Former Peterborough Petes Defenceman Inducted Into the Hockey Hall of Fame

Former Peterborough Petes defenceman Colin Campbell is soon being immortalized as a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2024 in Toronto on Monday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth ANdersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Campbell is being inducted in the builder category and is currently the NHL Senior Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations.

He played three seasons (his entire junior hockey career) with the Peterborough Petes from 1970-72, He had 95 points in 169 games during that span. In his last season, he had 47 points and 189 penalty minutes while being crowned an OHL champion in 1972 with teammates such as Bob Gainey, Stan Jonathan and Doug Jarvis.

He was honoured by the Petes with a banner-raising ceremony in January 2020.

The Tillsonburg native was drafted 27th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1973 NHL Draft and fifth overall by the Vancouver Blazers in the 1973 WHA Draft. He played one year with Vancouver in the WHA before signing on with Pittsburgh. He also played for other NHL teams such as Colorado, Detroit, Edmonton, and Vancouver before he retired in 1985. Ten years later, he coached for four seasons.

After retiring in 1985, Campbell was an assistant coach with the Red Wings until 1990. He was also an associate coach with the Rangers for parts of three seasons before his promotion. He replaced Mike Keenan as coach after New York's championship year in 1994.

After being released by the Rangers during the 1997-98 season, Campbell retains his involvement with the NHL in hockey operations, officiating and central scouting before his current role.

The 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration is Nov. 11 in Toronto. He joins Shea Weber, Jeremy Roenick, Pavel Datsyuk, Natalie Darwitz, David Poile, and Krissy Wendall in this year’s class.

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Peterborough Petes Score Late Goal To Earn First Victory Over Saginaw Spirit

The painful drought is finally over for the Peterborough Petes as defenseman Carson Cameron scored late in the third period to give his team their first win of the season over the Saginaw Spirit at the Dow Event Center on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of nATALIE sHAVER AND THE ohl.

Saginaw struck first as a former Peterborough Pete in James Guo as he one-timed it at a wide-open net after receiving a pass from a circling Kristian Epperson to make it 1-0. Just over eight minutes later, the Petes got on the board as they had an odd-man rush. Francis Parish opted to take the shot and wristed it past Kaleb Papineau for a 1-1 tie.

With no scoring in the second and int he first 17 minutes of the third, Brody Partridge quickly won the faceoof for the Petes back to defenseman Carson Cameron. The latter quickly snapped it and scored to give Peterborough their first lead of the game with 2:25 left in regulation.

Peterborough held on for the victory, their first of the season after 16 games and defeat Saginaw, 2-1.

The Petes continue their thre-game road trip as they play the Flint Firebirds at the Dort Financial Center on Friday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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GPHSF Accepting Registration For Inaugural Charity Volleyball Tournament to Support Concussion Education and Awareness For Youth Sport

In support of concussion education and awareness for youth sport, the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) has announced its inaugural Charity Volleyball Tournament at Adam Scott CVI on Feb 1.

Photo courtesy of GPHSF.

Only 12 teams are available for the recreational coed tournament. Teams are $240 with a $50 tax receipt. Registration includes prizes and swag, six guaranteed games (sets) plus playoffs (single elimination knockout), referees, 50/50 and activities throughout the day. Register before Jan. 26 by clicking the link to register online.

“Concussion education and awareness is something that our Foundation has funded for a very long time” said Vince Bierworth, GPHSF executive director. “Over the past few years, we have been able to provide funding to two very important initiatives; PACA (Peterborough Athletics Concussion Awareness) and the H.O.P.E Bursary in Honour of Steve Montador. This recreational coed tournament will be a fun day that helps us continue supporting these important concussion programs.”

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. If you would like to sponsor or learn more about the event, please email Vince@GPHSF.ca or call 705 740 8074 ext.101.

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Peterborough Petes To Continue Gav’s Corner For Type-1 Diabetic Support

The Peterborough Petes with forward Gavin Bryant is continuing the Gav’s Corner initiative aimed at uniting and supporting individuals impacted by Type 1 Diabetes, announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Gavin Bryant as a member of the Petes hortly after his trade from the Niagara IceDogs. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The initiative was started by Bryant and the Niagara IceDogs in September of this year.

It was created with the dual mission of offering support and fostering valuable conversations within the Type 1 Diabetes community. The initiative seeks to bring together people who understand the unique challenges of living with Type 1 Diabetes while also advancing the search for a cure.

The campaign was inspired by Bryant’s sister’s diagnosis in 2021 and his former roommate in Owen Sound, Mark Wooley, both with Type 1 Diabetes.

Bryant was acquired by the Petes in a trade on Oct. 22 and was adamant on continuing the program in Peterborough.

“It has been my goal to recognize and learn about those affected and ultimately help in the fight for a cure,” said Bryant. “This is my way of bringing those affected together for a night of hockey and ultimately just a person to talk to that wants to help.”

Every home game, a total of four tickets will be donated to a family impacted by Type 1 Diabetes. The family in attendance will also receive a video board shoutout and a meet and greet with Bryant after the game. Interested families can apply by filling out an online application.

The program will be facilitated by Morgan Blaind, Petes Coordinator of Marketing and Community Engagement, who previously worked on Diabetes Night in 2022 with former Petes goaltender Michael Simpson, who lives with Type 1 Diabetes.

“We’ve had amazing support from the community in the past with our different player initiatives,” said Blaind. “I’m looking forward to working with Gavin and seeing the support of the program.”

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Peterborough Petes Cannot Hold Lead; Lose 4-3 In Shootout to Oshawa Generals

The Petes held the lead for most of the game but let the Oshawa Generals come back to win 4-3 in a shootout at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen adn the Peterborough Petes.

Peterborough drew first blood as the Petes forced a turnover and go the puck to Quinton Pagé. He buried it past Isaac Gravelle top shelf for a 1-0 score. Oshawa responded just five minutes later to tie it at one after the first period.

The second period was all Peterborough as Ryder McIntyre received a breakout pass from Petes captain Jonathan Melee. The former was able to slip it by Gravelle to restore their one-goal advantage over their rivals. They extended their lead as Grayden Strohack fed an uncontested Adam Levac in the high slot to score on the backhand for a 3-1 lead going into the third.

Oshawa was able to cue the come back as Ben Danford scored 12 seconds into the third period to cut the deficit in half. Matthew Buckley tied the game as he ripped it top shelf from the high slot for a 3-3 tie.

With overtime settling nothing, the game went to a shootout. The following are the results:

• PBO - Caden Taylor (Goal)

• OSH - Beckett Sennecke (Goal)

• PBO - Ryder McIntyre (No Goal)

• OSH - Colby Barlow (Goal)

• PBO - Braydon McCallum (No Goal)

Peterborough remains winless with the loss after 11 games. The Petes are back in action on Thursday to start a three-game road trip as they travel to Saginaw to take on the Spirit at the Dow Event Center at 7:05 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Forward Named Alternate Captain For 2024 U17 World Challenge

Peterborough Petes forward Colin Fitzgerald was named as an alternate captain for Canada Red at the 2024 U17 World Challenge from Nov. 3 to 9 at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia.

Alessandro Di Iorio, Sarnia Sting forward (left); Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips defenceman (middle) and Colin Fitzgerald (right) named as captains for Canada Red. Photo courtesy of Hockey Canada.

He was named one of the alternate captains alongside Alessandro Di Iorio, Sarnia Sting forward as the other alternate and Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips defenceman as captain.

They were named to their respective leadership roles before the puck drop against Finland which the Canadians won 3-1 on Sunday.

“(Wearing the Canadian jersey) is something that I have dreamt of ever since I was a little kid,” explained Fitzgerald. “I have watched pretty much every event that Canadian teams have played in and to see (the Maple Leaf) on my chest makes me very proud knowing that I am representing my family here. I am the first person in my family to play for Team Canada so I am very honoured and hopefully I can keep wearing [the Canadian jersey] in the future.”

Fellow Pete Blake Gowan joined Fitzgerald for Canada Red.

“We’re very excited for Colin and Blake,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations in a prior interview. “This is a great opportunity for them to play with the top talent in their age group from around the world. We’re looking forward to watching them both represent their country as they compete for gold.”

In 12 games with the Petes in his rookie campaign, Fitzgerald has four goals and three assists for seven points.

The Peterborough native was selected by the Petes in the first round, third overall of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. Last season, he played 34 games with the U16 Peterborough Petes scoring 39 goals and adding 25 assists for 64 points. In eight playoff games, he scored 13 times and added eight assists, helping the Petes to the OMHA Championships and the 2024 OHL Cup.

In six OHL Cup games, the 6’1”, 174 lbs centre finished tied for the tournament lead in scoring with eight goals and five assists for 13 points, leading the Petes to a semi-final finish and being named to the All-Star team.

Canada Red plays the United States on Monday night at 7:30 p.m.

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RedBlacks Sweep Kinsmen Minor Football League Championships

The junior and senior RedBlacks swept the Kinsmen Minor Football League Championships over the Roughriders at Thomas A Stewart Secondary School on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of KMFL.

The Junior RedBlacks defeated the Roughriders 42-8, capturing their third consecutive championship. AJ Galloway led the scoring for the RedBlacks with five touchdowns, adding two kicked converts. Cody Laurant added a single touchdown and Ronnie Hope added a kicked convert. Mason Earnshaw scored the single touchdown for the Roughriders and Jacob Cahorn kicked a convert.

AJ Galloway was named the Ken Butcher Junior Championship Game MVP for a second consecutive season.

The Senior Championship saw two high-scoring teams get into a defensive battle. The RedBlacks topped the Roughriders by a score of 14-6. Brody Munnings scored two touchdowns for the RedBlacks while Chase Coghill added a kicked convert. Michael Porter scored the lone touchdown for the Roughriders.

Brody Munnings was named the Ken Butcher Senior Championship Game MVP.

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Hometown PTBO: KMFL President Bryan Junkin On Keeping the League Going For 44 Years and Championship Weekend

This week on Hometown PTBO, David Tuan Bui talks with Ptbo KMFL president Bryan Junkin about championship weekend this Saturday, the league's 44-year history and what made the 2024 season so special.

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Registration Open For Third Annual GPHSF Charity Bonspiel

Registration is now open for the third annual Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) Charity Bonspiel, held on Feb. 15 at the Peterborough Curling Club.

Photo courtesy of GPHSF.

“We are really excited for our 3rd Bonspiel in partnership with Imprinted Apparel Store. This event continues to grow each year. The response remains incredibly positive. We have a great time putting it on and being part of this event” said Vince Bierworth, GPHSF executive director. “Funds raised from this event will continue our mission to broaden health equity and access to healthcare for the residents in Peterborough City and County as well as Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations.  Funds will support our partnership with the Peterborough Family Health Team, along with many other community organizations we work with.”

Registration is $300, with a $60 tax receipt. The day includes two games along with breakfast and lunch. There are $2,000 in prizes to be won provided by Imprinted Apparel Store and $500 in prizes provided by Goldline. Other activities such as trivia challenges, raffle draws, cornhole boards and many other opportunities to win prizes will be at the event.

Participants can register online. Only 24 teams are available. GPHSF notes that participants should have some experience with the game and their equipment. They will not be able to provide on-ice training for beginners.

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Peterborough Petes Still Searching For First Win After 2-1 Shootout Loss to Niagara IceDogs

The Petes are still searching for their first win as they fell to the Central Division-leading Niagara IceDogs in a 2-1 shootout loss at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Tuesday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The scoring did not start until the final minute of the first period. Ethan Czata was able to jam the puck, which was caught in Petes’ goaltender Zach Bowen’s pad, to make it 1-0 for Niagara.

Peterborough retaliated over halfway through the second period. The Petes intercepted the puck in the neutral zone and immediately had an odd-man rush. The puck was passed to Brennan Faulkner and he beat the IceDogs goalie short side for his first career OHL goal and a 1-1 tie.

With no goals in the third period and overtime, the game had to be decided on a shootout.

Shootout results:

• PBO - Caden Taylor (No Goal)

• NIAG - Kevin He (No Goal)

• PBO - Nico Addy (No Goal)

• NIAG - Andrei Loshko (No Goal)

• PBO - Jonathan Melee (No Goal)

• NIAG - Ryan Roobroeck (Goal)*

*denotes game-winning goal

The Petes hit the road to Kingston to take on the Frontenacs on Friday at Slush Pippie Place at 7 p.m.

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