Peterborough Petes Alumnus Emmett Sproule Commits to University of New Brunswick

Peterborough Petes’s Emmett Sproule is taking his talents to the out east as he has committed to the University of New Brunswick (USC), joining the REDs.

Sproule holds the longest point streak in modern Petes' history with 20 games (nine goals, 22 Assists and 31 points). Photo courtesy of the OHL.

The 21-year-old signed a U SPORTS Letter of Intent and has joined the REDS for the remainder of the 2022-23 Atlantic University Sport season and beyond on Thursday.

“Emmett had a breakout season as a 20-year-old and was among the top, dynamic players in the OHL,” said Gardiner MacDougall, REDS head coach. “He has the ability to make high-quality plays off the rush, has great offensive instincts and a real passion for the game and for getting better.”

Sproule finished his OHL career with the Peterborough Petes for the 2021-22 season and spend 2017-21 with the Erie Otters. He played over 250 regular-season games during that span.

Last season, Sproule had career-highs with the Petes, scoring 30 goals and 56 assists. He was among some of the OHL’s scoring leaders.

“I’m a positive person who can bring a good level of offence,” said Sproule. “I have an ability to see my teammates, good vision on the ice and I think I have a nose to find the back of the net. Last year, in Peterborough, we had great chemistry on our power-play and I learned lots on the penalty kill.”

He attended the Buffalo Sabres’ NHL training camp and AHL-affiliate Rochester Americans earlier this year following his OHL tenure. Sproule then joined the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, with three assists in four games.

“After those four games, I decided that wasn’t for me,” he said. “I think it’s better for me to develop here at UNB and advance my game from here.”

“It gets tougher to score in the AUS in the second half and we believe Emmett can provide a boost to that part of the game for us,” said Coach MacDougall. “He has a great deal of energy on the ice and our fans will enjoy the plays he makes and his positive contribution to our continued success.”

Sproule is expected to make his REDS debut on the Jan 6-7 weekend. He will study Business while attending UNB.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here.