Peterborough Petes Acquire Niagara IceDogs Captain For Two Draft Picks

The Peterborough Petes have acquired overage forward Gavin Bryant from the Niagara IceDogs in exchange for a third-round pick in 2026 (Guelph) and a ninth-round pick in 2028, announced on Tuesday morning.

Photo courtesy of the OHL.

The Ingersoll native was initially selected by the Owen Sound Attack in the second round, 37th overall, of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. Over three OHL seasons between the Attack and the Niagara IceDogs, he has played in 155 games, scoring 40 goals and adding 78 assists for 118 points. Last season, he led the IceDogs in scoring 54 points in 62 games while also serving as team captain.

“Gavin is a great fit for our group,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “He has been a leader on every team that he’s played for in this league. We know that he’ll be a big influence to our team both on and off the ice.” 

Bryant has worn a letter on both teams he played for in the OHL. In 2022-23, he served as an Assistant Captain with the Owen Sound Attack. After being acquired by the IceDogs from the Attack before the 2023-24 season, he was named an Assistant Captain with Niagara before becoming Captain in January.

The overage forward has also been known for his community work in the OHL. This season, Gavin and the IceDogs announced the launch of Gav’s Corner, a new initiative aimed at uniting and supporting individuals impacted by Type 1 Diabetes.

The Petes return to action to take on the Kingston Frontenacs on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. Before the game, the organization will honour alumni and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Jamie Langenbrunner with a banner-raising ceremony. Langenbrunner will be in attendance to take part in the ceremony which will feature speeches from dignitaries and a video tribute.

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Peterborough U15 AAA Petes Undefeated to Capture BP Icefest Championship

The Peterborough Jesse’s Tap and Grill U15 AAA Petes reached the top of the mountain to become BP Icefest champions, defeating the Kitchener Jr. Rangers in overtime, 1-0, to cap off an undefeated run on Sunday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Minor Petes.

Their journey to the top started with routing Timmins 6-0 on Thursday.

In a close game, the Petes edged out the same Kitchener team 2-1 in overtime followed by a 5-0 win over Cambridge.

On Saturday, the Petes knocked off the Buffalo Regals 5-2 to advance to the quarterfinals.

They faced off against Burlington and shut them out 4-0.

The Petes got the Grey Bruce Highlanders in the semifinals and posted another shutout, winning 1-0 over Grey Bruce on Sunday morning.

With little rest, the Petes capped off their undefeated tournament with a win over Kitchener, earning their fifth shutout of BP Icefest.

Goaltenders Landen White and Matty Colling were outstanding all weekend.

Rostered players were Prestin Allen, Blake Brioux, Tyson Hawley, Taymon Browne, Liam Williams, Kotter Grove, Reid Cameron, Lucas McIntyre, Cole Roberts, Cooper Poskin, Hannu Packalen, Colton Adams, Kalum Phillips, Gage Cooper-Bailey, Joe Gusso, Taytem Adams. Landen White and Matty Colling were the goalie tandem that helped Peterborough with five combined shutouts.

Head coach Joe Hawley led the team which was backed by assistant coaches Rob Baker, Dan Robertson, Brock Davis and Kevin Sparling. Trainer Lynn Todd and manager Ben Adams were also part of the winning Petes team.

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Peterborough Petes Goaltending Stellar But Fall In Overtime to Rival Oshawa Generals

Peterborough Petes’s goaltender Zach Bowen earned first star of the game honours with 43 saves but could not get the win as they lost to the Oshawa Generals 2-1 in overtime at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Peterborough struck first 1:47 into the game. On the rush, Caden Taylor opted to take the shot and rifled it past Generals goalie Jacob Oster for a 1-0 lead.

It was the only goal until the early third period as Oshawa’s Luca Marrelli had the puck at the point and was able to snipe it through traffic for a 1-1 tie.

The game needed overtime to decide a winner but it gave the Petes their first point of the season after they had been held without one in seven games.

It only took 25 seconds to finish overtime as Lauri Sinivuori in a two-on-two, received a saucer pass and rifled it top shelf for the walk-off goal and a 2-1 win.

The Petes can get revenge on the second half of the home-and-home series as they travel to Oshawa to face the Generals on Friday night. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m.

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Kinsmen Minor Football League Enters Second-Half of Season With Week Five Games

The Kinsmen Minor Football League (KMFL) is in its mid-season, running its Week Five games on Saturday.

The Senior TiCats ballcarrier trying to shed several tackles from Roughriders. Photo courtesy of KMFL.

The week kicked off with the Senior Roughriders defeating the TiCats 41-0. Michael Porter led the scoring for the Roughriders with two touchdowns. Calvin Toplak, Chris Chmarney and Vincent Martin-Holowaty each reached the end zone. Kaden Curtis kicked four converts and added a 23-yard field goal.

The first Junior game saw the Roughriders win over the TiCats 32-8. Mason Earnshaw scored three touchdowns for the Roughriders while Sterling Denton added a single score. Jacob Cahorn kicked all four converts. Landon Brook scored the touchdown for the TiCats with Wesley Clark kicking the convert.

The second Junior game had the RedBlacks defeating the Argonauts 32-6. Carter Gray led the way for the RedBlacks to hit paydirt twice. Landon Clements, Easton Schenk and Hudson Brethour each added a single touchdown. Easton Schenk also kicked three converts. Jamieson Temple scored the lone touchdown for the Argos.

The final game of the day saw the Senior RedBlacks defeat the Argos 49-21. Brody Munnings led the scoring for the RedBlacks with four touchdowns. Mason Desroches had two touchdowns and Levi Paige added a single. Brock Hendren kicked two converts and Desroches kicked a single. Paige also ran in a convert for a single point. Ethan Bebbington scored two touchdowns for the Argos, while Parker Vivian added a single. Max Ytsma kicked a convert.

The last week of the regular season sees the second Friday Night Lights game on Friday. The Argonauts will take on the TiCats, with Junior action kicking off at 6 p.m., followed by the Seniors at 7:30 p.m. Saturday will see the Roughriders and RedBlacks in Junior action at 8 a.m. and Senior action at 9 a.m.

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Hometown PTBO: Joe Dawson Winning His First Professional MMA Fight

This week on Hometown PTBO, David Tuan Bui talks with Joe Dawson about his recent professional MMA fight, his family's legacy in combat sports and his business, Joe's Gym in East City.

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Peterborough Petes Blanked In Low-Scoring Affair Against the Sudbury Wolves

The Peterborough Petes are still searching for their first win after getting shut out by the Sudbury Wolves in a 1-0 loss at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes thought they struck first 33 seconds into the game on an odd-man rush. Colin Fitzgerald gave a pass to Brennan Faulkner who one-timed it. It hit Finn Marshall who only stopped it partially but the puck ricocheted off the bottom of the crossbar and stayed out to keep it scoreless.

The game’s lone goal came 6:55 into the first period as the Petes were on the power play. Carson Cameron played the puck in his own zone off the boards but wiped out immediately after. It allowed Sudbury’s Rowan Henderson to scoop up the loose puck and send it to Chase Coughlan who was all alone at point blank range against Petes goaltender Liam Sztuska. Coughlan was able to score through the five-hole to make it a 1-0 game.

Chase Lefebvre had a shorthanded breakaway almost halfway through the period but fired it too high and went over the net. Shots were 17-6 in favour of the visitors after one.

Peterborough had a chance to tie the game as they had a one-minute five-on-three power play but failed to solve Wolves goaltender Finn Marshall. Shortly after the failed two-man advantage, Peterborough had another minor power play opportunity but could not capitalize again. Shots were 13-11 for Sudbury over Peterborough in the second period.

The Petes did their best to tie the game up. Their best chance came with under two minutes left in regulation as Ryder McIntyre took a shot from the point and Cameron tipped the shot. Marshall was able to glove it away as part of his 40-save shutout night (his first career shutout) and the Sudbury Wolves leave town with a 1-0 win over the Petes.

The Petes play on short rest as they travel to Guelph to take on the Storm this Friday at the Sleeman Centre, with puck drop at 7:07 p.m.

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Two Peterborough Petes Named to 2024 U17 World Challenge

Hockey Canada has named Peterborough Petes Colin Fitzgerald and Blake Gowan to their Canada Red at the 2024 U17 World Challenge from Nov. 3 to 9 at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia.

Photos courtesy of David Pickering, Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

“We’re very excited for Colin and Blake,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “This is a great opportunity for them to play with the top talent in their age group from around the world. We’re looking forward to watching them both represent their country as they compete for gold.”

Fitzgerald, a Peterborough native, was selected by the Petes in the first round, third overall of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. Last season, he was featured in 34 games, with the U16 Peterborough Petes 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 6’1”, 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.

He scored his first two OHL career goals against the North Bay Battalion last Thursday.

Gowan, the Kingston-born defenceman in the second round, 32nd overall, of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. He played in 33 games with the Barrie Colts U16 last season, scoring two goals and 25 assists for 27 points.

In 10 playoff games, he scored three times and added eight assists for 11 points en route to an OMHA Championship and a spot in the OHL Cup.

Canada White taking on Czechia at 3:30 p.m. and Canada Red facing off against Finland at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3.

Teams will play two preliminary-round games before the medal round, which concludes on Nov. 9 with the medal games and the fifth-place game. The event will also feature pre-tournament games in Sarnia, Petrolia and Forest on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

Fitzgerald and Gowan kick off their tournament against Finland on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

The Petes get a quick match against the Sudbury Wolves at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Kinsmen Minor Football League Hits Halfway Mark of the Season After Week Four Games

The Kinsmen Minor Football League (KMFL) passed the halfway mark of its season with its Week Four round of games on Sautrday.

The Senior Roughriders and Argos in head-to-head action during a play. Photo courtesy of KMFL.

The Senior RedBlacks and TiCats kicked off the action with the former winning in a 55-18 rout. Brody Munings had four touchdowns, while Levi Paige and Charlie Sims also got in the endzone for the RedBlacks. Paige and Munnings each added a convert, as did Brock Hendren and Mason Desrocher. Scoring touchdowns for the Ticats were Mike Bevan, Leighton Shaw and Keaton Anchor.

The Junior RedBlacks defeated the TiCats 18-0. Lucas Harrington was the lone scorer for the RedBlacks, scoring three touchdowns.

The second Junior game saw the Roughriders defeating the Argonauts 58-34. Jackson Buck reached the endzone four times while Mason Earnshaw added three touchdowns. Jacob Cahorn was perfect on the day, kicking seven converts.

In the final game, the Senior Roughriders defeating the Argos 48-19. Hayden Phair scored four touchdowns for the Roughriders. Michael Porter added two scores and Foster James added a single. Kaden Curtis kicked three converts. Scoring for the Argos were Parker Vivian with two touchdowns and James Lavoie added a single. Max Ytsma added a kicked convert.

Week Five is this Saturday with the RedBlacks taking on the Argos and the Roughriders facing the TiCats at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School.

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Peterborough Petes Squander Three-Goal Lead; Rookie Scores Twice In Losing Effort

Petes rookie Colin Fitzgerald had two goals to help give the team a three-goal lead but could not hang as they lost to the North Bay Battalion, 5-3, at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Pride Night on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Fitzgerald opened the scoring 50 seconds off a one-timer on a pass from Ryder McIntyre to give Peterborough a 1-0 lead. Battalion’s Zach Wilson was charged with a high-sticking double-minor penalty which gave Peterborough a four-minute power play. Quinton Pagé capitalized after gathering a rebound from a point shot and scoring on the backhand to make it 2-0. On the same power play, Fitzgerald scored again, similar to Pagé’s goal but on the forehand to make it 3-0.

North Bay had battled back as less than two minutes later, Kent Greer and Jacob LeBlanc had scored to make it 3-2 at the end of one.

The visitors were the only team to score in the second thanks to Lirim Amidovski and the game was tied going into the third.

Ethan Procyszyn scored just under eight minutes into the frame to give North Bay their first lead of the game. Peterborough had 13 shots in the period but could not find the back of the net. They also allowed one empty-net goal from Anthony Romani and the Battalion leave Peterborough with a 5-3 win.

Fitzgerald, the Peterborough native was selected by the Petes in the first round, third overall of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. His two goals were the first of his OHL career.

“It was pretty special,” he said. “I think I went dizzy when I scored. It didn’t feel real out there. Once the boys got me the puck, it kind of sunk in that I scored my first goal.”

The Petes play on back-to-back days as they hit the road to take on the Sudbury Wolves. The game is on Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Sudbury Community Arena.

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Kinsmen Minor Football League Holds First Friday Night Lights Games For the Season

The Kinsmen Minor Football League had the spotlight on them on their first Friday Night Lights series with packed stands this past weekend.

KMFL President Bryan Junkin addressing a record number of players during the Senior Evaluation Night. Photo courtesy of KMFL.

The opening game saw the Junior RedBlacks defeat the Junior Roughriders 36-16. Jacob Cahorn and Camron Yanuziello with a touchdown each for the Roughriders. Cahorn also added two converts. The RedBlacks saw AJ Galloway, Easton Schenk (2) and Carter Gray for scores. Denver Paige led the defense with a pick-six. Galloway added a convert and Schenk kicked two converts.

In Senior action, the RedBlacks and Roughriders had a back-and-forth match that went down to the wire. The Roughriders edged the RedBlacks 44-41. Brody Munnings led the RedBlacks with five touchdowns. Levi Paige added a touchdown and kicked two converts. Brock Hendren added a convert. Hayden Phair led the scoring for the Roughriders with four touchdowns. Michael Porter and Vincent Martin-Hollowaty added a score, while Kaden Curtis kicked four converts.

Saturday morning began with the Junior TiCats defeating the Argos 36-6. Kai Scott scored two touchdowns for the TiCats, with Conrad Condon and Mike Zoric each adding a single. Wesley Clarke kicked three converts. Jamieson Temple scored the lone touchdown for the Argos.

The final game were the Senior Argonauts defeating the TiCats 38-8. Parker Vivian and Max Ytsma each scored three touchdowns for the Argos with Chase Rimes adding a convert.  Keenan Mealin scored the lone touchdown for the TiCats while the defence added a safety.

Action continues Saturday at 9 a.m. with the Argos facing the Roughriders and the TiCats taking on the RedBlacks.

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