Peterborough Petes Sign First-Round Pick to Standard Player Agreement

The Peterborough Petes have signed 2023 first-round OHL Priority Selection pick Carson Cameron to a standard player agreement, announced on Thursday.

Cameron was introduced to the public at a press conference at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on April 22. Photo by David Bui.

Cameron was selected 13th overall in the first round by the Petes. The 6’0”, 171 lbs defenceman captained the Central Ontario Wolves U16 AAA last season, where he recorded 11 goals and 21 assists for 32 points in 29 games played. His team defeated the AAA U16 Peterborough Petes in the Steve Richey Tournament final in January. Cameron also played a big role as a member of the gold medal-winning Team Ontario in the Canada Winter Games, picking up five points in six games played.

“It’s all pretty surreal,” said Cameron. “It really is a dream come true. I can’t wait to put on the jersey and get to work.”

“We’re really excited to welcome Carson to our team," said Michael Oke, Petes general manager Michael Oke. "He is a talented young defenceman who has a bright future ahead of him. We know Petes’ fans are going to really enjoy watching him play.”

The Petes play Game Five on the road in North Bay on Friday as the series has turned into a best-of-three. Tickets for Game Six go on sale starting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday.

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