangers player since Mario Marois had seven in 1977.

“I just wanted to have fun and just play my game, I think,” said Othmann. “My game is physicality and shooting and just kind of bringing a presence on the ice.”

Othmann had a few shifts on the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider when Blake Wheeler had a five-minute fighting major penalty.

After the game, Rangers forward Artemi Panarin gave Othmann a hat and had him give a speech. The former Pete had few words but drew applause from his teammates.

“Thanks for the welcome, boys. Good two points, see you on the plane,” said Othmann.

The Rangers are likely to continue using Othmann as the team has several injuries such as Tyler Pitlick (lower body) is week-to-week while Kaapo Kakko (lower body) and Filip Chytil (upper body) are on injured reserve.

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Peterborough Petes Alumnus Brennan Othmann to Make NHL Debut With New York Rangers Thursday Night

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Peterborough Petes alumnus and OHL champion Brennan Othmann is making his NHL debut with the New York Rangers against the Chicago Blackhawks at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.

Othmann scored eight goals and 17 assists during the playoffs with the Petes last postseason to help the team win an OHL Championship. Photo by Samantha Bianco.

The Pete alumnus is being placed on the third line with Nick Bonino and Jonny Brodzinski. The two were on his line in Hartford before he was recalled to New York on Nov. 28.

Othmann replacing Tyler Pitlick who is out week to week with a lower-body injury.

He was acquired from the Flint Firebirds on Nov. 12, 2022. The Petes traded Artem Guryev, Peterborough’s third-round priority selections in 2023 and 2026 and Hamilton’s second-round selection in 2024 for Othmann.

The Scarborough native, in 40 regular-season games, scored 18 goals and 25 assists with the Petes. Othmann scored eight goals and 17 assists during the playoffs with the Petes last postseason.

The New York Rangers drafted him in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, 16th overall. In 28 games with the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, he recorded nine goals (tied for seventh in the league) and 14 assists this season before getting called up. His goal and assist totals are tied for seventh and eighth among rookies league-wide, respectively.

Othmann is a two-time IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship Gold Medal winner with Team Canada back-to-back years in 2022 and 2023 with the latter as a Peterborough Pete.

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Peterborough Petes Defenceman Carson Cameron Named OHL East Division Academic Player of the Month

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Peterborough Petes rookie defenceman Carson Cameron has been named the East Division Academic Player of the Month for December, announced by the Ontario Hockey League on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Cameron holds an “A” average in three grade 11 university-level courses, including an 81 per cent average in Physics, a 78 per cent average in Functions and an 85 percent average in Fitness Leadership at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School.

“Carson is a responsible, conscientious student. He is currently enrolled in three academic classes with an 81 per cent average,” said Shannon Fife, Petes academic advisor. “Carson was able to maintain his studies while playing for the U17 World Juniors for Canada and continues to hold himself to a high standard.”

“Carson has done a good job transitioning into the OHL both on and off the ice,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and director of business operations. “Despite moving away from home, attending a new school and the demands of a busy hockey schedule, Carson continues to maintain strong grades.”

The 16-year-old Bobcaygeon defenceman has played 26 games this season, recording one goal and 10 assists for the Petes. The 6-foot, 171-pound blueliner was Peterborough’s first-round pick (13th overall) in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection from the Central Ontario Wolves U16 program. In November, he represented Canada White at the 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, bringing home a gold medal.

The Petes look to get another winning streak going on Wednesday as they travel to Sarnia to take on the Sting. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Progressive Auto Sales Arena. The official road game watch party at Shoeless Joe’s Peterborough.

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Peterborough Petes Drop First Matchup of Three-Game Road Trip to the Sarnia Sting, 2-1

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The Peterborough Petes’s three-game road trip is not off to a good start as they fell to the Sarnia Sting 2-1 at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena on Wednesday night.

The Petes sit in fifth and last place of the East Division with 34 points. The team has lost eight of their last 10 games. Photo courtesy of Natalie Silver and the Peterborough Petes.

The game had Peterborough’s two newest members Nico Addy and Martin Matejicek formerly from the Owen Sound (acquired in a trade on Tuesday) make their Petes debut.

The start was not what the visitors wanted as Marko Sikic scored seven minutes in to give Sarnia a quick 1-0 lead, his ninth of the year. Not to be outdone by his teammate, Andrew LeBlanc also tacked on his ninth of the season to give a 2-0 lead over the Petes going into the second.

Two minutes into the period, Peterborough had almost found its footing as Tommy Purdeller seemed to have scored the Petes’s first goal but was called off due to an offside call after review.

The defending OHL champions persisted as they had a man advantage four minutes later. OHL East Division Academic Player of the Month Carson Cameron fired a shot from the point and Quinton Pagé deflected it for a power play goal to narrow the deficit to one going into the final period.

Both teams went back and forth on each other as Petes goaltender Liam Sztuska stopped all shots faced in the third to give Peterborough a chance. However, Sting goalie Nick Surzycia also was a brick wall and disallowed anything past him and Sarnia held on for the 2-1 win.

The Petes head to the second matchup of their three-game road trip, crossing the border into Michigan to take on the Flint Firebirds at 7 p.m. at the Dort Financial Center on Friday.

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Peterborough Petes Acquire Nico Addy, Martin Matejicek and Draft Pick From Owen Sound For Konnor Smith and Sam McCue

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With eight days ahead of the Ontario Hockey League deadline, the Peterborough Petes have acquired forward Nico Addy, defenceman Martin Matejicek and a third-round pick in 2026 in exchange for Anaheim Ducks prospect Konnor Smith and forward Sam McCue announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Shaver and the Peterborough Petes.

The 2007-born forward was selected by the Attack in the first round, 12th overall, in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. In 26 games, the Casselman, Ont. native has one goal and two assists.

The former U16 Toronto Jr. Canadien had 24 points in 33 Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) games last season, winning a 2023 OHL Cup. In that tournament, he scored four goals with an assist in seven games. Standing at 6’4”, Addy represented Ontario in the 2023 Canada Winter Games, scoring twice in six games.

Matejicek, a 2005-born defenceman, was selected by the Attack in the first round, 28th overall, in the 2023 CHL Import Draft. The 6’2” Jihlava, Czechia, native has played 34 games in his OHL career with a goal and an assist. Matejicek has represented Czechia at various youth levels including U18 at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup where he picked up two assists in five games.

“We’re excited to be able to add Nico and Martin to the lineup,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and director of business operations. “Nico is a big young forward with a ton of potential who won the OHL Cup last year. Martin is a big defenceman who plays solid in his own end and can move the puck.”

Smith, a 2004-born defenceman, was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the fourth round, 97th overall, in last yea’rs NHL Entry Draft. Originally selected by the Petes in the ninth round of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, the 6’5” Windsor, Ont. native has appeared in 145 games in three seasons with the Petes, scoring 14 times and adding 21 assists for 35 points. Smith also played in all 23 of the Petes playoff games last season, picking up two assists while winning a 2023 OHL Championship. Konnor appeared in all five Petes 2023 Memorial Cup games with an assist.

“I’d like to personally thank Konnor for everything he’s done over the past three seasons for the Petes and the city of Peterborough,” continued Oke. “Konnor’s been a fan favourite on and off the ice and we wish him nothing but the best moving forward.”

McCue, is a Sudbury, Ont. forward, selected by the Petes in the seventh round, 125th overall, in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection. In 67 career games, he’s scored 11 goals and added five assists for 16 points. McCue played in three playoff games last season en route to an OHL Championship.

“On behalf of the Petes, I’d like to thank Sam for two great years in Peterborough. We wish him the best of luck in Owen Sound,” said Oke. “I’d like to thank both Konnor and Sam for the role they played in last year’s OHL Championship. They both will forever be remembered as Champions in Peterborough.”

The Petes look to get another winning streak going on Wednesday as they travel to Sarnia to take on the Sting. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Progressive Auto Sales Arena. The official road game watch party at Shoeless Joe’s Peterborough.

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U10 AAA Peterborough Petes Spread Holiday Cheer By Giving Gifts To Young Patients at PRHC

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The U10 AAA Peterborough Petes were in the giving spirit as the team gave presents to children treated at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Chad cavanaugh.

There were 17 Petes who participated in the event along with their families and coaches to spread holiday cheer to the PRHC. The team collaborated with the health centre a week ago to arrange a day for all the children to meet for the gift exchange.

Each Pete was given a gift request from the children at the PRHC. The team fulfilled those wishlists and returned with nine presents for the hospitalized children.

“It was a good learning curve for the U10s to give back and that’s what we wanted to teach them,” said Chad Cavanaugh, U10 Petes head coach. “We wanted to do something for the community and the kids wanted to give back.”

This act of generosity was a feeling of moral obligation that Cavanaugh wanted to instill in his players. That there is more to life than just hockey and giving back was vital, regardless of status.

“I think it’s good for kids to learn lessons outside of hockey and help kids that they may not have the skills or health that they have,” he explained.

The team participated in an exhibition of parents versus kids hockey on the same night.

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