Former Peterborough Pete Suspended Indefinitely From OHL For Undisclosed Reasons; Durham Police Investigating Matter

Former Peterborough Pete Connor Lockhart has been indefinitely suspended by the Oshawa Generals and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) after the forward is being placed under investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service, announced on Wednesday evening.

Lockhart was originally selected by the Erie Otters in the first round, third overall, in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Lockhart was placed under investigation as both the Generals and OHL were made aware of the situation on Tuesday. The details of the investigation have not been disclosed to the public at this time.

The OHL released a statement regarding Lockhart’s suspension:

“He has been indefinitely suspended by the team and the League until the matter is resolved. This follows the team and League suspending Lockhart following a League and team Code of Conduct matter. Given that the matter is now under police investigation, the team and League will have no further comment at this time.”

Lockhardt was acquired by the Peterborough Petes on Aug. 8, 2022, from the Erie Otters for Sam Alfano, a 2025 third-round pick (originally from Hamilton) and a 2026 second-round pick.

In 73 games spanning under two seasons with the Petes, he had 30 goals and 56 assists for 86 points during the regular season. He won an OHL Championship with the Petes with seven goals and nine assists in 23 games. He scored twice in the 2023 Memorial Cup and added an assist for three points in five games.

The Petes dealt Lockhart to the Oshawa Generals for a 2025 third-round pick (originally from London) and Oshawa’s 2027 fifth-round pick in 2027 on Nov. 3.

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