Peterborough Golf and Country Club Opens Registration For Curling This Season

Peterborough Golf and Country Club is inviting anyone of all skill levels to join them as registration for curling has opened.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Golf and COuntry Club.

Their Learn to Curl program trains those 'new to the game' or those looking for a refresher. Experienced volunteer coaches instruct members on mechanics, skills and strategies.

By the end of the program, participants will successfully and competently enjoy fun competition on the ice and the following fellowship according to a press release.

This program includes club equipment, off-ice sessions, on-ice instruction and gameplay.

After completing the program, the graduates are invited to join the Novice League and can spare or join other leagues if space is available.

The program runs Wednesdays from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, and Saturdays on Nov. 2 and 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Space is limited.

This program costs $400 + HST for 21 weeks of play. To sign up, contact Kurtis at curling@ptbogolf.com or call the Pro Shop at 705-760- 9665.

Back this year is the Junior Program. Starting in January, children ages seven to 14 will participate in a seven-week instruction program as an introduction to this favourite winter sport.

Experienced coaches will provide on and off-ice instruction and an introduction to the etiquette and rules of the game.

This program costs $175 + HST and includes snacks and a mini-bonspiel to celebrate your child’s new skills.

Contact the club at curling@ptbogolf.com for the program schedule and details.

PGCC has leagues ranging from Day Women's to Senior Men's, Evening Women's, Novice and Doubles. The Club is hosting an open house on Sept. 6th from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Peterbrough Petes Release 2024 Training Camp Schedule

The Peterborough Petes have released their 2024 Training Camp schedule beginning Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Camp will begin with fitness testing at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on Tuesday. Throughout the week, on-ice practices, scrimmages, and the annual Maroon vs. White game will take place.

All scrimmages and the Maroon vs. White game will occur at the PMC. Fans and media are invited to attend. The scrimmages and the Maroon vs. White game will also be streamed live on the Petes Facebook Page.

The roster for the training camp will be released on Tuesday morning. All players will be assigned to one of three teams:

• Team East Side Mario’s (White)

• Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• Team Hybrid (Maroon)

The schedule for training camp is as follows:

Tuesday, August 27 - Tuesday - CLOSED to public

• Noon - Welcome/Registration/Opening remarks

• 1:15 p.m. - Fitness testing at the PMC

Wednesday, August 28 - Scrimmages - OPEN to public

• 8:30 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 9:20 a.m. - Scrimmage - Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

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

BREAK

• 2:00 p.m. - Scrimmage - East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 2:50 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)

• 3:40 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

Thursday, August 29 - Scrimmages - OPEN to public

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

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

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

BREAK

• 2:00 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

• 2:50 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White)

• 3:40 p.m. - Scrimmage - Team Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)

Friday, August 30 - Maroon and White Game - OPEN to public

• 4:05 p.m. - Maroon vs White Game

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Selwyn Township to Unveil Plaque to Honour Family's Dedication to Youth Sports Next Thursday

To honour the Wilford family for their contributions to youth sports, Selwyn Township is unveiling a plaque at Douglas Sports Centre Ball Diamond in Lakefield next Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

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Selwyn Township Mayor Sherry Senis, local dignitaries, and Township representatives will attend to speak about the plaque.

Jim and Yvonne along with their children Jessica and Jimmy, have contributed to local sports programs such as Lakefield and District Minor Hockey, the Lakefield Jr. C Chiefs and Lakefield Minor Ball according to a press release.

The family has also volunteered their time to contribute to the construction and maintenance of local ball diamonds.

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Peterborough Lakers Held Scoreless Last Two Periods For 12-3 Loss Against Six Nations In Game Three

It was not the best night for the Peterborough Lakers who were held off the scoresheet in the final two periods of a 12-3 Six Nations Chiefs win at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Tuesday night.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

Six Nations started hot as former Laker Eli McLaughlin scored the opening goal. It was followed up by three more Chiefs goals for a 4-0 lead with 8:34 left to play. It was a game of runs as the Lakers’s special teams got them on the scoreboard. Turner Evans and Joe Resetarits had power-play goals while Thomas Hoggath scored shorthanded for a 4-3 game.

Unfortunately for Peterborough, that was all they could muster as Six Nations goalie Doug Jamieson shut the door for the last 44:16 of the game. Travis Longboat scored in the last 1:49 of the period for a 5-3 Six Nations lead after one.

The Chiefs scored seven unanswered goals including five in the second period. McLaughlin burned his former team with a hat trick to cap off the second, and Six Nations held a comfortable 10-3 lead.

In a low-scoring third period, Dhane Smith and Longboat were the lone scorers as they extended the Chiefs lead and put an exclamation point on Game Three for a decisive 12-3 win for a 2-1 series in favour of the Lakers.

The Lakers will try and rebound in Game Four at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday.

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Ticket Details Released For Peterborough Petes Millbrook Preseason Game Against Guelph Storm

The Peterborough Petes preseason schedule has been released, with three home games in local community arenas announced on Thursday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough PEtes.

Ticket details for the Peterborough Petes’s preseason game against the Guelph Storm at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre in Millbrook on Sept. 21 have been released.

Tickets for the game start at $20 for General Admission (lobby area, upper track level, or video feed in the Community Room). Club tickets are also available for $30 and include guaranteed seating in the stands with controlled access. All tickets are available while supplies last.

Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:

• Imprinted Apparel (Peterborough) - 730 The Kingsway #6

• The Shack Pro Shop (Millbrook) - located on Distillery St. behind the old Millbrook Arena

• Home Hardware (Millbrook) - 13 King St. E. *cash only during regular store hours

Ticket details for the game in Norwood and Port Hope can be found online

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Add Athletic Therapist Ahead of Training Camp

The Peterborough Petes have added athletic therapist Sarah McGall to the hockey operations staff ahead of training camp for the 2024-25 season.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The Owen Sound native has served as an athletic therapist for several teams such as the Owen Sound Jr. B Northstars Lacrosse Team, Owen Sound Rugby Club, the Kingston Jr. Ice Wolves and various Team Ontario hockey teams.

Most recently, she was the assistant athletic therapist and strength and conditioning coach for the Collingwood Blues of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. She has also been a registered physical therapist with CONNECT Rehabilitation in Owen Sound since November of 2020.

“Sarah is an experienced athletic therapist with a great resume,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “We think that she’s a good fit for our staff and we’re looking forward to having her at the rink this season.”

McGall has played Division 1 NCAA hockey at Lindenwood University and is no stranger to hockey. Since 2021, she has been a goalie instructor in her hometown. She has also worked for several Championship teams, winning the Centennial Cup in 2024 and Buckland Cup in back-to-back years (2023 & 2024) with the Collingwood Blues. She was also at the Canada Winter Games Gold with Team Ontario in 2023 on a team featuring current Petes Carson Cameron and Nico Addy.

The Petes congratulate two training staff members who have added their families in the past month. Athletic therapist Natasha Lagacé and her husband, TJ Jarvis, welcomed their son, Grayson, while assistant therapist and chiropractor Dr. Chelsea McQuade and her fiancé Cam Walker welcomed their daughter, Isla.

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Peterborough Brothers Take Home Titles At Humminbird Bassmaster Elite Championship

Peterborough’s Chris and Cory Johnston went hook, line and sinker to win some prestigious titles at the 2024 Humminbird Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River in Waddington, N.Y. on Sunday.

Cory (left) becomes the third Canadian to have three Bassmaster Championships. Chris (right) is the first Canadian to win a Bassmaster Elite Series Event. Photo courtesy of Andy Crawford, Seigo Saito and Bassmaster.

Chris won the 2024 Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year title while brother Cory claimed first place in the 2024 Humminbird Bassmaster Elite tournament.

Chris placed 31st place after day one of the tournament on Friday. While the placement was disappointing, it was still a win in the bigger picture that clinched the Angler of the Year title.

“I might have one trick up my sleeve still,” said Chris. “I haven’t practiced it. I’m just going to wing it. I have nothing to lose now. I can fish with no pressure. I know there’s big ones that live there. I hope the wind makes them bite a little better.”

His ‘strategy’ paid off as he weighed his lot of 29 lbs., 5 ozs – the biggest five-bass limit of the tournament so far – that clinched the title.

“You have no idea how much stress I was under the last couple of days,” said Chris. “Everything that could have gone wrong did. A couple of nights, I didn’t get to sleep until like one in the morning.

Cory was the first Canadian to win the 2024 Humminbird Bassmaster Elite with his haul of fish totaling 102 lbs., beating out Robert Gee, who had 100 lbs. and 7 oz.

“It was a lot of hard work; I put a lot of time into this,” said Cory. “I’ve said it 100 times, this is my favourite place to come, this is my favourite crowd with all my family and friends, all the Canadian support — and it’s a short drive home.”

Cory cycled throughout the standings during the four-day event. He placed fourth on Day One with 25 pounds, and on Day Two, he added 27 lbs. 7 oz. to tie Gee for second. On Semifinal Saturday, Johnston weighed 24 lbs. 14 oz. and slipped back to second, 13 ounces behind Gee.

On Championship Sunday, Johnson came through, delivering 24 lbs. 11 oz. for the win. The victory earned Cory his second entry into the Bassmaster Century Club, recognizing an angler for catching 100 pounds or more with four days of five-bass limits.

“I screwed up here last year and spent too much time in the river the first day and blew my chances at winning,” said Cory. “I said, ‘I’ll never make a cast in this river again. I don’t care if there are 12-footers in the lake.’”

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Peterborough Petes Acquire Matthew Jenken From Flint Firebirds For Three Draft Picks

The Peterborough Petes make their first trade ahead of the 2024-25 season, acquiring defenceman Matthew Jenken from the Flint Firebirds for a sixth-round pick in 2026, a third-round pick in 2028 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2027 (Windsor), announced on Monday.

Jenken is the second player from Ilderton on the Petes roster, joining second year defenceman Liam Ladds. Photo courtesy of Natalie Shaver and the PEterborough Petes.

The 6’4” 2005-born defender was initially selected by the Firebirds in the first round, 17th overall, of the 2022 U18 Priority Selection. In two seasons with Flint, the Ilderton, Ont. native played 108 games with three goals and 20 assists for 23 points. A right-handed shot, Jenken appeared in the playoffs in both OHL seasons, playing 10 games.

“Matthew is a big, puck-moving defenceman who is solid in his own end,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “He had a breakout season last year with 18 points, showing that he can help out offensively while still being a responsible defenceman. He’s a great addition to our group as we gear up for training camp and the 2024-25 season.”

The trade is the Petes' first before their preseason, which begins on Sept. 1 at the Jack Burger Sports Complex in Port Hope.

Peterborough’s full 2024 preseason schedule is as follows:

• Sept. 1 - Niagara @ Peterborough - 2:05 p.m. (Jack Burger Sports Complex - Port Hope)

• Sept. 6 - Peterborough @ Guelph - 7:07 p.m.

• Sept. 8 - Sudbury @ Peterborough - 3:05 p.m. (Asphodel Norwood Community Centre - Norwood)

• Sept. 20 - Peterborough @ Kingston - 7:00 p.m.

• Sept. 21 - Guelph @ Peterborough - 7:05 p.m. (Cavan Monaghan Community Centre - Millbrook)

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Lakers Score Late to Propel Peterborough Over Six Nations For 2-0 Series Lead

Three goals in one minute gave the Peterborough Lakers an 8-5 win over the Six Nations Chiefs for a 2-0 series lead at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

Similar to Game One, Six Nations opened the scoring with two straight goals from former Laker Eli McLaughlin and Randy Staats. Dylan Hutchinson responded for the Lakers to cut the lead in half for a 2-1 game after the first.

Steve Priolo restored Six Nations’s two-goal lead just under four minutes in. Refusing to fall behind, Peterborough had a three-goal run thanks to Taite Cattoni, Owen Hiltz and Turner Evans to get the first lead of the game, 4-3. Dhane Smith evened things up for Six Nations under one minute later and both teams were even after two periods, 4-4.

Halfway through the period, only one goal came from both sides as Rob Hellyer and Justin Martin scored for Peterborough and Six Nations respectively to make it a 5-5 game.

With 3:07 left in the game, Matt Gilray pickpocketed Cody Jamieson at centre floor and passed it to Colton Armstrong for a breakaway. The former Cobourg Kodiak did not disappoint as he beat 2019 President’s Cup MVP Warren Hill up top for the 6-5 lead.

“Matt Gilray made the big strip on Cody Jamieson and I saw a clear path to the net,” explained Armstrong. “He threw the ball up to me and I had some time. Usually I go really fast but I took my time and put the ball in the net. Got some air off the end boards there, I didn’t know when I was going to come down but it was a really cool experience and this arena blew right up. I wanted to give the guys a spark and right there we had a three-goal run. I don’t think these fans sat down for any of those.”

The goal excited the crowd and Armstong was equally as pumped up, dedicating the score to a special someone in his life.

“My wife is having a baby soon so that one was for her,” he said. “I tried to jump into the stands to give her a hug.”

It only took 17 seconds for Peterborough to strike again as Thomas Hoggarth shot against the grain on Hill’s opposite shoulder up top to beat him for a two-goal lead with 2:50 left to play. The Lakers were not done yet as Joe Resetarits snuck a low shot past Hill 43 seconds later. Peterborough had scored three goals in one minute during that span.

The Lakers held strong for the next 2:07 of regulation and took Game Two of the best-of-seven for a 2-0 series lead.

Game Three is back at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena where Six Nations will look to win their first game this series.

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Hometown PTBO: Gary Dalliday Memorial Golf Tournament of the Broadcaster's Esteemed Career and Community Service

This week on Hometown PTBO, David Tuan Bui talks with Community Care Peterborough, Tim Dalliday and Dan O'Toole about Gary Dalliday's legacy of his career and community service at his Memorial Golf Tournament.

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