Photos: Peterborough DBIA Petes Weekend Watch Party at Quaker Foods City Square

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The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area hosted the Petes Watch Party for two weekend Memorial Cup games at the Quaker Foods City Square.

A 16-foot mega screen live-streamed the game. The event includes had a interactive kids zone, small vendors market with food and snacks and a beer garden.

The Petes Memorial Cup schedule is as follows:

  • Tuesday, May 30 @ 9 p.m. EDT - Peterborough Petes @ Quebec Remparts (QMJHL Champion)

  • Thursday, June 1 @ 9 p.m. EDT - Tie-breaker*

  • Friday, June 2 @ 10 p.m. EDT - Semi-Final

  • Sunday, June 4 @ 10 p.m. EDT - Final

*If necessary

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Peterborough Petes 50/50 Tickets On Sale During the Memorial Cup

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The Peterborough Petes are hosting an online 50/50 raffle during the 2023 Memorial Cup with all proceeds supporting the Peterborough Minor Hockey Council, announced on Saturday.

Through the regular season, the Petes 50/50 draws raised $121,000. A record-breaking prize jackpot of $31,605 in game six of the OHL Championship Series. Photo by Samantha Bianco.

A minimum jackpot of $5,000 is guaranteed for the draw. Tickets are now available exclusively online with the draw after the championship game on June 4.

All raffle results from the season can be found by clicking going online.

The Petes begin their Memorial Cup quest against the Western Hockey League Champion Seattle Thunderbirds with puck drop scheduled at 6:00 p.m.

A Watch Party is being hosted by Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area for both weekend games at the Quaker Foods City Square from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

The game is being live-streamed on a 16-foot mega screen. The event includes an interactive kids zone, small vendors market with food and snacks and a beer garden.

The Petes Memorial Cup schedule is as follows:

  • Saturday, May 27 @ 6 p.m. EDT - Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL Champion) @ Peterborough Petes

  • Sunday, May 28 @ 6 p.m. EDT - Kamloops Blazers (Host) @ Peterborough Petes

  • Tuesday, May 30 @ 9 p.m. EDT - Peterborough Petes @ Quebec Remparts (QMJHL Champion)

  • Thursday, June 1 @ 9 p.m. EDT - Tie-breaker*

  • Friday, June 2 @ 10 p.m. EDT - Semi-Final

  • Sunday, June 4 @ 10 p.m. EDT - Final

*If necessary

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Peterborough Rowing Club Prospering With PeterboroughROWS From Trillium Grant Of $341,800

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After receiving an Ontario Trillium Grant of $341,800, the Peterborough Rowing Club has grown the activity with its PeterboroughROWS program announced on Thursday.

(left to right) Sam Wigg, Jacey Mabee, MPP David Smith, Maggie Walker and Brian Love enjoying rowing out on teh Otonabee River at Trent University. PeterboroughROWS has brought hands-on and virtual rowing training sessions to over 2,200 participants in the first two years.Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Rowing Club.

The grant was issued back in March 2020 spanning over three years. The Club was able to offer specialized training programs to schools, with local community groups and for rowers old and new with the money.

“I have always said sports of any kind brings communities together, fosters inclusivity, and is beneficial for both physical and mental health,” said MPP Dave Smith. “Rowing teaches the meaning of communication, leadership, teamwork, resilience and discipline, the Grow Grant has already seen over 2,000 individuals take the step into the world of rowing,”

PeterboroughROWS stemmed from the grant for City and County of Peterborough residents from ages 12 to 80+ years old.

PeterboroughROWS is meant as an outreach to new rowers and provides a recreational rowing program with training and on-the-water rowing experience according to a press release.

“Rowing is a terrific way to see a whole different side of Peterborough and the Kawarthas,” said Brian Love, Rowing Club president. “Being out on the water, being part of a crew, and learning about the strength of pulling together – this is exactly what a safe return to sport looks like. It’s a sport of resilience and of togetherness.”

The Peterborough Rows initiative will run until February 2024.

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Hometown PTBO: Peterborough Petes Head Coach Rob Wilson About Their Historic OHL Championship Run

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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Peterborough Petes head coach Rob Wilson about their OHL Championship Run and getting ready for the Memorial Cup.

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Peterborough DBIA Are Hosting Memorial Cup Petes Watch Parties At Quaker Food Park Square This Weekend

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The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (PTBO DBIA) is hosting free outdoor Peterborough Petes Memorial Cup Watch Party events at Quaker Food Park Square for this weekend, announced on Thursday.

Both games are being streamed on a 16-foot mega screen from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. with puck drop at 6 p.m. on their respective days.

The Peterborough Petes open their Memorial Cup against the Western Hockey League champion Seattle Thunderbirds this Saturday. They’ll continue their schedule with the Western Hockey League host team Kamloops Blazers.

The free Community Watch Party’s live-streaming event includes an interactive kids zone, small vendors market with food and snacks and a beer garden.

“Our team at the DBIA is so excited to be organizing Memorial Cup games this weekend,” said Hillary Flood, Peterborough DBIA vibrancy manager. “Peterborough is brimming with hometown pride for our OHL Champions and we want to keep the momentum going.”

Fans are asked to bring their own chairs or can purchase from any of the vendors. Those attending are encouraged to wear to dress for the weather and proudly wear their Petes apparel.

“As the Petes go on to compete for the Memorial Cup, we are beyond excited to see the Quaker Foods City Square light up again this weekend as the crowd of hometown fans gather together to cheer on the Petes in Kamloops,” said Burton Lee, Petes executive director of business operations. “Our organization is delighted to see the outpour of community support for the Petes this season, and can’t wait to see the continuation of that amazing energy at the downtown community watch parties.”

The Peterborough DBIA had previously hosted a watch party for Game Five of the OHL Championship that eh Quaker Square. It was also the site for the Petes Championship Celebration Event on Monday.

The City of Peterborough is providing financial support to the DBIA to host the community watch parties. 

"The Peterborough Petes’ magical run continues as they compete for the Memorial Cup,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “I’m looking forward to seeing Quaker Foods City Square filled with fans, watching the games together, cheering on their Petes. The community spirit has been brilliant.”

“When we think about what makes a community vibrant it really boils down to people-power,” said Flood. “Vibrancy implies a place that is alive and active—a place where people naturally are drawn. Quaker Foods City Square has proven to be one of the most valuable spaces we have to gather as a community in times of celebration.”

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Peterborough Lakers Start "Drive For Five" With Home Opener Set For June 8

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It will be their third game of the season but Peterborough Century 21 Lakers’s ‘Drive for Five’ has their home opener against the Brampton Excelsiors scheduled for June 8 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

The Lakers will have played two road games prior to their home opener with their first game against the Excelsiors on June 1 and Brooklin L.C. on June 7.

The following is the Lakers’ regular season schedule:

  • June 1 - @ Brampton 

  • June 7 - @ Brooklin

  • June 8 - vs. Brampton 

  • June 11 - @ Cobourg

  • June 13 - @ Six Nations

  • June 15 - vs. Cobourg

  • June 22 - vs. Six Nations 

  • June 25 - @ Brampton

  • June 29 - vs. Brampton

  • July 6 - vs. Cobourg

  • July 13 - vs. Brooklin

  • July 11 - @ Six Nations

  • July 20 - vs. Six Nations

  • July 23 - @ Cobourg

  • July 27 - vs. Brooklin

  • July 26 - @ Brooklin

The Lakers plan to unveil a new jersey design, address player/staffing changes, mascot Leo the Lion’s retirement and home opener events at a press conference this Saturday at the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame.

Fans are invited to attend the event running from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday.

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Peterborough Petes Headed to Kamloops Memorial Cup in B.C.; First Game Scheduled For Saturday

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After winning the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL Champions on Sunday, May 21, the Peterborough Petes have officially qualified for the 2023 Memorial Cup. 

The Peterborough Petes had their Championship Celebration Event at the Quaker Food Park Square on Monday, a day after winning the OHL Championship. photo by Samantha Bianco.

The 2023 Memorial Cup takes place in Kamloops, B.C. starting on May 25, with the Championship game scheduled for Sunday, June 4. The Petes’ first game is on Saturday against the Western Hockey League champion Seattle Thunderbirds. Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT.

The Petes Memorial Cup schedule is as follows:

  • Saturday, May 27 @ 6 p.m. EDT - Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL Champion) @ Peterborough Petes

  • Sunday, May 28 @ 6 p.m. EDT - Kamloops Blazers (Host) @ Peterborough Petes

  • Tuesday, May 30 @ 9 p.m. EDT - Peterborough Petes @ Quebec Remparts (QMJHL Champion)

  • Thursday, June 1 @ 9 p.m. EDT - Tie-breaker*

  • Friday, June 2 @ 10 p.m. EDT - Semi-Final

  • Sunday, June 4 @ 10 p.m. EDT - Final

*If necessary

All games will take place at the Sandman Centre and are broadcasted on TSN and RDS, and over the radio on Freq 90.5, Oldies 96.7 and Classic Rock 107.9.

Fans who are interested in travelling to Kamloops to cheer on the Petes at the Memorial Cup should note that the team does not have any game ticket, travel or accommodation packages available to extend to fans. Those that are interested are strongly encouraged to arrange tickets through the Sandman Centre or other official sources before making travel arrangements as capacity is limited in Kamloops. 

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Marv Edwards, Former Peterborough Petes Coach and NHL Goaltender Passes Away at 87

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Former Peterborough Petes assistant coach and NHL goaltender Marv Edwards has passed away at 87 years old.

Photo courtesy of the NHL.

Edwards had died in his sleep on Sunday at a long-term care facility announced by his son.

He was a Petes assistant coach (goaltender) for four seasons from 1994-1998 and 1999-2000.

Edwards was a goaltender for 22 teams spanning 11 leagues. He began his NHL career in the 1968-1969 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He also had stints with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the California Golden Seals. He was in the league from the 60s to the early 70s, playing 61 games. He began his hockey career with the Ontario Hockey Association’s St. Catharines Teepees for four seasons beginning in 1951.

Edwards earned a gold medal at the 1959 IIHF World Championship in Prague for Team Canada. He’s won two consecutive Memorial Cups for the Barrie Flyers and St. Catharines Teepees in 1953 and 1954 respectively. He is also a part of the 1959 World Cup champion Belleville McFarlands who have been indicted into the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame.

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Peterborough Area Roller Derby Kicks Off 2023 Season For June 17

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Peterborough Area Roller Derby (PARD) gets back on track, kicking off “House PARDy,” their first game of the season at the Douro Community Centre on June 17 announced on Tuesday morning.

PARD is running for a second straight year after a two-year hiatus from the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of PARD.

This is PARD’s first Women's Flat Track Derby Association-sanctioned game ever as the former became an officially chartered competitive league earlier in the spring.

Doors open at 2:30 p.m as PARD takes on Toronto Roller Derby starting at 3 p.m. with an open full contact scrimmage at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. Kids under 12 are free. 

PARD is also opening applications for anyone interested in the open scrimmage, volunteering, becoming a non-skating official with the league or being a vendor.

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Photos: Peterborough Petes Take to Quaker Park Food Square To Celebrate OHL Championship With the Fans

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The Peterborough Petes held their Championship Celebration Event at the Quaker Food Park Square to commemorate their OHL Championship title on Monday afternoon.

A 16-foot mega screen played highlight videos as remarks from dignitaries, players, staff and coaches were made during the ceremony.

Players signed autographs for fans after the speeches and team photo.

The Petes are heading west for the Memorial Cup from May 26 to Jun 4 to determine the Canadian Hockey League champion in Kamloops, B.C. They are joined by the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League, the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League.

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