Peterborough Petes Rallies Community for New Stem Cell Registry Challenge

The Peterborough Petes and Oshawa Generals rivalry continues with a stem cell registry challenge and both teams are asking the community for volunteers.

The “Be a Hero” challenge encourages Peterborough and Oshawa to sign up for the stem cell registry list through Canadian Blood Services (CBS) as a challenge to see what fanbase can get more registrants.

The challenge is a partnership between the Petes, CBS and Hockey Gives Blood and runs from Mar. 15-31.

The goal is to get at least 1,000 volunteers (ages 18-35) on the list. This challenge provides a new outlet to compete against Oshawa with no Ontario Hockey League season.

“With not being able to play this season, we thought we’d reignite the on-ice rivalry off ice and do some community involvement as well,” said Morgan Blaind, Major Events and Game Operations.

The winning team will be announced on Apr. 2 at 10:00 a.m. The losing team’s mascot will wear the winning team’s jersey with a photo posted across each team’s social media accounts. 

The Petes will host a blood drive with the Peterborough Donor Clinic on Tuesday, Mar. 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You can register an appointment through the Petes Blood Drive through CBS’s website and their office is located at 55 George St N.

All fans who participate in the Petes Blood Drive will receive a Hockey Gives Blood swag bag and will have the opportunity to participate in digital Petes trivia during their appointment for a chance to win additional prizes.

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