Peterborough Petes to Celebrate Indigenous Heritage Night For Thursday's Game

The Peterborough Petes will host their annual Indigenous Heritage Night with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre against the Windsor Spitfires this Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Kory Parkin and the Peterborough Petes.

This year, the Petes will again use the attached logo designed by Kory Parkin, an Indigenous Painter & Digital Creator from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. The logo highlights the traditional name of Peterborough, Nogojiwanong, meaning ‘place at the foot of the rapids.’

“Since the land today is preoccupied by many Indigenous groups I thought it would best represent those who came before by changing Peterborough to the name it went by before,” said Parkin. “Known as a great fishing spot and the word meaning, place at the end of the rapids, that’s why I included the canoe and the water behind to give a rapid look to the water.”

The pre-game ceremony will include a land acknowledgement, a ceremonial faceoff including representatives from Crowe’s Gas, Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation and the National Anthem, which Curve Lake First Nation School will sing.

Throughout the game, fans can see dance ceremonies and dancers from Alderville First Nation on the ice at the intermissions and in the lobby. There will also be storytelling on the video board throughout the game, including Sky Woman and Turtle Island.

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Peterborough Petes Raise Over $17,000 In Next Gen Game In Support of Five Counties Children's Centre

The Peterborough Petes Next Gen Game raised $17,056 to support kids’ treatment services for Five Counties Children’s Centre, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The game was on Family Day (Feb. 17), where the Petes succeeded in a comeback bid against the Kitchener Rangers, winning 5-3. The Next Gen Game allowed children to experience it up close and personal as they signed one-day contracts to be Next Gen Staff.

The following were the children and their respective roles:

• Myles Nugent-Horton: Head Coach

• Abbott Nugent-Horton: General Manager

• Gryffin Tucker: Scout

• Saphira Tuckers: Assistant Coach

• Damien Beaulieu: In-Game Host

• Alexis Beaulieu: Radio Broadcaster

• Bryor Grimes: PA Announcer

This year’s game was another sellout and funds were raised through donations, sales, a raffle draw and corporate sponsorships. 

Scott Pepin, CEO of Five Counties, says the total team effort to help reduce wait times for high-demand services like speech therapy and occupational therapy at the Peterborough-based children’s treatment centre.

“The Peterborough Petes are tremendous hosts and, once again, the team, their fans and our Five Counties supporters all provided a huge assist to ensure more children and families in our community get access to the care they need when they need it,” said Pepin.

The Petes are celebrating Indigenous Heritage Night for Thursday night’s game against the Windsor Spitfires.

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Photos: Peterborough Petes Practice In Havelock; Hold Free Skate and Autograph Session For Havelock Hawks

The Peterborough Petes treated Havelock hockey fans as the team held a practice and autograph session at the HBM Community Centre on Monday afternoon.

Petes goaltender Zach Bowen signs the first autograph for Tyanna Martin, 7, after the team had finished practice at the Havelock Community Centre. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

The team had practice ahead of their Thursday night game against the Windsor Spitfires. A free skate was held where children from the Havelock Hawks (Havelock Minor Hockey) got to hit the ice with the Petes.

Following ice activities, the Petes held an autograph session for Havelock families which also served food and had a decorative Petes cake.

Donations and 50/50 draws were at the event in support of Havelock Minor Hockey.

The Petes concluded the day with an autographed jersey presented to Havelock Minor Hockey president, Danielle Follette.

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Peterborough Petes Comeback Bid Falls Short In 4-3 Loss to Brampton Bulldogs

The Peterborough Petes had a late charge in the third period but fell one goal shy of tying the game as they lost 4-3 to the Brantford Bulldogs, 4-3, at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The scoring opened when former Pete Nick Lardis got the puck immediately after the Bulldogs won a faceoff in their own zone. Lardis won the race and scored on the breakaway for a 1-0 lead as the period’s only goal.

Peterborough evened things as they had an odd-man rush set up by Petes defenceman Carson Cameron. He bank passed it to Francis Parish, who took a shot and Adam Levac pounced on the rebound for a 1-1 tie. Brantford regained the lead less than four minutes later as Marek Vanacker, on a three-on-one opportunity, hit the top shelf for a 2-1 lead. Lardis hat the hot hands by tacking on back-to-back scores to get the hat trick in the span of less than four minutes for a 4-1 Brantford lead. The third goal marked the 60th of the season for Lardis.

In the third period, Peterborough found the back of the net again just over halfway through as Brody Partridge jumped on the rebound from a point shot to make it 4-2. The Petes tacked on one more thanks to Braydon McCallum who forced a turnover in the offensive zone and quickly ripped it for a 4-3 game. The Petes had 23 shots in the final frame but could not make a third shot of the period find the back of the net as Brantford held on for the 4-3 win.

The Petes hit the road to Barrie to take on the Colts this Saturday at Sadlon Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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Peterborough Lakers Make Home Opener a Rivalry Night Against Defending-Champion Six Nations Chiefs On May 22nd

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers kick off their home opener, a rivalry game as they are taking on the two-time defending Mann Cup champion Six Nations Chiefs on May 22 at 8 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC), announced at Kawartha TV & Stereo on Thursday afternoon.

COlton Armstrong, Lakers transition points to the home opener trailer (developed by PTBOCanada) with Lakers staff and Kawartha TV & Stereo employees being played outside. Photo by David Tuan bui.

Both teams met in the Major Series Lacrosse final for four consecutive seasons and also matched up nine times in the last 10 seasons.

“We couldn’t script a better way to open the season at home,” said Len Powers, Lakers Board Chair. “Our rivalry with Six Nations is one of the best in lacrosse, and after last year’s hard-fought final, we know this game is going to be something special.”

The Lakers will release information for individual game tickets at a later date. Currently, Season tickets are available at the Grant Thornton Box Office at the PMC.

The Home Opener gives fans a chance to win a season-long promotion where the Lakers — in partnership with Kawartha TV & Stereo — will be giving away an Ultimate Lakers Fan Experience.

The winner at the end of the regular season will receive the following:

• A 70-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV

• A Samsung premium soundbar with subwoofer

• Lakers playoff tickets

• Exclusive Lakers swag

The media event also launched the home opener video (developed by PTBOCanada). It and other Lakers’ videos will be featured during the summer on Kawartha TV & Stereo’s outdoor video screens on the corner of Park and Lansdowne Street.

“Like the Lakers, Kawartha TV & Stereo is part of the fabric of Peterborough, so teaming up with them to bring fans this exciting promotion just made sense,” said Pete Dalliday, Peterborough Lakers director of community engagement and partnerships. We are super excited to welcome them to The Lake Show.”

“We’ve always been passionate about supporting local organizations, and working with the Lakers on this initiative is a great way to give back to the fans,” said Shaun Williams of Kawartha TV & Stereo.

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Peterborough to Host 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game In January 2026

Peterborough has been selected as host of the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 14 next year, announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The inaugural showcase brought close to 200 NHL scouts out to see the Ontario Hockey League’s rising stars in an East vs. West format. Peterborough’s Porter Martone of the Brampton Steelheads had won it in overtime for the Eastern Conference.

“I’ve heard so much positive feedback from folks across the league, colleagues with the National Hockey League, our great fans and the players themselves on this exciting event,” said Bryan Crawford, OHL Commissioner. “Brantford was a great spot to launch, and Peterborough presents a tremendous opportunity for the league to build upon that foundation and take this event to the next level.”

Among the showcase is hometown star and Petes’s latest first-round pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, Colin Fitzgerald.

The Petes are eager to welcome fans, scouts and the OHL community to the Liftlock City next January according to Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations.

“We’re very excited to be co-hosting the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects game with the City of Peterborough at the Peterborough Memorial Centre,” he said. “This is a great opportunity for our fans to see some of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft up close as they face-off against each other. We’re also looking forward to hosting fans from all across Ontario, as we know this game will be embraced by the entire OHL community. This provides us with an excellent opportunity to showcase the City of Peterborough and the Peterborough Memorial Centre. We will be announcing some special events in the future that will be sure to make the experience for both fans and participants a memorable one.”

“Peterborough is home to one of Ontario’s most passionate hockey communities,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “We are pleased to welcome the OHL Top Prospects Game to our city – an excellent opportunity to showcase our facilities, and our love for the game on a national stage. This event will be an inspiring one for future hockey stars, players and fans and will generate positive economic impact for local businesses and community members. We look forward to working with the Peterborough Petes, the OHL and our local hockey community to create a memorable experience for all.”

Peterborough Petes season ticket holders will have first access to securing tickets for the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game. Other special events planned around the game will be announced in the fall.

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Peterborough Petes Score Five Unanswered For Comeback Win Over the Kitchener Rangers

The Peterborough Petes rallied for five straight goals to come back and defeat the Kitchener Rangers 5-3, during their Next Gen game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Monday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Next Gen game (in partnership with Five Counties Children’s Centre) saw the Petes seven kids signed as Next Gen Staff to one-day contracts.

The following are the kids and their respective roles:

• Myles Nugent-Horton: Head Coach

• Abbott Nugent-Horton: General Manager

• Gryffin Tucker: Scout

• Saphira Tuckers: Assistant Coach

• Damien Beaulieu: In-Game Host

• Alexis Beaulieu: Radio Broadcaster

• Bryor Grimes: PA Announcer

As Next Gen Petes, the children had an opportunity to experience the game up close and personal.

(From left to right) Myles Nugent-Horton, Head Coach; Abbott Nugent-Horton; General Manager; Gryffin Tucker; Scout; Saphira Tuckers; Assistant Coach, Damien Beaulieu, In-Game Host; Alexis Beaulieu, Radio Broadcaster and Bryor Grimes, PA Announcer. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes had a rough start to the game. Crucial penalties lead to the game’s first three goals for Kitchener, with two on the power play.

Peterborough started their comeback bid late in the first period as they forced a turnover in the offensive zone. Blake Gowan got the puck from the point, tossed it at the net and Braydon McCallum tipped it in for a 3-1 game at the end of the frame.

Peterborough had a two-man advantage early in the second period and capitalized on their opportunity. Petes defenceman Carson Cameron took a shot at point-blank range but was stopped. There was a mad scramble for the puck and it trickled to the high slot for Brady Stonehouse, who buried it to make it 3-2. Martin Matejicek got on the scoreboard as he received a pass in the high slot. He took a shot on the backhand that found its way through traffic and scored for a 3-3 tie after two periods.

The game was deadlocked for the majority of the third until seven minutes left in regulation. Matejicek struck again as the Petes quickly won the faceoff and received a pass from his defensive partner Rio Kaiser. He one-timed it home for his second of the game and first lead of the night. Petes captain Johnathan Melee added an empty-net goal and Peterborough completed the comeback for a 5-3 win.

The Petes are at home again to host the Brantford Bulldogs at the Peterborough Memorial Cnetre this Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Peterborough Golf and Country Club Announces Winners Curling' 'Hearts n’ Hammers' Women's Bonspiel

The winners of Peterborough Golf and Country Club’s invitational women’s bonspiel ‘Hearts n’ Hammers 2025’ were announced on Friday.

The event featured sixteen teams representing eight clubs that ran on Wednesday.

The early draw saw Susan Barnard, Tracy Kennedy, Kristin Lee and Mary Frances Thompson of Team Barnard (Peterborough Curling Club) victorius.

The late draw was won by Rachel Duffus, Joanne Dowdall-Brown, Barb Westgate and Stephanie Langlois of Team Dowdall-Brown (Renfrew Curling Club).

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2025 Inductees Announced For Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame

Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors have announced the names of six people as inductees for the class of 2025.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame.

The following are this year’s inductees:

Paul Day (Builder: Lacrosse)

The Peterborough-born coach is well-known in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) communities. As the general manager of the Peterborough Lakers, Day assembled four consecutive Mann Cup championship teams. He won two NLL Championships with the Buffalo Bandits and four with the Rochester Knighthawks. Day played for the Minto Cup Champion Peterborough Jr. Maulers. He is currently the general manager of the NLL’s Philadelphia Wings. He has also been inducted into the Ontario and Canadian Lacosse Halls of Fame.

David Lean (Athlete: Water Skiing)

Peterborough-born and Apsley-raised, Lean competed in two World Water Ski Championships, was a North American Water Ski Champion, a three-time Canadian Champion, the 1960 Ontario Water Ski Champion – closed and open, the 1964 and 1965 Ontario Open champion and was the 1966 Canadian Invitational overall and tricks champion. He was the first Canadian to complete the ‘wake toe hold’ trick in competition. He was a regular performer at the annual Canadian National Exhibition Water Ski Show.

Frank Mazza (Athlete: Wheelchair Paralympian)

Born with cerebral palsy, Mazza started racing in 1982 and represented Canada internationally from 1983 to 1986. Known as "‘Fast Frank Mazza,’ he was a gold medal Paralympian and a gold, silver and bronze World Games Paralympic medalist among his many accomplishments. Frank raced using only his left arm to propel his wheelchair while competing against two-arm wheelers. He held national and provincial records in many events.

Bill Plager (Athlete: Hockey)

Plager came to Peterborough in 1962 to play for the TPT Petes. He spent the 1963-64 season with the Lachine Maroons before returning to play for the Petes from 1964 to 1966. With stints in the CHL and AHL, he would go on to play for the NHL's Minnesota North Stars, Atlanta Flames and St. Louis Blues. He got the rare opportunity to play for four years and teamed up with his brothers Barclay and Bob while playing for the St. Louis Blues. The 68-69 Blues were Western Division Champions and Stanley Cup finalists. Following his 294-game NHL career, Plaguer returned to Peterborough. He contributed to the community by coaching PHA boys and PGHA girl’s teams.

Andrea (Cranley) Prieur (Builder: Lacrosse)

Peterborough native and St. Peter High School graduate Prieur has travelled the world as a member of the Canadian Medical team at Olympic, Commonwealth, Pan Am and World University games over her 20+ years as an athletic therapist. She has been a head therapist for several championships in Canada, including IIHF World Women’s Hockey, Canadian Figure Skating, CPGA Golf and Varsity and Club sports. Through ongoing education and experience, Andrea has prepared to become a world-class therapist, providing medical service to high-prestige events.

Darl Sutherland (Athlete: Long-Distance Running)

Sutherland’s career started when he came to Peterborough from Bancroft to attend Sir Sandford Fleming College. He is an OCAA gold medalist and a Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association cross-country silver and bronze medalist. He captained the Fleming Knights to the 2001-02 OCAA Championship. As a marathon runner, he has won numerous events and competed in the Boston, Philadelphia and New York Marathons. He is one of Peterborough’s most prolific distant runners. Running has been Darl’s life, translating into coaching high school track and field and Special Olympics. He continues to coach at Sir Sandford Fleming College and Team Ontario.

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Peterborough Petes' Thursday Game Postponed to Friday Due to Weather Conditions

The Peterborough Petes will have to wait one more day to get revenge on the Ottawa 67’s as their Thursday night matchup has been postponed to Friday due to the inclement weather and poor travel conditions, announced by the Ontario Hockey League on Thursday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Tim Austen and the Peterborough Petes.

This game is the second leg of a home-and-home series which was originally scheduled for back-to-back days. The Petes were shut out by the Ottawa 67’s 3-0 on Wednesday night at TD Place.

Puck drop remains scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

All tickets for Thursday’s game will be honoured on Friday.

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