Balanced Attack Gives Peterborough Lakers 9-4 Win to Take Game Two Over Brooklin L.C.

Eight different goal scorers for the Peterborough Lakers gets the job done in game two of the Major Series Lacrosse semifinals as they take a 2-0 series lead over Brooklin L.C. in a 9-4 win at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

Both teams traded goals in the first period as Turner Evans and Holden Cattoni scored for the Lakers while Kyle Waters and Curtis Knight had goals for Brooklin. The score was 2-2 after one.

The Lakers scored three goals while clamping down defensively against the visitors. Austin Hasen and Adam Thistlethwaite scored while Evans got his second of the game for a 5-2 lead.

Peterborough never had to look back heading into the third. Joe Resetarits opened the scoring 2:08 into the frame. Austin Shanks got a power-play goal just under five minutes later in response. Peterborough had a three-goal run to put the game out of reach for Brooklin. Matt Gilray, Koleton Marquis and Owen Hiltz had the goals for the Lakers.

Shakes scored a last-minute goal for Brooklin but it was too little, too late and Peterborough got the 9-4 win and game two of the series to lead 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.

Buchan held Brooklin scoreless for almost 30 minutes, stopping 48 of 52 shots.

Game three is at Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby this Saturday at 8 p.m. Game four is back in Peterborough on Thursday at 8 p.m.

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Preseason Game Ticket Details Released For Petes/Wolves Game In Norwood

The Peterborough Petes and Norwood Minor Hockey have officially announced ticket details for the preseason game between the Petes and the Sudbury Wolves.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The game is on Sept. 8 at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre with puck drop scheduled for 3:05 p.m.

Tickets for the game are $20 and are available in person at the Asphodel Norwood Community Centre and JJ Stewart Motors or by contacting Jen Stewart at (705) 760-4234.

There are no online ticket sales for this event as all sales are cash only. All tickets are general admission with seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 2 p.m. with no re-entry permitted.

The game will also feature a number of off-ice activities including raffles, chuck-a-puck, appearances by Petes mascot, Roger and the NDMS Hornet. A skate with the Petes for ticket holders is being held after the game. All funds raised are in support of Norwood Minor Hockey.

This is one of three Petes preseason games being played at local arenas.

Peterborough’s full 2024 preseason schedule is as follows:

• Sept. 1 - Niagara @ Peterborough - 2:05 p.m. (Jack Burger Sports Complex - Port Hope)

• Sept. 6 - Peterborough @ Guelph - 7:07 p.m.

• Sept. 8 - Sudbury @ Peterborough - 3:05 p.m. (Asphodel Norwood Community Centre - Norwood)

• Sept. 20 - Peterborough @ Kingston - 7:00 p.m.

• Sept. 21 - Guelph @ Peterborough - 7:05 p.m. (Cavan Monaghan Community Centre - Millbrook)

Ticket details for the games in Port Hope and Millbrook will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Peterborough Lakers Draw First Blood Winning Game One of Semifinals Against Brooklin L.C. In 14-10 Win

The Peterborough Lakers take Game One of the best-of-seven semifinals with a 14-10 win over the Brooklin L.C. at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby on Tuesday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers.

Both teams put their offense on display in the first period, scoring six goals. Joe Resetarits and Holden Cattoni scored a pair while Thomas Hoggarth and Colton Armstrong got a single.

“Usually you kind of feel each other out but it was wide open from the get go,” said Mike Hasen, Lakers head coach. “Everybody capitalizes on mistakes at both ends of the floor. She was wide open, she was very helter-skelter to say the least, in the first period.”

The Lakers opened up the second period with a three-goal run. Hggarth got his second goal while Taylor Jensen and Austin Hasen joined the scoresheet for Peterborough. The teams traded two goals apiece to close out the period and the Lakers held an 11-8 lead going into the third.

“That was the most fun I’ve had, definitely,” said Jensen. “Kells did awesome, Ogilvie, Gilray, Pace did awesome. Everyone did awesome. I’m happy to play with all of these guys.”

Rob Hellyer opened the scoring just 48 seconds in before Brooklin tried to mount a comeback. They scored two goals within the first three minutes of the game to make it 12-10 with 17 minutes left to play. Lakers goaltender Landon Kells shut the door afterward and let nothing pass him for the rest of the game. Peterborough held on for the 14-10 win and took game one of the best-of-seven series.

Game two returns to the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday starting at 8 p.m.

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Peterborough AAA Hockey Council Honours Audrey Runnalls With Memorial Fund

To tribute a beloved community member, the Peterborough AAA Hockey Council honours the Audrey Runnalls Memorial Fund.

(From Left to Right) Mike Hennesey, grandson; Rick Runnalls, son; Bill Juby and Wayne Clark of the AAA Council. Photo courtesy of Wayne Clark.

It was established by Bill Juby and aims to assist players in financial need and ensure that every child can participate in the sport they love.

The $12,500 is drawn from the proceeds of the longstanding PrimeSite Midget Hockey Tournament, now called the Century 21 Tournament of Champions. The tournament has been in the Peterborough hockey community for over two decades.

Organized by Juby, the tournament consistently provided annual bursaries to support young athletes. The efforts continue under the Audrey Runnalls Memorial Fund. Juby had coached Midget teams for over two decades.

Juby dedicated a significant portion of his life to local hockey and fastball. He expressed his desire to honour the memory of Runnalls through this fund according to a press release. She was known for her unwavering support, positive spirit and volunteerism within the hockey community.

“Audrey was an incredible individual whose dedication to the sport and our community was unmatched,” said Juby. “By establishing this fund in her name, we hope to continue her legacy of support and inclusivity in Peterborough hockey.”

Audrey’s sons, Karl and Rick, played in the system.

“Both Rick and I are very proud that our mother’s legacy continues to benefit the Peterborough hockey community and the players in need,” said Karl. She was truly Peterborough’s ‘Hockey Mom,’ not just for us but for all the Petes minor hockey players.”

Chad Cavanagh, Peterborough AAA President was a former player in Bill Juby’s program.

“The Audrey Runnalls Memorial Fund provides financial assistance to families who might otherwise struggle to afford the costs associated with AAA hockey,” he said. “This initiative ensures that all aspiring players have the chance to develop their skills and enjoy the camaraderie and life lessons that come with being part of a team.  This is also a great opportunity to share the legacy of a wonderful hockey parent who brought an infectious positive energy and attitude to minor hockey.”

In recognizing Audrey Runnalls through this memorial fund, the Peterborough AAA Hockey Council says it wants to honour her memory and reaffirm its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all players.

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Local Journalist and Broadcaster Makes National Television Debut On Sportsnet

From broadcasting in Peterborough to the national stage, former Peterborough journalist Katrina Squazzin made her anchoring debut with Sportsnet on Sunday night.

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She anchored with Faizal Khamisa, covering the top sports stories of the day, including Canada's participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Squazzin formerly worked with Global News Peterborough as a videographer/anchor and colour commentator for the Peterborough Petes on FREQ 90.5. as the first woman to ever do it on Feb. 10, 2022.

In March 2022, Squazzin was selected as the colour commentator for the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association regional game between Team Sonnet and Team Harvey which was held on March 26 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

She was part of the all-female broadcast team with then Global colleague and sideline reporter Meaghan Roy and play-by-play commentator Julia Tocheri of TSN.

The Chatham-Kent native joined Sportsnet in February of last year as an associate producer.

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MSL Semifinal Schedule Released for Peterborough Lakers

Major Series Lacrosse has released the schedule as the Peterborough Lakers draw the Brooklin Lacrosse Club with game one this Tuesday at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

The series is best-of-seven, with Brooklin starting with a home-field advantage over the Lakers as the second seed to Peterborough’s third. 

The schedule is as follows:

• Game 1: Tuesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. @ Iroquois Park Sports Centre

• Game 2: Thursday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. @ PMC

• Game 3: Saturday, Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. @ Iroquois Park Sports Centre

• Game 4: Thursday, Aug. 8 at  8 @ PMC

• *Game 5: Friday, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. @ Iroquois Park Sports Centre

• *Game 6: Sunday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. @ PMC

• *Game 7: Monday, Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. @ Iroquois Park Sports Centre

 *if necessary

Single-game tickets for Game two and four go on sale Thursday online, over the phone and in person at the box office. Single-game tickets for Game six go on sale Aug. 11 if necessary.

Series bundles go on sale Thursday which guarantees the same seat for all three games.

Package tickets will go on sale as of Monday at 12 p.m. for season ticket holders. Seats will be held until the close of business day before the first home game of each series. Season ticket holders who do not purchase Round two tickets still have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the finals and the Mann Cup. Advertisers with playoffs included will be automatically renewed, however, those with seats in the club will still have to pay the club upgrade.

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Hometown PTBO: Colton Armstrong Becoming a Laker and Helping Them Try to Win a Mann Cup This Postseason

This week on Hometown PTBO, David Tuan Bui talks with Peterborough Lakers transition Colton Armstrong about his trade to the team, living out his lacrosse dream and getting a Mann Cup with the team during their postseason run.

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Holden Cattoni Nets Four In First Period to Help Lakers Sweep Owen Sound North Stars In 15-6 Rout

The Lakers are moving on to the Major Series Lacrosse semifinals after sweeping the Owen Sound North Stars 15-6 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of Anna Taylor and the Peterborough Lakers.

Holden Cattoni made sure the Lakers advanced as he scored four goals in the first period. He got Peterborough first three scores and capped off the period with his fourth to give the Lakers a 7-3 lead.

The Lakers kept their foot on the gas in the second period, scoring another six goals and only letting up two. Owen Hiltz completed his hat trick while Thomas Hoggarth got his second of the game this period.

The offense calmed down on both sides, with only three goals split between the teams but Peterborough outscored Owen Sound 2-1 in the final frame. The Lakers easily dispatched the North Stars 15-6 and swept the series.

The Lakers will face Brooklin L.C. in the semi-finals beginning Tuesday at Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby. Game two is on Thursday at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

The Cobourg Kodiaks will face the defending champion Six Nations Chiefs in the other semi-final.

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Three Laker Hat Tricks Propel Lakers Over Owen Sound 14-4; Peterborough Has 2-0 Series Lead

Joe Resetarits, Thomas Hoggarth and Rob Hellyer all had hat tricks for the Lakers en route to a 14-4 win over the Owen Sound North Stars in Game Two of their best-of-five series at the Bayshore Community Centre on Saturday night.

Photo courtesy of Anna Taylor and the Peterborough Lakers.

Peterborough opened the game with a five-goal run while Lakers goaltender Landon Kells kept the ball out of the net, shutting out Owen Sound in the first period for a 5-0 score.

The Lakers continued to ring up the scoreboard and Hellyer got his second of the game, just as he opened the scoring in the first period for a 6-0 lead. Owen Sound broke the shutout, scoring two straight goals for a 6-2 score. Hoggarth got his second of the night and Hellyer got the hat trick to pull away from Owen Sound again for an 8-2 score at the end of two periods.

Peterborough did not let up on offense, scoring another six goals to finish an eight-goal run. That included three goals from Resetarits for a four-goal night. Owen Sound got two scores in garbage time, and the Lakers easily left with a 14-4 win.

The Lakers can sweep the series as game three is back in Peterborough on Thursday at 8 p.m.

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Fleming Phoenix Name New Varsity Soccer Coaches For Men's and Women's Teams

Fleming College has named two local residents Victor Waselenko and David Brown as head coaches for the men’s and women’s varsity soccer programs, respectively.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

Waselenko has been a faculty member at Fleming College since 2013 with the School of Business and has also owned Soccer Plus, a soccer sporting goods store in Peterborough.

His prior soccer leadership experience includes being president and technical coaching director of the Peterborough Youth Soccer Club, director of coaching for the Peterborough City Soccer Association and coaching at various levels from U9-U21. Victor is currently the coach of Peterborough City U15 Boys Soccer.

Brown is currently the head coach of varsity girls at Trinity College School in Port Hope. His prior experience also includes being the director of coaching with Maple Leaf Cavan FC, head coach, Varsity Girls Soccer in Belgium at St. John’s International School and volunteer assistant coach with the Men’s varsity soccer program at Trent University.

Brown has also been the co-technical director of the Northumberland Soccer Club, Port Hope and held head coach positions for soccer teams at Lakefield College School, Brentwood College School and international schools in Belgium.

The school’s priority for the program will be to strengthen the relationship between Fleming Phoenix and local soccer leagues to increase awareness and interest for local players to take their game to the next level with the team according to a press release.

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