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Peterborough Petes Blanked In Low-Scoring Affair Against the Sudbury Wolves
/The Peterborough Petes are still searching for their first win after getting shut out by the Sudbury Wolves in a 1-0 loss at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.
Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.
The Petes thought they struck first 33 seconds into the game on an odd-man rush. Colin Fitzgerald gave a pass to Brennan Faulkner who one-timed it. It hit Finn Marshall who only stopped it partially but the puck ricocheted off the bottom of the crossbar and stayed out to keep it scoreless.
The game’s lone goal came 6:55 into the first period as the Petes were on the power play. Carson Cameron played the puck in his own zone off the boards but wiped out immediately after. It allowed Sudbury’s Rowan Henderson to scoop up the loose puck and send it to Chase Coughlan who was all alone at point blank range against Petes goaltender Liam Sztuska. Coughlan was able to score through the five-hole to make it a 1-0 game.
Chase Lefebvre had a shorthanded breakaway almost halfway through the period but fired it too high and went over the net. Shots were 17-6 in favour of the visitors after one.
Peterborough had a chance to tie the game as they had a one-minute five-on-three power play but failed to solve Wolves goaltender Finn Marshall. Shortly after the failed two-man advantage, Peterborough had another minor power play opportunity but could not capitalize again. Shots were 13-11 for Sudbury over Peterborough in the second period.
The Petes did their best to tie the game up. Their best chance came with under two minutes left in regulation as Ryder McIntyre took a shot from the point and Cameron tipped the shot. Marshall was able to glove it away as part of his 40-save shutout night (his first career shutout) and the Sudbury Wolves leave town with a 1-0 win over the Petes.
The Petes play on short rest as they travel to Guelph to take on the Storm this Friday at the Sleeman Centre, with puck drop at 7:07 p.m.
Two Peterborough Petes Named to 2024 U17 World Challenge
/Hockey Canada has named Peterborough Petes Colin Fitzgerald and Blake Gowan to their Canada Red at the 2024 U17 World Challenge from Nov. 3 to 9 at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia.
Photos courtesy of David Pickering, Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.
“We’re very excited for Colin and Blake,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “This is a great opportunity for them to play with the top talent in their age group from around the world. We’re looking forward to watching them both represent their country as they compete for gold.”
Fitzgerald, a Peterborough native, was selected by the Petes in the first round, third overall of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. Last season, he was featured in 34 games, with the U16 Peterborough Petes scoring 39 goals and adding 25 assists for 64 points. In eight playoff games, he scored 13 times and added eight assists, helping the Petes to the OMHA Championships and the 2024 OHL Cup.
In six OHL Cup games, the 6’1”, 174 lbs centre finished tied for the tournament lead in scoring with eight goals and five assists for 13 points, leading the Petes to a semi-final finish and being named to the All-Star team.
He scored his first two OHL career goals against the North Bay Battalion last Thursday.
Gowan, the Kingston-born defenceman in the second round, 32nd overall, of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. He played in 33 games with the Barrie Colts U16 last season, scoring two goals and 25 assists for 27 points.
In 10 playoff games, he scored three times and added eight assists for 11 points en route to an OMHA Championship and a spot in the OHL Cup.
Canada White taking on Czechia at 3:30 p.m. and Canada Red facing off against Finland at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Teams will play two preliminary-round games before the medal round, which concludes on Nov. 9 with the medal games and the fifth-place game. The event will also feature pre-tournament games in Sarnia, Petrolia and Forest on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.
Fitzgerald and Gowan kick off their tournament against Finland on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
The Petes get a quick match against the Sudbury Wolves at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
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Kinsmen Minor Football League Hits Halfway Mark of the Season After Week Four Games
/The Kinsmen Minor Football League (KMFL) passed the halfway mark of its season with its Week Four round of games on Sautrday.
The Senior Roughriders and Argos in head-to-head action during a play. Photo courtesy of KMFL.
The Senior RedBlacks and TiCats kicked off the action with the former winning in a 55-18 rout. Brody Munings had four touchdowns, while Levi Paige and Charlie Sims also got in the endzone for the RedBlacks. Paige and Munnings each added a convert, as did Brock Hendren and Mason Desrocher. Scoring touchdowns for the Ticats were Mike Bevan, Leighton Shaw and Keaton Anchor.
The Junior RedBlacks defeated the TiCats 18-0. Lucas Harrington was the lone scorer for the RedBlacks, scoring three touchdowns.
The second Junior game saw the Roughriders defeating the Argonauts 58-34. Jackson Buck reached the endzone four times while Mason Earnshaw added three touchdowns. Jacob Cahorn was perfect on the day, kicking seven converts.
In the final game, the Senior Roughriders defeating the Argos 48-19. Hayden Phair scored four touchdowns for the Roughriders. Michael Porter added two scores and Foster James added a single. Kaden Curtis kicked three converts. Scoring for the Argos were Parker Vivian with two touchdowns and James Lavoie added a single. Max Ytsma added a kicked convert.
Week Five is this Saturday with the RedBlacks taking on the Argos and the Roughriders facing the TiCats at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School.
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Peterborough Petes Squander Three-Goal Lead; Rookie Scores Twice In Losing Effort
/Petes rookie Colin Fitzgerald had two goals to help give the team a three-goal lead but could not hang as they lost to the North Bay Battalion, 5-3, at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Pride Night on Thursday.
Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.
Fitzgerald opened the scoring 50 seconds off a one-timer on a pass from Ryder McIntyre to give Peterborough a 1-0 lead. Battalion’s Zach Wilson was charged with a high-sticking double-minor penalty which gave Peterborough a four-minute power play. Quinton Pagé capitalized after gathering a rebound from a point shot and scoring on the backhand to make it 2-0. On the same power play, Fitzgerald scored again, similar to Pagé’s goal but on the forehand to make it 3-0.
North Bay had battled back as less than two minutes later, Kent Greer and Jacob LeBlanc had scored to make it 3-2 at the end of one.
The visitors were the only team to score in the second thanks to Lirim Amidovski and the game was tied going into the third.
Ethan Procyszyn scored just under eight minutes into the frame to give North Bay their first lead of the game. Peterborough had 13 shots in the period but could not find the back of the net. They also allowed one empty-net goal from Anthony Romani and the Battalion leave Peterborough with a 5-3 win.
Fitzgerald, the Peterborough native was selected by the Petes in the first round, third overall of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. His two goals were the first of his OHL career.
“It was pretty special,” he said. “I think I went dizzy when I scored. It didn’t feel real out there. Once the boys got me the puck, it kind of sunk in that I scored my first goal.”
The Petes play on back-to-back days as they hit the road to take on the Sudbury Wolves. The game is on Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Sudbury Community Arena.
Kinsmen Minor Football League Holds First Friday Night Lights Games For the Season
/The Kinsmen Minor Football League had the spotlight on them on their first Friday Night Lights series with packed stands this past weekend.
KMFL President Bryan Junkin addressing a record number of players during the Senior Evaluation Night. Photo courtesy of KMFL.
The opening game saw the Junior RedBlacks defeat the Junior Roughriders 36-16. Jacob Cahorn and Camron Yanuziello with a touchdown each for the Roughriders. Cahorn also added two converts. The RedBlacks saw AJ Galloway, Easton Schenk (2) and Carter Gray for scores. Denver Paige led the defense with a pick-six. Galloway added a convert and Schenk kicked two converts.
In Senior action, the RedBlacks and Roughriders had a back-and-forth match that went down to the wire. The Roughriders edged the RedBlacks 44-41. Brody Munnings led the RedBlacks with five touchdowns. Levi Paige added a touchdown and kicked two converts. Brock Hendren added a convert. Hayden Phair led the scoring for the Roughriders with four touchdowns. Michael Porter and Vincent Martin-Hollowaty added a score, while Kaden Curtis kicked four converts.
Saturday morning began with the Junior TiCats defeating the Argos 36-6. Kai Scott scored two touchdowns for the TiCats, with Conrad Condon and Mike Zoric each adding a single. Wesley Clarke kicked three converts. Jamieson Temple scored the lone touchdown for the Argos.
The final game were the Senior Argonauts defeating the TiCats 38-8. Parker Vivian and Max Ytsma each scored three touchdowns for the Argos with Chase Rimes adding a convert. Keenan Mealin scored the lone touchdown for the TiCats while the defence added a safety.
Action continues Saturday at 9 a.m. with the Argos facing the Roughriders and the TiCats taking on the RedBlacks.
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Peterborough Petes Pride Night Game Slated For Thursday Against the North Bay Battalion
/The Peterborough Petes are hosting Pride Night as they take on the North Bay Battalion this Thursday at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
(From left to right) Colin Fitzgerald, Carson Cameron and Brady PArtridge. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
The Petes will wear Pride-themed jerseys for the night which will be auctioned off with proceeds in support of Sport A Rainbow. Fans interested in bidding on a jersey can do so online. The auction runs until Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
Activations for the game will include a rainbow cheer card on each seat in the building. The rainbow-coloured cheer cards include the Petes Pride Game logo and the logos of presenting sponsors.
Puck drop for Thursday’s game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
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Community Living Trent Highlands and Kawartha Food Share Receive $5,000 Each From Inaugural Mayoral Golf Tournament Fundraiser
/As a result of the fundraising efforts of the inaugural Peterborough Mayoral Invitational Charity Golf Tournament, $5,000 each was donated to Community Living Trent Highlands (CLTH) and Kawartha Food Share (KFS).
(From left to right) Blake Ulrich, Kawartha Golf Club head golf professional; Tracey Switzer, CLTH director; Mayor Jeff Leal; Ashlee Aitken, KFS general manager and Nigel Lister, regional manager of Market Deelopment of Cambium INc. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The event took place on Sept. 9 at Kawartha Golf Club and was originally announced by Mayor Jeff Leal on Aug. 13.
“I want to sincerely thank all the participants and sponsors who so generously supported these two important causes in our community,” he said. “Special thanks to Nigel Lister for organizing the tournament and to Blake Ulrich, Jamie Carter and all the staff at Kawartha Golf Club for their hard work to make the event run smoothly.”
The tournament drew 80 golfers that saw community members, local businesses, and city leaders for a day of friendly competition and fundraising.
“We are so appreciative of Mayor Leal selecting KFS as one of the recipients of the Inaugural Peterborough Mayoral Invitational,” said Ashlee Aitken, KFS general manager. “Food Insecurity is unfortunately on the rise in Peterborough and County and this financial support will allow us to supply our 37 member agencies with much needed food items to assist in feeding nearly 14,000 individuals. Thank you to all who participated in making this a fun day for two fantastic causes.”
“We are so pleased to have been chosen and to have a role on such a tremendous day,” Teresa Jordan, CLTF executive director “Despite the rain, everyone was in high spirits, generous and interested. The personal connection that Mayor Leal has with Community Living helped to shine a light on what we aim to do each day in people's lives. It was a wonderful event, and we are so grateful for the support.”
Leal says he plans to run the event again next year.
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Peterborough Petes to Honour Jamie Langenbrunner With Banner Raising Ceremony At Oct. 24 Game
/Two-time Stanley Cup Champion and Peterborough Petes alumnus Jamie Langenbrunner will be honoured with a pre-game banner-raising ceremony at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) before the Petes host the Kingston Frontenacs on Oct. 24.
Nine other Petes alumni have been recognized with banners hanging at the PMC, including Bob Gainey, Chris Pronger, Dick Todd, Larry Murphy, Mickey Redmond, Roger Neilson, Scotty Bowman, Steve Yzerman, and Colin Campbell. Langenbrunner will become the 10th on Oct. 24. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
“We’re very excited to be able to honour Jamie by placing his name in the rafters of the PMC,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “Jamie has had a very decorated career and we are very proud to be able to call him an alumnus. His name will fit very well alongside the other nine alumni that have been recognized by the Petes.”
The Cloquet, MN native played two seasons for the Petes from 1993 to 1995 after being selected by the team in the 1993 OHL Priority Selection. Before joining the Petes, he was drafted to the Dallas Stars out of Cloquet High (Minnesota High School) in the second round, 35th overall, of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. In his two years with Peterborough, Langenbrunner scored 75 goals and added 115 assists for 190 points in just 127 games, adding another 32 points in 18 playoff games.
"When Mike approached me in Plymouth about being honoured, I was very taken back by it,” saidd Langenbrunner. “I know the history of the Petes and all the great players that have played in Peterborough. I feel very grateful, privileged, and honoured to be recognized and I am excited to see some old faces, billets, and teammates at the PMC."
After his time in Peterborough, Langenbrunner played 18 seasons in the NHL between the Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues. He won two Stanley Cups with the Stars in 1999 and the Devils in 2003. He played in 1109 NHL games over 18 years, picking up 663 points, while also serving as Captain of the Devils from 2007-2011.
Langenbrunner has represented the United States at multiple levels, most notably winning a Silver Medal in the 2010 Olympic Games while serving as team Captain. In 2023, he was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Langenbrunner retired from hockey in 2014, joining the Boston Bruins staff in 2016. He now serves as the Bruins' Assistant General Manager, a role he has held since 2022.
Along with Langenbrunner, several dignitaries, including other Petes and NHL legends, will be on hand for the pre-game ceremony. The ceremony will include several speeches, a video tribute, a special Petes Board of Directors presentation and the banner raising.
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Three Peterborough Lakers Capture Gold at World Lacrosse Box Championship
/Peterborough Lakers’s Matt Gilray, Jake Withers and Zach Currier helped Team Canada defend their title by winning the men’s World Lacrosse Box Championship and a gold medal, defeating Team USA 13-7 at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, N.Y. on Sunday evening.
(From left to right) Matt Gilray, Jake Withers and Zach Currier. Team Canada remains undefeated throughout the entire tournament’s history. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
