Peterborough Pete Alumnus Selected to NHLPA Rookie Showcase On Sept. 4

Peterborough Petes alumnus and Los Angeles Kings forward Akil Thomas has been selected as one of 33 players to participate in the 14th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. on Sept. 4.

Thomas is well-known for his game-winning goal for Team Canada in the gold-medal game against Russia at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough PEtes.

This event allows Upper Deck to capture photographs and videos of the selected rookies and prospects in their respectful NHL team uniforms to utilize the content for the company’s future products.

Thomas made his LA Kings debut on April Fools’ Day., in seven games, he had three goals and one assist with the team.

The Petes acquired Thomas in a trade from the Niagara IceDogs in January 2020 for Cameron Butler, two second-round picks (2020, 2022), one third-round pick (2022), and a fourth-round pick (2024).

He played 22 games for the Petes, scoring nine goals and 31 assists before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the Ontario Hockey League for the season. Thomas was invited back to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for Game Three of the OHL Championship against the London Knights as part of the pre-game ceremonies to pump up the fans on May 15.

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Six Nations Chiefs Puts Peterborough Lakers Season In Jeopardy With 8-5 Win and 3-2 Series Lead

The Peterborough Lakers are on the brink of elimination after taking an 8-5 loss to the Six Nations Chiefs from their four-goal second period and down 3-2 in the MSL series final at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Sunday night.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

The Lakers had the start they wanted with Rob Hellyer drawing first blood. While last year’s MSL MVP Lyle Thompson responded with a goal, Peterborough got two more from Joe Resetarits and Carter Page to make it 3-1. In the last 15 seconds of the frame, Travis Longboat cut the deficit to one and it was 3-2 going into the second.

Longboat continued the scoring, making it a tie game less than three minutes into the stanza. Thompson, Shayne Jackson and former Laker Eli McLaughlin also scored for Six Nations to snag the lead. Hellyer was the lone goal scorer for Peterborough as they find themselves trailing 6-4.

Peterborough scored first in the third on the power play. Hellyer got a hat trick to pull the Lakers within one. Longboat responded with a hat trick of his own to restore the two-goal lead for Six Nations. Nonkon Thompson scored another for the Chiefs and Peterborough could not find the back of the net and fell 8-5.

The loss puts the Lakers at a series deficit for the first time this playoff season 3-2 and are one game away from elimination. Game Six is at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Tuesday night.

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Peterborough's Nolan Burke Traded to San Jose Sharks As Part of Top Goalie Prospect Deal

Peterborough’s Nolan Burke is headed to the Golden State as he was traded from the Nashville Predators to the San Jose Sharks as part of a deal involving top goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov on Friday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Tim Burke.

The Predators sent Burke, Askarov and a 2025 third-round pick in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick, centre David Edstrom, and goaltender Magnus Chrona.

The undrafted centreman signed his three-year entry-level contract with the Predators on Nov. 14, 2022.

Burke spent his entire OHL career with the Sarnia Sting, hitting the 50-goal mark in his last season.

Only four other Sarnia Sting players have broken the 50-mark in OHL history during the regular season. Reid Boucher in 2012-13 (62), Steven Stamkos in 2007-08 (58), Ivan Novoseltsev in 1998-99 (57) and Jon Sim in back-to-back seasons from 1995-97 (56).

Burke spent 2016-18 with the U15 AAA and U16 AAA Peterborough Petes.

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Peterborough Lakers Fall In Close Game to Six Nations Chiefs In 13-10 Loss, Series Tied at Two

The Peterborough Lakers made it a game with the defending-champion SIx Nations Chiefs but eventually fell 13-10 in Game Four of the MSL finals at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

The teams traded five goals apiece in the first period. Joe Resetarits had Peterborough’s first two goals while Jake Withers, Thomas Hoggarth and Colton Armstrong got on the scoresheet.

Adam Thistlethwaite opened the scoring for Peterborough in the second period to give them the lead, 6-5. It was short-lived as Six Nations went on a four-goal run to pull away from Peterborough. The Lakers got one on the power play with 34 seconds left as Resetarits got a hat trick to cap off the period, 9-7.

Six Nations extended their lead in the third with two goals to open the frame. The teams alternated between scores including Resetarits’s fourth goal of the game while Owen Hiltz and Taite Cattoni each found the back of the net. The Lakers could not outscore the Chiefs in the third and wind up seeing the series evened at 2-2 with the 13-10 loss.

“We played a good 50 minutes of lacrosse but they’re such a talented team that in that 10 minutes we got lackadaisical, they made us pay,” said Jake Withers, Lakers defender. “That was the difference down the stretch. We play every game to win so we were hoping for a sweep but anyone who has any sense of logic would probably tell you that wasn’t going to happen.”

Game Five will be back at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Sunday, and Game Six will be back at the PMC on Tuesday.

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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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