Peterborough Petes Draft One Forward and One Defenceman In OHL Under-18 Priority Selection

The Peterborough Petes drafted forward Nolan Gerow and defenceman Cole McLennan at the 2026 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection on Monday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

“We’re very pleased with the selections we made tonight,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “We’ve had success in the U18 Draft in recent years with selections such as Samuel Mayer and Brennan Faulkner, to name a few.”

The Petes held the 13th overall pick in round one, selecting Gerow from the Hamilton Steel U18s. They then chose McLennan from the Upper Canada Cyclones U18s with the 33rd overall pick in round two.

“Nolan is a strong forward who plays hard and isn’t afraid to battle for the puck,” continued Oke.  “Cole is a physical defenceman who makes good decisions and is responsible in his own end. We’re excited to see both players on the ice at Development Camp in the coming weeks.”

Gerow, a native of Beamsville, played in 32 games for the Hamilton Steel U18s this season, scoring 21 goals and adding 23 assists for 44 points, leading his team in goals and points. The 6’1”, 186 lbs forward picked up another seven points in five playoff games for the Steel, scoring four times and adding three assists. Gerow also appeared in three games with the GOHL’s Welland Jr. Canadians this season, picking up an assist.

“I’m excited and thankful that the Petes chose me with their first pick,” said Gerow. “I can’t wait to come to Peterborough and get started.”

McLennan, from Brockville, played in 27 games for the Upper Canada Cyclones U18s this season, scoring four times and picking up 12 assists for 16 points. The 6’1”, 180 lbs defenceman featured in seven playoff games with the Cyclones, scoring once. McLennan also gained experience at the junior level this season, appearing in two games for the Athens Aeros of the EOJHL and 10 games (two playoff games) for the CCHL’s Brockville Braves. 

“It’s an incredible feeling to be drafted to the OHL by the Peterborough Petes,” said McLennan. “I’m truly grateful to join the Petes organization and be part of such a proud, historic team. I can’t wait to get to work representing the Petes family and give everything I have both on and off the ice.”

Since the Petes did not take a goaltender in the first two rounds, they would only make two selections in the draft.

The Petes currently hold the 13th overall pick in this year’s OHL Priority Selection on June 12 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston.

Holy Cross Repeats as Barbarian Cup Provincial Champions

By Scott Arnold

The Holy Cross junior boys rugby team has etched its name into the history books after successfully defending its provincial title at the 2026 Barbarian Cup.

Holy Cross junior boys win provincial gold

holy cross junior boys are back-to-back provincial rugby champions (photo via instagram @holycrossboysrugby)

The Crusaders captured their second consecutive provincial championship Monday, earning two victories on the final day of competition in Fergus, including a commanding 40-5 win over Brooklin High School in the championship match.

The victory makes Holy Cross just the second Peterborough-area school to repeat as Barbarian Cup champions. The only other local team to accomplish the feat was Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School, which won back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018.

peterborough's holy cross won provincial rugby championship two years in a row

Holy cross junior boys after their 2025 barbarian cup win (photo via instagram @holycrossboysrugby)

The Barbarian Cup is recognized as Ontario's longest-running high school rugby tournament. First introduced in 1961, the event serves as the unofficial provincial championship for junior boys rugby and attracts many of the top Grade 9 and 10 teams from across the province.

This year's tournament was held in Fergus on June 7 and 8 and featured schools from throughout Ontario competing for the provincial crown.

For Holy Cross, the championship marks another major achievement for the program and places the team among a select group in local rugby history to successfully defend a provincial title.


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City Council Endorses Plan to Name Knights of Columbus Park Bowl in Honour of Lacrosse Legend Bobby Allan

By Scott Arnold

One of Peterborough’s most accomplished lacrosse figures could soon have his name permanently attached to a landmark community facility.

city council moving forward with plans to honour legend bobby allan (screenshot via cogeco yourtv documentary, peterborough lacrosse 150)

Peterborough City Council has endorsed a Notice of Motion to rename the new bowl at Knights of Columbus Park as the Bobby Allan Bowl.

The motion comes as the park undergoes major upgrades, including improvements to the bowl’s floor and boards.

renovations are underway at the knights of columbus park on park street, near townsend (photo by scott arnold)

Supporters of the renaming note that Allan grew up just a few blocks from Knights of Columbus Park and spent much of his youth playing lacrosse there before going on to become one of the sport’s most celebrated players and coaches.

Allan’s accomplishments include induction into the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame in 1980, the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1974 and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, where he became the first lacrosse player to receive the honour.

As a player, Allan won four Mann Cup championships with Peterborough teams in 1954, 1956, 1962 and 1966.

His success continued behind the bench, coaching box lacrosse in both Peterborough and Philadelphia before leading Canada’s national field lacrosse team to a world championship in Manchester in 1970. He later guided the Peterborough Lakers to a Mann Cup title in 1973.

once renovations are complete, the new bowl at knight of columbus park could be named the bobby allan bowl in honour of the local lacrosse star (photo by scott arnold)

If approved through the formal process, the facility will be renamed the Bobby Allan Bowl, recognizing a lacrosse career that left a lasting mark on Peterborough and the sport across Canada.


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Six Names Have Been Inducted Into Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame For 2026

Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame has inducted six names into its class of 2026 in a ceremony at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Saturday night.

(Back Row From Left to Right): John Grant, Jr., Jeff Twohey and Al Crowe
(Middle Row From Left to Right L-R: Terry Paul and Tim Watts
(Front Row) Kelleigh Traynor-Hartnett

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

The following are the class of 2026 inductees:

Al Crowe (Builder: Fastball)

Al Crowe was a good multisport athlete. He was a member of the 1969 Lakefield High School District School Boy Curling Championship team and served as vice skip for the team at the COSSA Curling Championship and the OFSSA Championship in 1969.

Fastball was his game, starting in the Lakefield Men’s League before joining the Peterborough Men’s City Softball League. Crowe achieved great success when he began coaching in the PMCSL, winning the George Dormer Trophy nine times for first-place league finishes and the Taylor Trophy nine times. He coached teams to OASA Intermediate A titles in 1993 and 2003 and also coached the Curve Lake team to the Ontario Native All Ontario Championship in 1996 and 2003.

Not only did Crowe give his time to the men’s city league, but he also coached minor boys’ fastball teams from 1989 to 1995, winning an OASA Pee-Wee A title in 1993. Crowe has been honoured with numerous awards for his dedication to fastball in Peterborough. Including the Doug McCamus Award for Minor Fastball, the Dave Leether Award from the Umpires Association for Most Gentlemanly Player, City League “Mr. Softball” for dedication to fastball and the Brent McCue Heart Award for dedication to fastball.

Crowe served 31 years with the OPP, receiving the OPP Exemplary Service Medal in 1992 and a 30-year service award in 2002. Al Crowe gave his time and talent to the sport of fastball and now joins his father Bob Crowe as an honoured member of the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame.

John Grant Jr. (Athlete: Lacrosse)

John Grant Jr. had a spectacular career in lacrosse. Born and raised in Peterborough, Grant Jr. has accomplished every honour possible in the game. He excelled at both box and field lacrosse as a junior, college, senior and professional player.

He has won five Mann Cups, achieved three silver and one gold at World Lacrosse Championships, three gold World Indoor Lacrosse championships, one gold and one silver Heritage Cup, one NLL and five MLL championships. The list of individual awards is impressive: 1994 OLA Junior A MVP, 1995 MSL Rookie of the Year, 1999 USILA National Collegiate Player of the Year, 1999 National Collegiate Attackman of the Year, 2007 NLL Rookie of the Year, 2000 MSL MVP, 2001 MLL Offensive Player of the Year, 2004, 2007 Mann Cup MVP, 2007 and 2012 NLL MVP, 2007 NLL Championship MVP, 2007 and 2008 MLL Offensive Player of the Year as well as MVP.

Grant Jr. has gone on to coach both professional and college field lacrosse in the USA. Grant Jr. racked up over 3,000 points over his 25+ years of playing lacrosse at the very highest level.

His slick and shifty ball-handling skills would rank him among the very best, if not the best, in the world. John has gone on to coach both professional and college field lacrosse in the USA. He joins his father, John Grant, as an honoured member of the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame.

Terrance “Terry” Paul (Athlete: Rowing)

Growing up in Peterborough, Paul played many sports and was a member of the junior program at the Kawartha Golf & Country Club. While at PCVS, he was influenced by Carol Love and Graham Wilkinson to join the Peterborough Rowing Club. He joined the club as a coxswain and became hooked on the sport. He attended Brock University, where he honed his rowing skills with the Brock Badgers.

Following graduation, Paul moved to Victoria, B.C., and joined the Canadian National Rowing Team. Terry won a Men’s Eights gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, as the team’s Coxswain. He has participated in every Olympic Games since 1988 and coached until 2022.

Terry has had an extensive coaching career in the US College system at Cornell and then internationally with Canada and Switzerland. He coached the men’s pairs to a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Terry is currently employed by the BC government as Performance Director for Rowing BC.

Kelleigh Traynor-Hartnett (Athlete: All-Round)

Peterborough-born Kelleigh Traynor-Hartnett, a multi-sport athlete, achieved success in every sport she played in.

She was a member of the Canadian team that competed in the Long Ball Golf competition in Las Vegas in 2002, where she finished 10th, and was the Ontario Long Drive champion in 2001 and 2002. She was the low net champion at the Kawartha Golf and Country Club in 2002. Kelleigh has played hockey since the age of five, starting in the PGHA. Over her long career, she has won numerous tournaments and OWHA provincial titles, including a Midget B gold, two golds and one silver in Senior AA and one gold in Senior AA Eastern Canadian championships.

In 2000, the Senior AA team also won its third consecutive National Capital tournament in Ottawa. From 2007 to 2014, Kelleigh won two gold, one silver and one bronze OWHA Senior C Championships with the Keene women’s team. She was a member of the Peterborough Skyway Senior AA Women’s Hockey team from 1993-1996, which played in the Central Women’s Hockey League and won the league championship in their second year. She was a member and team captain of the silver-medal-winning Ontario Select team, which travelled to Switzerland to play in an international tournament in 1986.

Traynor-Hartnett    was instrumental in forming a women’s division in the Police International Hockey Association tournament while a police officer with the Durham Police. During her tenure with the team, the Durham Bullets Women’s team won six championships.

She also played fastball in the city league and with the Cobourg Angels (winning a PWSA Achievement Award). She played slo-pitch, winning the Eastern Ontario Champion, placing second at the 2000 National Championship in Kamloops, B.C. She won a Field Hockey bronze medal at the Ontario Summer Games in 1985, an OCAA Soccer Bronze with Fleming College in 1988 and was the 1986 senior high jump high school champion and placed 2nd at COSSA and 3rd at OFSSA.

She was a member of the 55+ 2023 Ontario Champions and 2024 Canadian 55+ silver medalist team. From 2013, Traynor-Hartnett    has also been an assistant coach, head coach and trainer in the Peterborough Ice Kats system. She retired from the Durham Police Department in 2019, receiving the ‘Excellence in Service’ Award for 30 years of service.

Tim Watts (Athlete: Archery)

Watts comes from the Warsaw community. He fell in love with the sport of archery at a young age. He started competing at age 15 in 1987 and since then, he has competed in over 700 tournaments all over the world.

In Ontario, archery has five disciplines, each with an annual provincial championship. During his archery career, he has hit the podium 80+ times, including 34 provincial championships. He has won provincial championships in all 5 disciplines. The archer who competes in all five disciplines with the highest combined total is crowned Grand Champion. The award was established in 1999 and Tim has been the Grand Champion 18 times.

At the national level, there are four disciplines every year. Watts has achieved podium results 25 times, winning 12 National titles. One of the few archers in Canada to have won the National title in all four disciplines.

After winning the National 3D title as part of team Ontario, Tim qualified for the 2011 Canadian 3D team competing at the World 3D Championships in Austria. He won a silver medal and to date, he is the only Canadian Compound Archer to win a World Championship medal. He has been the Tournament Director for Archery Ontario since 1990.

He worked for the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and has been the Peterborough Coordinator for the National Archery School program since 2014. This program introduces archery to thousands of Ontario youth.

Watts is a highly accomplished Canadian archer, a columnist for Ontario Out of Doors. Based in Peterborough and affiliated with the Peterborough Fish and Game Club, he is a decorated competitor in compound, 3D and field archery, holding national records and winning multiple gold medals in the 50-plus category.

He won three gold medals at the 2022 Canadian National Archery Championships (Men’s Hunter, 50-plus Field, 50-plus Target) and has over 35 years of competitive experience. He set a Canadian record in 2023 for 50+ men's compound unlimited in a field round with a score of 392.

Jeff Twohey (Builder: Hockey)

Born in Lindsay, Twohey has made his home in Peterborough for over 40 years. It is not a stretch to say that hockey is his life. Starting out in 1980 as a trainer for the

Peterborough Petes: Twohey rose through the ranks of the Petes organization in many capacities, from marketing to Assistant GM and, finally, General Manager. Over his tenure with the Petes he saw the team win OHL Championships in 1989 and 1993 as an Assistant GM and 1996 and 2006 as General Manager and trips to the Memorial Cup on four occasions. The Petes recorded 600 wins during Jeff’s time as GM. The position of the GM also requires scouting and recruiting and working with team scouts to select young players that will be the right fit for a particular OHL team. Fifty-four of his players were drafted to the NHL, with nine drafted in the first round.

Twohey served on a number of OHL Committees including Priority Selection, Competitions, Officiating, CHL Import Draft, Protected List, NCAA Issues, All-Star Selection, CHL Canada-Russia Selection and OHA Rep evaluating Canada’s World U18 and U20 prospects.

He is the recipient of the Bill Long Award in 2006 for distinguished service, the OHL Milestone Award in 2008 for 25 years of distinguished service to the OHL and he was inducted into the Lindsay and District Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

After leaving the Petes, Twohey spent a couple of years with the Oshawa Generals before serving as an Amateur Scout for the Dallas Stars and the NHL's Arizona Coyotes from 2014 to 2018. The role of a hockey scout is arduous, requiring many hours away from home and miles of travel across North America and Europe. During his time with the Coyotes. Twohey scouted over 250 live games. Jeff is now scouting for the Florida Panther. His love for hockey has translated into a long and successful career.

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Tributes Pouring in for Local Lacrosse Player Eric Hainer

By Scott Arnold

The lacrosse community is mourning the loss of Kawartha Fury player Eric Hainer, who died in a car accident while travelling home after competing in the team’s first-ever Medicine Cup tournament in Fenelon Falls.

local lacrosse player eric hainer passed way in car accident

the community is remembering Local lacrosse player eric hainer, who passed away over the weekend

In a Facebook message shared by the Fury, the team said the loss came shortly after a meaningful day of lacrosse that marked a milestone weekend for the program. Hainer had been part of the U22 roster competing at the event and was on the floor throughout the tournament.

The organization noted that Hainer’s presence was felt strongly during the Medicine Cup, where he scored both his first and last goals for the team during the event. He was described as a player who brought energy, respect, and a clear love for the game every time he stepped onto the floor.

Hainer is a PMLA alum, having come through the Peterborough Minor Lacrosse Association system. He is the son of Peterborough Jr A Lakers assistant general manager Mike Hainer and the brother of Jackson Hainer, a Lakers alumnus and current Trent Excalibur goaltender.

The Fury message highlighted Hainer’s connection to the roots and traditions of lacrosse, noting his use of a wooden stick and his appreciation for the cultural foundations of the sport.

Hundreds of messages and comments have been shared on social media as people express condolences. On Monday, a GoFundMe was set up to raise funds to support the family.

Support has been extended to his family, teammates, coaches, and friends as the lacrosse community continues to process the loss. The organization also encouraged players to lean on one another and continue to find connection in the game Hainer loved.


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Fleming College Hosting Free Lacrosse Event Celebrating The Creator’s Game

By Scott Arnold

Fleming College is inviting students and community members to take part in a free interactive lacrosse event that highlights the Indigenous roots and cultural significance of the sport.

Fleming College set to host 2nd annual Lacrosse DAy the creator's game

Fleming college’s 2nd annual Lacrosse — the creator’s game is set for june 17 (photo provided by fleming college)

The event, titled Lacrosse – The Creator’s Game, will take place June 17 at the Sutherland Campus and is being hosted by Indigenous Student Services and Fleming Phoenix Athletics.

Organizers say the day is designed to explore the history, meaning and lasting legacy of lacrosse as Canada’s national summer sport, while also offering participants a chance to learn and play together.

Two featured speakers will take part in the event. They include Jim Calder, a Canadian Lacrosse and Sports Hall of Famer, author and pioneer of the game, as well as Justin Warner, a professional player, coach and founder of Liftlock Lacrosse Company.

The second annual event runs from 10 am to 3 pm, with participants asked to meet in Room D1 114 at the Sutherland Campus.

No registration is required and lunch will be provided for those attending.

Open to all experience levels, organizers say the event is meant to be an inclusive opportunity to learn more about lacrosse while celebrating its Indigenous origins and community connections.


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St. Peter's Wyatt McInnes Hurdles to Gold at OFSAA Championships

By Scott Arnold

St. Peter Catholic Secondary School student Wyatt McInnes brought provincial gold back to Peterborough after a strong performance at the 2026 OFSAA Track and Field Championships in St. Catharines on Saturday.

Peterborough's Wyatt Mcinnes won gold in 100m hurdles at OFSAA

St. peter’s athlete wyatt mcinnes in action at 2026 ofsaa track and field championships (photo via instagram at spssathletics)

McInnes captured the gold medal in the novice boys 100-metre hurdles at the provincial championship, which was held at the Niagara Olympic Track and Field Complex.

The St. Peter athlete advanced to the final as the top qualifier after posting the fastest preliminary time of 14.48 seconds. He then ran 14.75 seconds in the final to secure the OFSAA title.

Wyatt McInnes of St. Peter's in PEterborough won gold in track at OFSAA

Wyatt Mcinnes was all smiles on podium after winning OFsaa gold in the 100m hurldes. Cameron Nanson of Kennedy collegiate in windsor took home the silver and noah anderson from loyola CSS in mississauga earned the bronze (photo via instagram @spssathletics)

McInnes finished first in a field of 24 athletes from across Ontario competing for the provincial championship, earning a gold medal for St. Peter and adding another provincial accomplishment to the school's successful athletics program.


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Holy Cross Hurricanes Storm Their Way to OFSAA Rugby Gold

By Scott Arnold

The Holy Cross Hurricanes are bringing another provincial championship back to Peterborough after capturing the OFSAA Girls A/AA Rugby title today in Stratford.

Peterborough's Holy Cross Hurricanes will OFSAA Rugby Gold in Stratford

Holy Cross Hurricanes are bringing gold back to peterborough after winning ofsaa girls rugby championship in stratford
(photo courtesy of Sarah wade)

Entering the tournament as the top-ranked team, and as the defending two-time champions, Holy Cross lived up to its billing with a dominant run through the provincial championship field. The Hurricanes capped off their impressive weekend with a huge win over Bayside in the gold medal match to claim the OFSAA crown for the third straight year.

Holy cross hurricanes celebrate their championship win after capturing ofsaa rugby gold
(photo via instagram @ofsaarugbyaa_2026)

Holy Cross opened the tournament with a commanding 79-0 win over host F.E. Madill before defeating St. John Henry Newman of Scarborough 26-7 in its second game.

The Hurricanes continued their march toward the championship by earning a 22-10 victory over Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute, securing their place in the gold medal game.

In the final, Holy Cross capped things off in style with another big offensive performance when it mattered most, outscoring Quinte West’s Bayside Secondary School 52-10 to complete an undefeated tournament and secure the OFSAA title.

Holy cross hurricanes capped off an incredible season with an OFSAA championship win (photo courtesy of sarah wade)

The championship adds another memorable achievement to the school's strong tradition of athletic success and gives Holy Cross one more provincial banner to celebrate back home in Peterborough.


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Peterborough Jr. Petes Make $2,000 Donation to Community Care Peterborough's Gary Dalliday Memorial Golf Tournament

The Peterborough Minor Hockey Council Jr. “AAA” Petes, in partnership with the OHL Peterborough Petes, have donated $2,000 to the Community Care Peterborough’s Gary Dalliday Memorial ‘Caring for Our Communities’ Golf Tournament.

(From left to right) Walter DiClemente of the Jr. Petes; Pete Dalliday, Petes play-by-play broadcaster and Roger, Petes mascot. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The tournament is on Aug. 10 at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club in honour of Dalliday’s legacy. The tournament this year falls on the anniversary of his passing on Aug. 10, 2018 and pays tribute to his legacy.

Also known as “The Diller,” Gary was a CHEX-TV sportscaster, the radio voice of the Peterborough Petes and a longtime supporter of local sports. He was also a dedicated volunteer with Community Care Peterborough, delivering Meals on Wheels to those in need. He was an alumnus of Peterborough Minor Hockey and the Peterborough Petes.

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

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Lakers Lose a Tough One on John Grant Jr. Night at the PMC

By Scott Arnold

A back-and-forth battle at the Peterborough Memorial Centre ended with the Brooklin Lacrosse Club pulling away for a 12-10 victory over the Lakers on Thursday night.

lakers legend John grant jr was honoured during last night’s game at the pmc (photo courtesy of christine liu)

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers dropped to 2-3 on the Major Series Lacrosse season after falling 12-10 to Brooklin in a high-scoring contest at the PMC.

Brooklin led 3-2 after the opening period before the teams traded goals throughout the second. Peterborough received goals from Rob Hellyer and Brad McCulley in the middle frame, but Brooklin maintained a one-goal advantage heading into the third period.

The game remained tight throughout the final 20 minutes, with the teams tied at both 6-6 and 8-8. Brooklin eventually gained some separation with back-to-back goals midway through the period and was able to hold off the Lakers down the stretch.

Hellyer paced the Peterborough offence with four goals and two assists. Justin Sykes added five points on two goals and three assists, while McCulley scored twice and picked up two assists in his season debut.

Dylan Hutchison and Cam Milligan also scored for the Lakers.

Nick Rose made his first start of the season in goal for Peterborough, stopping 36 shots. The Lakers outshot Brooklin 50-48.

The loss was Peterborough's second in a row following Monday's defeat in Oakville. The Lakers will have an opportunity for a quick response when they travel to Whitby next Wednesday for a rematch with Brooklin.


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