Peterborough Petes Offering Cyber Monday Ticket Deal Versus the Sudbury Wolves

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The Peterborough Petes are offering fans four fan zone tickets for $40 as part of their Cyber Monday deals for their game against the Sudbury Wolves.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The offer includes four tickets to the game in the fan zone for $40 plus box office fees. Tickets can be purchased online and using the code ‘4for40’. The offer is also available in person at the Grant Thornton Box office. Tickets can be purchased anytime online and during box office hours in person until game time. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Monday.

The Petes return home at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday in a showdown against the Windsor Spitfires. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Nov. 20; Team Mascot's Name Revealed

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Both women’s and men’s Fleming Phoenix volleyball teams struggled over the weekend but saw some success with their men’s basketball team.

The Fleming Phoenix logo was unveiled for the college on Sept. 8, replacing the Fleming Knight. After a community naming contest, Fleming has revealed the mascot’s name to be ‘Blaze.’ Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The Phoenix women’s volleyball team struggled over the seeking, losing to both the La Cita Coyotes on Friday and the Algonquin Wolves on Saturday at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre.

Before the games, Fleming unveiled the name of their new mascot, ‘Blaze.’ The name was submitted during a community contest that began on Oct. 30. Other names considered were Fuego, Nimkii and Ash. Blaze won with more than 100 votes according to a Fleming press release.

Fleming lost all three sets to the Coyotes, 25-17, 25-23, 25-17.

They also fell to the Wolves in three sets, 25-15, 25-17, and 25-12.

The Phoenix men’s volleyball team saw better success, splitting their home weekend games. They handily beat the Coyotes, 25-17, 25-15 and 25-21 on Friday.

However, on Sunday, they lost all three sets to the Algonquin Wolves on 25-11, 25-20 and 26-24.

Both teams hit the road to take on the George Brown Huskies on Wednesday. The women take to the court at 6 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m.

The Phoenix men’s basketball team travelled to our nation’s capital over the weekend and saw mixed results.

Fleming was defeated by the Wolves 96-67 on Friday. Phoenix's top scorers included Tyler Murray with 22 points, Keandre Golaurb-Jackson with 13 points and Paul-Ryan Molay with 10 points.

The Phoenix rebounded with an 86-80 win over the Coyotes on Saturday. Jesean Wilson had 25 points, Tristan Paguirigan had 19 points and Miyake Ugbogbo had 18. They were the team’s top scorers.

Fleming continues their road trip, taking on their rival Durham Lords on Friday with tip-off at 7 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Collaborate In Hosting Fundraiser and Awareness For Individuals With An Intellectual Disability For Thursday's Game

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In a four-organization collaboration, The Peterborough Petes are raising awareness about the importance of those with an intellectual disability during the Windsor Spitfires game on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes are collaborating with Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) and Peterborough Police Service.

Activations at the game will include:

  • A LETR/Special Olympics Ontario-run kiosk so fans can learn more about Special Olympics Ontario

  • Public address announcements about Special Olympics Ontario

  • A puck drop featuring representatives LETR and Special Olympics Ontario

  • A bucket pass in support of LETR and Special Olympics Ontario

The awareness campaign is part of the ongoing commitment by the Ontario Hockey League, the Petes and LETR/Special Olympics Ontario to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Ontario, according to a press release.

“Since 2007, the OHL and its clubs have been a key partner of Special Olympics Ontario, supporting SOO with OHL Big Ticket Games, providing much-needed funds and awareness to 26,000 athletes living in Ontario with intellectual disabilities,” said Glenn MacDonell, COO president and CEO. “Together, we champion inclusion, acceptance and offer opportunities to many athletes in the community and throughout the province to participate and thrive in sport.”

“The Petes are proud to support Special Olympics Ontario once again to raise funds for individuals with an intellectual disability,” said Adam King, Petes director of marketing. “We’re excited to welcome these athletes to the PMC and highlight their amazing achievements while also bringing attention to an important cause.”

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Peterborough Petes Captain Donovan McCoy Name OHL Player of the Week

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Peterborough Petes captain Donovan McCoy has been named the OHL Player of the Week, recording two goals, five assists and seven points over three games, announced by the league on Monday afternoon.

McCoy (right) was named the Petes captain at the start of the season. He took over Shawn Spearing who served as captain for the past two seasons. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes were on a three-game road trip in three consecutive games in three days. When Peterborough played North Bay on Thursday, McCoy had the overtime winner to earn first-star honours as the Petes defeated the Battalion 6-5.

McCoy found the scoresheet again, getting a pair of assists in a 7-4 win over the Sudbury Wolves on Friday.

The captain closed out the week with a goal and three assists including his second overtime winner on Sunday to give Peterborough a 6-5 win after being down 5-0 after the first period against the Oshawa Generals.

The 19-year-old Belleville native recorded 14 points (three goals and 11 assists) through 19 games, helping the Petes lead the East Division with a 12-3-3-1 record. McCoy was Peterborough’s first-round pick (15th overall) in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection from the Quinte Red Devils U16 program. In 145 regular season games, he has five goals, 38 assists and 43 points. Following his 10-point (2-8-10) playoff campaign becoming an OHL champion last season, McCoy attended training camp with the Calgary Flames as a free agent invite.

The Petes return home at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday in a showdown against the Windsor Spitfires. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Petes Rally From Five-Goal Deficit to Defeat Rival Oshawa Generals 6-5 in Overtime; Owen Beck Scores Hat Trick In Comeback

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Owen Back helped the Peterborough Petes rally a huge comeback with a hat trick to defeat the Oshawa Generals 6-5 in overtime after overcoming a five-goal deficit at the Tribute Communities Centre on Sunday night.

The Petes Lead the East Division with 28 points, five ahead of the next-leading Ottawa 67’s. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes had arguably their worst period of the season in the first, allowing five consecutive goals from the Generals. Beckett Sennecke scored the first two in 1:26 of the game, Calum Ritchie sniped one past Liam Sztuska and Rasmus Kumpulainen had back-to-back goals for Oshawa — including a power play goal — to cap off a five-goal period for the Generals heading into the second.

The Petes subbed in Zach Bowen in relief of Sztuska to start the second period. Peterborough broke the shutout as Beck rifled one from the point to make it 5-1. Peterborough got on the power play minutes later and Beck one-timed it from outside the faceoff circle near the point to make it 5-2. Peterborough kept up the pressure as seconds after a Petes power play expired, Samuel Mayer cross-ice pass to Jax Dubois, who buried a one-timer in front of the net, beating Generals goaltender Jacob Oster for a 5-3 game.

The Petes leaned on Beck again to close the gap. Donovan McCoy saw his point shot get saved but Beck got the rebound and sniped it home for a hat trick on the power play, giving the Petes a one-goal deficit. Peterborough forced a turnover in the defensive zone and started a rush into the Generals’s zone. Samuel Mayer got a pass in the neutral zone, took it past the blue line and slapped it past Oster to tie the game up.

In overtime, the Generals were in the offensive zone but Dylan Roobroeck broke his stick on a shot attempt and turned the puck over. While he was getting a new twig, the Petes had an odd-man rush with Beck and McCoy. The latter opted for a wraparound attempt but was stopped by an Oshawa defender. McCoy’s second attempt went in and Peterborough escaped Oshawa with a win.

The win capped off three straight wins in consecutive days to mark the perfect road trip, beating North Bay and Sudbury prior to Oshawa. Peterborough scored 19 goals during that three-game span.

The Petes return home at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday in a showdown against the Windsor Spitfires. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Petes Captain Donovan McCoy Scores Walk-Off Overtime Goal In 6-5 Win Over North Bay

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Petes captain Donovan McCoy gave Peterborough a a great start to their three-game road trip with a walk-off overtime goal to beat the North Bay Battalion 6-5 at the North Bay Memorial Gardens on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

North Bay struck first as Anthony Romani hit a one-timer from the slot, beating Liam Sztuska for a 1-0 lead 3:04 into the game. Peterborough received a power play seconds later and capitalized as Johnathan Melee snapped a one-timer from outside the faceoff circle to tie it at one apiece. Less than three minutes later, Peterborough off the rush, saw Braydon McCallum making a drop pass to Owen Beck and the Montréal Canadiens prospect sniped it for a 2-1 lead. North Bay, not to be outdone, Romani tied the game up, writing a shot outside the faceoff circle for a 2-2 tie going into the second.

Peterborough had their turn to strike quickly in a period with a power play chance. Beck found Chase Lefebvre alone in front of the net. The latter was stopped the first time but Sam McCue charged in to pick up the loose change and bury it for a 3-2 Petes lead. Peterborough kept scoring in bunches as Cam Gauvreau launched a point shot and was tipped but Brody Partridge for a 4-2 lead.

However, in 36 seconds, North Bay rang off two goals in back-to-back power plays (including a two-man advantage) from Ty Nelson and a Romani hat trick to tie it up going into the third.

Scoring slowed down in the third period as each team scored once. Ethan Procyszyn and McCue scored respectively for their teams and the game went to overtime.

Captain McCoy took the extra frame into his own hands as he stickhandled through two defenders and beat Dom DiVincentiis on the backhand to send Peterborough home with two points for the 6-5 overtime win.

The Petes continue their road trip against the Sudbury Wolves on Friday with puck drop 7:05 p.m. at Sudbury Community Arena. Shoeless Joe’s is hosting the Official Road Game Watch Party at Shoeless Joe’s Peterborough.

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Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Nov. 10 - 11

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The Fleming Phoenix volleyball and basketball teams struggled and were unable to get in the winning column from their weekend games.

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

Both men’s and women’s Fleming Phoenix volleyball teams fell to the Seneca Stin on Saturday.

The men’s team lost all three sets, 25-16, 25-20, 25-18.

The women’s team lost all three sets to the Sting with scores of 25-9, 25-15, 25-20.

Both teams play again this Friday against the La Cite Coyotes at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre. The women play at 6 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m.

During this match, the name of the new Phoenix mascot will also be revealed. The name came from submission of a community contest held on Oct. 30.

The Phoenix men’s basketball team could not defeat the Georgian Grizzlies in a 92-78 losing effort at home at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre on Friday.

Tyler Murray had 23 points, Miyake Ugbogbo netted 16 points and eight rebounds, and Marcus Parnell and Jesean Wilson with 11 points each as the team’s top scorers.

The men hit the road this Friday to Ottawa to face the Algonquin Wolves with game time at 7 p.m. Fleming plays on consecutive road games as they will also play the La Cite Coyotes on Saturday with tip off for 2 p.m.

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Former Peterborough Laker Tracey Kelusky Inducted Into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame

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Former Peterborough Laker and four-time Mann Cup champion Tracey Kelusky has been officially inducted into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Class of 2023.

Kelusky was one of five inductees for this year’s Hall of Fame. He joins Steve Dietrich, Bob Watson, William (Bill) Hutton and Larry Loyd. They were nominated in early August.

He won four Mann Cup Champions with the Lakers in 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2012.

“Growing up in Peterborough, Ontario... To hear my name has been announced into the Hall of Fame is humbling and certainly something I'm proud of,” said Kelusky.

Kelusky was a top-three scorer during his Junior A career from 1994 to 1996. He was awarded the Ontario Lacrosse Association’s Junior ‘A’ League’s Top Defensive Player in 1996.

He was drafted first overall in the National Lacrosse League in 2000 to the now-defunct Columbus Landsharks (who became the Arizona Sting in 2004 and disbanded in 2008). He was named Rookie of the Year and a Second-Team All-Star in 2001, a First-Team All-Star in 2002-2004 and named the MVP in 2003. He won the NLL Champions Cup with the Calgary Roughnecks in 2004 and 2009.

This is not Kelusky's first rodeo into being immortalized as he was inducted into the NLL’s Hall of Fame in 2016. Kelusky is the head coach of the Panther City Lacrosse Club in Texas.

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Owen Beck's Four Assists Helps Peterborough Escape With 5-4 Overtime Win Over Brantford Bulldogs

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Owen Beck’s four-assist night helped the Peterborough Petes get a 5-4 victory over the Brantford Bulldogs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Sunday night.

The Petes sit in first place in the East division with 22 points. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Brantford struck first as Petes goaltender Liam Sztuska made a glove save but could not corral the puck and Florian Xhekaj jammed the puck in for a 1-0 lead 2:11 into the period. The Petes were able to counter on the power play as Tommy Purdeller passed it to Sam McHue in the slot and tipped it in for a 1-1 tie.

Brantford’s Nick Lardis went on a tear on his former team as he opened the period with two goals to give the Bulldogs a 3-1 lead. He scored twice, 33 seconds in and ten seconds apart.

Anaheim Ducks prospect Konnor Smith wanted to get on the score sheet as he took a pass from outside the faceoff circle, crept in with a wrister and sniped it past Matteo Drobac to put the Petes within one. The shot was initially called no goal but further review deemed the puck in. Peterborough kept up the pressure as Beck won the faceoff and Samuel Mayer immediately one-timed it past Drobac to tie the game at three. Peterborough was not done yet as they had an odd-man rush with Purdeller and Beck. The latter one-timed it but Drobac made the save however the puck was loose and Chase Lefebvre cashed in on the rebound and gave the Petes their first lead of the night, 4-3.

In the third period, the Petes tried to hold on to their lead but had to go on the penalty kill just over halfway through. Brantford capitalized as Patrick Thomas made a cross-crease pass and Maren Vanacker one-timed it home to tie it up a four apiece and the game required overtime to settle things.

The extra frame saw Cole Brown of Brantford commit a tripping penalty and the Petes had a four-on-three powerplay. They made no mistake as Donovan McCoy made a one-timed shot from the point. The shot was blocked but Mayer was able to pick up the loose change and bury it past Drobac for a 5-4 win.

The Petes play again on the road Thursday against the North Bay Battalion at the North Bay Memorial Gardens. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Nov. 8 - 9

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The Fleming Phoenix shined in its 39th annual Loggersports competition however their volleyball and basketball teams could not yield the same results.

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

The Fleming Phoenix men’s basketball team was on the road on Saturday and had a rough time with the Centennial Colts, getting trounced 84-59.

The top scorers were Jesean Wilson with 23 points, Deondre Goodman-Ottey with 10 points and Miyake Ugbogbo with nine points.

The next game is at home against the Georgian Grizzlies at 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre.

The Fleming Phoenix Loggersports team saw great success as the event hosted over 125 athletes in events such as log decking, pole climbing, axe throwing, chain saw cutting and water boiling.

The Phoenix results are as follows:

  • Flemings Men’s A Team – First Overall

Team members: Scott Gauer, Ethan Johnston, Kaden Bulmer, Tristan Godin-Mercer, Thomas Switzer, Brayden Holubowsky, Mitchell Blackman

  • Flemings Women’s A Team – First Overall

Team members: Sarah D'Hondt, Madelyn McInnes, Mattea Miller-Evans, Joanna Bronson, Rory Lauckner, Maggie Hope, Katrina Leslie

  • Flemings Men’s A Team – First in:

    • Log Decking – full team

    • Pole Climb – Thomas Switzer

    • Pulp Throw – full team

    • Standing Block – Scott Gauer & Ethan Johnston

    • Swede Saw – full team

  • Flemings Women’s A Team – First in:

    • Axe Throwing – Sarah D’Hondt – perfect score of 100

    • Log Decking - full team

    • Single Buck - Madelyn McInnes

    • Standing Block – Sarah D’Hondt and Madelyn McInnes

    • Super swede – Rory Lauckner

The Loggersports teams will next compete in March next year when they travel to McGill University.

The men’s and women’s Fleming Phoenix volleyball teams travelled to Belleville to take on the Loyalist Lancers on Wednesday.

The men’s team lost the match, three sets to one. The Phoenix lost two sets with scores of 25-19 and 25-23 and won one 25-17. The Phoenix lost the fourth set with a score of 25-22.

The women’s team lost all three sets to the Lancers with scores of 25-20, 25-8 and 25-5.

Both teams host the Seneca Sting at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre this Saturday. The women play at 1 p.m. and the men at 3 p.m.

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