Peterborough Petes Score Five Unanswered For Comeback Win Over the Kitchener Rangers

The Peterborough Petes rallied for five straight goals to come back and defeat the Kitchener Rangers 5-3, during their Next Gen game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Monday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Next Gen game (in partnership with Five Counties Children’s Centre) saw the Petes seven kids signed as Next Gen Staff to one-day contracts.

The following are the kids and their respective roles:

• Myles Nugent-Horton: Head Coach

• Abbott Nugent-Horton: General Manager

• Gryffin Tucker: Scout

• Saphira Tuckers: Assistant Coach

• Damien Beaulieu: In-Game Host

• Alexis Beaulieu: Radio Broadcaster

• Bryor Grimes: PA Announcer

As Next Gen Petes, the children had an opportunity to experience the game up close and personal.

(From left to right) Myles Nugent-Horton, Head Coach; Abbott Nugent-Horton; General Manager; Gryffin Tucker; Scout; Saphira Tuckers; Assistant Coach, Damien Beaulieu, In-Game Host; Alexis Beaulieu, Radio Broadcaster and Bryor Grimes, PA Announcer. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes had a rough start to the game. Crucial penalties lead to the game’s first three goals for Kitchener, with two on the power play.

Peterborough started their comeback bid late in the first period as they forced a turnover in the offensive zone. Blake Gowan got the puck from the point, tossed it at the net and Braydon McCallum tipped it in for a 3-1 game at the end of the frame.

Peterborough had a two-man advantage early in the second period and capitalized on their opportunity. Petes defenceman Carson Cameron took a shot at point-blank range but was stopped. There was a mad scramble for the puck and it trickled to the high slot for Brady Stonehouse, who buried it to make it 3-2. Martin Matejicek got on the scoreboard as he received a pass in the high slot. He took a shot on the backhand that found its way through traffic and scored for a 3-3 tie after two periods.

The game was deadlocked for the majority of the third until seven minutes left in regulation. Matejicek struck again as the Petes quickly won the faceoff and received a pass from his defensive partner Rio Kaiser. He one-timed it home for his second of the game and first lead of the night. Petes captain Johnathan Melee added an empty-net goal and Peterborough completed the comeback for a 5-3 win.

The Petes are at home again to host the Brantford Bulldogs at the Peterborough Memorial Cnetre this Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Peterborough Golf and Country Club Announces Winners Curling' 'Hearts n’ Hammers' Women's Bonspiel

The winners of Peterborough Golf and Country Club’s invitational women’s bonspiel ‘Hearts n’ Hammers 2025’ were announced on Friday.

The event featured sixteen teams representing eight clubs that ran on Wednesday.

The early draw saw Susan Barnard, Tracy Kennedy, Kristin Lee and Mary Frances Thompson of Team Barnard (Peterborough Curling Club) victorius.

The late draw was won by Rachel Duffus, Joanne Dowdall-Brown, Barb Westgate and Stephanie Langlois of Team Dowdall-Brown (Renfrew Curling Club).

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2025 Inductees Announced For Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame

Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors have announced the names of six people as inductees for the class of 2025.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame.

The following are this year’s inductees:

Paul Day (Builder: Lacrosse)

The Peterborough-born coach is well-known in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) communities. As the general manager of the Peterborough Lakers, Day assembled four consecutive Mann Cup championship teams. He won two NLL Championships with the Buffalo Bandits and four with the Rochester Knighthawks. Day played for the Minto Cup Champion Peterborough Jr. Maulers. He is currently the general manager of the NLL’s Philadelphia Wings. He has also been inducted into the Ontario and Canadian Lacosse Halls of Fame.

David Lean (Athlete: Water Skiing)

Peterborough-born and Apsley-raised, Lean competed in two World Water Ski Championships, was a North American Water Ski Champion, a three-time Canadian Champion, the 1960 Ontario Water Ski Champion – closed and open, the 1964 and 1965 Ontario Open champion and was the 1966 Canadian Invitational overall and tricks champion. He was the first Canadian to complete the ‘wake toe hold’ trick in competition. He was a regular performer at the annual Canadian National Exhibition Water Ski Show.

Frank Mazza (Athlete: Wheelchair Paralympian)

Born with cerebral palsy, Mazza started racing in 1982 and represented Canada internationally from 1983 to 1986. Known as "‘Fast Frank Mazza,’ he was a gold medal Paralympian and a gold, silver and bronze World Games Paralympic medalist among his many accomplishments. Frank raced using only his left arm to propel his wheelchair while competing against two-arm wheelers. He held national and provincial records in many events.

Bill Plager (Athlete: Hockey)

Plager came to Peterborough in 1962 to play for the TPT Petes. He spent the 1963-64 season with the Lachine Maroons before returning to play for the Petes from 1964 to 1966. With stints in the CHL and AHL, he would go on to play for the NHL's Minnesota North Stars, Atlanta Flames and St. Louis Blues. He got the rare opportunity to play for four years and teamed up with his brothers Barclay and Bob while playing for the St. Louis Blues. The 68-69 Blues were Western Division Champions and Stanley Cup finalists. Following his 294-game NHL career, Plaguer returned to Peterborough. He contributed to the community by coaching PHA boys and PGHA girl’s teams.

Andrea (Cranley) Prieur (Builder: Lacrosse)

Peterborough native and St. Peter High School graduate Prieur has travelled the world as a member of the Canadian Medical team at Olympic, Commonwealth, Pan Am and World University games over her 20+ years as an athletic therapist. She has been a head therapist for several championships in Canada, including IIHF World Women’s Hockey, Canadian Figure Skating, CPGA Golf and Varsity and Club sports. Through ongoing education and experience, Andrea has prepared to become a world-class therapist, providing medical service to high-prestige events.

Darl Sutherland (Athlete: Long-Distance Running)

Sutherland’s career started when he came to Peterborough from Bancroft to attend Sir Sandford Fleming College. He is an OCAA gold medalist and a Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association cross-country silver and bronze medalist. He captained the Fleming Knights to the 2001-02 OCAA Championship. As a marathon runner, he has won numerous events and competed in the Boston, Philadelphia and New York Marathons. He is one of Peterborough’s most prolific distant runners. Running has been Darl’s life, translating into coaching high school track and field and Special Olympics. He continues to coach at Sir Sandford Fleming College and Team Ontario.

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Peterborough Petes' Thursday Game Postponed to Friday Due to Weather Conditions

The Peterborough Petes will have to wait one more day to get revenge on the Ottawa 67’s as their Thursday night matchup has been postponed to Friday due to the inclement weather and poor travel conditions, announced by the Ontario Hockey League on Thursday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Tim Austen and the Peterborough Petes.

This game is the second leg of a home-and-home series which was originally scheduled for back-to-back days. The Petes were shut out by the Ottawa 67’s 3-0 on Wednesday night at TD Place.

Puck drop remains scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

All tickets for Thursday’s game will be honoured on Friday.

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Peterborough Petes Are Blanked In Nation's Capital By Ottawa 67's

The Peterborough Petes could not find the back of the net and were shut out 3-0 to the Ottawa 67’s at TD Place on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Tim Austen and the Peterborough Petes.

This game was the first leg of a home-and-home series on back-to-back days for both teams.

The first period was slow for both teams as no one was able to beat the goaltenders and they remained 0-0 after the first. Peterborough led the shot department with 11-5.

Ottawa drew first blood only 2:02 into the second period as Frankie Marrelli scored to make it one nothing. It was followed up six-and-a-half minutes later by Matthew Mayich who made it 2-0, the end result of the period. Ottawa outshot Peterborough 9-8 in the frame.

The Petes had ten shots in the third period to Ottawa’s nine but could not solve 67’s goalie Colin MacKenzie for the shutout and 3-0 score.

Petes goaltender Zach Bowen stopped 20/23 shots in the loss. Petes defenceman Grayden Strohack hit a career milestone as it was his 100th OHL matchup.

Both teams will play in the second half of the home-and-home series as Ottawa comes to Peterborough to play again on Thursday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Sign American Goaltender to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

The Peterborough Petes has signed American goaltender Dylan Lee-Stack to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement, announced Monday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The New York, N.Y. native attended both Petes development and training camp as an undrafted free agent last year. Last season, the 2007-born goaltender played 18 games for the Yale Jr. Bulldogs 16U, with a 2.83 GAA. He also played in eight games for Brunswick School in Connecticut, picking up a 1.86 GAA and a .927 save percentage.

“Dylan had a great camp with us in August,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “He had an opportunity to go back to Brunswick School this season, where we’ve been able to monitor his development both on video and in person. He’s a composed, young goaltender and we’re looking forward to having him join the team in the future.”

Last month, Lee-Stack was ranked 30th for North American goaltenders in NHL Central Scouting’s Mid-Term Rankings for the 2025 NHL draft. He joins Carson Cameron (87), Caden Taylor (113), and Aiden Young (183), who were also mentioned in the rankings. This year, Lee-Stack has suited up for the Yale Jr. Bulldogs 18U and Brunswick School, where he will finish the season.

“I’d also like to acknowledge the work that Head Coach Mike Kennedy and the rest of the staff who work with Dylan at Brunswick have put in to further his development over the past two years,” said Oke. “They’ve done a great job in preparing him for this next step in his career.”

The Petes continue their road trip as they will take on the Ottawa 67’s on Wednesday. The game is the first leg of a home-and-home series being played on back-to-back days. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at TD Place.

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Peterborough Petes Get the Split in Back-to-Back Road Games

The Peterborough Petes split their back-to-back road games, taking a loss over the London Knights but earning a shootout win over the Sarnia Sting.

Photo courtesy of Tyler Bennett and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes took a 3-1 loss to the Knights at Canada Life Place on Friday night.

Petes goaltender Easton Rye stopped 35/38 shots in the loss. Colin Fitzgerald had the team’s lone goal while Braydon McCallum picked up an assist, extending his point streak to five games. The game was a milestone for second-year forward Brody Partridge, who skated in his 100th OHL contest.

Peterborough bounced back with a 3-2 shootout win over Sarnia at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena on Saturday night.

Francis Parish scored his fourth and fifth goals of the season, both in the second period. Fitzgerald had two assists, while Aiden Young and Carson Cameron had one assist each. Rye stopped 25/27 shots and two in the shootout to pick up his ninth win.

The Petes continue their road trip as they will take on the Ottawa 67’s on Wednesday. The game is the first leg of a home-and-home series being played on back-to-back days. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at TD Place.

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Peterborough Petes Raise $45,153 For 16th Annual Pink in the Rink Campaign

The Peterborough Petes have officially announced their fundraising total for the 16th Annual Pink in the Rink Campaign, raising $45,153 in support of Pedal for Hope, a part of Cops for Cancer at the Canadian Cancer Society, announced on Friday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

This year’s campaign featured a month-long fundraising effort, including an online donation page, t-shirts, window stickers, and replica jersey sales. The Petes hosted their Pink in the Rink Game against the Oshawa Generals on Saturday. More fundraising took place during the game, with a silent auction, Chuck-A-Pep, and on-ice game jersey auction all adding to the total.

In addition to supporting pediatric cancer research, the Pedal for Hope tour also raises funds to support the Pediatric Family Counselling Service. This program provides much-needed support to families and children coping with a cancer diagnosis, as well as young adults who have surpassed their diagnosis as they transition into adulthood.

The Petes hit the road as they travel to London to take on the defending-champion London Knights. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Canada Life Place.

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Peterborough Petes Grounded 7-2 to Visiting Flint Firebirds

The Peterborough Petes did not have the best night as they were routed by the Flint Firebirds, 7-2, at the Peterborough Memorial Centre during Mental Health Awareness Night on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Peterborough got the start they wanted by scoring early. The Petes forced a turnover with heavy forechecking in the offensive zone. Adam Levac got the loose puck and backhanded it in past Firebirds goalie Nathan Day for a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately for the Petes, Flint scored the following four goals that leaked into the middle of the second period.

Brady Stonehouse got one back for the Petes late in the second on the powerplay from a one-timed shot in the high slot to cut the lead to two. Flint retaliated 33 seconds later to make it 5-2 after two periods.

Peterborough did what they could to try and play catch up but the visitors tacked on a goal early from former Pete Sam McCue on the power play and a late period goal to seal it, 7-2.

The Petes hit the road as they travel to London to take on the defending-champion London Knights. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Canada Life Place.

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Peterborough Lakers Season Tickets On Sale Starting Monday

The Peterborough Lakers are selling season tickets for the 2025 Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) season starting Monday at the Grant Thornton Box Office, announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers.

Season tickets grant the following:

• Guaranteed seats for all nine regular season home games (No playoff games included)

• Exclusive savings compared to single-game tickets

• Priority access to playoff tickets

• Special offers and promotions for season ticket holders

• Be part of the Lakers' passionate lacrosse community

• Season tickets can be pre-printed or picked up at Will Call

• Passes to Jr. A and Jr. C Lakers games are included

“We can’t wait to welcome our incredible fans back to the Peterborough Memorial Centre,” said Robert Hope, Lakers captain. “The energy our supporters bring to each game fuels our players and helps us strive for greatness year after year.”

Season tickets must be renewed in person at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Grant Thornton box office, open Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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