Peterborough Petes Forward Named Alternate Captain For 2024 U17 World Challenge

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Peterborough Petes forward Colin Fitzgerald was named as an alternate captain for Canada Red at the 2024 U17 World Challenge from Nov. 3 to 9 at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia.

Alessandro Di Iorio, Sarnia Sting forward (left); Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips defenceman (middle) and Colin Fitzgerald (right) named as captains for Canada Red. Photo courtesy of Hockey Canada.

He was named one of the alternate captains alongside Alessandro Di Iorio, Sarnia Sting forward as the other alternate and Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips defenceman as captain.

They were named to their respective leadership roles before the puck drop against Finland which the Canadians won 3-1 on Sunday.

“(Wearing the Canadian jersey) is something that I have dreamt of ever since I was a little kid,” explained Fitzgerald. “I have watched pretty much every event that Canadian teams have played in and to see (the Maple Leaf) on my chest makes me very proud knowing that I am representing my family here. I am the first person in my family to play for Team Canada so I am very honoured and hopefully I can keep wearing [the Canadian jersey] in the future.”

Fellow Pete Blake Gowan joined Fitzgerald for Canada Red.

“We’re very excited for Colin and Blake,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations in a prior interview. “This is a great opportunity for them to play with the top talent in their age group from around the world. We’re looking forward to watching them both represent their country as they compete for gold.”

In 12 games with the Petes in his rookie campaign, Fitzgerald has four goals and three assists for seven points.

The Peterborough native was selected by the Petes in the first round, third overall of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. Last season, he played 34 games with the U16 Peterborough Petes scoring 39 goals and adding 25 assists for 64 points. In eight playoff games, he scored 13 times and added eight assists, helping the Petes to the OMHA Championships and the 2024 OHL Cup.

In six OHL Cup games, the 6’1”, 174 lbs centre finished tied for the tournament lead in scoring with eight goals and five assists for 13 points, leading the Petes to a semi-final finish and being named to the All-Star team.

Canada Red plays the United States on Monday night at 7:30 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Still Searching For First Win After 2-1 Shootout Loss to Niagara IceDogs

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The Petes are still searching for their first win as they fell to the Central Division-leading Niagara IceDogs in a 2-1 shootout loss at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Tuesday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The scoring did not start until the final minute of the first period. Ethan Czata was able to jam the puck, which was caught in Petes’ goaltender Zach Bowen’s pad, to make it 1-0 for Niagara.

Peterborough retaliated over halfway through the second period. The Petes intercepted the puck in the neutral zone and immediately had an odd-man rush. The puck was passed to Brennan Faulkner and he beat the IceDogs goalie short side for his first career OHL goal and a 1-1 tie.

With no goals in the third period and overtime, the game had to be decided on a shootout.

Shootout results:

  • PBO - Caden Taylor (No Goal)

  • NIAG - Kevin He (No Goal)

  • PBO - Nico Addy (No Goal)

  • NIAG - Andrei Loshko (No Goal)

  • PBO - Jonathan Melee (No Goal)

  • NIAG - Ryan Roobroeck (Goal)*

*denotes game-winning goal

The Petes hit the road to Kingston to take on the Frontenacs on Friday at Slush Pippie Place at 7 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Remain Winless After Weekend Games

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After ten games, the Peterborough Petes remain as the only team in the Ontario Hockey League without a win as they took losses from the Brantford Bulldogs and Oshawa Generals over the weekend.

Photo courtesy of Goodall Media and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes picked up a point but suffered a 4-3 loss in a shootout to the Bulldogs at the Brantford Civic Centre on Saturday.

Liam Ladds scored his first career OHL goal while Ryder McIntyre and Chase Lefebvre each tallied a goal. Nico Addy, Grayden Strohack, Brennan Faulkner, Aiden Young, Caden Taylor and Francis Parish all had assists. Zach Bowen started his eighth game of the season, stopping 35 of 38 shots in the game.

Peterborough took their second weekend loss to the Generals, 7-5 at Tribute Communities Centre on Sunday night.

Aiden Young got his first career OHL hat trick, while Colin Fitzgerald scored and had an assist. Francis Parish had a night, scoring his first OHL goal. Martin Matejicek and Carson Cameron had two assists each, while Grayden Strohack, Nico Addy and Matthew Jenken also had helpers.

The Petes return home to take on the Niagara IceDogs for the Halloween Game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Jamie Langenbrunner Becomes 10th Alumnus to be Honoured by Petes with Banner Raising; Peterborough Falls to Kingston 6-4

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In a night honouring two-time Stanley Cup Champion Jamie Langenbrunner, the Peterborough Petes remain winless, falling 6-4 to the Kingston Frontenacs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Before the game, had a Banner Raising Ceremony for Langenbrunner, highlighting his time with the Petes and 18-year career in the NHL.

He is the 10th alumnus to be honoured by the Petes, with his banner joining the likes of Bob Gainey, Chris Pronger, Roger Neilson, Scotty Bowman, Dick Todd, Mickey Redmond, Steve Yzerman, Larry Murphy and Colin Campbell.

Langenbrunner was joined on the ice by the Petes Board of Directors, former Petes General Manager Jeff Twohey, Alumni with Distinction Bob Gainey and Dick Todd, as well as his family and former billets.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes opened the scoring with a goal from defenceman Carson Cameron who corraled a loose puck in the offensive zone and ripped it past Kingston goaltender Mason Vaccari for a 1-0 lead. Ten minutes later, the Frontenacs rung off two goals and took a 2-1 lead after the first period.

Thanks to Aiden Young on the power play, Peterborough struck early again in the second. He was able to tip his stick on the puck after a deflected shot and popped in the air before it came down and into the net for a tie game. But the period was a repeat of the last and Kingston scored another two goals for a 4-2 lead after two.

This time, Kingston struck first to further extend their lead. Both teams had alternated goals as Young scored his second of the same to make it 5-3. Kingston scored roughly seven minutes later and Nico Addy added a late tally with eight seconds in regulation but Kingston kept Peterborough winless for the 6-4 win.

The Petes hit the road to Brantford to take on the Bulldogs on Saturday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Brantford Civic Centre

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Three Peterborough Petes Named to NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List

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Peterborough Petes Carson Cameron, Caden Taylor and Aiden Young have made the NHL Central Scouting’s annual Preliminary Players to Watch List for the 2025 NHL Draft, announced on Wednesday.

Photos courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Cameron, a 2007-born defenceman, was selected by the Petes in the first round, 13th overall, of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection out of the Central Ontario Wolves organization. He has appeared in 68 OHL games with the Petes, scoring five goals and adding 22 assists for 27 points. Last season, the Bobcaygeon native helped Canada White win Gold at the 2023 World U17 Hockey Challenge in Charlottetown, PEI. Cameron received a ‘C’ rating in the Players to Watch list, indicating a potential fourth-fifth-round candidate in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Taylor, a 2007-born forward from Shanty Bay, Ont., was originally drafted by the Sudbury Wolves in the first round, ninth overall, in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection out of the Mississauga Senators U16s. He was acquired by the Petes from the Wolves on Jan. 9 in exchange for defenceman and former captain Donovan McCoy. In 67 OHL games between Wolves and Petes, Taylor has scored 15 goals and added 11 assists for 26 points. Taylor received a ‘C’ rating in the Players to Watch list, indicating a potential fourth-fifth-round candidate in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Young, a 2007-born forward from London, was selected by the Saginaw Spirit in the first round, 16th overall, of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection from the London Jr. Knights U16s. He was acquired by the Petes along with three picks on Jan. 8, in exchange for Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck. Through 67 OHL games between the Spirit and Petes, Young has scored three goals and added 12 assists for 15 points. Young received a ‘W’ rating in the Players to Watch list, indicating a potential sixth-seventh-round candidate in the 2025 NHL Draft.

The Petes are back in action on Thursday when they host the Kingston Frontenacs at 7:05 p.m. Before the game, the organization will honour alumnus and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Jamie Langenbrunner with a banner-raising ceremony. Langenbrunner will be in attendance to take part in the ceremony, which will feature speeches from dignitaries, a video tribute and banner-raising.

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Peterborough Petes Acquire Niagara IceDogs Captain For Two Draft Picks

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The Peterborough Petes have acquired overage forward Gavin Bryant from the Niagara IceDogs in exchange for a third-round pick in 2026 (Guelph) and a ninth-round pick in 2028, announced on Tuesday morning.

Photo courtesy of the OHL.

The Ingersoll native was initially selected by the Owen Sound Attack in the second round, 37th overall, of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. Over three OHL seasons between the Attack and the Niagara IceDogs, he has played in 155 games, scoring 40 goals and adding 78 assists for 118 points. Last season, he led the IceDogs in scoring 54 points in 62 games while also serving as team captain.

“Gavin is a great fit for our group,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “He has been a leader on every team that he’s played for in this league. We know that he’ll be a big influence to our team both on and off the ice.” 

Bryant has worn a letter on both teams he played for in the OHL. In 2022-23, he served as an Assistant Captain with the Owen Sound Attack. After being acquired by the IceDogs from the Attack before the 2023-24 season, he was named an Assistant Captain with Niagara before becoming Captain in January.

The overage forward has also been known for his community work in the OHL. This season, Gavin and the IceDogs announced the launch of Gav’s Corner, a new initiative aimed at uniting and supporting individuals impacted by Type 1 Diabetes.

The Petes return to action to take on the Kingston Frontenacs on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. Before the game, the organization will honour alumni and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Jamie Langenbrunner with a banner-raising ceremony. Langenbrunner will be in attendance to take part in the ceremony which will feature speeches from dignitaries and a video tribute.

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Peterborough Petes Goaltending Stellar But Fall In Overtime to Rival Oshawa Generals

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Peterborough Petes’s goaltender Zach Bowen earned first star of the game honours with 43 saves but could not get the win as they lost to the Oshawa Generals 2-1 in overtime at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Peterborough struck first 1:47 into the game. On the rush, Caden Taylor opted to take the shot and rifled it past Generals goalie Jacob Oster for a 1-0 lead.

It was the only goal until the early third period as Oshawa’s Luca Marrelli had the puck at the point and was able to snipe it through traffic for a 1-1 tie.

The game needed overtime to decide a winner but it gave the Petes their first point of the season after they had been held without one in seven games.

It only took 25 seconds to finish overtime as Lauri Sinivuori in a two-on-two, received a saucer pass and rifled it top shelf for the walk-off goal and a 2-1 win.

The Petes can get revenge on the second half of the home-and-home series as they travel to Oshawa to face the Generals on Friday night. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m.

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Two Peterborough Petes Named to 2024 U17 World Challenge

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Hockey Canada has named Peterborough Petes Colin Fitzgerald and Blake Gowan to their Canada Red at the 2024 U17 World Challenge from Nov. 3 to 9 at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia.

Photos courtesy of David Pickering, Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

“We’re very excited for Colin and Blake,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “This is a great opportunity for them to play with the top talent in their age group from around the world. We’re looking forward to watching them both represent their country as they compete for gold.”

Fitzgerald, a Peterborough native, was selected by the Petes in the first round, third overall of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. Last season, he was featured in 34 games, with the U16 Peterborough Petes scoring 39 goals and adding 25 assists for 64 points. In eight playoff games, he scored 13 times and added eight assists, helping the Petes to the OMHA Championships and the 2024 OHL Cup.

In six OHL Cup games, the 6’1”, 174 lbs centre finished tied for the tournament lead in scoring with eight goals and five assists for 13 points, leading the Petes to a semi-final finish and being named to the All-Star team.

He scored his first two OHL career goals against the North Bay Battalion last Thursday.

Gowan, the Kingston-born defenceman in the second round, 32nd overall, of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. He played in 33 games with the Barrie Colts U16 last season, scoring two goals and 25 assists for 27 points.

In 10 playoff games, he scored three times and added eight assists for 11 points en route to an OMHA Championship and a spot in the OHL Cup.

Canada White taking on Czechia at 3:30 p.m. and Canada Red facing off against Finland at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3.

Teams will play two preliminary-round games before the medal round, which concludes on Nov. 9 with the medal games and the fifth-place game. The event will also feature pre-tournament games in Sarnia, Petrolia and Forest on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

Fitzgerald and Gowan kick off their tournament against Finland on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

The Petes get a quick match against the Sudbury Wolves at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Squander Three-Goal Lead; Rookie Scores Twice In Losing Effort

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Petes rookie Colin Fitzgerald had two goals to help give the team a three-goal lead but could not hang as they lost to the North Bay Battalion, 5-3, at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Pride Night on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Fitzgerald opened the scoring 50 seconds off a one-timer on a pass from Ryder McIntyre to give Peterborough a 1-0 lead. Battalion’s Zach Wilson was charged with a high-sticking double-minor penalty which gave Peterborough a four-minute power play. Quinton Pagé capitalized after gathering a rebound from a point shot and scoring on the backhand to make it 2-0. On the same power play, Fitzgerald scored again, similar to Pagé’s goal but on the forehand to make it 3-0.

North Bay had battled back as less than two minutes later, Kent Greer and Jacob LeBlanc had scored to make it 3-2 at the end of one.

The visitors were the only team to score in the second thanks to Lirim Amidovski and the game was tied going into the third.

Ethan Procyszyn scored just under eight minutes into the frame to give North Bay their first lead of the game. Peterborough had 13 shots in the period but could not find the back of the net. They also allowed one empty-net goal from Anthony Romani and the Battalion leave Peterborough with a 5-3 win.

Fitzgerald, the Peterborough native was selected by the Petes in the first round, third overall of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. His two goals were the first of his OHL career.

“It was pretty special,” he said. “I think I went dizzy when I scored. It didn’t feel real out there. Once the boys got me the puck, it kind of sunk in that I scored my first goal.”

The Petes play on back-to-back days as they hit the road to take on the Sudbury Wolves. The game is on Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Sudbury Community Arena.

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Peterborough Petes Pride Night Game Slated For Thursday Against the North Bay Battalion

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The Peterborough Petes are hosting Pride Night as they take on the North Bay Battalion this Thursday at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

(From left to right) Colin Fitzgerald, Carson Cameron and Brady PArtridge. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes will wear Pride-themed jerseys for the night which will be auctioned off with proceeds in support of Sport A Rainbow. Fans interested in bidding on a jersey can do so online. The auction runs until Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Activations for the game will include a rainbow cheer card on each seat in the building. The rainbow-coloured cheer cards include the Petes Pride Game logo and the logos of presenting sponsors.

Puck drop for Thursday’s game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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