Peterborough Petes Sign 2026 Third-Round Pick to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

The Peterborough Petes have signed 2026 third-round pick Mason Quinn to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement, announced on Wednesday.

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“It’s an honour to sign with such a great organization,” said Quinn. “Being a hometown kid, it really means the world to me and my family to be able to join the Petes. I’m very eager to get going and make a positive impact on the team.”

The Little Britain native was selected by the Petes in the third round, 59th overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. In 28 games with the Toronto Marlboros U16s last season, he had 15 goals and 10 assists for 25 points.

The 2010-born forward also helped the Marlboros qualify for the 2026 OHL Cup, scoring once in four games. Before joining the Marlboros for his U16 season, Quinn grew up playing for the Central Ontario Wolves organization.

“We’re excited to welcome Mason to the Petes,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “Being from the area, Mason is a player we’ve been following for several years through his time with the Marlies and the Central Ontario Wolves. He’s a hardworking, two-way forward who competes every shift and does the little things to help his team succeed.”

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Steve Mayhew Memorial Tournament Draws More Than 150 Pickleball Players to Peterborough

By Scott Arnold

More than 150 pickleball players took to the courts at Bonnerworth Park as the Peterborough Pickleball Association hosted the third annual Steve Mayhew Memorial Tournament.

the father and son team of nolan carlson and kent carlson during the steve Mayhew memorial tournament at bonnerworth. Nolan was the youngest competitor in the tournament (photo courtesy of the peterborough pickleball association)

Held July 25th and 26th, the tournament brought players from Peterborough and beyond together for a weekend of competitive matches while celebrating the life and legacy of longtime local pickleball player Steve Mayhew.

Over 150 athletes from the pickleball community came together to honor the legacy, passion, and spirit of the late Steve Mayhew. (photo courtesy of the peterborough pickeball association)

The event also showcased the city's new pickleball courts at Bonnerworth Park, which have quickly become a popular destination for both recreational and tournament play.

In addition to the on-court action, the Peterborough Pickleball Association made a donation on behalf of Steve Mayhew's family to the sports division at Warkworth Institution, where Mayhew was a longtime employee.

volunteers Peter Devlin & Dianne Nielsen enjoying themselves at the steve mayhew memorial tournament at bonnerworth park (photo courtesy of the peterborough pickleball association)

Tournament organizers said players travelling to Peterborough for the event also helped support local hotels, restaurants and businesses throughout the weekend. The association also thanked the City of Peterborough, volunteers and sponsors for helping make the tournament possible.

With a tournament in the books, the Peterborough Pickleball Association is now looking ahead to the rest of the season, including leagues, clinics, open play and the inaugural Super Senior Slam Tournament.

Tournament Results

Men's Doubles

Skill 3.0 (Age 10+)

• Gold: Ryan Pakyam / Beat Ulrich

• Silver: Serge Dupont / Peter Votsch

• Bronze: Gotziaman / Larry Bowman

Skill 3.5 (Age 62 and Under)

• Gold: Sean Peters / Brad Chesla

• Silver: Dan Goldin-Cormier / Mark Cathers

• Bronze: Shawn Sutcliffe / Mike Eatson

Skill 3.5 (Age 63-69)

• Gold: Gil Gerelus / Kalvin Andrews

• Silver: Peter Saler / Greg Walsh

• Bronze: Tom Shaughnessy / Stephen Montgomery

Skill 3.5 (Age 70+)

• Gold: Mike Ayotte / Don Jackson

• Silver: Terry Whelpton / Xiaoguang Pan

• Bronze: Bill O'Byrne / Wayne Eddington

Skill 4.0 (Age 59 and Under)

• Gold: Marc Rochon / Jason Sorenson

• Silver: Sergey Kalinichenko / Mark Henry

• Bronze: Rayce Manger / Ashley Free

Skill 4.0 (Age 60+)

• Gold: Alan Sargeant / George Eadie

• Silver: Tom Windsor / Mark Shaughnessy

• Bronze: Peter Heysel / Paul Crowder

Women's Doubles

Skill 2.5

• Gold: Jennifer Tuters / Melissa Fernandes

• Silver: Tang Chan / Sandra Tateishi-Kotack

• Bronze: Karen McGee / Wendy Davis

Skill 3.0

• Gold: Karen Marling / Sherri Elliot

• Silver: Wendy Archibald / Joan Taylor

• Bronze: Karen Bethune / Michelle Kloosterman

Skill 3.5 (Age 55 and Under)

• Gold: Ruby Byrne / Olivia Carpino

• Silver: Poppy Gillingham / Nicole Turney

• Bronze: Briar Jamieson / Jennifer Crowder

Skill 3.5 (Age 56-62)

• Gold: Doris Belland / Rachel Rooney

• Silver: Susan Brown / Brenda Moloney

• Bronze: Terri Madill / Debbie Crick

Skill 3.5 (Age 63+)

• Gold: Nancy Sharpe / Shelley Moloney

• Silver: Danielle French / Jo-Ann Walsh

• Bronze: Josée Bourbonnais / Jackie Mullins

Skill 4.0 (Age 59 and Under)

• Gold: Kathy Carson / Annette Merrill

• Silver: Mille Nuen / Christie Freeman

Skill 4.0 (Age 60+)

• Gold: Tamara Bick / Karen Heysel

• Silver: Elizabeth Croft / Ellie Arthur

• Bronze: Lynn Newton / Joan Pollard

Mixed Doubles

Skill 3.0 (Age 55-64)

• Gold: Debbie Crick / Austin Wang

• Silver: Michelle Kloosterman / Richard Kloosterman

• Bronze: Jacquie Doucette / Gerald Doucette

Skill 3.0 (Age 65+)

• Gold: Susy Wang / Serge Dupont

• Silver: Sherry Shearer / Garry Shearer

• Bronze: Joan Taylor / Tom Taylor

Skill 3.5 (Age 55 and Under)

• Gold: Kathy Carson / Mark Cathers

• Silver: Terri Madill / Brad Chesla

• Bronze: Briar Jamieson / Iain Brannan

Skill 3.5 (Age 56-68)

• Gold: Shelley Moloney / George Ostermeier

• Silver: Louise Boisvert / Mike Eatson

• Bronze: Tracey McCullough / Dan McCullough

Skill 3.5 (Age 69+)

• Gold: Christine Brown / Don Jackson

• Silver: Sandra Young / Floyd Asselstine

• Bronze: Ceciley Parker / Terry Whelpton

Skill 4.0 (Age 54 and Under)

• Gold: Sara Moodie / Martin DeJong

• Silver: Tara Sharpe / Rob Freeman

• Bronze: Michelle Cooke / Marc Rochon

Skill 4.0 (Age 55+)

• Gold: Tamara Bick / Paul Crowder

• Silver: Karen Heysel / Peter Heysel

• Bronze: Elizabeth Croft / Alan Sargeant

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Lakers Draw First Blood Against Oakville in MSL Semifinal Series

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are one win closer to the Major Series Lacrosse final after opening their best-of-five semifinal series with a 10-7 road victory over the Oakville Rock on Tuesday night.

goalie dylan hutchison made 47 saves as the lakers take game 1 in oakville 10-7. game 2 is set for thursday at the pmc (photo courtesy of the peterborough lakers, via david pickering)

Peterborough heads home with a 1-0 series lead after withstanding several Oakville comeback attempts before pulling away late. Game 2 is set for Thursday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

The Lakers never let the Rock build any momentum for long. Every time Oakville battled back, Peterborough had an answer, including three straight goals late in the second period to regain control before putting the game away in the third.

Thomas Hoggarth paced the Lakers' offence with a five-point night, scoring twice and adding three assists. Rob Hellyer finished with a goal and three assists, while Justin Sykes had two goals and an assist. Mike Robinson and Matt Gilray each scored a pair of goals, with Brad McCulley rounding out the scoring with a goal and two assists.

Ryan Lanchbury contributed three assists, while Colton Armstrong, Jake Withers and Dylan Hutchison each picked up one helper.

Goaltender Drew Hutchison was once again a difference-maker, stopping 47 shots to backstop Peterborough to the Game 1 victory.

The win extends the Lakers' winning streak to five games after closing out the regular season on a four-game winning streak.

The series now shifts to Peterborough for Game 2 on Thursday for an 8pm start at the PMC.

In the opening game of the other MSL semifinal, the Six Nations Chiefs defeated the Cobourg Kodiaks 15-7. Game 2 of their series also goes Thursday at 8pm, from the Jack Burger in Port Hope.

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Petes Trade Number One Pick Kaden McGregor to Land OHL Star Cooper Dennis in Blockbuster Trade with Brantford

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Petes have added one of the Ontario Hockey League's top returning forwards, acquiring Cooper Dennis from the Brantford Bulldogs in exchange for 2025 first overall pick Kaden McGregor.

Last season, Dennis also led the OHL in +/- with a +48. Dennis is currently committed to continue his hockey and academic career at the University of Michigan when his time in the OHL is complete (photo courtesy of peterborough petes)

The trade, announced Tuesday, gives Peterborough an immediate offensive boost ahead of the 2026-27 OHL season.

Dennis, a 19-year-old from Ithaca, New York, was originally selected by the Bulldogs in the sixth round (109th overall) of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. In his first OHL season last year, he scored 34 goals and added 40 assists for 74 points in all 68 regular season games, finishing second in team scoring. He also led the entire OHL with a +48 rating and chipped in seven points during Brantford's run to the Eastern Conference Final.

Before joining the Bulldogs, the 5-foot-6, 150-pound forward recorded 34 points in 55 games with the USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints. Dennis is committed to the University of Michigan following his junior career.

Peterborough General Manager Michael Oke said Dennis was the organization's top trade target this offseason, calling him an excellent fit for the Petes' returning core.

"We're very excited to add a player of Cooper's caliber to our roster," Oke said. “Heading into the summer, we identified him as our number one target to acquire during the offseason. Analytics show that he’s one of, if not the top forward returning to the OHL this season. We believe Cooper is an excellent fit for our lineup and will complement our returning core well."

Heading to Brantford is Kaden McGregor, who made franchise history last spring when the Petes selected him first overall in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection — the first time Peterborough had ever owned the first overall pick in the draft.

McGregor showed flashes of his potential during his rookie season, recording 20 points in 39 games despite missing a significant portion of the year, including the tail end of the season, because of injury.

Oke acknowledged moving McGregor was a difficult decision, thanking the young forward for his contributions while wishing him the best with the Bulldogs.

"We had to make the difficult decision to move Kaden to complete this deal," said Oke. "It's never easy to trade a young, talented player like Kaden, but we've had to make similar very difficult decisions in the past. We want to thank him for his contributions to our organization and wish him nothing but the best as he continues his OHL career in Brantford."

The deal gives Peterborough one of the league's premier returning offensive players as the club looks to take another step forward this season.

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Silver Medals for Four Peterborough Natives at 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo

By Scott Arnold

Four Peterborough natives are returning to Canadian soil with silver medals after helping Team Canada reach the podium at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo, Japan.

peterborough was well represented on canada’s silver medal winning team at the world lacrosse women’s championship in japan, with lexi jenkins, jocelyne lemay, allison daley and erica evans (photo via facebook @kawarthalacrosse )

Canada earned the silver medal after falling 16-4 to the United States in Sunday's gold medal game, marking another strong showing for the national program on the world stage. It was Canada’s fourth silver medal in a row and their sixth medal in 12 appearances since the tournament began in 1982, with the event taking place every four years.

Peterborough native Erica Evans capped off an outstanding tournament with a goal and an assist in the championship game. She finished with 10 goals and seven assists in six games and was named to the World Team, an honour recognizing the tournament’s top ten players from across the planet.

peterborough native erica evans was a fan favourite at the world lacrosse women’s championship in tokyo japan, notching 17 points in six games for canada (photo via instagram @lacrossecanada)

Lexi Jenkins was part of Canada's defensive unit throughout the tournament, showing consistent stellar play throughout the entire tournament, while fellow Peterborough natives Allison Daley and Jocelyne Lemay played key roles behind the bench as co-head coach and team manager, respectively.

team manager jocelyne lemay, defender lexi jenkins, midfielder erica evans and co-coach allison daley at the 2026 world lacrosse women’s championship. the four peterborough natives helped canada to a silver a medal (photo via instagram @kawarthalacrosse)

Canada entered the tournament ranked second in the world, proving itself as one of the top programs in the sport, with local talent continuing to play a huge role in the success.

For Peterborough, the tournament was another reminder of the city's rich lacrosse tradition, with four hometown representatives helping Canada compete for a world championship.

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Peterborough Natives Pick Up Points as Canada Advances to World Lacrosse Gold Medal Game Against USA

By Scott Arnold

Two Peterborough natives made a big impact on the field Friday as Team Canada advanced to the gold medal game at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Tokyo.

peterborough native erica evans had five points in canada’s semifinal win over the haudenosaunee on friday, including two goals and three assists, giving her 15 points in five games (photo via instagram @worldlacrosse)

Canada booked its spot in the championship game with an 18-5 semifinal victory over the Haudenosaunee earlier today.

Peterborough native Erica Evans continued her strong tournament performance, recording two goals and three assists in the win. Evans now has 15 points through five games at the tournament as Canada prepares for a rematch with the United States.

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Lexi Jenkins, known for her defensive play, also contributed offensively with an assist in the semifinal victory.

Peterborough’s Allison Daley and Jocelyne Lemay remain key members of Canada’s national team staff, serving as co-head coach and team manager, respectively.

Standing in Canada’s way of a historic gold medal is the United States, which has won the last four World Lacrosse Women’s Championships and captured nine gold medals in the tournament’s 11 editions.

Canada and the U.S. have met in the gold medal game at each of the last three championships, with the Americans earning the victory each time. Canada has never won gold at the event, while the U.S. will look to continue its dominance on the international stage.

The gold medal game is set for Sunday, August 2nd at 7pm local time in Tokyo, which is 6am Eastern Time.

For the four Peterborough representatives involved, it will be an opportunity to help Canada capture its first-ever Women’s World Lacrosse Championship gold medal.

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Lakers Close Regular Season With Dominant Win Over North Stars

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers head into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs riding plenty of momentum after cruising to a 14-2 victory over the Owen Sound North Stars in Thursday night's regular season finale at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

peterborough lakers ryan lanchbury had a big game in the team’s regular season finale, picking up four goals and three assists in a 14-2 win at the memorial centre (photo courtesy of the peterborough lakers, via david pickering)

The win caps off the regular season with four straight victories, as the Lakers finish 11-7 and will face the second-place Oakville Rock in the opening round of the playoffs.

Peterborough wasted little time taking control, erupting for seven goals in the opening 10 minutes before pulling away for its most lopsided win of the season.

The North Stars' first goal came from a familiar face. Peterborough native and former Peterborough Jr. C Laker Adam Churchill, a two-time Meredith Cup champion with the club in 2015 and 2018, scored against his hometown team after getting the call around 5:30 p.m. that he would suit up for the game just a few hours later.

Ryan Lanchbury led the Lakers' offence with four goals and three assists, while Brad McCulley recorded a hat trick and three assists. Mike Robinson added a pair of goals, while Frank Coyle, Matt Gilray, Nate Sage, DJ Clark and Thomas Hoggarth also found the back of the net.

Hoggarth finished with a team-high five assists, while Sage collected four points with a goal and three helpers. Clark added three points, Gilray had two, and Justin Sykes and goaltender Deacan Knott each recorded two assists.

Knott, playing his first game back after serving a four-game suspension for his July 9th fight with Owen Sound goaltender Andrew Kidd, stopped 38 shots to earn the win and was named the game's third star.

The Lakers now turn their attention to the playoffs, opening their best-of-five first-round series against Oakville on Tuesday before hosting Game 2 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday.

The Major Series Lacrosse regular season wraps up Saturday when the Owen Sound North Stars host the Cobourg Kodiaks. If Cobourg wins, the Kodiaks will finish fourth and face the first-place Six Nations Chiefs in the semifinals. If Owen Sound pulls off the upset, the Brooklin Lacrosse Club will claim fourth place and earn the semifinal matchup with the Chiefs.

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Inaugural International Indoor Junior Lacrosse North America Cup Has Been Cancelled

The International Indoor Junior Lacrosse (IIJL) North America Cup Series taking place from Aug. 7 to 9 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre has been cancelled.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The IIJL released the following statement:

“The IIJL has made the difficult decision to cancel the North America Cup Series. While we were looking forward to bringing teams together for this event, unforeseen circumstances have impacted participation levels.

We are optimistic about identifying an opportunity to pursue this event in Peterborough in the future and thank the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Memorial Centre and Peterborough Tourism for their support as a key collaborator and strong supporter of lacrosse events.”

Three games were to be played between Canada, the United States and the Haudenosaunee.

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Local Pro Wrestler Sean Morley, Better Known as Val Venis, Returns to the Ring at Age 55

By Scott Arnold

A familiar WWE character returned to the spotlight last week as Peterborough-connected wrestler Sean Morley brought back Val Venis for a viral in-ring comeback.

former wwe superstar sean moley, who has ties to peterborough and ennismore, came out of retirement at age 55 last week, reprising his val venis character, for a match in new jersey (photo via x @wrestlingnewsco

The 55-year-old former WWE star stepped back inside the ring for Independent Stars of Pro Wrestling’s Legends of Wrestling Night in Wildwood, New Jersey, reprising the character that made him famous.

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Complete with the trademark white towel around his waist and the familiar Val Venis entrance, Morley’s return quickly gained attention online, with photos and videos spreading among wrestling fans who had not seen the character in years.

Morley faced Rico Gold in his return match, which ended in a loss, but the result was secondary to the nostalgia surrounding the return of one of WWE’s recognizable personalities from the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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While Morley now lives in Mesa, Arizona, he has strong ties to the Peterborough area. Born in Oakville, Ontario, he spent years living in Ennismore and is considered by many as a local wrestling product.

After his WWE career came to an end, Morley returned to Peterborough for several years, where he ran a wrestling camp focused on training aspiring professional wrestlers.

His influence on the wrestling world also includes helping a young Peterborough athlete named Bobby Roode get started in the business. Before becoming a multi-time world champion and a prominent WWE producer, Roode credited Morley with teaching him some of the fundamentals of professional wrestling early in his career.

Morley joined WWE in 1998 and became known around the world as Val Venis. During his time with the company, he won the Intercontinental Championship, European Championship and World Tag Team Championship before departing WWE in 2009.

Although he stepped away from full-time wrestling, Morley continued making occasional independent appearances over the years, with his most recent appearance before last week coming in 2023.

For wrestling fans, seeing Val Venis return was a nostalgic reminder of one of WWE’s most recognizable characters. For people in Peterborough, it was another chance to see a local connection return to the spotlight on the world of professional wrestling.

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Canada Moves on to Semifinals at World Lacrosse Championship in Japan With Help From Four Peterborough Women

By Scott Arnold

Four Peterborough representatives remain in the hunt for gold as Team Canada has advanced to the semifinals at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo.

four peterborough natives are current;y in japan representing canada at the world lacrosse championships, including (left to right) Team manager jocelyne lemay, players lexi jenkins & erica evans, and co-coach allison daley (photo courtesy of kawartha lacrosse)

Canada will face the Haudenosaunee tomorrow after posting a 4-0 record to reach the final four. The other semifinal will see the United States take on Israel. Friday’s game is set to take place at 3am Eastern Time, which is 4pm in Tokyo.

Peterborough native Erica Evans has continued to make an impact offensively, recording ten points through Canada's first four games. She opened the tournament with four goals and an assist in a 23-0 victory over Germany before adding two goals and an assist in a 13-11 win over Australia. Evans also picked up an assist in a 21-1 win over Wales and scored the team’s third goal as Canada edged host Japan 5-4 in a thrilling quarterfinal that needed overtime to settle.

Peterborough's Lexi Jenkins has been part of Canada's defensive unit throughout the tournament, while fellow Peterborough native Allison Daley is serving as the team's co-head coach. Jocelyne Lemay is also representing the city as Canada's team manager.

Canada is looking to capture its first-ever gold medal at the Women's World Lacrosse Championship, with just two wins separating the team from history.

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