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Peterborough Petes Single Game Tickets Available For 2024-25 Season
/Single Game tickets for Peterborough Petes 2024-25 regular season home games are on sale while supplies last at the Grant Thornton Box Office.
Photo courtesy of Cade Dunford and the Peterborough Petes.
A full Petes home schedule can be found online with the Community Big 8 schedule and details can be found here. According to the Petes, more theme nights will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here, calling (705) 743-3561 or visiting the Grant Thornton Box Office during business hours.
Flex vouchers can be redeemed by visiting the Grant Thornton Box Office at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC). Vouchers can only be redeemed in person during box office hours (Wednesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Fans interested in purchasing a Petes 10-Game Flex Pack can visit the Petes Store in person or online by clicking here.
The best way to guarantee tickets to every Petes home game is by purchasing a season ticket package while supplies last. Season tickets start at just $353 for the entire 34-game home schedule and include thousands of dollars in benefits and incentives. Interested parties can contact the Petes Coordinator of Season Ticket Sales and Service Tyler Hall by clicking here or by calling (705) 743-3681 ext. 209.
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Peterborough Petes Sign Defenceman 2023 Draft Pick to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement
/The Peterborough Petes make another addition as they signed defenceman Thanasi Marentette to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
“Thanasi is a big, strong defenceman who is solid in his own end,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “We had a chance to watch him a lot last season as he developed with the U18 Petes, working out and practicing with the OHL team regularly. This is another good example of how our relationship with the U18 Petes provides players with a development model and pathway to the OHL.”
The Petes selected the Windsor native in the 10th round, 196th overall, in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Last season, the 2007-born, 6’0” defenceman played 31 games for the Peterborough Petes U18s, scoring four goals and adding 12 assists for 16 points. He also played in 10 playoff games, scoring once and picking up four assists for five points.
In 2022-23, Marentette had 13 points in 32 games for the Toronto Nationals U16s, adding another three in five games in the 2023 OHL Cup.
“It feels amazing,” said Marrentette. “Being with the U18s last season gave me a great opportunity to learn about what it takes to be an OHL player. I can’t wait to get started.”
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Peterborough Petes Sign Three Players to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreements
/The Peterborough Petes signed Masen Johnston, Adam Levac and Genc Ula to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreements on Saturday.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
“Adam and Genc were two players that our scouts were impressed with during evaluations last year,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “We were very excited when we were able to select them in the draft.”
Johnston, a Peterborough native, was originally selected by the Petes in the sixth round, 112th overall, in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. The 2007-born, 6’1” goaltender featured in 21 games last season for the Peterborough Petes U18s, posting a 2.39 goals against average (GAA). In 2022-23, Johnston played for the Peterborough Petes U16, picking up a 1.20 GAA in 17 games. He also played in six games in the 2023 OHL Cup, recording a 2.89 GAA.
“Masen is another example of the great partnership we have utilizing the U18 Petes as our primary affiliate,” said Oke. “Last season, Masen was able to continue his development playing with the U18 Petes while working out and practicing with the OHL team on a regular basis including getting one-on-one time with Andrew Verner.”
“It’s surreal,” said Johnston. “Being from Peterborough and growing up watching the Petes, it’s a dream come true to sign with the team.”
Levac, a 2008-born forward from Embrun, Ont. was selected by the Petes in the fifth round, 85th overall, in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. In 32 games last season with the Eastern Ontario Wild U16s, he scored 18 goals and added 24 assists for 42 points while serving as team captain. Levac also featured in two games for the Navan Grads of the CCHL, picking up one assist.
“It feels amazing to sign with the Petes,” said Levac. “I'm very honoured to have this opportunity and I’m excited to get started.”
Ula, a 2008-born defenceman from Chappaqua, N.Y., was selected by the Petes in the fifth round, 99th overall, of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. In 22 games with the North Jersey Avalanche last season, Ula scored 11 goals and added nine assists for 20 points.
“It’s incredible,” exclaimed Ula. “I’m very honoured and excited to sign with the Petes. I have a great opportunity in front of me and I can’t wait to take advantage of it.”
Quinn Binnie has been reassigned ahead of Sunday’s preseason opener in Port Hope. Binnie, an overage forward, played in 57 games for the Petes last season.
“I’d like to thank Quinn for being a great ambassador for the Petes both on and off the ice over the last year,” said Oke. This was a very difficult decision, but one that we had to make due to the number of overage players each team is allowed to carry. We wish Quinn nothing but the best moving forward.”
The following players have also been reassigned:
Joshua Kaufman
Kaiden Thatcher
Aiden Lee
Vasily Serov
Easton Lynds
“As we move into preseason, more tough decisions have had to be made,” said Oke. “We will continue to monitor these players moving forward.”
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Hometown PTBO: Ted Higgins Involved In 70 Years of Lacrose and Fundraising For Parkinson's Disease
/This week on Hometown PTBO, David Tuan Bui talks with Lakers president Ted Higgins about being involved in lacrosse for 70 years, how Peterborough became invested in the sport and his fundraising efforts for the Parkinson SuperWalk Campaign on Sept. 7.
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Peterborough County Family Recognized For Sports Volunteer Efforts With Commemorative Plaque
/Township Council, Staff and community members gathered to celebrate the unveiling of the Wilford Family plaque at the Douglas Sports Centre Ball Diamond in Lakefield on Thursday evening.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough County.
This plaque has been installed to acknowledge the Wilford family (Jim, Yvonne and children Jessica and her husband Shawn, and Jimmy) for contributing to youth sports in our community.
“What stands out about the Wilford family is their deep commitment to the members of our community. They haven’t just supported our sports programs—they’ve helped build them,” said Sherry Senis, Selwyn Township Mayor. “Whether through countless volunteer hours, coaching, organizing, or contributing to the construction and maintenance of our ball diamonds, the Wilford’s have poured their hearts into making sure our kids have the opportunities and facilities they need to thrive and play.”
The Township of Selwyn would again like to thank the Wilford family for their commitment to our community.
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Peterborough Petes Reassign 13 Players Following Thursday Scrimmages
/The Peterborough Petes has reassigned 13 players following Thursday afternoon’s scrimmages.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
The following players were reassigned:
Jonny Brooks
Elijah Chavez
Quinton Kim-Lemay
Kasra Fathi
Matthew Crawford
Calum Hartnell
Justin Ouellette
Alexander Smyth
Owen Cassidy
Marcus Sulug
Raiden Doxtator
Matthew McKenna
Nicholas Wlodarczyk
“It’s been a very competitive couple of days on the ice,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “It’s obvious that everybody worked hard over the summer and this has led to us having to make some very difficult decisions. We will continue to monitor these players’ progress and development over the coming seasons.”
The annual Maroon vs White game takes place Friday at 4:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The general public are invited to attend the game which will also be streamed live on the Petes Facebook page.
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Two Peterborough Archers Awarded Petro-Canada FACE Grant
/Archer Amelia Gagné and her coach Jess Ashton have been selected to receive the Petro-Canada FACE (Fuelling Athlete and Coaching Excellence) grant announced on Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of Heather Watson.
The duo has been chosen from a group of 55 up-and-coming athletes and hopes to represent Canada at the Olympics.
Archery Canada nominated them and they are the only archery athlete-coach pairs to receive the grant. Each National sports organization across Canada can nominate athletes and coaches based on their pathway toward future Olympic events.
Gagné and Ashton are both from the Peterborough area and train there. The development of the sport of archery in the region has had challenges, starting with the closure of a nearby facility in 2019, leaving competitive archers with limited options to train. They train near Red Head Archery, a new facility in Douro Dummer that opened in 2021. The two have been able to continue to work together through perseverance. They worked together at the 2023 Canada Winter Games and competed in the Youth and Masters Pan American Championships in 2024 in El Salvador. In September, they will be heading to the World Archery Championships in Alberta.
“I am so grateful to have received this funding from Petro-Canada,” said Gagné. “The money will allow me to participate in more international tournaments and assist with equipment upgrades. This will greatly benefit my progression in archery and in achieving my goals as a high performance archer.”
As a woman who has grown up in this sport, as a previous competitive archer myself, I understand the time, dedication and countless hours of work that go behind high performance archery,” said Ashton. “Programs like the Petro-Canada FACE program are invaluable for athlete development as we work towards Amelia’s Olympic goals.”
Potential Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes are awarded a $10,000 FACE grant to help them along their journey. The grants are often used for training, equipment, coach education, and travel expenses for competitions. Since 1988, the fund has provided more than $14 million in support to Canadian athletes and coaches.
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'Fore the Kids' Golf Tournament Returns For Rotary Club of Peterborough On Sept. 26
/The Rotary Club of Peterborough has brought back the ‘Fore the Kids Golf Tournament’ at Bellmere Winds Golf Course for Sept. 26 to support local children.
Photo courtesy of the Rotary Club of Peterborough.
One example of a child being supported is Jude, who is three years old and has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and a Global Development Delay. He has been accessing Five Counties programs like physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy since he was four months old.
“Thank you to everyone who supports this event. It shows the families at Five Counties that they have an entire community behind them, cheering them on.” said Julie, Jude’s mother.
The shotgun start begins at 1 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for individuals and businesses.
Golfers of all skill levels are invited to register for the event at a fee of $150 per person for $600 for a foursome. The price includes a round of golf, a cart for convenience, lunch and the chance to win prizes.
A one-year lease of a Honda from Trent Valley Honda for a hole-in-one is up for grabs.
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Peterborough Lakers Comeback Bid Falls Short, Eliminated By Six Nations Chiefs In 11-8 Loss
/The Peterborough Lakers' season ended the same way it did last year, eliminated by the Six Nations Chiefs in the MSL final, as the former lost 11-8 in Game Six at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Tuesday night.
Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.
