Former Peterborough Pete Jordan Staal wins Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy

By Scott Arnold

A former Peterborough Petes star has reached the top of the hockey world once again, helping the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup while earning playoff MVP honours.

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Jordan Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup on Sunday night with a 3-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of the Final. Staal was also awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs, becoming the oldest player ever to win the award.

The 37-year-old captain played a key role throughout Carolina's championship run, contributing offensively while continuing to handle many of the team's toughest defensive assignments. He finished the playoffs as one of the Hurricanes' most important players and was recognized for his impact on both ends of the ice.

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Staal spent two seasons with the Peterborough Petes from 2004 to 2006. During his final season in maroon and white, he helped lead the club to an OHL championship.

In 134 regular season games with the Petes, Staal recorded 37 goals and 59 assists for 96 points. He added 15 goals and 11 assists in 33 playoff games.

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Following his OHL career, Staal was selected second overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2006 NHL Draft. He stepped directly into the NHL as an 18-year-old and helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 2009.

Staal's latest championship adds another chapter to a hockey career that began in Peterborough nearly two decades ago. His name is now attached to both the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy after a standout playoff performance with Carolina.

Staal isn't the only member of his family with ties to Peterborough. Older brother Eric Staal also spent time with the Petes before going on to a successful NHL career, winning the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006.

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Petes Add 14 More Prospects to Complete 2026 OHL Priority Selection

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Petes rounded out their 2026 draft class Saturday, selecting 14 players on the second day of the OHL Priority Selection.

petes third round pick mason quinn on the draft stage with general manager and vice president of operations mike oke, team scouts, and ohl commissioner bryan crawford (photo courtesy of peterborough petes, via charles warburton)

After choosing Vaughan Kings forward Landon Roulston in the first round Friday night, the Petes continued adding to their prospect pool with players from Ontario and the United States.

The club's first pick of the day came in the third round when Peterborough selected Toronto Marlboros right winger Mason Quinn 59th overall.

Other selections included:

• Round 5, Pick 94: Colton Lapierre (D), Toronto Red Wings U16

• Round 6, Pick 119: Zidane Jasey (G), Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16

• Round 7, Pick 134: Marco Nichele (D), Ottawa Jr. 67's U16

• Round 7, Pick 136: Brady Cunningham (D), Lincoln Stars

• Round 8, Pick 145: Dylan Delgado (RW), Detroit HoneyBaked 15s

• Round 8, Pick 154: Ty Civello (LW), Don Mills Flyers U16

• Round 9, Pick 174: Nicholas Hahn (D), Team Wisconsin 15s

• Round 10, Pick 194: Nathan Slack (RW), Don Mills Flyers U16

• Round 11, Pick 214: Andrew Vaduva (G), Burlington Eagles U16

• Round 12, Pick 234: Hudson Clayton (D), Burlington Eagles U16

• Round 13, Pick 254: Quinn Creally (RW), Upper Canada Cyclones U16

• Round 14, Pick 274: Evan Vukelic (C), Shattuck-St. Mary's Sabres 15s

• Round 15, Pick 294: Aiden Plooy (D), Upper Canada Cyclones U16

petes fifth round pick colton lapierre with mike oke (photo courtesy of peterborough petes, via charles warburton)

Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke said the organization was pleased with the players selected over the two-day draft, noting they demonstrated the skill, character and competitiveness the club looks for in prospective players.

mike oke along with petes eighth round pick ty civello (photo courtesy of peterborough petes, via charles warburton)

The 14 day-two selections join first-round pick Landon Roulston as part of Peterborough's 2026 draft class. Details for the club's annual development camp are expected to be announced in the coming week.

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Lakers Add Offensive Firepower with Acquisition of Ryan Lanchbury

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers have bolstered their lineup with the addition of one of the top lacrosse players on the planet.

Newest laker Ryan lanchbury is coming off a 106 point season with the national lacrosse league rochester knighthawks

The Lakers announced they have acquired Ryan Lanchbury in a three-team trade involving Oakville and Cobourg.

As part of the deal, Cobourg sent Alex Simmons and a second-round draft pick to Oakville in exchange for Jason Knox. Cobourg also receives Peterborough's first-round picks in 2028 and 2029.

Lanchbury, a 28-year-old right-handed forward from Burlington, is expected to add another offensive weapon to the Lakers' lineup. The playmaking specialist last competed in Major Series Lacrosse in 2024, when he led Oakville in scoring with 76 points in just 15 games.

The six-foot, 175-pound forward is coming off another strong season in the National Lacrosse League with the Rochester Knighthawks. He finished the regular season with 24 goals and 82 assists for 106 points, ranking first in the league in assists and seventh in points.

Lakers head coach Mike Hasen is familiar with Lanchbury from their time together in Rochester and believes the veteran forward will make an immediate impact.

“Ryan’s a great teammate that has great lacrosse IQ, vision and floor awareness. He’ll come in and compete, take some of the pressure that Robbie Hellyer has been carrying and will make our lefties better,” Hasen said.

The acquisition gives Peterborough another high-end offensive option on the right side, alongside stars such as Rob Hellyer and Braedon Saris, as the team continues its push through the Major Series Lacrosse season.

Since being selected second overall in 2021, Lanchbury has averaged over five points per game during four seasons in the National Lacrosse League with Georgia and Rochester, recording 326 points in 63 career games.

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Petes Add Size and Skill with First-Round Pick Landon Roulston

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Petes used the 13th overall pick in the OHL Priority Selection to add a big centre with a proven scoring touch in Landon Roulston.

landon roulston was selected 13th overall by the peterborough petes in the 2026 ohl priorty selection (photo via x @petesohlhockey)

The 16-year-old from Oakville stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 187 pounds, giving him an imposing presence down the middle of the ice.

Roulston spent the 2025-26 season with the Vaughan Kings U16 AAA program in the GTHL, where he put together a strong offensive campaign. In 33 games, he scored 18 goals and added 20 assists for 38 points. He also recorded 34 penalty minutes.

Landon roulston was all smiles after being selected 13th overall by the petes (screen grab via cogeco yourtv PEterborough)

“We were very excited to be able to select Landon Roulston with our first pick of tonight’s draft,” said Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke in a press release. “Landon is a big, strong forward who plays a good two way game and loves to compete. He’s a player we followed closely throughout the season with Vaughan, and we’re looking forward to seeing him on the ice at development camp next week.”

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The right-shot centre averaged more than a point per game while helping lead one of the top U16 programs in the province. His combination of size, offensive production, and experience in the highly competitive GTHL made him an attractive option for the Petes in the opening round.

Video clip via Cogeco yourTV Peterborough’s live feed of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection

As he prepares to make the jump to the OHL level, Roulston gives Peterborough another young piece to build around for the future. With his size, skill, and ability to contribute offensively, he'll be a player Petes fans will be watching closely in the years ahead.

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Peterborough Petes Earn OHL Retail Performance Award

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Petes have been recognized by the Ontario Hockey League for their success off the ice, earning one of the league's top business awards for the 2025-26 season.

joelle wood, manager of marketing & events with the ontario hockey league, presents mark million of the petes store with the ohl’s retail performance award (photo courtesy of peterborough petes)

Ten business awards were presented by the league, with the Petes among the organizations recognized for contributing to the continued growth and success of the Ontario Hockey League both on and off the ice.

The Petes were named recipients of the OHL Retail Performance Award during the league's annual business meetings, where organizations from across the league were honoured for achievements in areas including retail, community engagement, broadcasting and fan experience.

According to the OHL, the award recognizes the Petes' strong merchandise sales, innovative retail initiatives and ongoing efforts to enhance the fan experience.

The league noted that the Petes have established themselves as one of the OHL's leading merchandise operations through a combination of creative approaches and consistent results.

The award also highlights the work of Mark Million, director of merchandise & community growth for the Petes, whose leadership was credited with helping drive merchandise growth in Peterborough while supporting broader league initiatives aimed at strengthening retail operations across the OHL.

While championships are won on the ice, the latest honour shows the Petes are also finding success behind the scenes as they continue to build and engage their fan base.

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Peterborough Petes Exchange Draft Picks With Ottawa 67's

The Peterborough Petes have exchanged draft picks with the Ottawa 67’s, announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Peterborough acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection from the Ottawa 67’s in exchange for the Soo Greyhounds ' sixth-round pick in 2029.

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

Lakers Bounce Back With Road Win Over Brooklin

By Scott Arnold

A strong start and standout goaltending helped the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers earn an 8-4 victory over Brooklin on Wednesday night in Whitby.

Drew Hutchison picked up the win or the Peterborough Lakers with 45 saves (photo courtesy of the lakers, via Anna Taylor)

The Lakers responded in a big way after last week's loss to Brooklin, scoring four times in the opening minutes and never looking back in an 8-4 win at Iroquois Park Sports Centre.

Peterborough wasted little time taking control. Rob Hellyer opened the scoring just 27 seconds into the game before Mike Robinson added another 10 seconds later. Colton Armitage scored his first Major Series Lacrosse goal to make it 3-0, and Hellyer struck again shortly after to extend the lead to four.

Brooklin battled back but could not get any closer than three goals the rest of the way.

Hellyer led the Lakers offence with six points, scoring three goals and adding three assists. Robinson finished with four points, while Armitage scored twice and added an assist. Brad McCulley also found the back of the net.

Drew Hutchison was outstanding in goal, turning aside 45 shots as Peterborough delivered its strongest defensive performance of the season. The Lakers held Brooklin scoreless on all four of its power-play opportunities.

DJ Clark also made his season debut for the Lakers and recorded an assist in the victory.

The win improved Peterborough's record after consecutive losses and gave the team a measure of revenge against the same Brooklin squad that defeated them at the Peterborough Memorial Centre the previous week.

The Lakers return to action next Thursday when they visit Brampton, then a stop in Cobourg on Sunday (June 21), before returning home for another game against Brooklin on Thursday, June 25.

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Selwyn's Jim Marsden Honoured with Ontario Senior of the Year Award

By Scott Arnold

A Selwyn Township resident has been recognized by the Province of Ontario for his contributions to the community.

jim marsden of selwyn recognized with the ontario senior of the year award (photo via instagram at @selwyntownship)

During its most recent meeting, Selwyn Township Council presented Jim Marsden with the Ontario Senior of the Year Award.

The award recognizes seniors aged 65 and older who have made significant contributions to the social, cultural and civic life of their communities through volunteerism, leadership and community involvement.

Marsden was nominated by his peers and supported by township council before being selected by the province as one of this year's recipients.

The honour celebrates the impact he has had within the community and recognizes his efforts to help enrich life for residents in Selwyn Township.

Council members took time during the meeting to congratulate Marsden on receiving the provincial recognition and thank him for his ongoing contributions to the community.

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Little Lakers Night Returning to Support Five Counties Children's Centre

By Scott Arnold

A fan favourite night celebrating children, families and community spirit is returning to the Peterborough Memorial Centre this summer.

Little Lakers night in support of five counties returns to the pmc next month (photo via facebook @FiveCountiesChildrensCentre)

The fourth annual Little Lakers Night will take place July 16 during a Peterborough Century 21 Lakers home game, with proceeds supporting Five Counties Children's Centre.

The event will once again put Five Counties clients in the spotlight throughout the evening, including participation in the pre-game ball drop ceremony.

five counties families will be back at the pmc this summer for the fourth annual little lakers night (photo via facebook @FiveCountiesChildrensCentre)

Families attending can also enjoy a variety of activities before and during the game, including face painting, giant LEGO, a silent auction and other surprises.

lots to look forward to on little lakers night (photo via facebook @FiveCountiesChildrensCentre)

Activities are scheduled to begin at 7 pm, with game time set for 8 pm.

Organizers say the evening is designed to celebrate the children and families served by Five Counties while raising funds to support programs and services offered through the centre.

excitement is building for the upcoming little lakers night in support of five counties (photo via facebook @FiveCountiesChildrensCentre)

The event is made possible with support from the Doane Grant Thornton Foundation, with tickets purchased through Five Counties helping support local children and families.

After drawing strong community support in previous years, organizers are hoping for another packed house when Little Lakers Night returns in July.

Peterborough Petes Hosting 2026 Home Opener Against Kingston Frontenacs On Sept. 17

The Peterborough Petes are having their 2026–27 season home opener on Sept. 17 when they host the Kingston Frontenacs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre at 7:05 p.m., announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The home opener is the first game of the Ontario Hockey League season.

The Petes are the visitors for the Sudbury Wolves’s home opener the following night.

The complete 2026-27 OHL regular-season schedule is being released on Tuesday.

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

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