Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Oct. 27-28

The Fleming Phoenix saw mixed results as their cross country, volleyball and basketball teams competed over the weekend.

The Fleming Phoenix logo was unveiled for the college on Sept. 8, replacing the Fleming Knight. Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

Cross country runners Alexander Clarke and Jessica Lehman competed at the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association provincial championship meet over the weekend. Lehman placed 44th in the women’s 6k event with a time of 30:58 while Clarke placed 60th in the men’s 8k event with a time of 32:47.

The men’s and women’s Phoenix volleyball teams were on the road, taking on the Canadore Panthers on Friday and the Georgian Grizzlies on Sunday.

The men split the weekend with a win on Friday, taking three of five sets from the Panthers by winning 25-23, 26-24 and then winning the fifth set 15-12.

On Saturday, the men lost all three sets to the Grizzlies, 25-20, 25-17, 25-20.

The women lost three sets to the Canadore Panthers on Friday, 25-13, 25-16, 25-15. The Grizzlies also captured all three sets against the Phoenix on Saturday, as the women fell 25-14, 25-21 and 25-16.

Both teams play Wednesday as against the Centennial Colts at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre. The women play at 6 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m.

The Phoenix men’s basketball team fell 74-54 when they hosted the St. Lawrence Surge at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre on Saturday. Miyake Ugbogbo netted 15 points, Keandre Golaurb-Jackson with 10 and Paul-Ryan Molay and Marcus Parnell with seven points each for the Phoenix.

They travel to the Casa Loma Campus to face the George Brown Huskies at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Trent Excalibur Men's Lacrosse Begin Title Defense As They Host Baggataway Cup Beginning Friday

The 2023 Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) Baggataway Cup runs through the defending-champion Trent Excalibur Men’s lacrosse team they are defending their national championship title as the host team at Justin Chiu Stadium at Trent University beginning Friday to Sunday.

This year marks the third time Trent has hosted the event since the team’s inception into CUFLA in 2007. The Baggataway Cup was first hosted at Trent in 2012.  Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“We are thrilled to welcome student-athletes, fans and alumni for the second year in a row, to the 2023 Baggataway Cup Championship,” said Nathan McFadden, Trent Athletics director. “The weekend will be an opportunity to witness the spirit of competition as the best teams in the country vie for the coveted Baggataway Cup at Trent’s Justin Chiu Stadium.”

Last season was the school’s first men’s lacrosse Baggataway Cup Championship after an undefeated season. This year, the team finished tied with Carleton University for first place in the East Division with an 8-2 record but dropped to second due to tie-breakers.

“We've had a remarkable season here at Justin Chiu Stadium,” said Mark Farthing, head coach. “Having the opportunity to compete for the national championship is a testament to the team’s dedication and we are excited to pursue the cup again in front of the most passionate fanbase in CUFLA.” 

The first quarterfinal game of the Baggataway Cup is on Friday at 4:30 p.m. The second quarter-final game will begin at 7:30 p.m. while semi-finals will begin on Saturday against the winner of the first quarter-final at 1:30 p.m.

The second semi-final game starts at 4:30 p.m.  The Baggataway Cup final will take place on Sunday at 2 p.m. immediately followed by an awards presentation.

The family-friendly event has feature food trucks and a concession stand (no alcohol will be served) and Baggataway Cup apparel for sale. Donia’s Donair food truck will be on site all weekend and BeaverTails will be available on Sunday from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

Day passes for the quarterfinal or semifinal games are $10 with tickets for Sunday’s gold medal game $15. Championship tournament passes are $30. Tickets and passes will be available for purchase at the gate and in person at the Trent Athletics Centre next week. Trent students, children under 12 and youth who wear their Trent Excalibur Summer Camp shirts can attend for free.  

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Fleming College Holding Naming Contest For New Mascot Unveiled In September

After introducing a new mascot in September, Fleming College is holding a contest to name their Phoenix mascot, announced on Monday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The Phoenix replaced the longtime Fleming Knight which served as the school’s mascot for the past 50 years. The new mascot embraces themes of strength, rebirth and perseverance that Fleming says represent their college community the best according to a press release. 

Participants can enter by liking Fleming’s post and typing suggested mascot name suggestion in the comments section.  

All entries are entered into a draw for a Fleming Phoenix Hoodie. 

The contest runs until Nov. 6.  

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Trent Excalibur Women's Lacrosse Earn Bronze at Ontario University Athletics Patterson Cup Championships

The Trent Excalibur women’s lacrosse team left Kingston as bronze medalists after a dominating 15-4 win over the Toronto Varsity Blues at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Patterson Cup Championships at Queen’s University over the weekend.

The women’s lacrosse team have won silver and two gold consecutive medals in the past three seasons. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

Trent faced off against the Toronto Varsity Blues in their opening contest, defeating them 16-10. Natalie Fournier led the Excalibur with five goals. 

The Excalibur continued their hot start with a 17-3 rout over the Brock Badgers to move to a 2-0 record. Rookie Tyler McDonald had a whopping six goals for Trent.

Trent’s bid for the championship fell short as they fell to Queen’s Gaels in the semi-final game, 13-5. The loss sent the Excalibur to the bronze medal game and eventual win.

McDonald was named Rookie of the Year during the bronze medal ceremony, scoring seven goals for the Excalibur. Goalie Kieran Gerow was named OUA Most Valuable Defensive Player. Gerow and Shaughnessy were named OUA All-Star for Trent.

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Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Oct. 24

The Fleming Phoenix saw their men’s basketball take their first home loss and big competitions for their cross-country and volleyball teams this weekend.

The Fleming Phoenix logo was unveiled for the college on Sept. 8, replacing the Fleming Knight. Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The men’s basketball team lost to the visiting Seneca Sting 80-61 in their second game of the season at the Wellness Centre. Standout Phoenix players were Keandre Jackson had 15 points, four steals and four rebounds; Jesean Wilson with 15 points and Paul Molay with 11 points. The Phoenix drop to 1-1 on the season following the loss.

Their next game is at home against the St. Lawrence Surge at the Wellness Centre this Saturday at 1 p.m.

The Phoenix cross country team travels to Conestoga College on Saturday for the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association provincial championship. The two-person Fleming team of Alexander Clark and Jessica Lehman will vie for a spot at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association national championship in Nova Scotia next month.

Both the men’s and women’s Phoenix volleyball teams are on the road this weekend. On Friday, the men’s and women’s teams will travel north to face the Canadore Panthers. The teams will then face the Georgian Grizzlies on Saturday.

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Kinsmen Minor Football League Week Six Roundup

Week Six of the Kinsmen Minor Football League (KMFL) finished its regular season, featuring its second set of Friday Night Lights games at Thomas A Stewart Secondary School (TASSS).

Friday Night Lights action between the Jr Ticats and Roughriders. Photo courtesy of KMFL.

The first game of the evening went to the Junior TiCats, defeating the Roughriders 28-24. Benton Gallant led the scoring for the TiCats with three touchdowns. Harrison Anchor added a single touchdown and Connor Dodds kicked two extra points.  Kaden Curtis scored three touchdowns and converted three kicks for the Roughriders.

Friday night Senior action saw the Tiger Cats defeat the Roughriders 40-28. Liam McCartie led the scoring for the TiCats with three touchdowns and two converted kicks. Gage Raby added two touchdowns and Mike Bevan added a rouge. Ian Watt led the scoring for the Roughriders, while Michael Porter and Cooper Collison each added a rouge. Collison also kicked two converts.

Saturday morning saw the Junior RedBlacks defeat the Argonauts 34-20. The RedBlacks saw multiple players score a touchdown with Harley Rock, AJ Galloway, Dillon King, Mateo Salgado-Scott and Josh Lackey. Christian Page converted two kicks. Eli Black scored three touchdowns for the Argos, while Samm Kelly converted a kick.

Saturday's Senior action saw the Argonauts shut out the RedBlacks 45-0. Landen Levesque dominated with four touchdowns, four converted kicks and a rouge. Theo Edwards and John Chapin each added single touchdowns.

The Junior and Senior division have the same matchups, with the Argonauts facing the RedBlacks and the Tiger Cats taking on the Roughriders for the playoffs. Junior games take place at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. while Senior action will take place at 9 a.m. and 12:15 pm.

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Peterborough Petes to Distribute Rings to Commemorate 2023 OHL Championship to Season Ticket Members On Nov. 7

The Peterborough Petes are distributing rings to commemorate their 2023 OHL Championship to Season Ticket Members at the Maple Moose Pub on Nov. 7.

Photo by Samantha Bianco.

The event is running from 5:30-8 p.m.

“We’re very excited to be able to gift these special rings recognizing our 2023 OHL Championship to our Season Ticket Holders,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “The atmosphere in the building all through the playoff run was unbelievable. Being able to recognize the Season Ticket Members who supported us all year is very important to us. Without our fans, none of this would be possible.”

All current and 2022-23 Season Ticket Members are invited to the event to pick up their rings. The ‘drop-in’ event will also feature appetizers, refreshments and appearances from current Petes players. Upon arrival, all Season Ticket Members will be signed in to ensure they receive their ring.

Season Ticket Members unable to attend can organize a time to pick up their ring by calling Petes Coordinator of Season Ticket Sales & Service, Tyler Hall, at (705) 743-3681 ext. 209 or via email at thall@gopetesgo.com.

The Petes hit the ice on Friday when they travel to St. Catharines to take on the Niagara IceDogs.

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Peterborough Petes Defenceman Carson Cameron Selected To World Under-17 Hockey Challenge

Peterborough Petes rookie defenceman Carson Cameron has been named by Hockey Canada to the Canada White Roster for the upcoming 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge announced on Monday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The tournament will take place from Nov. 2-11 in Charlottetown, P.E.I.

The Petes selected the first-year Bobcaygeon defenceman in the first round, 13th overall, in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Through nine games this season, the former Central Ontario Wolves captain scored one goal and added four assists for five points, putting him third in OHL rookie defenceman scoring. In the summer, Carson was among 66 under-17 players selected to participate in the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence Summer Meetings.

“We’re very excited for Carson,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “This is a great opportunity for him to represent Canada and feature alongside some of the top talent in the 2007 age group from around the world. We’re looking forward to watching Carson compete and can’t wait to see the experience that he brings back to the team.”

The Petes hit the ice on Friday when they travel to St. Catharines to take on the Niagara IceDogs.

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Peterborough Petes Cannot Find the Back of the Net In 4-0 Loss Against the Soo Greyhounds; School Day Game Sees 3,700 Fans

The Peterborough Petes tried to put on a show for the School Day game with 3,700 fans in attendance against the Soo Greyhounds but got blanked 4-0 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

With no scoring in the first period, the Greyhounds struck first on the power play. They cycled the puck well, resulting in a one-timed goal from Arttu Karki to get Soo on the board, 1-0.

The visitors kept their foot on the gas in the third period as they started their breakout from the defensive zone. Jack Beck stretched to keep the play onside as he crossed the blue line, corralling the puck and sniping it past Liam Sztuska for a 2-0 lead. The Greyhounds tacked on an empty-net goal and a garbage time power-play goal for the 4-0 to give them a win to start their three-game road trip.

The Petes will have to shake off the loss with a trip to the nation’s capital to take on the defending regular-season champion Ottawa 67’s on Friday night.

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Local Journalist Tells the Untold Stories of the 1973-74 Peterborough Petes In New Book ‘The First Ones’

Untold stories of the 1973-74 Peterborough Petes, Team Canada’s first team to compete in the first World Juniors held in Russia, are being told by local journalist Ed Arnold and his book, ‘The First Ones,’ to be released this weekend.

Jason Russelle, Russelle Toyota general Manager (left) and Ed Arnold, Author of ‘The First Ones’ (right). Arnold had written Peterborough’s Perfect Season: With Benny and his Jets in May of last year

The announcement was made on Tuesday afternoon at Russelle Toyota where Arnold unveiled the paperback on the team’s 50th anniversary.

The book tells the journey of the Petes with coach Roger Neilson in December of 1973 but also through the perspective of those involved.

According to Arnold, the World Juniors were never officially sanctioned and recognized until 1977. He continues to explain that very little information was available online about the tournament.

“The IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) has nothing on this tournament. You can go on the Internet; all you'll find are summaries of the games and who the players were,” explained Arnold. “The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto has literally nothing but a couple of newspaper articles. Hockey Canada has no archive has nothing at all so digging up that information was a matter of finding these players.

The front and back of the paperback book. Photo courtesy of Ed Arnold.

With the help of Bob Russelle, his family and the business Russelle Toyota, Arnold was able to contact most of the team members and others and uncover relevant letters, documents and material.

Several team members will be at the Petes' game against the Oshawa Generals during the Alumni Homecoming Weekend to be honoured this Saturday night.

The paperback sells for $25 and includes several photographs of the journey. It goes on sale at Saturday’s Petes game at the Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and between the first and second period. The Hall is also putting on a small display for the public to view.

The book will be available locally by emailing perfectseason46@gmail.com or at Sullivan's Pharmacy in East City, Trent Valley Archives on Carnegie Avenue and Happenstance Books in Lakefield.

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