Peterborough Petes Split Weekend Road Trip Against Greyhounds and Wolves

The Peterborough Petes split their weekend road games, defeating the Soo Greyhounds in overtime on Friday but falling to the Sudbury Wolves on Sunday.

The Petes are fourth in the East Division with a 6-6-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of Bob Davies and the Soo Greyhounds.

The Petes continued their northern road trip in Sault Ste. Marie to take on the Soo Greyhounds. Aiden Young tied the game with just over two minutes left in the third period before Matthew Soto scored in overtime to give the Petes a 4-3 win.

Adam Novotny led the way for the Petes, scoring and adding an assist. Braydon McCallum, Aiden Young, and Matthew Soto scored, while Carson Cameron, Brennan Faulkner, Colin Fitzgerald, Yanis Lutz, Matthew Perreault, and Genc Ula all picked up an assist. Easton Rye stopped 27/30 for his sixth win of the season.

Peterborough were in Sudbury to wrap up their three-game northern road trip with a matinee matchup against the Wolves. The Wolves won the game 8-2.

Gerry DiCunzolo scored his first OHL goal in the game, while Adam Levac added a short-handed goal. Braydon McCallum and Matthew Perreault each had an assist in the game.

The Petes return home for their Halloween game on Thursday as they host the London Knights. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Peterborough Man Who Sprinted Onto Field From Last Blue Jays World Series Win Draws Parallels to This Year's Run

Peterborough’s Mark Astrom ran onto the field to celebrate with the Toronto Blue Jays after Joe Carter hit a walk-off home run to win their last World Series in 1993.

Those memories remain vivid 32 years later, especially after Blue Jays outfielder George Springer hit a three-run home run in Game Seven to get Toronto to this year’s World Series from Monday night.

Astrom points to himself 32 years ago when he joined the Blue Jays celebrating Joe Carter’s home run in 1993. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

“Pitch by pitch, I was an absolute disaster leading up to that. I was pretty nervous, invested and pretty much in the game with the team,” explained Astrom. “I wanted to see them get there for the first time in 32 years. When that went out, everyone in our house got out of their seats and celebrated with them.”

The Blue Jays have had momentous home runs throughout their franchise, including Carter’s walk-off World Series home run in 1993 and José Bautista’s bat-flip home run in the 2015 American League Division Series. Astrom says Springer’s home run brings back familiar feelings.

“The sequence of his at-bat and even his reaction along the first-base line of jumping up and down was actually similar to Joe Carter's so that was a neat parallel.”

When Carter hit the home run, Astrom was around the tenth row behind the dugout. He jumped over the dugout, raced to home plate and started celebrating with the team.

“It was a matter of celebration, positivity and being a huge fan obviously,” explained Astom. “I remember (Roberto) Alomar's hand was on my back, my back on (Rickey) Henderson's back and we were just making space for him (Carter) to come down to home plate and just celebrated. It was an incredible moment in Toronto sports history.”

Since Monday, Peterborough has seemingly developed ‘Blue Jays Fever’ where businesses, organizations and communities are rallying behind the Blue Jays for another World Series win. Several places are decorated in Blue Jays decorations, team apparel is being worn in workplaces and restaurants feature menu specials revolving around the Blue Jays’ success this season.

Astrom says that moments like these in sports unite the community and create a positive epidemic.

“The beauty of live sports is for something as huge as the Blue Jays being back in the World Series in 32 years, it's going to bring together because they're going to be focused on what's on television or wherever they're watching it; but everyone's watching it live at the same and it's a beautiful thing.”

The Blue Jays start the World Series final against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game One at the Rogers Centre on Friday at 8 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Nab Point In Overtime Road Loss to North Bay Battalion

The Peterborough Petes mustered a point in their 5-4 overtime road loss to the North Bay Battalion at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens on Thursday night.

The Petes are fourth in the East Division with a 5-5-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of KTom Martineau and the North Bay Battalion.

North Bay jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first 8:13 of the game, putting the Petes in an early deficit. Brody Partridge got Peterborough on the board 30 seconds later, squeezing the puck through Battalion goaltender Jack Lisson’s five-hole for a 2-1 game. Peterborough struck again just under six minutes later as Adam Levac scored on a one-timer tip-in shot from point-blank range for a tie game. Just under two-and-a-half minutes later, Peterborough was on the power play. Matthew Soto had his first shot stopped but pounced on his own rebound and buried it for a 3-2 lead to close out the first period.

North Bay opened the scoring six minutes into the second period as Kent Greer ripped a wrist shot from the slot to tie the game at three. Peterborough regained the lead after a mad scramble from in front of the North Bay net gave the Petes the puck. Brennan Faulker shot it from a wide angle and it found the back of the net for a 4-3 Peterborough lead. Just over ten minutes later, North Bay tied it up from a Bronson Ride point shot that found the back of the net, tying the game.

With no scores in the third period, the game went to overtime. Parker Vaughan was looking for his second goal for North Bay as he drove the net and seemingly scored. It was originally waived off due to goaltender interference. The officials reviewed the play and awarded the goal and North Bay walked off with a 5-4 overtime win over the Petes.

There is little rest for the Petes as they continue their road trip to Sault Ste. Marie to face the Soo Greyhounds. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:07 p.m. at GFL Memorial Gardens.

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Peterborough Bringing Top Youth Hockey to Town As Host of 2016 OMHA Championships

Peterborough has been named the host of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA)’s 2026 U16 and U18 AAA Championships on March 13 to 15 at the Miskin Law Community Complex.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE U16 PETERBOROUGH PETES.

These high-level competitions are significant events leading up to the TELUS Cup, which takes place from April 20 to 26 and is also hosted by Peterborough.

Roughly 300 athletes from 16 teams and hundreds of supporters are expected to be drawn to the community.

“Hockey is woven into the fabric of our community, and events like the OMHA Championships remind us why Peterborough has earned its place among Canada’s great hockey cities,” said Peterborough City Councillors Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk, Community Services co-chairs. “These Championships celebrate hockey at its highest level of competition, but also it’s a celebration of our local rinks, our volunteers, and the generations of players who have grown up dreaming of moments like this. We’re thrilled to welcome athletes, families, and fans to Peterborough to share this moment.”

According to the City, Peterborough Tourism has been working closely with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association to bring the U16 and U18 AAA championships to the Miskin Law Community Complex. The City says this is the latest sports tourism win for the community, alongside the 2025 Intercollegiate Flag Provincial Championship, the 2025 Women’s Major Series Lacrosse Championships and the TELUS Cup.

“This weekend will be an unforgettable experience that brings teams and players from across the province in thrilling competition,” said Ian Taylor, OMHA Executive Director. “Good luck to all teams this season and see you soon on the Road to #RedHats in Peterborough.”

This tournament is an important milestone for competitive athletes as Peterborough prepares to host the TELUS Cup. The OMHA U18 AAA champion advances to the Ontario Hockey Federation Tournament, and the winner there earns a spot at the TELUS Cup. U16 AAA champions move on to the OHL Cup.

The TELUS Cup will take place April 20-26, 2026, at the Peterborough Memorial Centre and will see six elite men’s U18 teams from across Canada, including the host Peterborough Minor Petes, making their national championship debut, to compete for the national title.

As the countdown to a spring filled with hockey highlights, the community will be rallying behind the hometown Peterborough Petes and other hockey players while preparing to welcome visitors from across Canada to explore the city.

For updates on tournament schedules, ticket sales, and volunteer opportunities, visit HelloPeterborough.ca or follow Peterborough Tourism on Facebook and Instagram.

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Peterborough Hockey Association to Continue Annual Liftlock U11 Hockey Tournament In 2027

A cherished tradition will continue after all, as the Peterborough Hockey Association (PHA) will host the Annual Liftlock U11 Hockey Tournament for 2027, announced on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The decision came after close collaboration with the City of Peterborough.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to the current and past volunteers and board members of the Liftlock Atom Tournament for their many years of dedication, which have sustained this cherished event,” according to a statement made in a press release.

The original tournament organizers announced that the 66th edition would be the last back in late July due to a lack of volunteers and the shifting landscape of minor hockey.

The past organizers stated that “finding and retaining enough individuals to manage the extensive logistics, from scheduling to arena operations, has become increasingly difficult.”

They also mentioned that “changes within the broader minor hockey landscape may have also contributed to the challenges faced by the Peterborough Liftlock Atom Tournament.”

Eighty-seven alumni participated in the tournament and went on to play in the National Hockey League.

They include:

• Wayne Gretzky - The Great One and was one of hockey’s greatest goal scorers

• Eric Lindros - NHL MVP

• Bob Gainey - Multiple Stanley Cup winner and successful coach

• Corey Perry - Hometown Stanley Cup champion with the Anaheim Ducks

• Steve Larmer - An ‘iron man’ forward who played 884 consecutive games for the Chicago Blackhawks

• John Vanbiesbrouck - Stanley Cup goaltender and finalist

• Tie Domi - Renowned Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer

• Mickey Redmond - Montréal Canadiens forward and Detroit Red Wings colour commentator

• Cory Stillman - A two-time Stanley Cup champion

• Mike Fisher - An 18-season NHL veteran

“Their connection to this tournament highlights its role in developing young talent, and the legacy we build upon,” PHA stated.

The 2026 edition is being held from Jan. 9-11.

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Peterborough Petes's Friday Road Game Against Soo Greyhounds Given Rescheduled Time

The Peterborough Petes’s road game against the Soo Greyhounds this Friday has been changed to 6:07 p.m. from the previously scheduled 7:07 p.m., announced by the Ontario Hockey League on Thursday.

The Petes are fourth in the East Division with a 5-5-0-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenenth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The game will take place at GFL Memorial Gardens in Sault Ste. Marie and is the second and final meeting between the two teams this season. The Soo won the previous matchup in Peterborough on Sept. 25, 3-0, after two late empty net goals.

The Petes are on the road this Thursday for their next game. They take on the North Bay Battalion with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens.

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Peterborough Memorial Centre to Host OFSAA Wrestling Championship From March 2 to 4

Canada’s largest wrestling tournament –the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Wrestling Championship – is returning to town on March 2 to 4 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The championship brings together over 900 competitors and 450 coaches from 250 secondary schools across Ontario. Last held in Peterborough in 2012, it will be hosted in collaboration with three Peterborough secondary schools: Kenner Collegiate, Adam Scott Collegiate and Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School.

“Events like the OFSAA Wrestling Championships celebrate the incredible dedication, spirit, and talent of young athletes from across Ontario,” said Councillors Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk. “We’re proud to welcome this next generation of athletes and their supporters to Peterborough, and to showcase the best of what our community has to offer as we continue to position the City as a destination of choice for sporting events.”

OFSAA is a federation of 18 regional school athletic associations from across the province that supports 45 provincial championships and seven festivals across 21 sports for Ontario’s student athletes.

“It is a dream come true to bring the OFSAA Wrestling Championship to Peterborough,” said Ryan McCracken, OFSAA convenor and Adam Scott Collegiate teacher and coach. “Being able to host this event will not only inspire a new generation of wrestlers in the region, but it will also recognize the hard work our local athletes and coaches have been doing to grow the sport after it was shut down for several years due to the pandemic. With the help of local partners and sponsors, we plan on pulling out all the stops to put on an unforgettable event.”

Athletes will be competing this season to earn the right to attend the OFSAA Championship, with the top two wrestlers from each region qualifying.

Each category features 32 wrestlers competing for the podium, divided into 18 female and 18 male categories.

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Trent Excalibur Women’s Lacrosse Team Capture OUA Patterson Cup

The Trent Excalibur women’s lacrosse team are Ontario University Athletics (OUA) champions after claiming the 2025 Patterson Cup over the weekend in Waterloo.

Photo courtesy of Marina Particelli.

Trent entered the championship as the top seed following a 7-1 regular season. The Excalibur opened their postseason with a 17–2 rout over the McMaster Marauders on Friday evening.

Saturday’s semifinal was a rematch against the host Laurier Golden Hawks, the only team to defeat Trent during the regular season. The Excalibur got revenge with a 14–6 win to Sunday’s championship. 

In the final, Trent faced the two-time defending champion, Queen’s Gaels. Their first matchup saw the Excalibur defeating them 13–6 in their season opener back in September.

Queen’s got on the scoreboard first but the Excalibur quickly responded with a pair of goals by OUA Rookie of the Year Maddy Baxter to take a 2-1 lead after the first quarter. Trent’s Tyler McDonald and Natalie Fournier book-ended a Gaels marker in the second quarter to give the green and white a 4-2 half-time lead. 

Queen’s cut the lead to 4-3 early in the third but McDonald scored her second of the game. Baxter completed the hat-trick to end the quarter as Trent increased their lead to 6-3. OUA offensive player of the year and Peterborough’s Abby Hiltz got on the board with a power play marker in the fourth quarter and Fournier notched her second of the game as Trent controlled the final stanza to win 8-4. 

OUA goalkeeper of the year Kieran Gerow was named Trent’s player of the game, making nine saves. The Excalibur outshot Queen’s, 14-13 for the game. 

The win marks Trent’s fourth OUA title in program history, following gold medal finishes in 2016, 2019 and 2021.

Trent Athletics will be hosting next year’s OUA Championship at Justin Chiu Stadium. 

Several Excalibur players were recognized among the league’s best for their outstanding performances throughout the year:

• OUA Rookie of the Year: Maddy Baxter 

• OUA Offensive Player of the Year: Abby Hiltz 

• OUA Goalkeeper of the Year: Kieran Gerow 

Trent’s excellence was also recognized across the league’s All-Star selections: 

• Attacker: Abby Hiltz 

• Midfielder: Natalie Fournier 

• Midfielder: Maddy Baxter 

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Peterborough Petes Split Games Over the Weekend In OHL Rivalry Week

The Peterborough Petes split their weekend games during OHL Rivalry Week, defeating the Ottawa 67s on Saturday but falling to the Oshawa Generals Sunday night.

The Petes are fourth in the East Division with a 5-5-0-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenenth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes hosted the Ottawa 67’s for the first time this season at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Adam Novotný’s late was the game-winner, defeating the Ottawa 67’s, 2-1.

Easton Rye led the way for Peterborough, stopping 25 of 26 shots for his fifth win of the season. Carson Cameron and Novotný scored, while James Petrovski picked up two assists. Matthew Soto (his 100th OHL assist) and Braydon McCallum each picked up an assist in the game.

The Petes finished rivalry week with a road game at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa. The Generals got revenge from Thursday’s game, defeating the Petes, 6-4.

Colin Fitzgerald had two goals, Novotný scored his sixth goal in his last five games and added an assist. Kaden McGregor and James Petrovski each picked up two assists in the game. Braydon McCallum scored, while Yanis Lutz and Leon Kolarik both had an assist.

The Petes are on the road this Thursday for their next game. They take on the North Bay Battalion with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens.

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Canadian Hockey Enterprises to Launch U18 Academy Starting In the 2026-27 Season

Canadian Hockey Enterprises (CHE) has launched the CHE Academy, set to begin in the 2026-27 season at the U18 level, announced on Friday.

Photo courtesy of CHE.

Fully sanctioned by Hockey Canada, the CHE Academy is based in Peterborough. It provides a developmental opportunity for aspiring young athletes.

The CHE Academy is committed to fostering athletic, academic, and personal growth in a supportive and high-performance environment.

Through strategic partnerships with Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, Hybrid FHP, Miskin Law Community Complex and the City of Peterborough, the CHE Academy is poised to make a meaningful impact both on and off the ice including with the community.

The partnerships and professionals are meant to equip student-athletes to succeed both as athletes and as engaged members of the community.

“The City of Peterborough is proud to support the launch of the CHE Hockey Academy — a program that embodies the values of teamwork, dedication, and community that define our city,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to strengthen Peterborough’s reputation as a hub for athletic excellence while providing young athletes with the tools to thrive both on and off the ice.”

Canadian Hockey Enterprises was founded in 1987 and has been heavily involved in the hockey community through its camps, tournaments and player development programs.

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