Porter Martone's Hat Trick Leads Canada In 8-1 Rout Over Switzerland In IIHF U18 World Championship

The captain led the way as Peterborough’s Porter Martone’s hat trick helped Team Canada rout Switzerland 8-1 at the Vantaa Trio Areena in Vantaa, Finland on Sunday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Hockey Canada.

His first goal came on the power play in the second period as teammate Gavin McKenna got into the zone and knifed through the defence and got a shot off. Martone knocked the rebound out of the air and in for a power play goal and a 4-1 lead.

Martone got his second goal in the last minute as Canada got into the offensive zone on the rush. McKenna fed Martone who one-timed it home to give Canada a 7-1 lead.

The Peterborough forward capped off his hat trick with a highlight-reel goal as he got the puck alone in front of the net and shot it between his legs for the 8-1 win.

Canada continues their preliminary rounds and aim to stay undefeated against Kazakhstan on Tuesday at noon.

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Peterborough Petes Release Development Camp Schedule

The Peterborough Petes annual Development Camp will encompass three days and starts this Friday, wrapping up on Sunday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Roughly 50 players are expected to attend camp. They will be split into three teams for the on-ice scrimmage portion of the weekend.

On Friday, the camp will begin with off-ice fitness testing at Hybrid FHP (not open to the public) before transitioning to on-ice scrimmages on Saturday and Sunday morning.

All scrimmages will occur at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) and are open to the public. Scrimmages will also be streamed on the Petes Facebook page with commentary.

Full scrimmage Schedule:

Saturday, April 27

• 9:00 a.m.  - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) 

• 9:50 a.m. - Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 10:40 a.m. - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White)

• 2:30 p.m. - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 3:20 p.m. - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 4:10 p.m. - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

Sunday, April 28

• 8:30 a.m. - Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 9:20 a.m. - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 10:10 a.m. - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

A full camp roster will be released on Friday afternoon. Print out rosters will be available at the PMC during the scrimmages.

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Porter Martone Nets Two Assists In 6-3 Win Over Sweden In 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship

It was a good start for captain and Peterborough’s Porter Martone and Team Canada as they dispatched Sweden in their opening preliminary round 6-3 at the Vantaa Trio Areena in Vantaa, Finland on Thursday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Hockey Canada.

Martone led the team in assists with two, getting the helpers late in the first and second periods.

His first assist came on the power play as Team Canada was cycling the puck in the offensive zone. Martone had the puck from behind the net on the goalie’s left side. He made a cross-crease pass to Gavin McKenna who buried the one-timer for a 3-1 lead.

His second helper came on a delayed penalty call against Sweden. Martone came through the wing and past the faceoff circle. He tried to toe drag his way through traffic but lost the puck. It fortunately came to Matthew Schaefer’s stick who one-timed it for a 5-3 lead.

Canada goes back to work on Friday, where they take on Czechia at noon.

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Hometown PTBO: Kalvyn Watson's Minor and International Hockey Career

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with hockey player Kalvyn Watson about his junior hockey career with the Minor Petes and Soo Greyhounds and then going professional internationally.

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Peterborough's Porter Martone Selected As Captain For Canada’s National Men’s U18 Team

Peterborough’s Porter Martone is representing his country on a global stage as he was selected as captain for Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship in Finland.

Porter Martone (middle) is joined with Carson Wetsch (left) and Malcolm Spence (right) as alternate captains for the team. Photo courtesy of Hockey Canada.

The Mississauga Steelhead has 33 goals and 38 assists in 60 games this past Ontario Hockey League Season.

Martone spent time with the AAA U15 Peterborough Petes during the 2019-20 season.

The tournament starts Thursday and runs until May 5. Canada takes on Sweden in the preliminary match at noon on Thursday.

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3,000 Trout Released Into 35th Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby a Go Starting April 27

There were 3,000 trout released into the Lift Locks ahead of the 35th annual Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) Under the Lock Fishing Derby including top-prize rainbow trout ‘Walter’ on Wednesday.

GORDON BOWLEY, FISHING DERBY CO-CHAIR, holds Walter before throwing him into the canal. This is Bowley’s 25th year helping the fishing derby. PHOTO BY DAVID TUAN BUI.

Of the 3,000, 2,500 of them are rainbow trout and the other 500 are brook trout, tagged for instant prizes and a chance to win one of four grand prizes for the youth derby.

The event runs from April 27 to May 5. The youth derby, for children 15 and under, kicks off on the first day.

Walter, a six to eight-pound rainbow trout as the top prize, will earn $1,000 cash to whoever can reel him in.

The second and third-place grand prize fish ‘Rosie’ and ‘Berty’ are each worth $200 cash plus a free registration to OFAH day camp. The fourth grand prize ‘Kayak’ wins a sit-on kayak and paddle.

Nick Pellerin tosses a netful of trout into the Lift Lock to prepare for the fishing derby. Photo by David Tuan bui.

The all-ages derby will run from April 28 through May 5. For the third year, it will include tagged fish with cash prizes sponsored by local businesses.

Registration is required for all participants. Admission is $15 for the first child, $10 for siblings and $25 for adults. Purchase tickets online or in person at both Peterborough Canadian Tire locations.

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Hometown PTBO: Peterborough Women's Lakers Joining Women’s Major Series Lacrosse 2024 Season and Upcoming Golf Fundraiser Tournament On April 27

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Victoria Clark and Chelsea Campbell of the Peterborough Women's Lakers about their process of getting into the Women’s Major Series Lacrosse, their championship pedigree and upcoming fundraising golf tournament on April 27 at Keystone Links Golf and Country Club.

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Peterborough Petes Draft a Forward and Defenceman In the 2024 OHL U18 Priority Selection

The Peterborough Petes have selected forward Dylan Turcotte and defenceman Cameron Martin in the 2024 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection on Wednesday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Turcotte was taken in the first round, third overall from the Ottawa Jr. 67’s U18s. The Orleans native was featured in 30 games for the Jr. 67’s this season, leading the HEO U18 league in scoring with 28 goals and 21 assists for 49 points.

He added another 15 points in 10 playoff games, leading his team to an HEO Championship and a spot in the 2024 Ontario U18 AAA Championships. In the tournament, Dylan finished tied for third in scoring with 11 points in seven games.

The 6’ forward played in four games for the Ottawa Jr. Canadians (EOJHL) this year, picking up six points, while also appearing in two games with the Ottawa Jr. Senators of the CCHL.

“Dylan is a power forward with good size who can score,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “He’s a proven winner, leading his team to an HEO Championship this season. We’re looking forward to seeing him on the ice at Development Camp in the coming weeks.”

Martin was taken in the second round, 23rd overall. The Minesing-born defenceman stands at 6’3 and played 32 games for the Barrie Colts U18s this season. He scored four goals and adding 13 assists for 17 points. He also played in 13 playoff games, picking up four assists.

“Cameron is a huge defenceman who moves the puck well,” said Oke. “We had an opportunity to watch him a lot this season as he played in Barrie alongside Petes prospect Francis Parish. We were very impressed with his game and are excited to see him on the ice at Development Camp.”

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Peterborough Petes Draft 15 Players From OHL Priority Selection; Take Hometown Prospect In First Round

After a weekend in the war room, the Peterborough Petes have drafted 15 players in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection including hometown top prospect Colin Fitzgerald in the first round over the weekend.

Colin Fitzgerald (pictured) was selected third overall by the Peterborough Petes. Photo courtesy of Dan Hickling and the Peterborough Petes.

Fitzgerald was taken with the third overall pick.

“Colin is a big centreman who plays a great two-way game, knows how to score and is good on faceoffs,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “We’ve been monitoring him all season and were really impressed with his play, especially in the OHL Cup. It’s very exciting to be able to add a local player with a skillset like Colin’s.”

Fitzgerald played 34 games last season with the Peterborough Petes U16s, scoring 39 goals and adding 25 assists for 64 points. In eight playoff games, he scored 13 times and added eight assists, helping the Petes to the OMHA Championships and the 2024 OHL Cup. In six OHL Cup games, the 6.01, 174 lbs centre finished tied for the tournament lead in scoring with eight goals and five assists for 13 points, leading the Petes to a semi-final finish and being named to the All-Star team.

In the second round, Peterborough selected defenceman Blake Gowan with the 32nd overall pick.

“Blake is a very big, solid defenceman who plays a hard-hitting game,” said Oke. “He was a big part of a very good Barrie Colts team and is somebody who will physically be able to step in to the OHL.”

Gowan, a defenceman from Kingston, played in 33 games with the Barrie Colts U16 last season, scoring two goals and adding 25 assists for 27 points. In 10 playoff games this season, Gowan scored three times and added eight assists for 11 points, helping the Colts to an OMHA Championship and an OHL Cup berth.

The following is a list of the Petes draft picks:

• 1st round, 3rd overall: Colin Fitzgerald, F, Peterborough Petes U16

• 2nd round, 32nd overall: Blake Gowan, D, Barrie Colts U16

• 5th round, 85th overall: Adam Levac, F, Eastern Ontario Wild U16

• 5th round, 99th overall: Genc Ula, D, North Jersey Avalanche U15

• 6th round, 105th overall: Alexander Hage, F, Vaughan Kings U16

• 7th round, 125th overall: Raiden Doxtator, F, London Jr. Knights U16

• 8th round, 145th overall: Elijah Chavez, F, Vaughan Kings U16

• 9th round, 165th overall: Luka Gelinas, G, Eastern Ontario Wild U16

• 10th round, 185th overall: Marcus Sulug, D, Niagara North Stars U16

• 11th round, 205th overall: Luis Sturgeon, D, Lambton Jr. Sting U16

• 12th round, 225th overall: Jonny Brooks, F, Oakville Rangers U16

• 13th round, 245th overall: Alexander Smyth, F, Carolina Jr. Hurricanes U15

• 14th round, 265th overall: Kasra Fathi, F, Kitchener Jr. Rangers U16

• 15th round, 283rd overall: Matthew McKenna, F, Central Ontario Wolves U16

• 15th round, 285th overall: Matthew Crawford, F, Sun County Panthers U16

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What You Need to Know About the Petes 2024 OHL Priority Selection

With a third-overall pick in hand, the Peterborough Petes will begin their quest to draft future young stars in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection that kicks off Friday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The first three rounds will be drafted on Friday at 7 p.m. Rounds 4-15 will occur on Saturday at 9 a.m. The Petes have 15 selections in the draft, two on day one and 13 on day two.

With the Petes drafting third, it is the fifth time Peterborough has attained the spot in franchise history. They have drafted names like Jordan Staal and Matt Spencer at three.

A full list of Peterborough’s selections can be found below:

• Round 1 (3)

• Round 2 (32) - From Ottawa

• Round 5 (85)

• Round 5 (99) - From Oshawa

• Round 6 (105)

• Round 7 (125)

• Round 8 (145)

• Round 9 (165)

• Round 10 (185)

• Round 11 (205)

• Round 12 (225)

• Round 13 (245)

• Round 14 (265)

• Round 15 (283) - From Niagara

• Round 15 (285)

In last year’s OHL Priority Selection, the Petes made 14 selections. They included Bobcaygeon native and 2024 Ushers Trophy winner Carson Cameron, forward Joseph Cadorin and defenceman Liam Ladds.

The following is a last from last year’s selection:

First round, 13th overall: Carson Cameron, D, Central Ontario Wolves

• Fourth round, 76th overall: Joseph Cadorin, F, Toronto Marlboros

• Fifth round, 88th overall: Liam Ladds, D, Elgin-Middlesex Canucks

• Sixth round, 112th overall: Masen Johnston, G, Peterborough Petes

• Seventh round, 133rd overall: Chase Del Colombo, F, Toronto Nationals

• Eighth round, 153rd overall: Gavin Lock, F, Detroit Little Caesars

• Ninth round, 173rd overall: Easton Lynds, F, Mississauga Senators

• 10th round, 193rd overall: Calum Hartnell, D, Ottawa Jr. Senators

• 10th round, 196th overall: Thanasi Marentette, D, Toronto Nationals

• 11th round, 213th overall: Francis Parish, F, Central Ontario Wolves

• 12th round, 234th overall: Aiden Lee, F, Markham Majors

• 13th round, 253rd overall: Brody Leet, F, Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs

• 14th round, 273rd overall: Joshua Kaufman, F, Kitchener Jr. Rangers

• 15th round, 293rd overall: Kaiden Thatcher, D, Ajax-Pickering Raiders

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