Photos: U11 Collingwood Blues Win 'Chris Fee Cup' From Host U11 Peterborough Petes to Kick Off 64th Liftlock U11 Hockey Tournament

The Chris Fee Cup goes to the Collingwood Jr. Blues U11A, shutting out the host Peterborough Petes U11A team, 3-0 to open the 65th Liftlock U11 Hockey Tournament at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Friday morning.

All Photos by David Tuan Bui.

The cup is a feature opening game against a visiting team against the host Petes team since 1997.

Will Whiteley, Ellis Cox and Benner Leal scored for Collingwood to shut out the Petes 3-0 to capture the 2025 Chris Fee Cup.

The tournament features 64 teams in seven divisions.

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Peterborough Petes Down the Division-Leading Barrie Colts With Four-Goal Flurry

The Peterborough Petes have bumped the Barrie Colts from the top of the Central Division after a four-goal flurry early in the game to win 5-2 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough PEtes.

Nico Addy kickstarted the Petes after receiving a lob pass in the neutral zone from his own defensive end. He drove to the net and wristed it past Colts goaltender Sam Hillebrandt for a 1-0 lead less than three minutes into the game. It was the period’s only score. Petes goaltender Zach Bowen had to leave the game due to an undisclosed injury after the period, stopping all six shots. Easton Rye took over the goaltending duties for the remainder of the game.

The second became a fireworks show for Peterborough. With 7:14 into the period, Petes captain Johnathan Melee had a puck pinball to his stick and wristed it in to make it 2-0. Aiden Young got on the scoresheet just over three minutes later. He got position over the Colts defender in front of the netminder and buried the point-blank one-timer for a 3-0 Petes lead. Peterborough was not done as they quickly swarmed the puck on a dump-in. Quinton Pagé was first to it and Caden Taylor ripped home the one-time for a 4-0 lead. Barrie was able to respond with two quick goals in less than two minutes to make it 4-2 into the third.

Barrie tried to battle back from their deficit but late in the frame but Peterborough added some extra insurance as Liam Ladds, off a loose puck from a pass, backhanded it in the wide-open net for a 5-2 lead and win.

The Colts loss have bumped them down to second in the Central Division as the Niagara IceDogs defeated the Saginaw Spirit, 7-2, to take to top slot.

The Petes stay home when they host the Brantford Bulldogs for Superhero Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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65th Annual Liftlock U11 Hockey Tournament Kicks Off Friday In Three-Day Event

A continued Peterborough hockey tradition lives on as the 65th-Annual Liftlock U11 Hockey Tournament faces off starting Friday, announced at the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday night.

(From left to right) John Whiston, Scott McMichael, Paul Buchner and Bill Byrd were the recipients of the Don McCrory Referee’s Award, Steve Casey Award and Frank Lustic Award (two winners) respectively. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The three-day event starts Friday, with opening ceremonies for house league and rep divisions at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC). YourTV Cogeco is broadcasting the first two opening games for house and rep divisions.

The broadcasted games are the PHA 3 Orange Crush facing the Apsley Flames for the house league opening game at 9:30 a.m. Friday. The other is the Peterborough Petes U11 battling against the Collingwood Jr. Blues U11 at 10:45 a.m. in the rep league opening game, also known as the Chris Fee Cup. It pits the host Peterborough team against the visiting squad.

This year features 64 teams from throughout the province with seven divisions.

Tournament chairman Wally Moore says he is happy to continue seeing a long-standing hockey tradition in Peterborough that has run through several generations.

“We've had so many local kids play over the years. My kids played in it, practically everyone's kids have played in it at one point,” he explained. “This town is a sports town and for hockey, they really get behind it. It's generations through generations. It's grandparents that used to run it, then their sons run it then their grandkids run it. It's a family affair.”

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

A cheque presentation of $2,500 was also donated to the Ennismore Inclusive Playground Project (Jude’s Joy) as the chosen beneficiary, as the tournament supports a local charity or more annually.

Several awards were distributed ahead of the opening ceremonies recognizing some volunteers for their contributions to the tournament over the years:

• Don McCrory Referee’s Award for exemplifying McCrory’s dedication to officiating - John Whiston

• Steve Casey Award for a volunteer going the extra mile to contributing to the tournament’s success – Scott McMichael

• Frank Lustic Award for exemplifying all Lustic’s qualities who volunteered for over 25 years in minor sports – Paul Buchner and Bill Byrd

The announcement also paid homage to longtime tournament volunteer Steve Casey, who passed away last year on June 6 at Hospice Peterborough.

He helped for over 50 years of the tournament and was the chairman for 26 years from 1986 to 2012.

“Steve was dedicated to this tournament,” explained Moore. “We're fellow GE workers so there's a lot of us still involved because Steve would recruit each of us year to year. He did a wonderful job.”

The City’s Peterborough Civic Awards is renaming its Adult Athlete of the Year Award to the Steve Casey Award in his honour.

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Peterborough Petes Acquire Edmonton Oilers Prospect From the Ottawa 67's; Team Releases Former Oshawa General Overage Forward

The Peterborough Petes have made their transaction of the week ahead of Friday’s trade deadline as they acquired Edmonton Oilers prospect Brady Stonehouse from the Ottawa 67’s in exchange for Sudbury’s fourth-round pick in 2027 and a sixth-round pick in 2028.

The team also announced that overage forward Ryder McIntyre has been released from the team.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Shaver and the OHL.

Stonehouse, an overage forward from Blenheim, Ont. was originally selected by the 67’s in the second round, 26th overall, of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. In 218 games over parts of four seasons in Ottawa, he scored 80 goals and 66 assists for 146 points. In 25 playoff games with the 67’s, he had four goals and five assists for nine points. In October of 2023, Stonehouse signed an entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers after attending the team’s rookie and main camp as an undrafted free agent.

“Brady is an extremely competitive forward who plays hard at both ends of the ice,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “Having played over 200 games in the OHL, we know that his experience will be very beneficial for our young group. We’re looking forward to having him join our team and aiding in his development as he prepares to turn pro next season.”

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes have released overage forward Ryder McIntyre. He was acquired from the Oshawa Generals in December of 2023. McIntyre has been in 78 games for Peterborough, scoring 18 goals and adding 21 assists for 39 points.

“I’d like to thank Ryder for his commitment to the Petes and the city of Peterborough over the past year,” said Oke. “He has been a great ambassador for the Petes and we wish him all the best moving forward.”

The Petes return home to host the Barrie Colts for the first time this season at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Peterborough Jr. A Lakers Urgently Seeking Billet Families With Immediate Need For February

The Peterborough Jr. A Lakers lacrosse team is urgently looking for billet families to host players this summer, with an immediate need starting in February, announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Jr. A Lakers.

According to the Lakers, one player is moving to Peterborough to attend high school for the second semester and requires a billet family.

For anyone interested in becoming a billet family or require information can contact Jeff Ralph at (705) 927-5512 or e-mail at jeff_ralph@kprdsb.ca.

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Former Peterborough Pete Traded to Brampton Steelheads From Owen Sound Attack

Former Peterborough Pete Konnor Smith is on the move again as the Owen Sound Attack has dealt him to the Brampton Steelheads for seven draft picks, announced on Tuesday morning.

Smith scored his first AHL-career goal in his debut with the San Diego Gulls on April 6 last year. x Photo, San Diego Gulls.

The Attack received a second-round pick in 2025 (WSR), a second-round pick in 2028 (LDN), a third-round pick in 2026 (OTT), a fifth-round pick in 2027, a sixth-round pick in 2026, a seventh-round pick in 2025 (LDN), and a tenth-round pick in 2028. 

The Petes originally drafted the Anaheim Ducks prospect in the ninth round, 175th overall in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. He spent just over three seasons with Petes with 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points in 145 games. Smith won an OHL Championship with the Petes during the 2022-23 season.

The Anaheim Ducks drafted the defenseman in the fourth round, 97th overall, in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

On Jan. 2 last year, ahead of the trade deadline, Smith was traded along with Sam McCue to Owen Sound for forward Nico Addy, defenceman Martin Matejicek and a 2026 third-round pick.

With the Attack, Smith has played 42 games, tacking on six goals and 11 assists for 17 points. He served as the team’s captain during the 2024-25 campaign.

“Moving your captain is not a very easy thing to do but in this situation, I think it was necessary for Konnor to move forward and us to look to the future,” said Dale DeGray, Attack general maanger. “Konnor is a fantastic young man and did everything he could in the time he was here.  He was a tremendous leader and teammate. We would like to wish him well with the remainder of the season and in his pro career.”

Smith will take on the Petes when the Steelheads travel to Peterborough on Jan. 30.

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Peterborough Petes Split Decisions In Weekend Road Tilts

The Peterborough Petes split their weekend games against the Soo Greyhounds and the Sudbury Wolves to round out the final two games of a four-game road trip.

Photo courtesy of the Sudbury Wolves.

The Petes continued with game three of four of their road trip against the Soo Greyhounds on Friday. German defenceman Rio had signed Rio Kaiser to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement and debut with Peterborough that night. The Petes ended up with a 4-0 shutout loss to the Greyhounds.

The maroon and white headed to Sudbury to take on the Wolves for a Sunday matinee tilt. With the first and third periods being scoreless, the second is where all the scoring action occurred.

The Petes kicked off the period with two Nico Addy goals following by one from Carson Cameron for a 3-0 lead only 4:01 into the stanza. Kocha Delic got one back for Sudbury but Petes captain Johnathan Melee scored and Quinton Pagé rounded out the heavy-scoring affair to make it 5-1, the eventual final.

The Petes return home to host the Barrie Colts for the first time this season at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Sign German Defenseman Rio Kaiser; Will Debut Friday Night Against Soo Greyhounds

The Peterborough Petes have signed German defenceman Rio Kaiser to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement, announced on Friday.

Photo courtesy of Matt Zambonin and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes originally selected the Berlin, Germany native in the first round, 31st overall, of the 2023 CHL Import Draft. The 6’7” defenceman has played 10 games over two seasons for Eisbären Berlin of the DEL, Germany’s top league.

Since 2023, he’s featured in 18 games for Eisbären Juniors Berlin U20, scoring two goals and adding six assists for eight points. The 2006-born Kaiser has also played 24 games on loan with Lausitzer Füchse of the DEL2, scoring once and adding two assists.

“Rio is a defenceman who already has experience playing professional hockey in Germany’s top league,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “He’s very difficult to play against and is a big, physical presence on the ice. We think he’s a good addition to our team and we’re excited to see him on the ice.”

Kaiser has represented Germany at multiple levels. Most recently, he suited up for Germany U20 at the 2025 World Junior Championships in Ottawa.

“I’m a big defenceman who likes to play physical,” said Kaiser. “I’m really excited to be here and to get started with the Peterborough Petes.”

Kaiser will wear number 17 and is expected to make his OHL debut against the Soo Greyhounds at GFL Memorial Gardens.

The Petes lost their last game 4-1 to the home North Bay Battalion on Thursday night.

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Peterborough's Porter Martone Draws Back Into Team Canada's Lineup At World Juniors

After being scratched for two games, Peterborough’s Porter Martone is drawing back into Team Canada’s lineup ahead of their quarterfinal matchup against Czechia in the IIHF World Juniors at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on Thursday night.

Photo by Jordan Cooper.

The Brampton Steelhead forward had played their first two games with Canada against Finland and Latvia but could not register a point.

“When he’s on his game, he plays a 200-foot game,” said Dave Cameron, Team Canada head coach. “He’s physical. He’s making plays. He’s going. I think he’s been overthinking it a little bit, which has slowed him down a bit, but I expect a big game.”

He was not in Canada’s 3-0 win over Germany and 4-1 loss to the United States in the following games.

While Martone is dressing for Thursday’s game, it is unknown who is being scratched in his place.

Should Canada be victorious, they will play off against the winner of Finland and Slovakia, who are playing prior to their game.

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Peterborough Petes Fall In Comeback Bid From Niagara IceDogs In 3-2 Loss

The Peterborough Petes started strong but could not finish the job as they let the home team Niagara IceDogs ring off three-straight goals for a 3-2 win at the Meridian Centre in St. Catherine’s on Tuesday night.

Photo courtesy of Vivid Eye Photography and the Peterborough Petes.

Things started well for Peterborough as Carson Cameron squeaked the puck past Niagara goalie Owen Flores at a sharp angle to make it 1-0 just under seven minutes in. The Petes kept rolling in the opening period as they forced a turnover in their defensive zone. Peterborough counterattacked with an odd-man rush and Gavin Bryant buried it home off a pass from Caden Taylor for a 2-0 lead.

Unfortunately, Niagara immediately responded 15 seconds later as Ethan Czata was able to snipe the top corner off a rush to cut the deficit in half. Just under two minutes later, Braidy Wassilyn hit the same spot as Czata in the high slot to tie things up at two apiece to end the first.

With no scoring in the second, the game’s next goal came late in the third. Peterborough lost the puck at the offensive blue line and Niagara quickly went on the offensive. A point shot came from the IceDogs and Mathieu Paris tipped it in as he was left alone in front of Petes goaltender Easton Rye.

Peterborough could not tie things up and leave St. Catherine’s with a 3-2 loss.

The Petes return home to take on the North Bay Battalion at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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