Peterborough Petes Call Up Defenseman Ahead of Wednesday's Game Against the Brampton Steelheads

The Peterborough Petes has called up defenceman Luis Sturgeon for Wednesday’s game against the Brampton Steelheads.

Photo courtesy of Emily Simonetta and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes originally drafted the London native in the 11th round, 205th overall, of the 2024 OHL Draft. He was selected out of the Lambton Jr. Sting program, where he put up 11 points in 30 games for their U16 team in 2023-24. This season, Sturgeon played in 26 games for the Peterborough Petes U18s, scoring three goals and adding 13 assists for 16 points. He also picked up an assist in 10 playoff games for the U18 Petes.

“Luis is a big, strong defenceman who had a solid season with the U18 Petes,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “We were able to track his development a lot this season as he was able to work out and practice with the OHL team regularly. This is another good example of how our relationship with the U18 Petes provides players with a development model and pathway to the OHL.”

Luis joins a long list of U18 Petes who received the opportunity to play in the OHL for Peterborough. This list includes Michael Simpson, Quinton Pagé, Brody Partridge, Easton Rye, Masen Johnston, Thanasi Marentette, Sam McCue, Dylan Woulds, Josh Kavanagh and Cole Patey. Sturgeon will wear number 20 for the Petes. 

Puck Drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The Petes will be wearing their Real Canadian Superstore contest-winning jersey design.

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