Peterborough Petes Trade Sam Alfano For Vancouver Canucks Prospect Connor Lockhart

The Peterborough Petes have acquired Vancouver Canucks prospect Connor Lockhart from the Erie Otters in exchange for Sam Alfano and two draft picks announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Peterborough sends a third-round pick (from Hamilton Bulldogs) in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection and Peterborough’s second-round pick in 2026.

The 19-year-old Kanata, Ont. native was drafted by the Canucks in the sixth round, 178th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He played two seasons with the Erie Otters, scoring 32 goals and 43 assists in 121 games. He scored 48 points in 64 games last season.

Lockhart was Erie’s first round, third overall pick in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. The 5’6’ 160 lbs centreman served as Alternate Captain for Team Ontario at the Canada Winter Games in 2018-19, and also represented Canada in the World U-17 Hockey Challenge (Team Red, 2019-20).

“Connor was a player we were very high on during his OHL draft year, and we have been following his progress closely since then,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager. “We look forward to the opportunity to have Connor contribute on the ice, in the locker room, and in the community here in Peterborough, as he brings a strong veteran presence to the Petes.”

Alfano was selected in the second round, 23rd overall by the Petes in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection.

The 6’3”, 205 lbs Cayuga-born winger recorded 13 goals, 12 assists and 25 points in 65 games with the Petes in the last season. Alfano was an Ambassador for the Hockey Gives Blood program during his time with the Petes.

“In order to get a good player you need to give up a good player, and although losing someone like Sam is never ideal, we think this move benefits everyone involved,” explained Oke. “We thank Sam for his work in all areas of our community and our organization; from his on-ice contributions to his work with organizations like Hockey Gives Blood, Sam is both a strong athlete and a strong human being.”

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