Peterborough Petes Commemorate Staff and Players in Annual Year-End Ceremony; President Dave Pogue Announces Retirement
/To mark the end of the regular season, Peterborough Petes staff, family and friends attended the team’s annual year-end awards ceremony at The Venue on Tuesday.
Tucker Robertson, Petes forward (left) with the Petes Executive Trophy, presented by Dave Pogue, Petes President (right). Robertson walked awayw ith four awards during the ceremony. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Speeches were made by Dave Pogue, team president; Rob Wilson, head coach and Shawn Spearing, captain and defenseman prior to the awards being announced. Pogue had announced his retirement as president of the club at the end of June after a seven-year tenure.
“It’s time for a new voice,” he said during his speech. “Thank you for the relationships that I’ve been able to build with you because that’s what means the most to me.”
This was the first awards ceremony held in person since the 2018-19 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following awards were presented to staff and players:
Mark Teevens Memorial Award (most assists) – Tucker Robertson (54 assists)
Ed Redmond Memorial Trophy (scholastics and hockey) – Chase Lefebvre
Outboard Marine Veterans Award (sportsmanship and ability) – Michael Simpson
Black’s Family Trophy (rookie of the year) – Liam Sztuska
Vince and Lottie Garvey Award (off-ice contribution) – Lynda Johnson (Longtime 50/50 Seller and Petes Booster Club member)
Molson Cup (most three-star selections voted by media) – Tucker Robertson (Also won in 2021-22)
Donnie Marsh Memorial Trophy (most dedicated to team) – Donovan McCoy (Also won in 2021-22)
Ed Rowe Memorial Award (most goals) – Avery Hayes (43 goals)
Norm Bryan Award (most improved player) – Jonathan Melee
Ushers Trophy (best defenceman) – Samuel Mayer (Also won in 2021-22)
Bill Bennett/CKPT Memorial Award (leading scorer) – Tucker Robertson (90 points)
Gary Dalliday Award (community service) – Konnor Smith (Also won in 2021-22)
Petes Executive Trophy (most valuable player voted by teammates) – Tucker Robertson (Also won in 2021-22)
The Board of Directors and Alumni Association recognized and presented gifts to graduating and overage players that include the following:
Michael Simpson
Cam Gauvreau
Samuel Mayer
Brian Zanetti
J.R. Avon
Connor Lockhart
Tucker Robertson
Jax Dubois
Chase Stillman
Brennan Othmann
Gavin White
Avery Hayes
Shawn Spearing
