Porter Martone Does It Again With A Game-Winning Goal In Second-Straight Playoff Game

Porter Martone was not satisfied with one playoff game-winning goal, so he did it again for the Philadelphia Flyers to take Game Two for a 2-0 series lead against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night.

Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Plyers.

His goal came over halfway through the second period as Travis Konecny’s one-timed shot was deflected but went right to Martone’s stick who backhanded it in for the first goal of the game.

“We worked them down low and the puck found me back door and you know, I just buried it,” explained Martone. “That’s a big one for us.”

The Flyers defeated the Penguins 3-0, which makes Martone’s first goal the game-winner. He becomes the first teenager in NHL history to score the game-winning goal in each of his first two career Stanley Cup playoff games.

Martone has six goals and six assists for 12 points in his first 11 NHL games (regular season and playoffs).

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Porter Martone's First-Career Playoff NHL Goal Becomes the Game Winner

Peterborough’s Porter Martone has once again wasted no time in making an immediate impact with the Philadelphia Flyers, as his first playoff goal was a game-winner in his postseason debut on Saturday night.

Photo courtesy of the NHL.

His goal came late in the third period with 2:37 left in regulation to give the Flyers a 3-1 lead. Martone was leading the rush into the offensive zone and despite being defended well, he did a U-turn, snapped a shot and went in, bar down against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner.

“It was a good high flip out of the zone and T.K. (Travis Konecny) made a great play to me,” explained Martone. “I kind of stopped up, I saw an opening and shot it. Luckily it went in.”

Bruins forward Bryan Rust scored with 61 seconds left in the game to make it 3-2 in favour of Philadelphia, which made Martone’s goal the game-winner.

Martone is the first player to score a game-winning goal as a teenager (19) in their playoff debut since 2019. On April 5, the Peterborough-born forward had his first NHL goal in his fourth-career game in overtime against the Boston Bruins for a 2-1 win.

The Peterborough forward was a member of the Petes U15 AAA team, scoring six goals and 15 assists in 36 games.

He spent most of his OHL career with the Mississauga/Brampton Steelheads and had a brief stint with the Sarnia Sting.

Porter is the son of his father and former NHL player Mike Martone. The latter was known for scoring the game-winning overtime goal in the 1996 OHL Championship against the Guelph Storm.

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TELUS Cup Takes Over Peterborough Memorial Centre This Week

The TELUS Cup hits the Peterborough Memorial Centre this week with seven days of high-action hockey featuring some of Canada’s best up-and-coming U18 players to town.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The tournament runs from Monday to Sunday, with three games daily during the preliminary rounds at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. Semi-final games take place at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, with the bronze and gold medal games taking place at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.

“Peterborough is proud to welcome athletes, coaches, families and fans from across Canada for the TELUS Cup,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “This is a chance to see some of the best young hockey talent in the country right here at home, experience the excitement of a national championship, and cheer on our own Junior Petes. I encourage residents and visitors to get their tickets now and be part of the action at the Memorial Centre.” 

“Bringing a national championship like the TELUS Cup to the Peterborough Memorial Centre is a massive win for our community,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “This tournament puts a national spotlight on Peterborough, drawing families and fans from across Canada to our local hotels, restaurants, and shops. It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase our world-class hospitality and deep-rooted hockey heritage and I can’t wait to see the energy in the arena as we cheer on our very own Junior Petes on the national stage.”  

“Ontario is proud to support the TELUS Cup through our Sport Hosting Program,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. "For over 50 years, this championship has been a crucial launchpad for Canada's best young hockey talent — and we're thrilled to help bring that tradition to Peterborough. Events like this showcase emerging stars, drive local economic activity, and demonstrate that when it comes to sport hosting, Ontario has a deep roster of communities ready to deliver world-class events.” 

An official opening ceremony takes place on Monday at 7 p.m. Official greetings will be provided by Deputy Chief Jeffrey Jacobs from Curve Lake First Nation. Florence Osawamick, an Indigenous singer, will sing the national anthem in Anishinaabemowin.  

The tournament evenings belong to the Peterborough Jr. Petes U18 AAA team, who play each night at 7 p.m. during the preliminary round.  The Petes are making their national championship debut.

During the day, hockey fans watch some of the best players from across the nation as the following teams take to the ice:  

• Halifax Macs  

• Chevaliers de Lévis 

• Regina Pat Canadians  

• Okanagan Rockets  

• Waterloo Wolves 

One player to watch during the tournament is Regina Pat Canadians forward Maddox Schultz. Widely considered one of the brightest young stars in Canadian hockey, Schultz was selected first overall in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft by the Regina Pats, has represented Canada internationally at the U17 level, and was the 2025 TELUS Cup Tournament Most Valuable Player. 

The full TELUS Cup schedule is available online.

Peterborough won the bid to host the TELUS Cup in April last year.

The successful bid was led by Peterborough Tourism, the City’s destination marketing program, with the support and partnership of the community including the Ontario Hockey Federation, Peterborough Minor Hockey Council, local tourism business operators and organizations and the Peterborough Petes.

The City expects the event to generate more than 1,200 total room nights and over $1 million in economic impact, boosting hotels, restaurants, shops and local attractions during the tournament week.

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Cogeco YourTV Renews Broadcast Contract With Peterborough Lakers In Time For 2026 MSL Season

Cogeco’s YourTV and the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers renewed their long-standing broadcast partnership ahead of the 2026 Major Series Lacrosse season to air all of their home games.

Pete Dalliday (left) and Scott Arnold (right) as the play-by-play and colour commentators for the Peterborough Lakers and the Peterborough Petes on yourTV. Photo courtesy of Pete Dalliday.

Every home game will be broadcast live from the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Cogeco channels 10 and 700.

“Our partnership with the Lakers is more than just a broadcast agreement; it’s a shared commitment to the community,” said David Feeley, YourTV manager of programming and community relations. “In 2026, we believe that truly local television is the key to providing a top-quality product to the fans. By keeping the production local, we capture the nuances, the history, and the passion of the Lakers in a way that national networks simply cannot.”

“The relationship between the Lakers and YourTV is a strong one. Having a partner like Cogeco and YourTV allows us to extend the atmosphere of the Memorial Centre to those who can’t be in the stands,” said Len Powers, Lakers Board Member. “Their professional, local-first approach ensures our fans receive the high-calibre coverage this historic franchise deserves.”

Pete Dalliday and Scott Arnold are returning to the broadcast booth as the play-by-play and colour commentators, respectively, for this season.

The 2026 broadcast schedule starts with the Lakers’ home opener on May 21 against the defending-champion Six Nations Chiefs at 8 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

This year’s broadcast coverage includes:

• Live Game Coverage: Every regular-season home game

• Extended Playoff Coverage: Exclusive access as the Lakers hunt for championship glory

• Lakers Insider Segments: Behind-the-scenes interviews and player profiles throughout the season

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Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre Swimming Pool Has Been Reopened

The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre’s swimming pool and change room showers have reopened following completed maintenance work on the facility’s boiler system.

file photo.

The Centre is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.   

Swimming lessons begin this Saturday.

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Peterborough Curling Club to Host Community Celebration For Local Paralympic Gold Medalist

Dunsford’s Jon Thurston and his gold medal are going to be honoured in a community celebration at the Peterborough Curling Club on April 17 at 6 p.m.

Thurston holding a card made by PCC members prior to his trip to the Winter Paralympics. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Curling Club.

Thurston won a gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics in wheelchair curling on March 14 with teammates Mark Ideson, Ina Forrest, Collinda Joseph and Gilbert Dash.

Since his gold medal, Thurston has already had a community celebration in Dusford. He was also part of the ceremonial puck drop for the Peterborough Petes on March 19.

He trained at the Peterborough Curling Club and Bobcaygeon Curling Club.

This was Thurston’s second medal as he earned bronze at the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games. The Dunsford native has been on the last six world championship teams, earning silver in 2020, 2023, 2024 and bronze last year.

According to the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Thurston suffered a work injury that left him paralyzed in 2008. He was working on a construction site when an unexpected storm caused the building he was in to collapse. During his escape, part of the building collapsed on his back.

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Jack’s Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame 39th-Annual Golf Tournament Tees Off On May 21

The Jack’s 39th Annual Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame (PDSHOF) Golf Tournament is set to tee off on May 21 at the Quarry Golf Club, announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Doug Gibson, Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament chairperson, is holding the Bob McGillan Scramble trophy to be presented to the top team of the event. The auction includes items such as an inflatable paddleboard, an autographed jersey of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov and more. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This year, the tournament is hosting 240 golfers, with spots still available for registration. Entry includes refreshments, lunch, dinner and a live and silent auction.

The proceeds go towards the Hall of Fame’s operating fund and support its bursary for exemplary student-athletes who have just graduated high school and are planning to attend a post-secondary institute the following fall.

“Over the years with the success of the tournament, we've been able to increase our busaries — which we give out to the local high-school athletes — from $500, now we give four at $2,000,” said Doug Gibson, PDSHOF Golf Tournament chairperson.

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The tournament is in honour of Doug’s father, Hall of Famer Jack Gibson, who was inducted in 1986 to the PDSHOF and had several roles and stints in the lacrosse and hockey world.

He managed the senior lacrosse team to a Mann Cup in 1966 and 1973. Jack helped organize a semi-pro league in 1968-69 and managed the team that won the championship that year.

Jack also managed the Maryland Arrows of the Pro Lacrosse League in 1974-75. The Hall of Famer also managed Canada’s Field Lacrosse team in the 1967 World Championships.

As the tournament enters its 39th year, Doug continues his father's legacy through the golf event.

“That's one of the reasons down here at the Hall, we put so much effort into our tournament each year,” he explained. “It's not only dad's legacy, it's Bob McGillian's who was the other co-founder of the tournament. We have a trophy in his honour now and it just keeps it going and keeps their memories alive.”

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CMHA HKPR Launches Fourth-Annual 'Change the Cycle' Fundraiser For Mental Health Initiatives

Time to put the pedal to the metal for the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) as they launched the fourth-annual 'Change the Cycle' fundraising event at Nicholls Oval on June 20.

Jack Veitch, CMHA HKPR manager of community engagement and education (left) and Ryan Waudby, Tom’s Heating & Cooling president (right), emulating the event's signature photo to mark the launch of the fourth-annual fundraiser. Since 2023, Change the Cycle has now raised over $100,000 for local mental health initiatives.. Photo courtesy of CMHA HKPR.

This year, proceeds support CMHA HKPR's unfunded and non‑annualized mental health programs.

“Proceeds this year will be going towards unfunded mental health programs for the CMHA,” said Jack Veitch, CMHA HKPR manager of community engagement and education. “(It’s) All the services that will best support those in the community that need it the most.”

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This year’s goal is to raise at least $25,000. Last year’s event raised $30,537.08; 2024 raised $25,500; and the inaugural event raised over $40,000, all totalling over $100,000 for mental health initiatives.

Cyclists can register for a 4k, 12k or 26k ride along the Rotary Trail in Peterborough. They can register online as individuals or teams. Registration is $20 per person, and children 12 and under can register for free. Registration includes the ride, a t-shirt and a BBQ lunch.

New this year is a theme song created by Lindsay-based grunge band, ‘Soup,’ to showcase their hit, ‘Let’s Go For a Ride.’ The band was formed by Lindsay resident Simon Ward, the founder of Strumbellas.

To become an event sponsor or volunteer, email Veitch at jveitch@cmhahkpr.ca.

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Pools and Changerooms at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre Remain Closed As Boiler System Maintenance Work Continues

The pools and changeroom showers at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre remain closed as maintenance work continues on the facility’s boiler system.

Dignitaries, sports notaries and Fleming College staff in front of the Wellness Centre during its 20th anniversary last summer.. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The City anticipates that the pools and showers will reopen on April 16, with swimming lessons starting on April 18.   

The gymnasiums and fitness area remain open for regular use.  

The Sport and Wellness Centre is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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Community Care Peterborough's Fifth-Annual Gary Dalliday Memorial Tournament Hits the Links On Aug. 10

Registration for the fifth-annual Gary Dalliday Memorial charity golf tournament is open with the event set for Aug. 10 at the Peterborough Golf & Country Club in support of Community Care Peterborough.

Pete (left), Tim (middle) and Krista Dalliday (right) at the second-annual Gary Dalliday Memorial Tournament. Their father passed away in 2018. Photo by David Tuan bui.

All proceeds from this special event will support Community Care’s Meals on Wheels program, providing nourishment and connection for seniors and adults with disabilities in the City of Peterborough, West Selwyn Township, the Municipality of Trent Lakes and Curve Lake First Nation. Last year’s tournament raised $20,000.

The event is named after Gary 'The Diller’ Dalliday for his contributions to the Peterborough community. He was a CHEX-TV sportscaster, the radio voice of the Peterborough Petes and a longtime supporter of local sports. He was an avid volunteer with Community Care Peterborough and its Meals on Wheels program.

Gary’s grandson, Nick Bozec, inspired the event to honour his grandfather’s legacy.

“My father was involved with a number of community causes and Community Care’s Meals on Wheels program, in particular, was near and dear to his heart,” said Tim Dalliday. “My Dad would be very proud of the money we’re raising to help seniors stay in their own homes.”

“This tournament is a true reflection of Gary’s legacy of supporting our local community,” said Danielle Belair, CCP CEO. “The Dalliday family, our sponsors, and all the golfers are making a difference in the lives of seniors and adults living with disabilities. We are very grateful for their participation and generosity.”

The day begins with a BBQ lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start.

Participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf, a cart, two meals, prizes, and more—capped off with a dinner and awards ceremony. Golfers can register online.

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