Peterborough Lakers Acquire Goaltender Nick Rose In Exchange For Landon Kells and First-Round Pick

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The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers have acquired veteran goaltender Nick Rose from the Oakville Rock in exchange for goalie Landon Kells and a 2026 first-round pick, announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Lakers

The 37-year-old is the starting goaltender for the Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The 37-year-old brings leadership, stability and a championship pedigree as the Lakers set their sights on another Mann Cup title.

He was named the 2024 NLL Goaltender of the Year while playing for the Toronto Rock.

“We’re thrilled to bring Nick to Peterborough,” said Mike Hasen, Lakers head coach and general manager. “His track record speaks for itself—he’s a proven winner, and his experience will be a huge asset for us. We also want to thank Landon Kells for his time in Peterborough. He has a bright future, and we wish him all the best in Oakville.”

Rose said he is eager to join the Lakers and play for the fans.

“I had a conversation with Mike Hasen, and Peterborough was a very attractive option. They are always in the hunt. I’m excited to go to one of the most historic Sr. franchises there is,” he explained. “I don’t have too many cracks left at winning a Mann Cup, so 100 per cent, I want to try and win one. The Lakers organization is in the mix every single summer for it and I’m excited to battle with my new teammates.”

Rose will have some familiar faces to greet him in the Lakers dressing room.

“I know Withers from Team Canada and I know Hoggarth really well from his time in Orangeville in junior,” he said. “I also know Hopey pretty well too, so it’s great to be joining a team with guys I already have a connection with.”

The Lakers begin thier season on the road against the Brooklin L.C. on May 21. They will have a major rivalry night in their home opener the next day against the two-time defending MSL champion Six Nations Chiefs.

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Peterborough Petes Nab One Point In Pair of Weekend Games

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The Peterborough Petes took losses in both of their games on Friday and Saturday but managed to get one point in their matchups the the Kingston Frontenacs and Sudbury Wolves.

Photo courtesy of KEnneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Peterborough Petes travelled to Kingston for the final time this season to take on the Frontenacs at the Slush Puppie Place on Friday. The Frontenacs pulled away late in the second period, winning the game by a score of 8-2.

Brennan Faulkner had two assists in the game for Peterborough. Captain Jonathan Melee scored his 21st goal of the season, while Adam Levac also scored. Petes prospect Raiden Doxtator made his OHL debut in the game, wearing number 24.

The Petes hosted the Sudbury Wolves at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in front of their 20th sell-out of the season for their St. Patrick’s Day game on Saturday. The Wolves won the game in overtime by a score of 2-1.

Petes goaltender Zach Bowen stopped 39/41 in the loss. Francis Parish scored, while Gavin Bryant picked up an assist.

The Petes play their final home game this Thursday as they host the Frontenacs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Registration For Jr. A Lakers Release Full Schedule For 2025 Season

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The Peterborough Jr. A Lakers have officially released its Ontario Junior Lacrosse League schedule for the 2025 season.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Jr. A Lakers.

The season starts on the road against the Whitby Warriors on May 20 at 7:30 p.m at Iroquois Park. The team’s home opener is on May 26 at 8 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre against the Oakville Buzz.

“We’re thrilled to get back on the floor at the PMC in front of our incredible fans,” said Robert Hope, Lakers head coach. “Facing Oakville on May 26 is a fantastic way to kick things off at home. Our guys are hungry after last year’s playoff run, and we’re building toward something special this season.”

The following is the complete 2025 schedule:

Home Games:

  • May 26, 8 p.m. vs Oakville Buzz

  • May 30, 8 p.m. vs Six Nations Arrows

  • June 16, 8 p.m. vs Kitchener Waterloo

  • June 18, 8 p.m. vs Burlington Blaze

  • June 20, 8 p.m. vs Orangeville Northmen

  • June 23, 8 p.m. vs Toronto Beaches

  • June 27, 8 p.m. vs St Catharines Athletics

  • June 30, 8 p.m. vs Mimico Mountaineers

  • July 2, 8 p.m. vs Brampton Excelsiors

  • July 7, 8 p.m. vs Whitby Warriors

Away Games:

  • May 20, 7:30 p.m. at Whitby Warriors (Iroquois Park – Pad 1)

  • May 23, 7:30 p.m. at Kitchener Waterloo (Memorial – Aud)

  • May 28, 8 p.m. at St Catharines Athletics (Canada Games Park)

  • June 2, 8 p.m. at Burlington Blaze (Central Arena)

  • June 5, 8 p.m. at Six Nations Arrows (Iroquois Lacrosse Arena – ILA)

  • June 10, 8 p.m. at Toronto Beaches (Ted Reeve Arena)

  • June 13, 8 p.m. at Mimico Mountaineers (Mimico Arena)

  • June 25, 8 p.m. at Oakville Buzz (Toronto Rock Athletic Centre – TRAC)

  • July 4, 8 p.m. at Brampton Excelsiors (Memorial Arena)

  • July 10, 8 p.m. at Orangeville Northmen (Tony Rose Arena)

The Lakers reached the semifinals before falling to the Mimico Mountaineers last season. This year, Hope says the Lakers are eager to take the next step toward capturing the OJLL title and a shot at the prestigious Minto Cup.

“We’re not just playing for wins; we’re playing to continue building the storied legacy of lacrosse in our city,” he explained. “This season, we’re going to leave everything on the floor and do our best to bring the Minto Cup home to Peterborough, where it belongs.”

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Peterborough Petes Call Up Forward Ahead of Friday's Game Against the Kingston Frontenacs

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The Peterborough Petes has called up forward Raiden Doxtator ahead of Friday night’s game in Kingston, announced on Friday morning.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes drafted the 2008 London-born forward in the seventh round, 125th overall, in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. He was selected from the London Jr. Knights program. He scored 10 goals and added 27 assists for 37 points in 30 games for their U16 team in 2023-24. This season, Doxtator played 56 games for BioSteel Sports Academy 16U, scoring 36 goals and adding 45 assists for 81 points. He also played in five games for BioSteel Sports Academy’s 18U team, scoring four goals and adding four assists for eight points. 

“Raiden was noticeable in training camp as a 16-year-old and has had a productive season at BioSteel Sports Academy,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “We’ve had a chance to watch his progress over the year and he has made a positive impression.”

Doxtator is expected to make his OHL debut, wearing number 25 for Friday’s game against the Frontenacs.

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Peterborough Petes Allow Four-Goal Flurry From Brampton Steelheads In Second Period For 6-3 Loss

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The Peterborough Petes could not catch up to the Brampton Steelheads after allowing four goals in the second period to fall 6-3 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Wednesday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The scoring started from a Peterborough native but not from the Petes. Steelheads Porter Martone got the puck out in front on a wide-open net and buried it home for a 1-0 lead as the period’s only score.

Brampton scored the following two goals just 6:06 into the period for a 3-0 lead. Peterborough finally got on the board as they had an odd-man rush. Francis Parish took the shot but was saved by the pad. Gavin Bryant pounced on the rebound and scored the Petes’s first goal. Unfortunately for Peterborough, a pair of Aidan Lane goals hit the board and the Petes found themselves in a 5-1 deficit after two periods.

Parish got his second point of the night as he was the only Pete on the rush and snapped it at the high slot to make it 5-3. Brampton scored just six minutes later to restore their four-goal lead. Quinton Pagé squeezed out one more goal for Peterborough in the final two minutes in regulation but it was too little, too late and the Petes fell 6-3 to the Steelheads.

The Petes travel to Kingston to take on the Frontenacs this Friday at 7 p.m. at Slush Puppie Place.

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Registration For Jr. A Lakers Summer Camp Opens This Friday

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Kids can pick up their lacrosse sticks and toss the ball around as registration for the Peterborough Jr. A Lakers Summer Camp opens this Friday at 8 a.m.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Jr. A Lakers

The camp is held at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in a four-week multi-sport camp for athletes ages six-12 and runs through July.

“I’m grateful for the foundation Turner has built and excited to continue delivering an unforgettable experience for our campers,” said Curtis Conley, camp director.

Conley was newly appointed to the role, taking over for Turner Evans. The former is a Trent University Bachelor of Education student with both playing and coaching experience. He is an assistant coach with the Jr. A Lakers, played for the Cobourg Kodiaks in the MSL last summer and has played professionally in the National Lacrosse League with the Albany Firewolves and New York Riptide.

“I’m passionate about teaching and coaching, and I can’t wait to help young athletes grow their skills in a supportive, high-energy environment,” said Conley.

The camp offers a mix of sports and activities, focusing on daily lacrosse instruction led by Jr. A Lakers players and special guest coaches. It is suitable for children of all skill levels.

Camp Details:

  • Dates & Fees:

  • Week 1: June 30, July 2-4 (four-day week) – $180

  • Week 2: July 7-11 – $200

  • Week 3: July 14-18 – $200

  • Week 4: July 21-25 – $200

  • Location: Peterborough Memorial Centre

  • Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • Ages: 6-12

  • Highlights: Multi-sport activities with daily lacrosse training, led by Jr A Lakers players and special guests

Online registration is available or through a link at PtboJrLakers.ca. Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly, so don’t miss out! Whether you’re a returning camper or a new face, the Jr A Lakers Summer Camp is ready to welcome you for a summer of growth, leadership, and fun.

Conley says he’s looking forward to seeing everyone at camp and continuing the tradition of excellence that makes this program so special.

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Peterborough Petes Call Up Defenseman Ahead of Wednesday's Game Against the Brampton Steelheads

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The Peterborough Petes has called up defenceman Luis Sturgeon for Wednesday’s game against the Brampton Steelheads.

Photo courtesy of Emily Simonetta and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes originally drafted the London native in the 11th round, 205th overall, of the 2024 OHL Draft. He was selected out of the Lambton Jr. Sting program, where he put up 11 points in 30 games for their U16 team in 2023-24. This season, Sturgeon played in 26 games for the Peterborough Petes U18s, scoring three goals and adding 13 assists for 16 points. He also picked up an assist in 10 playoff games for the U18 Petes.

“Luis is a big, strong defenceman who had a solid season with the U18 Petes,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “We were able to track his development a lot this season as he was able to work out and practice 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.”

Luis joins a long list of U18 Petes who received the opportunity to play in the OHL for Peterborough. This list includes Michael Simpson, Quinton Pagé, Brody Partridge, Easton Rye, Masen Johnston, Thanasi Marentette, Sam McCue, Dylan Woulds, Josh Kavanagh and Cole Patey. Sturgeon will wear number 20 for the Petes. 

Puck Drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The Petes will be wearing their Real Canadian Superstore contest-winning jersey design.

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Peterborough Petes to Wear Jersey Contest Winning Design For Wednesday's Game

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The Petes are wearing specialty jerseys as a part of the Real Canadian Superstore Jersey Design Contest for their game against Brampton Steelheads at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Julien Thiffault designed this year’s winning jersey and features maroon, black and grey with a white Petes logo. He will drop the puck before the game and receive a jersey signed by the Peterborough Petes players.

The game jerseys are available for purchase through an online auction. Fans can place bids by clicking here. All proceeds from the jersey auction support the President’s Choice Children’s Charity. To date, this contest has raised over $600,000 to help the charity on its mission to help feed one million kids annually.

The game can be seen for free on CHL TV as a part of the CHL Jersey Design Contest ‘freeviews.’ All 31 jersey contest games are available as “freeviews” on CHL TV.

Puck drop for the game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Last-Second Heroics Gives the Peterborough Petes a 4-3 Win Over the Ottawa 67's

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The Peterborough Petes came through in the clutch as they scored in the dying seconds of the game to defeat the Ottawa 67’s 4-3, at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes were without head coach Rob Wilson who was serving a five-game suspension after a bench altercation from Sunday’s game against the Erie Otters.

Peterborough opened the scoring exactly five minutes into the game as Brody Partridge banged in a rebound off a loose puck for a 1-0 score. That remained the only goal of the period.

The Petes doubled their lead as Ottawa mishandled the puck in their own zone. Partridge corraled the loose puck, circled the net, fired and it was tipped by Brennan Faulker for a 2-0 lead just 28 seconds into the period. Ottawa answered two minutes later as Chris Barlas off a one-time to cut the deficit in half.

Early in the third, Ottawa looked to tie things up as they were on the power play but Petes captain Johnathan Melee had other ideas. He intercepted a pass in the offensive zone and rifled it top shelf from the high slot for a 3-1 lead. Ottawa would not go down easily as Barlas scored a second time, followed up by a Filip Ekberg goal with under six minutes in regulation to tie the game at three.

With just over 10 seconds left in regulation, the Petes were looking for one last push. They won a faceoff in their own zone where Aiden Young got the puck and passed it to Genc Ula at the point. He took a fadeaway wrist shot that managed to find its way through traffic. It found its back of the net for a 4-3 lead in the dying seconds of the game and the Petes escaped with a win.

Both teams meet again on Saturday, this time in the nation’s capital at TD Place at 3 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Fined $5,000 As Head Coach Gets Suspended Five Games After Bench Altercation Against Erie Otters

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Peterborough Petes head coach Rob Wilson has been assessed a five-game suspension and a $5,000 after a bench altercation involving Erie Otters, announced on Thursday.

Petes head coach Rob Wilson during the 2023-24 annual year-end ceremony. He signed an eight-year extension with the team as announced on that night. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The incident occurred at the Erie Insurance Arena when the Petes lost 7-2 to the Otters on Sunday.

Just under halfway through the second period, Otters’ Alex Messier went to fight Petes’ Francis Parish during faceoff before the puck drop.

This resulted in Wilson and Kris Mallette, Otter's head coach, going face-to-face between the benches in a heated argument. They had to be separated by assistant coaches and referees.

The Ontario Hockey League also suspended Petes defenceman Grayden Strohack for four games (including a game misconduct) for being the third man into a fight (which results in an automatic two-game suspension). He also received another game misconduct for continuing an altercation.

Erie Otters Head Coach Kris Mallette has been assessed a five-game suspension, while Assistant Coach Ken Peroff has been suspended for two games. The Erie Otters Hockey Club has also been fined $7,500.

Messier has been suspended for nine games with infractions that included being assessed a game misconduct, aggressor and continuing an altercation. He also exceeded the regular season fighting major threshold during the incident which is an automatic two-game suspension.

The Petes return home to face the Ottawa 67’s on Big Brothers Big Sisters Night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.

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