Peterborough Petes Split Friday and Next-Gen Games Over Family Day Weekend

The Peterborough Petes fell to the last-place Oshawa Generals on Friday but rebounded with a shootout win over the Kitchener Rangers during the Next-Gen Family Day game on Monday afternoon.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 31-20-1-2 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The last-place Generals won the game by a score of 8-4 at the Tribute Communities Centre.

Leon Kolarik led the Petes with a goal and an assist, giving him eight points in his last four games. Newly signed defenceman Holden Carter grabbed his first OHL point in the loss, picking up two assists in his second career game. Calum Hartnell scored his first OHL goal, while Garrett Frazer and Brett Hammond each scored their first goal as a Pete. Adam Novotny and Aiden Young also had an assist in the game.

Peterborough rebounded, defeating the second-place Rangers in a 3-2 shootout win during their Next-Gen game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The game was in front of the team’s 18th sold-out crowd of the season in support of Five Counties Children’s Centre. 

(From left to right) Nate Smoke, Kaisyn Dyer, Mason Webster and William Webster. The kids had an opportunity to experience the game up close and personal as a part of the Petes staff. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes signed the following Next Gen Staff to one-day contracts:

• Nate Smoke - General Manager

• Mason Webster - Head Coach

• Kaisyn Dyer - PA Announcer

• William Webster - Scout

Adam Novotný had two points with an goal and an assist. Kolarik also scored, extending his goal streak to five games, while Yanis Lutz, Francis Parish and Brennan Faulkner picked up assists. Easton Rye stopped 37 of 39 shots and all three shootout attempts for his league-leading 30th win.

The following were the shootout results:

• PBO - Leon Kolarik (No Goal)

• KIT - Jack Pridham (No Goal)

• PBO - Kieron Walton (Goal)

• KIT - Christian Humphreys (No Goal)

• PBO - Adam Novotný (No Goal)

• KIT - Tanner Lam (No Goal)

@ptbo_canada The @Peterborough Petes take down the Kitchener Rangers 3-2 in a shootout on their Next Gen Family Day Game in support of Five Counties Children’s Centre. #ptbocanada #journalism #news #fyp #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA

The Petes continue their homestand against the North Bay Battalion on Indigenous Heritage Night this Thursday at 7:05 p.m.

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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Quickmill, City of Peterborough and K9 Health In Motion

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running the Business Beat columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

Quickmill is Headed on a Trade Mission

Local company Quickmill has been selected to join one of the largest government-led trade missions Canada has ever sent to Mexico between Feb. 15 to 20. Quickmill, based right here in Peterborough for over 40 years, is a world leader in building large-scale CNC machining centers — which are powerful machines that cut and shape metal parts for industries like aerospace, oil and gas, mining and defense.

This comes as Quickmill uses a smart diversified growth plan to stay strong amid trade challenges. Only a select group of top export-ready firms were chosen. To learn more about this read their recent blog post on www.quickmill.com/blog

New Plough Map for the City of Peterborough

We have had a winter, and the City of Peterborough has launched a new interactive snowplow map to help residents and businesses track winter maintenance in real time.

Introduced in early February, the online tool uses GPS technology to show where plows are and how recently roads have been serviced, with updates every five minutes and colour-coded routes across the city.

It highlights priority areas like arterial roads, transit routes, and neighbourhood streets, giving a clearer picture of snow-clearing operations. To see the map in action visit www.Peterborough.ca/snow

Canine Rehabilitation is Coming to the County

A new canine rehabilitation and wellness centre is opening in Norwood. K9 in Motion Wellness Rehab officially opens its doors March first, offering services to support dogs recovering from injury, managing mobility issues, or simply aging comfortably. The facility will provide therapeutic massage, red light therapy, mobility aids, pet first-aid courses, and educational sessions for owners.

Operating since 2016, this new location is designed to give dogs individualized care in a calm, supportive environment while helping pet owners stay informed. Visit their website k9inmotionwellness.ca to learn more about their services and stay tuned for their grand opening.

If you want to have your business featured on the Business Beat or know of a business doing something new and interested, shoot an email to brenda@pkchamber.ca.

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List of City Services On Family Day 2026

Several City services will be offering modified hours and some City facilities will be closed for Family Day on Feb.16.

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Snofest events will take place from Friday to Feb.16. Visit peterborough.ca/Snofest for a full listing of free activities, including public skating, swimming and a pancake breakfast.  

Information regarding holiday closures and hours within City of Peterborough facilities are provided below.  

Art Gallery of Peterborough 
The Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent St., will be closed on Family Day.  For information about gallery exhibitions and programs, visit agp.on.ca.

City Hall 
City Hall offices at 500 George St. N., including Service Peterborough, Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Provincial Offences Office, will be closed on Family Day. 

Online services are available at peterborough.ca. Fine payments can be made online at peterborough.ca/POA.

Parking Services 
Parking in City-operated parking garages, surface lots and on-street parking spaces is free on weekends and holidays.  

The Parking Services office located in the King Street Parkade will be closed on Family Day.

Peterborough Museum and Archives 
Add a little roar to your Family Day! The Peterborough Museum and Archives at 300 Hunter St. E. will be open noon to 5 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to explore the feature exhibit, Carnivorous Dinosaurs. Discover how these prehistoric predators ruled the earth millions of years ago. 

Information about current exhibitions is available online at peterborough.ca/museum.

Peterborough Public Library 
Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N., and the Miskin Law Community Complex branch, 271 Lansdowne St. W., will be closed on Family Day.

Peterborough Regional Airport 
Peterborough Regional Airport, located at 925 Airport Rd., will operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Public Works 
Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Recreation Facilities
The Kinsmen Civic Centre and the Healthy Planet Arena
The Kinsmen Civic Centre and the Healthy Planet Arena, including the Recreation Facility Booking office, will be closed on Family Day except to scheduled user groups.  

Miskin Law Community Complex 
Miskin Law Community Complex will be open. A free Snofest Family Day public skate, sponsored by Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, will take place from noon to 1:50 p.m.
The complex’s walking track is open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Peterborough Memorial Centre 
The Petes annual Family Day hockey game will take place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Feb.16. The puck drops at 2:05 p.m. with the Peterborough Petes hosting the Kitchener Rangers. 

Tickets are available for purchase at memorialcentre.ca or by calling the Grant Thornton Box Office at 705-743-3561. The box office will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb.16.

McDonnel Street Community Centre 
McDonnel St. Community Centre will be closed on Family Day. 

Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre 
The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr. will open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Snofest Drop-in Sports featuring pickleball, badminton and basketball will take place from 6:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Learn more at peterborough.ca/Snofest.  

Outdoor Rink at Quaker Foods City Square 
The outdoor rink at Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte St., will be open for skating from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting.

Riverview Park and Zoo 
Riverview Park and Zoo, 1300 Water St. N., is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to dusk, including on Family Day. Visit https://www.riverviewparkandzoo.ca/ for more information.

Social Services and Child Care Centres
The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed on Family Day. Extended office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, resume on Feb.17.

Emergency shelter services remain open over the holiday. To access emergency shelter services outside of regular business hours, or on holidays, call the after-hours service at 705-926-0096.  

City-operated child care centres will be closed on Family Day.

Transit  
Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Feb.16.

The Customer Service desk will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Waste Collection and Facilities 
There will be no changes to curbside Green Bin and garbage collection on Feb. 16.  

The City/County Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. and the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 400 Pido Rd. will be closed on Feb.16. 

Water Services  
Water Services Customer Service will be closed on Family Day.  

For water services emergencies over the holiday, including watermain breaks, leaking hydrants, low water pressure, emergency water shut-offs, water quality concerns, or rental water heater issues, call 705-748-9300.  

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Trent University Receives $1.1 Million Investment From Ontario Government to Expand Local Primary Care Workforce

Trent University has received a $1,132,500 investment from the Ontario Government to expand the local primary care healthcare workforce, announced at Bata Library on Friday morning.

(From left to right) Dr. Lynn Mikula, PRHC president and CEO; Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP and Dr. Cathy Bruce, Trent Universit president and vice-chancellor. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This funding will upskill 350 registered nurses through a specialized program at the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing. This is part of the government’s $2.1 billion Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in Ontario to primary care by 2029.

To support the recruitment and retention of nurses in primary care, Ontario is providing Trent University with $1,132,500 over three years for a new, innovative program.

This 12-week upskilling initiative will help nurses gain skills, including:

• Chronic disease management

• Maternal and child care

• Immunizations and cancer screening

• Rural and Indigenous health specializations

Launching this year, the program at Trent is designed to equip registered nurses with the expertise needed to work immediately in primary care settings, freeing up time for family doctors to focus on patients with more complex needs, according to Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP.

“This investment in Trent University is a major win for the health and well-being of families here in Peterborough-Kawartha,” he said. “The Ministry of Health’s recognition of the high quality of education provided by Trent University is an endorsement of small urban, rural institutions and the value they provide to the health care system. The upskilling of 350 registered nurses at the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing gives our local health-care heroes the advanced tools they need to provide top-tier primary care right here in our community. Trent’s partnership with PRHC and other local rural hospitals demonstrates that the Ministry of Health recognizes the value of rural Ontario.”

The funding for Trent University is scheduled to scale over the next three years to meet growing demand:

“This upskilling program reflects Trent’s long-standing commitment to community-focused health education and addressing system-level challenges,” said Dr. Cathy Bruce, Trent University president and vice-chancellor. “By creating accessible advanced primary care education for registered nurses, we are helping strengthen care teams and improve access to healthcare services for people and communities across Ontario.”

“Investments into rural healthcare are incredibly important,” says Dr. Lynn Mikula, PRHC president and CEO. “Communities like ours, with urban and rural populations spread across broad geographies, have unique needs and challenges when it comes to accessing care. PRHC looks forward to continuing to work with Trent and our other post-secondary partners to ensure learners are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in their healthcare careers, and to provide patients with the best possible care and support, today and into the future.”

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Peterborough Petes Trounce League-Leading Ottawa 67's In 7-3 Win

The Peterborough Petes can put a feather in their caps as they took down the league-leading Ottawa 67’s in a 7-3 thrashing at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

The Petes are third in the East Division with a 30-19-1-2 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The game started as a low-scoring affair with Ottawa scoring the lone goal of the opening frame thanks to a Nic Sima wrist shot for a 1-0 lead.

The second period is where the floodgates opened for Peterborough’s offense. Adam Novotný was the recipient of a bouncing puck and got it past a sprawling goalie for a tie game just five minutes into the period. Aiden Young struck 40 seconds later, tipping a Matthew Perreault point shot for Peterborough’s first lead of the night. Kieron Walton got on the scoreboard as he dumped the puck but the goaltender mishandled it. Walton tracked the loose puck and scored on a wide-open net for a 3-1 lead.

The goals kept coming as Brennan Faulkner backchecked several 67’s at neutral ice for a turnover. He had a partial breakaway and completed the individual effort for a goal and a 4-1 lead. Ottawa was able to get one back late in the period as their power play subsided, but Peterborough had one more score in them. Young scored his second of the night with a turnaround bid to cap a five-goal period for Peterborough to lead, 5-2, into the final frame.

Walton also got his second goal just past the eight-minute mark. The Pete scored seconds after their power play went from a five-on-three to a five-on-four. Walton wristed it home for a 6-2 game. Ottawa responded two minutes later but Leon Kolarik added a late tally to solidify the game for a 7-3 win.

Walton and Novotný had four points each, Aiden Young scored twice and added an assist. Leon Kolarik had a goal and an assist. Easton Rye made 31 saves to get his 29th win of the season which leads the league.

@ptbo_canada The @Peterborough Petes trounce the league-leading Ottawa 67’s, 7-3, to give them their fourth consecutive win. #ptbocanada #journalism #news #fyp #sports ♬ Winning - ROKKA

The Petes add another chapter to their storied rivalry as they face the last-place Oshawa Generals for Friday Night Faceoff. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Tribute Communities Centre.

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United Way’s Peterborough Performs Returns For Its 6th Year to Celebrate Local Music and Raise Funds to Address Homelessness

At a press conference Thursday, United Way Peterborough and District announced the 6th annual Peterborough Performs: Musicians United to End Homelessness, taking the stage at Showplace Performance Centre Feb. 26.

Photo courtesy of united way peterborough.

This event brings together 14 local acts for a night of music, community and generosity; raising funds to support programs that address homelessness in the region.

Since its inception in 2020, Peterborough Performs has raised over $135,000 to support initiatives in Peterborough and County addressing homelessness, helping hundreds of neighbours access housing and vital services. Last year, United Way partner agencies across the community provided 15,013 nights of safe shelter.

"I have come to know Peterborough as a community that shows up when it matters most, and Peterborough Performs VI is the perfect example,” said Jim Russell, CEO of United Way Peterborough and District. “Every note played, every ticket purchased and every bid in the virtual auction translates into real support for neighbours facing homelessness. Together, we’re not just raising funds, we’re raising hope, dignity and opportunity for those who need it most."

United Way says they have just under $100,000 left to reach this year’s $1.6 million campaign goal.

“This event has grown tremendously since 2020. What began as a one-time idea has evolved into a signature community tradition, with a total of 44 acts taking the stage over the years, representing more than 100 incredible local musicians,” said United Way Peterborough and District’s 2025 Campaign Chair and PTBO Performs coordinator Paul Rellinger. “We couldn’t do this without their generosity and talent, and we certainly couldn’t do it without the unwavering support of our community. I’m especially grateful to United Way for continuing to champion this event year after year. This year’s show is going to be spectacular.”

The PTBO Performs VI Virtual Auction opened Feb. 12. The two week-long auction features items donated by local businesses, organizations and community members.

Bidding for the virtual auction runs until 9:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Auction winners attending the event can pick up their prizes at Showplace, and others can collect items from the United Way office (277 Stewart St.) All proceeds from the auction go directly toward United Way programs addressing homelessness.

Tickets are $50 each or two for $80, available at the Showplace Box Office (290 George St N.) in person or online.

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Family Fun Fest This Family Day at the YMCA

Spend Family Day at the YMCA Balsillie Family Branch with Family Fun Fest event activities, sports and crafts Feb. 16.

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Gym Stations Available for all Ages

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NHL Shoot Out - Come see if you can score on staff in the NHL Street Shoot Out

Archery - Ready, Aim, Steady, test your skills with a new archery set

Tot’s fun and play - Activities and games that promote physical development, coordination and healthy habits in a playful, engaging environment for parents and children.

Youth Drop-In Programs

10 to 10:45 a.m.: Wiggles and Giggles with Dance for ages 3-8

Simple dance routines and activities that build rhythm, coordination and confidence while having fun with friends

11 to 11:45 a.m.: Sports of All sorts for ages 3-12

Drop-in to try a variety of sports, build skills and teamwork, and stay active

12 to 12:45 p.m.: Dodgeball for ages 6-12

Dodge, run and play while having fun building skills in teamwork, sportsmanship and strategy

1 to 2 p.m.: Big Ball games (Omikin ball) for ages 6+

Explore upgraded ball games such as ball tag, no net volleyball and more with the Omikin Ball; a super sized ball for ages 6 and up

Admission is by donation to the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. Suggested donation is $20 for families and $10 for individuals.

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Peterborough Swim Club Makes a Splash at Huronia Region Short Course Championships

The Peterborough Swim Club delivered high-ranking performances at the 2026 Huronia Region Short Course Championships in Orangeville from Feb. 5 to 8, showcasing depth, determination and competitive excellence against the region’s top programs.

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The championship meet featured approximately 500 qualified swimmers representing 10 clubs from across the Huronia Region. Peterborough Swim Club was represented by 46 athletes qualifying and competing over the course of the multi-day event.

At the conclusion of competition, the club secured a strong fourth place overall finish in team points.

All photos courtesy of the Peterborough Swim Club.

All photos courtesy of the Peterborough Swim Club.

All photos courtesy of the Peterborough Swim Club.

All photos courtesy of the Peterborough Swim Club.

All photos courtesy of the Peterborough Swim Club.

All photos courtesy of the Peterborough Swim Club.

Individually, several Peterborough swimmers achieved notable success. Benjamin Korkus captured the Individual High Point Award for the 10 Years and Under Male age group, and Sebastian Matamoros added his name to the club record books by setting a new Peterborough Swim Club record in the Men’s 11 to 12 age category for the short course 50-metre butterfly, posting a time of 32.25 seconds.

Across all events, Peterborough swimmers amassed total of 51 medals, including 9 gold, 25 silver and 17 bronze.

@ptbo_canada The Peterborough Swim Club delivered high-ranking performances at the 2026 Huronia Region Short Course Championships in Orangeville last week! 🏊 #ptbocanada ♬ Everyday Market - Ondo88 & U-star

“The results at the 2026 Huronia Region Short Course Championships highlight the continued growth and success of the Peterborough Swim Club and its athletes, as well as the dedication of its coaching staff and support team,” said the Peterborough Swim Club in a press release.

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Former Peterborough Petes Head Coach Passes Away At Age 64

Former Peterborough Petes head coach Vince Malette passed away peacefully after an ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday.

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He was surrounded by family when he passed away. Malette was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease 11 years ago at the age of 53.

Malette first coached with the Ottawa 67’s from 1994-2006, alongside head coach Brian Kilrea and assistant Bert O’Brien. During that span, he helped the team to a Cup title on home ice in 1999 and an OHL Championship in 2001. He served as head coach of the Petes from 2006-08.

He was a graduate of the CJHL’s Gloucester Rangers and Ottawa Jr. Senators, where he played from 1979 to 1982. He had overseas success as an assistant coach with the Berlin Polar Bears of the DEL from 2010-15, winning league championships in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

His wife Joana Malotte, made the following statement on her Facebook regarding her husband’s passing:

“My love, I will miss you more than words can say, and a piece of my heart will forever belong to you. Loving you was the greatest gift I was ever given, and I will carry you with me always. I will never forget the joy, laughter, and love you brought into our lives. I love you so much; we love you so much, and you were so deeply loved. Alzheimer's took so much from you, but it can take nothing more. You are free now, free from the disease, and finally at peace. I love you.”

Along with his wife, Malotte leaves behind his daughters Alyssa and Amanda.

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2026 Inductees Announced For Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame

Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors have announced the names of six people as inductees for the class of 2026.

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

The 2026 Induction Ceremony is June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Hall of Fame/Peterborough Memorial Centre. Tickets will go on sale mid-April. They can be purchased by calling the Hall of Fame at 705-743-6897, email-info@pdshof.com or in person at the Hall of Fame.

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The following are this year’s 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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