Peterborough Petes Finish Off Last Home Game of the Season; Set Season Attendance Record

Outside of the score, it was all smiles and positivity for a sold-out crowd of 3,862 fans at the Peterborough Memorial Centre as the defending OHL-Champion Petes had their final home game of the season in a 9-0 loss to the Ottawa 67’s on Thursday night.

pHOTO courtesy of Kenneth ANdersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Prior to the puck drop, the Petes honoured overage defenceman and assistant captain Cam Gauvreau, who was playing his last home game with the team.

The sold-out crowd made the overall total 119,747 over 34 home games, 8,505 more than the previous record of 111,242 from the 2005-06 championship season.

After Thursday’s sell-out, the average attendance this season climbed to 3,522, 250 higher than the previous record of 3,272 during 2005-06. These numbers also factored into 20 new single-game attendance records that were set this season.

“The growth following last season's OHL championship is tremendous and unprecedented,” said Eric Evenbauer, director of sales. “Behind the scenes, there is a hard-working staff on both the business and hockey side who work together to provide the best experience possible for our fan base. To have 17 sell-outs in a rebuilding season is remarkable, it goes to show that our fans are excited about the team and the direction we’re heading both on and off the ice. None of what we do would be possible without our incredibly loyal and knowledgeable fan base.”

Unfortunately, it went all downhill from here as the Petes let an early penalty kill their momentum.

After a mad scramble in front of the net, Brady Stonehouse picked up the pieces and scored, beating Petes goaltender Zach Bowen for a 1-0 lead. That was the score heading into the second period. Peterborough only had four shots to Ottawa’s 20.

While the shots were more balanced at 16-10 in favour of the 67’s, the score became lopsided as the visitors rung off five unanswered goals for a 6-0 lead at the end of two.

Easton Rye took over goaltending duties to start the third period. However, Ottawa kept their foot on the gas in the final frame as they tacked on three more goals and routed the Petes 9-0.

The Petes continue their last stretch of road games as they take on the Barrie Colts on Saturday for 7:30 p.m.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Hometown PTBO: 15-Year-Old Kickboxer Dominick Di Falco Needing GoFundMe Help To Attend Hungary's World Junior Championships

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with 15-year-old kickboxer Dominick Di Falco about how he got into the sport, mentoring kids and his GoFundMe to get him to the World Junior Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Scan the QR code or click the picture below to donate to the GoFundMe.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Photos: Havelock Minor Hockey Players Skate With the Peterborough Petes Prior to Final Home Game

The Peterborough Petes put smiles on the faces of Havelock kids and parents as they had a practice and free skate at the HBM Community Centre on Wednesday afternoon.

Daxton Whitmore, 8, Havelock Hawks left winger gets a signature from Petes forward Quinn Binnie during the team’s last practice before their last home game. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

The Petes had practiced ahead of their final home game against the Ottawa 67’s for Thursday night. The team skated with the Havelock Hawks (Havelock Minor Hockey) after the practice.

Following ice activities, the Petes held an autograph session for the children. A pizza/chili party, a cake and draws were happening during the session. Donations and the draws were used to raise money for Havelock Minor Hockey.

The defending-OHL Champions finished the day with an autographed jersey presented to Havelock Minor Hockey president, Danielle Follette.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Trent University Has Grand Reopening of Allan Marshall Pool After Significant Construction

After being renovated for several months for construction, the Allan Marshall Pool at Trent University celebrated its grand reopening and can welcome back swimmers, announced at the campus on Wednesday afternoon.

Amanda Devlin of the Peterborough Swim Club is one of three to take the first dip in Trent University grand reopening of the Allen Marshall pool that closed in late 2022 for reconstruction. pHOTO BY dAVID tUAN bUI.

Construction resulted in a new ramp for increased accessibility, header walls with blocks for competitive swimming and several structural and mechanical upgrades. The hand-painted mural, originally commissioned by local artist Richard Hayman, has remained on the wall since 1999.

“Allowing community members and students of all abilities to enjoy our facilities is so important for the University,” said Tariq Al-idrissi, Trent vice-president of finance and administration. “The reconstruction and enhancements ensure that visitors to the Trent Athletics Centre will be able to enjoy our pool for years to come.”

The pool’s construction began in April and underwent five phases:

Demolition

• Phase 1: Demolition

• Phase 2: Inground Plumbing

• Phase 3: Backfilling

• Phase 4: Above-ground plumbing

• Phase 5: Tiling/Finishes

The project was aimed for completion in the fall of last year, with the finishing touches completed in late November. Following a series of final inspections, community programming was set for early January.

“There were no issues that we came across, with many large construction projects, some things can take a little bit longer with supply chain issues but everything really ran on track and was completed in late fall but programming starting in the new year,” said Leslie Spooner, Trent assistant director of customer engagement and operations.

A return to full community programming in the pool is underway. The Trent Swim Club, Kawartha Artistic Swimming, Special Olympics and Trent students have already scheduled events for pool use. Community swimming lessons are scheduled to resume in May.

The Allan Marshall Pool is named in honour of Flight Lieutenant Stuart Allan Marshall, who was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. He is remembered for his commitment to the sport of swimming, his involvement in the Peterborough community and his support in establishing Trent University—as originally proposed by the community in 1978.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Applications Open For 2024 Steve Montador H.O.P.E Bursary For High School Students With Sports-Related Injuries

Applications for the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) H.O.P.E. Bursary in honour of former NHL defenceman Steve Montador are open with the deadline on May 1 at midnight.

(from left to right) Mike Martone (H.O.P.E.), David Graham , Eliza Graham and Chad Cavanagh (H.O.P.E.). Eliza was last year’s recipient of the bursary. Photo courtesy of Vince Bierworth and GPHSF.

The bursary is for high school students who have a reduced academic workload due to the suffering effects of sports-related injuries and are transitioning into college or university.

A committee consisting of H.O.P.E., Team 55, GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation and the Canadian Mental Health Association will review all applicants. Applicants will be notified of their status by May 20.

To be considered for the Bursary, you need to be:

• A student at a Peterborough City/County-based high school and registered in a first-year program at college/university

• Suffering from post-concussion syndrome sustained from a sports-related injury

• Be in satisfactory academic standing

• Have financial need

Students can apply for the bursary by downloading the registration form online.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here.

Tebey Golf Classic Returns To Support Youth Mental Health For May 30

To support youth mental health, the Tebey Golf Classic with Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) is hosted at Wildfire Golf & Country Club on May 30th.

Golfers, sponsors, partners and donors more than $200,000 has been raised since 2017. Photo courtesy of GPHSF.

Foursomes are available for $1,200. It includes a shotgun tee-off, meet and greet with Tebey, access to private in-person VIP acoustic performance with Tebey and special guests (TBA), activities and contests throughout the course, lunch and supper, prizes, professional photos of your foursome and the opportunity to play one of Ontario’s top private courses that has hosted PGA tour events. 

A $240 tax receipt will be provided to all foursomes, with funds raised to support Youth Mental Health programming through Peterborough Youth Services and YES Shelter for Youth and Families.

“I’m really looking forward to getting home for our annual golf fundraiser with GPSHF, Your Family Health Team Foundation,” said Tebey. "As someone who has expressed my own challenges with mental health well-being over the years, it's really important to me to support initiatives in this area of health services. I am especially proud to give back to these organizations like Peterborough Youth Services and YES Shelter for Youth and Families who provide essential and valuable assistance in my hometown area of Peterborough.”

A shotgun tee-off is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., with an outdoor acoustic performance at 7 p.m. 

“These funds help us to reduce wait times and to provide specialized services for children, youth and families,” said Gord Langill, Peterborough Youth Services executive director. “Mental health issues are affecting more people in more complex ways, and resources are limited, so every fund-raised dollar makes a difference.”

From YES Shelter for Youth and Families Executive Director “The Tebey Golf Classic is one of the highlights of our year at YES,” said Aimeé Le Lagadec, Yes Shelter executive director. “This incredible event has become crucial to the support provided to young people and families struggling severely with their mental health while experiencing homelessness in Peterborough."

Foursomes for the tournament can be booked online.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Hometown PTBO: Peterborough Petes Defenceman Carson Cameron Being Drafted to the Team and His Bobcaygeon Roots

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Peterborough Petes defenceman Carson Cameron about his Bobcaygeon roots, his hometown hotspots and getting drafted to the team.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Chase Lefebvre's Hat Trick Leads Peterborough Petes to Second-Straight Home Win Over Kingston Frontenacs, 5-3

Chase Lefebvre’s first career hat trick lifts the Peterborough Petes over the Kingston Frontenacs for a 5-3 win at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Wednesday night.

pHOTO Bcourtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Frontenacs struck first as Petes goaltender Liam Sztuska opted to play the puck around his net and was picked up by Kingston’s Ethan Miedema. He took a sharp-angle shot but was saved. Matthew Soto quickly snapped it on the rebound and got it through for a 1-0 lead.

Peterborough got a powerplay roughly halfway through the period to try to get the equalizer. Quinton Pagé ripped a shot but was stopped by Kingston goaltender Mason Vaccari. However, Lefebvre had a juicy rebound and buried it at a wide-open net for a 1-1 tie.

The visitors got a powerplay opportunity late in the first frame. They regained the lead after Jacob Battaglia circled the offensive zone and shot against the grain, top corner to restore Kingston’s lead, 2-1.

Lefebvre responded once again for the Petes late in the second period on the man advantage. Nico Addy made a long pass in the offensive zone and Lefebvre's tip-in tied the game at two apiece heading into the third period.

The Petes earned their first lead of the game as Ryder Macintyre threw one at the net and Cam Gauvreau tipped it in front and scored for a 3-2 lead.

Kingston pulled their goalie with less than two minutes left in the game but Braydon McCallum got the puck in the defensive zone and sent it nearly 200 feet for the empty-net goal.

The Frontenacs kept things interesting. With the goalie still pulled, a point shot got deflected and created a loose puck situation. Both teams scrambled for it and Gabriel Frasca was able to get it past Sztuska for a 4-3 game with 1:26 left in regulation.

Lefebvre put the game out of reach, taking a shot from the neutral zone and buried the empty-netter for his first career OHL hat trick and a 5-3 Petes win.

The Frontenacs can get revenge on the Petes when the two teams head to Kingston on Friday for a 7 p.m. game at the Slush Puppie Place.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Fleming Phoenix Roundup: March 12

The Fleming Phoenix took home several top finishes including a first overall team finish for the men’s team at the 62nd Macdonald College Loggersports Competition at McGill University on March 9.

The Fleming Phoenix logo was unveiled for the college on Sept. 8, replacing the Fleming Knight. Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

With a first overall finish for the Phoenix men’s A team, they had wins in the following competitions:

• First: Stock Saw, Log Decking, Pulp Throw, Standing Block Chop and Underhand Chop

• Second: Team Crosscut, Team Swede, Water Boil, Wheelbarrow Race and Pole Climb

• Third: Single Buck and Quarter Split

The team consisted of Kaden Bulmer, Blake Fellman, Brayden Holubowsky, Charlie Scott, Thomas Switzer and Tristan Godin-Mercer.

The men's B team saw wins in the following competitions:

• First: Pole Climb

• Second: Log Decking and Pulp Throw

• Third: Stock Saw

The B team included Adam Groth, Mitchell Blackman, Jordan Brown, Thomas Kitchen, Coltan Ross and James Hollingsworth.

The Phoenix women's A team saw the following results:

• First: Pulp Throw

• Second: Axe Throw, Single Buck, Wheelbarrow Race, Standing Block Chop and Team Swede

• Third: Team Crosscut, Log Decking, Super Swede, Underhand Chop

Team members include Sarah D’Hondt, Madelyn McInnes, Mattea Miller-Evans, Darian Carpenter, Rory Lauckner, Maggie Hope and Katrina Leslie.

The women's B team had the following wins:

• First: Pole Climb

• Second: Log Decking

Their team comprised Rene Urwin, Suzanne Mooser, Holly Smith, Isabel Andonian, Hunter Delicate and Thyme Kennedy.

All teams compete on March 23 at Dalhousie University.

The Phoenix men’s extramural cricket team played in the RECCup championship, held on March 7 at Fanshawe College.

They fell in their first match to Humber 34-33. In their second match, the Phoenix lost to Conestoga 29-28.

In the elimination match, the Phoenix bounced back, beating Fanshawe 41 to 39 to advance to the semi-finals where they lost to Conestoga 35-31.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Peterborough Lakers Release 2024 Schedule; Home Opener Against Brooklin L.C. On June 13

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are looking to avenge themselves after last season, their schedule for the 2024 season has been released by Major Series Lacrosse on Tuesday.

pHOTO courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers.

The Lakers will play 12 games with six at home and on the road. They will play two road games before their home opener on June 13 vs the Brooklin L.C.

The MSL has readjusted its playoff format with the Oakville Rock and Owen Sound North Stars in this year’s mix. The playoffs will consist of three rounds and begin in mid-July instead of August's first week.

The first round of playoffs will be a best-of-five series:

• 1st place earns a bye

• 2nd vs 7th

• 3rd vs 6th

• 4th vs 5th

The semi-final and final will continue to be a best-of-seven series.

The Lakers schedule is as follows:

• June 3 @ Toronto Rock

• June 6 @ Brampton Excelsiors

• June 13 vs. Brooklin L.C.

• June 16 @ Cobourg Kodiaks

• June 20 vs. Oakville Rock

• June 22 @ Owen Sound North Stars

• June 25 vs. Owen Sound North Stars

• June 27 vs. Six Nations Chiefs

• July 3 @ Brooklin L.C.

• July 4 vs. Cobourg Kodiaks

• July 9 @ Six Nations Chiefs

• July 11 vs. Brampton Excelsiors

Season tickets are on sale now at the Peterborough Memorial Centre box office. Tickets can be purchased or renewed in person or by phone at the Grant Thornton Box Office.

The renewal deadline for existing season ticket holders is May 9th at 5 p.m. After that, any seats that have not been renewed will be released to the general public and open to the exchange of seats by other season ticket holders or new buyers. Ticket exchange day will occur on May 15th. 

Season ticket packages will include eight games (all six regular season home games plus the first two home playoff games that cannot be exchanged).

Season ticket holders can receive digital tickets by email but can still accept printed tickets.

Season Ticket Prices

• Adult - Regular Bowl $150, Club $186

• Senior 65+ - Regular Bowl $126, Club $162

• Student - Regular Bowl $110, Club $146

• Child - Regular Bowl $62, Club $98

Single-game tickets will go on sale at a later date.

The Grant Thornton box office is open for phone transactions Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and for in-person sales Wednesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.