Former Peterborough Pete Goaltender Signs One-Year Deal With Belleville Senators

Former Peterborough Pete and two-time OHL Champion goaltender Michael Simpson has signed a one-year, one-way, American Hockey League contract with the Belleville Senators for the 2024-25 season.

Photo by Samantha Bianco.

“I think signing a one-year deal just makes you have to keep the mindset all season that I need to earn the next contract so I feel it will keep me hungry to continue to work hard every day,” explained Simpson.

He was selected by the Petes in the 10th round, 193rd overall, by the Petes in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. During the 2022-23 season, he lead the Petes to an OHL Championship and won the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as the playoff MVP.

As an over-age goaltender this past season, Simpson was traded to the Knights for goaltender Zach Bowen and Kingston Frontenac’s third-round pick in 2025 on Sept. 26 last year.

With the Knights, Simpson had 34 wins in 48 starts to help his hometown team win this year’s OHL Championship.

After finishing his OHL career as a two-time champion, the phone call meant the world to Simpson.

“It was a goal to try and earn a pro deal And for it to be in Belleville it’s great because it’s still pretty close to home and seems like it could be a great fit,” said Simpson. “I’m really excited to play for the Sens.”

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