Two Forwards Have Been Released From the Peterborough Petes Roster

Forwards Carson Whitson and Kallaway Mercer have been released from the Peterborough Petes roster announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Whiteson, a 5’8”, 154 lbs rightwinger is 19-years-old and from Uxbridge, Ont. He played 49 games for the Whitby Fury of the Ontario Junior Hockey League in the 2019-20 season.

Mercer, from Port Hope is 5’ 10”, 168 lbs and previously played for the Kingston Frontenacs from 2018-20.

“As we move forward, there may be an opportunity for them to rejoin the roster,” said General Manager Michael Oke “The Petes want to thank each player for their efforts throughout camp.”

The Petes are heading to North Bay to kick off their 65th season on Thursday against the Battalion before heading to Sudbury to face the Wolves on Friday.

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