The Peterborough Jesse’s Tap and Grill U13 AAA Petes Win the Icefest Tournament

The 2022-2023 Peterborough U13 AAA Petes take home the gold in the Boston Pizza Icefest championships against the Ottawa Valley Titans in the final game at the Healthy Planet Arena.

Photo courtesy of Erin Brioux (team manager)

After the team placed six of 10 in the preliminary rounds of the Thursday-Sunday tournament, they went on to beat both the Central Ontario Wolves 2-0 in the quarter-final game, and the Clarington Toroes 4-2.

In the semi-final game of the three-division, 36-team tournament, the boys scored three goals in the final 50 seconds of the game and secured there

During Sunday afternoon’s championship game, they beat the Ottawa Valley Titans 2-1 and took home the title. After putting the Petes on the board with a first period goal by Colton Adams, the Titans brought the score to 1-1 with 50 seconds left and their goalie pulled.

The tied score called for three-on-three overtime, and after three minutes a player from each team was removed. A goal was then scored by Evan Fitzgerald in the fifth minute, bringing the final score to 2-1.

After the U12 team’s loss in the semi-finals of the same tournament last year, the U13’s were determined to reclaim the title.

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Peterborough Petes Seeking Breakthrough Performances For Upcoming Training Camp

The Peterborough Petes began the season’s training camp looking for the team’s next breakout star with physical testing and assessments at Hybrid Sports on Tuesday.

Players were provided with shirts featuring the season sponsors and their surnames on the back. Photo by Luke Best.

Expectations are high for the players in the camp, both returning and new. Several athletes look to make their mark and land a full-time spot with the Petes for the coming season, ‘opportunity’ seemed to be the word of the day.

“Our message at the opening meeting today was that there is opportunity,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager. “This week on the ice, during scrimmages and practices, an individual player has the chance to turn that word, ‘opportunity,’ into action.”

Smiling faces, handshakes and hugs were spotted on the players throughout the opening day of the training camp. There were 58 players that showed up to prove themselves and make a roster spot. The facility training was a welcome change from last year when COVID-19 forced additional precautions and private training sessions.

"We have made a lot of strides with the public health and public safety to the point where now we're pretty much back to normal," said Oke. "We still have to make sure that we are diligent and follow various protocols. Certainly, this year feels a lot more of a normal style of training camp and we're just simply excited to get going."

Fans are invited to attend the upcoming events or view them online from their Facebook page. 

The following is this year’s training camp schedule:

Wed., Aug. 31 

• 8:30 a.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage 

• 9:30 a.m.: Team Pat McCauley (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon) scrimmage

• 10:30 a.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White) scrimmage

• 2:00 p.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage

• 3:00 p.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon) scrimmage

• 4:00 p.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage 

Thu., Sep. 1

• 8:30 a.m.: Team Pat McCauley (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)  scrimmage 

• 9:30 a.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black)  scrimmage

• 10:30 a.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon) scrimmage               

• 2:00 p.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage

• 3:00 p.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White) scrimmage

• 4:00 p.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage

Fri., Sep. 2

• 9:00 a.m.: Team White on-ice practice

• 10:15 a.m.: Team Maroon on-ice practice 

• 4:05 p.m.: Maroon & White Game 

Sat., Sep. 3 

• 10:30 a.m.: On-ice practice

Sun., Sep. 4 

• 2:05 p.m.: Pre-Season Game vs Oshawa @ Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre

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Peterborough Petes Release 2022 Training Camp Schedule

The Peterborough Petes have released their training camp schedule for this season where players are engaging in scrimmage and practices at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and Peterborough Petes.

The Petes have invited fans are invited to attend the events or view them online from their Facebook page. 

The following is this year’s training camp schedule:

Tues., Aug. 30

• 12:45 p.m.: Fitness Testing/Assessment at Hybrid Sports 

Wed., Aug. 31 

• 8:30 a.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage 

• 9:30 a.m.: Team Pat McCauley (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon) scrimmage

• 10:30 a.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White) scrimmage

• 2:00 p.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage

• 3:00 p.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon) scrimmage

• 4:00 p.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage 

Thu., Sep. 1

• 8:30 a.m.: Team Pat McCauley (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)  scrimmage 

• 9:30 a.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black)  scrimmage

• 10:30 a.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon) scrimmage               

• 2:00 p.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage

• 3:00 p.m.: Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White) scrimmage

• 4:00 p.m.: Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Pat McCauley (Black) scrimmage

Fri., Sep. 2

• 9:00 a.m.: Team White on-ice practice

• 10:15 a.m.: Team Maroon on-ice practice 

• 4:05 p.m.: Maroon & White Game 

Sat., Sep. 3 

• 10:30 a.m.: On-ice practice

Sun., Sep. 4 

• 2:05 p.m.: Pre-Season Game vs Oshawa @ Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre

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Peterborough Petes Release Schedule For 2022 Development Camp

The Peterborough Petes have released the schedule for this weekend’s 2022 Development Camp.

On Friday from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. , Petes Season Ticket Members will have the exclusive opportunity to be introduced to members of the 2022 U-16 and U-18 draft classes in the PMC restaurant.

The event will feature prizes, giveaways, food provided by Peterborough M&M Food Market, and a cash bar. Season Ticket Member can RSVP by calling (705) 743-3681 ext. 6000 or by sending the Petes ticket staff an email.

On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Petes prospects and free agent invites will hit the ice for practice sessions at the Peterborough Memorial Centre before scrimmaging from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The afternoon scrimmages will be streamed live on the Petes Facebook page and is also open to the public. Team rosters and a game program will be released on the weekend.

All players will also participate in fitness testing at Hybrid Sports during the weekend. This event will not be open to the public.

The official Development Camp program will be distributed on Saturday morning at 9:00 am, click here to sign up.

Fans can purchase the official 2022 Petes draft cap from the Petes Store now, while supplies last.

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Spirits Still High As Douro Dummer Falls Short Of Kraft Hockeyville Title

Though the Township of Douro Dummer did not claim the title of Kraft Hockeyville, spirits are still high in the hockey community.

After a Canada-wide vote, Sydney Nova Scotia has been named Kraft Hockeyville 2022.

Though they did not win the grand prize of $250, 000 they will still receive $25,000 towards renovations.

Celebrations continued at the Douro Community Centre, even after the news broke.

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Douro-Dummer A Top Four Contender In Bid For Canada-Wide Kraft Hockeyville Competition

The Township of Douro-Dummer has been named a top four contender for Kraft Hockeyville, announced during hockey Night in Canada on Saturday.

“When you see Douro-Dummer on the Sportsnet screen as part of Hockey Night in Canada, that’s a big deal,” said Kerri Riel, Douro Minor Hockey Association (DMHA) Secretary.

The Douro Community Centre is one of four community centers around Canada that are now competing to be named Kraft Hockeyville.

The winning community centre will receive $250,000 in renovations and the opportunity to host a pre-season NHL game in their community.

Online voting opens on May 6.

“If we were to be named winners, that $250,000 would be an amazing start,” said Riel. “This entire process has already been so amazing. It’s started some great conversations with our township, who has been incredibly supportive. It’s helped everyone see the need and reconnected our community in a way that was lost over the pandemic.”

If chosen, Riel says the money would go towards making an inclusive space for not only any member of the DMHA, but any member of the community.

“It’s providing the opportunity to present that building as not just a place for hockey but for a place to host weddings, special days and even other sports. We are working on making a place that can meet the growth of the community - not just hockey.”

Riel encourages those that wish to support the community to follow the Douro Minor Hockey Association on Facebook and Instagram to keep updated and be reminded on voting day.

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Darling Insurance Annual Chili Challenge Puts Funding In The Pot Ahead Of The Petes Pink In The Rink Game

The annual Chili Challenge, hosted by Darling Insurance at The Publican House, stirred the pot amongst local businesses, while contributing to fundraising efforts for the Peterborough Petes Pink in The Rink game and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Photo by Luke Best.

The challenge consisted of six teams, each with their own chili recipe.

The Publican House, Darling Insurance, Team Hanrahan with Century 21, the Romeo’s with Doug Gibson, Pink in the Rink co-ambassador, PTBOCanada and The Humane Society gathered at The Publican House to put their creations to the test.

The public was invited to come in and rank the top three chili’s, and donate to the cause.

Darling Insurance placed first, The Romeo’s second and The Publican House third.

To mark the occasion, Glenn Millar of Darling Insurance presented Doug Gibson with a cheque for $2828.28, 28 being Gibsons number when he played with the Petes.

The Pink in The Rink Game, to benefit The Canadian Cancer Society, will take place on April 9 at 7:05 p.m.

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New Canadians Centre Joins Peterborough Petes For A Try Hockey Night At The Memorial Centre

Newcomers to Peterborough got a taste of Canadian culture on Tuesday night with ‘Try Hockey’ presented by the Peterborough Petes.

Photos by Luke Best

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Community members from countries all over the world joined Peterborough Ice Kats and Petes players on the ice before Tuesday’s Petes game.

Esther, who came to Peterborough from Peru eight years ago said Tuesday was her second time attempting to skate, though it was her first successful try.

“I was so scared before,” she said. “The first time I did it I was by myself on the canal. It was not a pleasant situation, I wanted to have the whole Canadian experience but it was not successful. But here with the help of the girls here it’s amazing.”

Esther says while there was no ice skating in Peru, before she came to Canada she knew what hockey was and that it was stereotypically Canadian.

While she joked that she didn’t know what she was doing on the ice, Esther has decided she will buy her own pair of skates for next winter.

“I didn’t know how much fun I was missing. What I love the most about this is feeling like you are flying. It’s a feeling I’ve never felt - you’re on the ice standing up on knives.”

@ptbo_canada Giving newcomers to PTBO the true Canadian experience thanks to @Peterborough Petes ‘Try Hockey’ night with the New Canadian Centre! #Canada #WelcomeToCanada #PTBOCanada ♬ The Hockey Song - Stompin' Tom Connors

The NCC first introduced the Try Hockey program in 2019, according to Jessica Devlin, Youth and Community Programs coordinator. Tuesdays event was the first time they had been on the ice since then due to COVID.

“This was super popular activity, people were super excited to try,” said Devlin. “For Peterborough hockey is such a big part of our culture. When new folks move here this is such a great chance to introduce some of the local culture, it’s amazing to introduce that and give them the chance to try the game.”

The event saw over 50 people, adults and children, on the ice followed by over 300 NCC clients in the stands to cheer on the Petes afterwards.

The Peterborough Petes organization provided equipment for participants, while Emterra and The Bob Gainey Foundation provided tickets to the game.

The night was complete with boxes and boxes of Timbits, for the full Canadian experience.

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Next Gen Kids Sign One-Day Contract With Peterborough Petes

Kids of the Peterborough Petes Next Gen program have signed one-day contracts as staff members for various positions ahead of a matinee game against the Barrie Colts on Monday afternoon.

(From left to right) Callan “Coach Cal” Perks, Next Gen General Manager; Michael Oke, Petes General Manager; Chase Savage, Next Gen Head Coach; Khaiden Kidd, Next Gen Radio Broadcaster; Emerson Malloy Next Gen PA Announcer and Ella Perks, Next Gen In-Game Host. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The Next Gen game allows children to shadow staffing roles such as general manager, public address announcer, a new role as a radio broadcaster and many others.

“I think this is a type of event that gives everybody an opportunity to be involved,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager. “Whether you are someone that is a strong player or somebody that doesn't play as all but wants to be a fan and enjoy the various aspects, it gives everybody a chance to be involved and participate.”

The Petes accepted applications and auditions from the public earlier this month for the Family Day game. Essays and/or videos were accepted as entries.

The following is a list of the Petes Next Gen staff:

• Callan Perks, General Manager

• Chase Savage, Head Coach

• Abby Docherty, Assistant Coach (not present)

• Emerson Malloy Next Gen PA Announcer

• Ella Perks, Next Gen In-Game Host

• Khaiden Kidd, Next Gen Radio Broadcaster

Coach Cal went viral in a pre-game speech that went viral in November. His twin sister Ella (far right) was the Next Gen In-Game Host for Feb. 21 game. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Callan “Coach Cal” Perks became a viral sensation with a pre-game speech for the Petes in late November as part of the Next Gen game. Oke says this program is meant to help develop younger generations with several life skills on and off the ice.

“We may be developing future players for the National Hockey League but we're definitely developing future members of our community,” he said. “I think this is a perfect example of an event like this in a special game like this allows us to work with young people and help development for life but not only on the ice but off the ice as well.

@ptbo_canada @coachcalofficial telling the @petesohlhockey to get the W tonight! Be careful @Barrie Colts. #gopetesgo #ohl #petes #coachcal #familyday #gettheW ♬ original sound - PTBOCanada

The Peterborough Petes defeated the Barrie Colts 4-3. Emmett Sproule, Jax Dubois, Chase Stillman and J. R. Avon were the Petes goal scorers.

Stillman and Spoule were the first and second stars respectively with Declan McDonnell of the Colts as the third.

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Three Petes Have Been Named To NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings

The NHL Central Scouting Service released its Midterm Rankings ahead of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft on July 7-8 in Montreal, Quebec. Three Petes made the ranking.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Forward Tucker Robertson and defenceman Samuel Mayer are projected to go in the 4th round, while Sam Alfano is slated to go in the 6th round.

Robertson, who earned the 109th spot on the North American list, has amassed career-high 19 goals and 22 assists for 41 points in 28 games this season. Amongst Robertson’s 19 goals, seven of them have been on the power play, ranking him third in the OHL. The 5’10.5”, 190 lbs centre, who was selected in the 4th round, 72nd overall in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection, was invited to the Carolina Hurricanes 2021 NHL Prospects Showcase in September.

Mayer, a hard-hitting rearguard with offensive upside, has eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points in the first 28 games of his OHL career. The L’Original, Ontario native is ranked 120th on the North American list. The 6’2.5”, 200 lbs left-shot d-man is first in the OHL with four power play goals and second in the league in goals amongst defencemen. He was selected by the Petes 15th overall in the 2020 U18 OHL Priority Selection.

Alfano, who has six goals and five assists for 11 points in his first 28 career OHL games, is ranked 190th on the North American list. The Cayuga, Ontario native who stands at 6’3.5” and weighs 205 lbs, recorded his first multi-goal game on January 7 against the Kingston Frontenacs. Alfano skated at Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence Summer Showcase in July, 2021. The 2004-born right winger was selected in the 2nd round, 23rd overall in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection.

Fans can watch Robertson, Mayer, and Alfano face off against the Sudbury Wolves this Thursday on YourTV Peterborough-Lindsay, or tune in on Freq 90.5.

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