Three Peterborough Petes Named to NHL Central Scouting 22-23 Preliminary Players To Watch List

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The NHL Central Scouting Service released its Preliminary Players to Watch List ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft and Peterborough Petes’ Nick Lardis, Donovan McCoy and Konnor Smith were listed on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Lardis received a “B” rating which projects him as a 2nd-3rd round selection. McCoy and Smith both received a “C” rating as potential 4th-7th round selections. The NHL Draft will take place from June 28-29, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn.

Lardis has four goals and three assists on the season for seven points in ten games. During his rookie season, he scored 18 times with 19 assists. The Oakville forward was originally selected by the Petes sixth overall in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.

McCoy was originally selected 15th overall by the Petes in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection from the Quinte Red Devils. He has 19 assists through 71 career games as a Pete.

Smith was selected by the Petes from the Jr. Spitfires in the ninth round, 175th overall in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. Smith has four goals and nine assists in 52 career games as a Pete.

Since McCoy and Smith were both born after Sept. 15, they are considered “late birthdays” and are eligible for the NHL Draft for the first time this season despite being born in 2004.

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Peterborough's Lucas Moore Wins OHL Championship With Hamilton Bulldogs

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Add an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) championship to the young hockey career of Peterborough’s Lucas Moore as the Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Windsor Spitfires in Game 7, 6-1 on Wednesday night.

The Bulldogs won their second title following their 6-1 win. They last won during the 2017-18 season against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and placed third in the following Memorial Cup. Photo courtesy of Emmad Fajem.

The top-seeded Bulldogs won the J. Ross Robertson Cup suffering only three playoff game losses (all to the Spitfires) en route to their second title in five years.

They swept the Peterborough Petes, Mississauga Steelheads and Brampton Batallion to reach the OHL final.

Moore was only dressed for one playoff game in game three of the finals in a 6-3 losing effort to the Spitfires. The loss gave the Spitfires team a 2-1 series lead. He did not register a point in his lone playoff game.

Lucas Moore is his first OHL game in Peterborough on Nov. 18. Photo by Kirtus Evoy.

The Peterborough defenseman was drafted in the fourth round, 66th overall by the Bulldogs in the 2021 OHL priority selection.

He registered three goals and seven assists in 34 games in his OHL rookie season with the Bulldogs. Moore had his homecoming game against the Petes on Nov. 18 where the Bulldogs beat Peterborough 10-6 in an offensive flurry from both teams.

Moore celebrated his 17th birthday eight days before winning with the Bulldogs.

Former Pete Mason McTavish also won with the Bulldogs after being traded from Peterborough on Jan. 9.

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Peterborough Petes Goalie Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

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After ringing off three-straight wins, Peterborough Petes goaltender Michael Simpson has been named the OHL Goaltender of the Week announced on Monday.

Simpson was featured in a TSN Bardown video called, “How Good is a 60 Overall Goalie in Real Life?” that aired on Youtube on Nov. 17 last year. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Simpson had 1.32 goals-against average, .954 save percentage and one shutout in his last three games to win the honour.

He played a vital role in securing a playoff spot for the Petes in his 5-1 win with 20 saves over the Niagara IceDogs during Pink in the Rink night on Saturday. He also added a pair of victories over the Barrie Colts on Tuesday and Sunday. The Petes won 1-0 on the road and 8-3 at home against the Colts respectively.

A 19-year-old from London, Ont., Simpson owns a record of 19-18-3-1 with a 3.58 goals-against average and .891 save percentage over 44 games in his first OHL season. The 6-foot, 188Ib. netminder was Peterborough’s 10th round (193rd overall) pick in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection from the London Jr. Knights U16 program.

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OHL Confirms to Continue 2021-2022 Hockey Season

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The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has reaffirmed its decision to continue the season after a Board of Governors meeting held on Wednesday morning.

The Peterborough Petes held a 9-15-2 record before their first game was postponed on Dec. 30. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The decision was made despite the restrictions issued by the Ontario Government in response to the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The order took effect on Wednesday.

The rules include closing indoor sport and recreational fitness facilities including gyms except for athletes training for the Olympics, Paralympics and select professional and elite amateur sport leagues.

The league is speaking with government officials to determine how the season should progress.

OHL will provide the public with updates as they develop.

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Three Peterborough Petes Games Postponed Due to COVID-19

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Three Peterborough Petes games have been postponed by the Ontario Hockey League following COVID-19 protocols affecting the club announced on Tuesday.

The next three Peterborough Petes regular-season games against the Barrie Colts and Niagara IceDogs (twice) will be rescheduled to later dates.

  • Dec. 30 – Barrie Colts at Peterborough Petes

  • Dec. 31 – Peterborough Petes at Niagara IceDogs 

  • Jan. 1 – Niagara IceDogs at Peterborough Petes 

The Ontario Hockey League and the Peterborough Petes will not be providing comments at this time according to the release. The League will provide an update on rescheduling information upon confirmation of new dates.

Digital tickets issued for the three games will be reissued for the postponed games when the new game dates are confirmed. Physical tickets will also be honoured for the rescheduled games. 

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Peterborough Petes Reassign Cole Patey to the Lindsay Muskies

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The Peterborough Petes have reassigned forward Cole Patey to the Jr. A Lindsay Muskies of the Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday.

The 6’0”, 200 lbs Utterson native played a total of seven games for the Petes across the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.

Patey was selected in the sixth round, 113th overall by the Peterborough Petes in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection from the North Central Minor Midget AAA Predators and spent his 2019-20 season with the U18 PMHC Peterborough Petes.

“It was a tough start to the season for Cole battling an injury and this will provide him the opportunity to get into some meaningful game action,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager.

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Peterborough Petes Player Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

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Peterborough Petes goaltender Tye Austin is the OHL Goaltender of the Week after winning a pair of games while posting a 2.50 goals-against average and .923 save percentage announced Monday.

Tye Austin suffered an injury in the Petes home opener against the Oshawa Generals on Oct. 14. Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Austin recently returned from injury and turned aside 60 of the 65 shots that came his way last week. He made 19 saves in Thursday’s 5-3 win over the visiting North Bay Battalion, snapping the Troops’ four-game winning streak in Mason McTavish’s return to the Petes lineup.

Austin provided a season-high 41 saves in Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Ottawa 67’s, earning first-star recognition as the Petes were outshot 43-29, earning their third straight win.

"I was able to have a quick recovery time because of all the awesome doctors in Peterborough the Petes medical staff,” explained Austin. “Natasha Legacé and Chelsea McQuade provided me with great support and worked with me day to day doing different exercises so that I was able to focus on coming back strong. I'm excited to be back, this group has a special bond and has been playing really well together lately.”

A 19-year-old from Pembroke, Ont., Austin missed a month of action with a shoulder injury, returning to the Petes’ lineup on Nov. 18. The 6-foot-6, 200Ib. netminder is 3-2-0-0 with a 3.83 goals-against average and .888 save percentage in six games this season.

Selected by the Petes in the third round (43rd overall) of the 2018 OHL Priority Selection, Austin owns a career mark of 14-16-0-1 with a 4.16 goals-against average and .877 save percentage through 42 career regular-season games in maroon and white.

Also considered for this week’s award, last week’s recipient Ben Gaudreau of the Sarnia Sting was strong once again, going 1-1-0-0 with a 2.03 goals-against average and .937 save percentage in two games. London Knights goaltender Brett Brochu was kept busy, making 113 saves over three outings. He posted a 2.95 goals-against average and .926 save percentage as the Knights went 2-1-0-0.

2021-22 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season:

  • Nov. 22 – Nov. 28: Tye Austin (Peterborough Petes)

  • Nov. 15 – Nov. 21: Ben Gaudreau (Sarnia Sting)

  • Nov. 8 – Nov. 14: Joe Vrbetic (North Bay Battalion

  • Nov. 1 – Nov. 7: Roman Basran (Mississauga Steelheads)

  • Oct. 25 – Oct. 31: Patrick Leaver (Oshawa Generals)

  • Oct. 18 – Oct. 24: Jacob Oster (Guelph Storm)

  • Oct. 11 – Oct. 17: Brett Brochu (London Knights)

  • Oct. 4 – Oct. 10: Tucker Tynan (Niagara IceDogs)

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Peterborough Petes Sign First Defenceman From 2021 Priority Selection

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The Peterborough Petes have signed James Guo, a fourth-round defenceman to a standard player agreement announced in a press conference on Tuesday.

In 2014-15, Guo played for the Toronto Bulldogs netting three goals and two assists in six games at the Brick Invitational. Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

In 2014-15, Guo played for the Toronto Bulldogs netting three goals and two assists in six games at the Brick Invitational. Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The announcement was made by Michael Oke, Petes General Manager at Rawscoe’s Sport Collectibles. Guo was drafted 74th overall in the 2021 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection.

The 6’1, 180 lbs right shot defenceman played for the Toronto Jr. Canadiens during the 2019-20 season. In 33 games, he recorded 5 goals, 9 assists, 14 points and 6 penalty minutes. The 2005-born Woodbridge, Ontario native is eligible for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. 

"I’m really excited to get back on the ice and I can’t wait to see all the fans in Peterborough and show them what I can do,” said Guo. 

“We’re excited James has committed to the Petes,” said Oke. “He’s a defenceman who skates incredibly well and is highly intelligent on the ice. He will contribute in a meaningful way across all three zones.” 

The Petes will host the Sudbury Wolves and first overall draft pick Quentin Musty for their home opener on Oct. 14 at 7:05 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Are First Team To Reach 50 Points In OHL Standings This Season

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The Peterborough Petes became the first team to reach 50 points in the OHL standings this season with a 4-1 home win over the Oshawa Generals on Thursday night (December 19th), taking a 3-0 season series leading against their East division rivals.

Photo by Jess Van Staalduinen, Peterborough Petes

With a 24-7-1-1 record, the Maroon and White head into the holiday break in first place and on a four game win streak.

Cameron Butler (10), Liam Kirk (16), and Zach Gallant (17) all scored on the power play, with Declan Chisholm (7) adding an empty netter. Chisholm, who is second in the OHL among defencemen with 40 points, added two assists. Hunter Jones earned his league-leading 21st win of the season, stopping 27 of 28 shots including two penalty shot attempts.

This was one of those penalty shot stops…

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OHL's Peterborough Petes Looking For Billet Families

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The Peterborough Petes are inviting local families to submit applications to become a billet family for the 2015/16 season. Billet families provide a home away from home for Petes players and help maintain the standards and expectations players are held to at the rink, at school, in the community, and at home.

Photo via Peterborough Petes

Photo via Peterborough Petes

Billet families are responsible for providing the following...

 -> A clean, smoke-free, welcoming home that a player will feel comfortable in
-> A private room with a bed and good mattress
-> A private desk/workspace for homework
-> Nutritious meals and snacks
-> Support of team rule enforcement, including curfew, community engagement, academic standards, etc.

***Families will receive the following as compensation:
•Two (2) regular bowl season tickets
•Room and board ($85 per week, per player)
•Invitations to exclusive team events

All potential billet families will undergo a home visit by Petes General Manager Michael Oke and Player Safety & Security Officer Walter Di Clemente, and each adult in the family will be required to complete a police check.

To learn more about the billet program, or to apply for consideration, fill out an application online or contact Petes Office Administrator Cathie Webster by phone at (705) 743-3681.

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