Peterborough Petes Acquire Edmonton Oilers Prospect From the Ottawa 67's; Team Releases Former Oshawa General Overage Forward

The Peterborough Petes have made their transaction of the week ahead of Friday’s trade deadline as they acquired Edmonton Oilers prospect Brady Stonehouse from the Ottawa 67’s in exchange for Sudbury’s fourth-round pick in 2027 and a sixth-round pick in 2028.

The team also announced that overage forward Ryder McIntyre has been released from the team.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Shaver and the OHL.

Stonehouse, an overage forward from Blenheim, Ont. was originally selected by the 67’s in the second round, 26th overall, of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. In 218 games over parts of four seasons in Ottawa, he scored 80 goals and 66 assists for 146 points. In 25 playoff games with the 67’s, he had four goals and five assists for nine points. In October of 2023, Stonehouse signed an entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers after attending the team’s rookie and main camp as an undrafted free agent.

“Brady is an extremely competitive forward who plays hard at both ends of the ice,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “Having played over 200 games in the OHL, we know that his experience will be very beneficial for our young group. We’re looking forward to having him join our team and aiding in his development as he prepares to turn pro next season.”

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes have released overage forward Ryder McIntyre. He was acquired from the Oshawa Generals in December of 2023. McIntyre has been in 78 games for Peterborough, scoring 18 goals and adding 21 assists for 39 points.

“I’d like to thank Ryder for his commitment to the Petes and the city of Peterborough over the past year,” said Oke. “He has been a great ambassador for the Petes and we wish him all the best moving forward.”

The Petes return home to host the Barrie Colts for the first time this season at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Former Peterborough Pete Traded to Brampton Steelheads From Owen Sound Attack

Former Peterborough Pete Konnor Smith is on the move again as the Owen Sound Attack has dealt him to the Brampton Steelheads for seven draft picks, announced on Tuesday morning.

Smith scored his first AHL-career goal in his debut with the San Diego Gulls on April 6 last year. x Photo, San Diego Gulls.

The Attack received a second-round pick in 2025 (WSR), a second-round pick in 2028 (LDN), a third-round pick in 2026 (OTT), a fifth-round pick in 2027, a sixth-round pick in 2026, a seventh-round pick in 2025 (LDN), and a tenth-round pick in 2028. 

The Petes originally drafted the Anaheim Ducks prospect in the ninth round, 175th overall in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. He spent just over three seasons with Petes with 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points in 145 games. Smith won an OHL Championship with the Petes during the 2022-23 season.

The Anaheim Ducks drafted the defenseman in the fourth round, 97th overall, in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

On Jan. 2 last year, ahead of the trade deadline, Smith was traded along with Sam McCue to Owen Sound for forward Nico Addy, defenceman Martin Matejicek and a 2026 third-round pick.

With the Attack, Smith has played 42 games, tacking on six goals and 11 assists for 17 points. He served as the team’s captain during the 2024-25 campaign.

“Moving your captain is not a very easy thing to do but in this situation, I think it was necessary for Konnor to move forward and us to look to the future,” said Dale DeGray, Attack general maanger. “Konnor is a fantastic young man and did everything he could in the time he was here.  He was a tremendous leader and teammate. We would like to wish him well with the remainder of the season and in his pro career.”

Smith will take on the Petes when the Steelheads travel to Peterborough on Jan. 30.

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Peterborough Petes Split Decisions In Weekend Road Tilts

The Peterborough Petes split their weekend games against the Soo Greyhounds and the Sudbury Wolves to round out the final two games of a four-game road trip.

Photo courtesy of the Sudbury Wolves.

The Petes continued with game three of four of their road trip against the Soo Greyhounds on Friday. German defenceman Rio had signed Rio Kaiser to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement and debut with Peterborough that night. The Petes ended up with a 4-0 shutout loss to the Greyhounds.

The maroon and white headed to Sudbury to take on the Wolves for a Sunday matinee tilt. With the first and third periods being scoreless, the second is where all the scoring action occurred.

The Petes kicked off the period with two Nico Addy goals following by one from Carson Cameron for a 3-0 lead only 4:01 into the stanza. Kocha Delic got one back for Sudbury but Petes captain Johnathan Melee scored and Quinton Pagé rounded out the heavy-scoring affair to make it 5-1, the eventual final.

The Petes return home to host the Barrie Colts for the first time this season at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Sign German Defenseman Rio Kaiser; Will Debut Friday Night Against Soo Greyhounds

The Peterborough Petes have signed German defenceman Rio Kaiser to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement, announced on Friday.

Photo courtesy of Matt Zambonin and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes originally selected the Berlin, Germany native in the first round, 31st overall, of the 2023 CHL Import Draft. The 6’7” defenceman has played 10 games over two seasons for Eisbären Berlin of the DEL, Germany’s top league.

Since 2023, he’s featured in 18 games for Eisbären Juniors Berlin U20, scoring two goals and adding six assists for eight points. The 2006-born Kaiser has also played 24 games on loan with Lausitzer Füchse of the DEL2, scoring once and adding two assists.

“Rio is a defenceman who already has experience playing professional hockey in Germany’s top league,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “He’s very difficult to play against and is a big, physical presence on the ice. We think he’s a good addition to our team and we’re excited to see him on the ice.”

Kaiser has represented Germany at multiple levels. Most recently, he suited up for Germany U20 at the 2025 World Junior Championships in Ottawa.

“I’m a big defenceman who likes to play physical,” said Kaiser. “I’m really excited to be here and to get started with the Peterborough Petes.”

Kaiser will wear number 17 and is expected to make his OHL debut against the Soo Greyhounds at GFL Memorial Gardens.

The Petes lost their last game 4-1 to the home North Bay Battalion on Thursday night.

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Peterborough's Porter Martone Draws Back Into Team Canada's Lineup At World Juniors

After being scratched for two games, Peterborough’s Porter Martone is drawing back into Team Canada’s lineup ahead of their quarterfinal matchup against Czechia in the IIHF World Juniors at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on Thursday night.

Photo by Jordan Cooper.

The Brampton Steelhead forward had played their first two games with Canada against Finland and Latvia but could not register a point.

“When he’s on his game, he plays a 200-foot game,” said Dave Cameron, Team Canada head coach. “He’s physical. He’s making plays. He’s going. I think he’s been overthinking it a little bit, which has slowed him down a bit, but I expect a big game.”

He was not in Canada’s 3-0 win over Germany and 4-1 loss to the United States in the following games.

While Martone is dressing for Thursday’s game, it is unknown who is being scratched in his place.

Should Canada be victorious, they will play off against the winner of Finland and Slovakia, who are playing prior to their game.

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Peterborough Petes Fall In Comeback Bid From Niagara IceDogs In 3-2 Loss

The Peterborough Petes started strong but could not finish the job as they let the home team Niagara IceDogs ring off three-straight goals for a 3-2 win at the Meridian Centre in St. Catherine’s on Tuesday night.

Photo courtesy of Vivid Eye Photography and the Peterborough Petes.

Things started well for Peterborough as Carson Cameron squeaked the puck past Niagara goalie Owen Flores at a sharp angle to make it 1-0 just under seven minutes in. The Petes kept rolling in the opening period as they forced a turnover in their defensive zone. Peterborough counterattacked with an odd-man rush and Gavin Bryant buried it home off a pass from Caden Taylor for a 2-0 lead.

Unfortunately, Niagara immediately responded 15 seconds later as Ethan Czata was able to snipe the top corner off a rush to cut the deficit in half. Just under two minutes later, Braidy Wassilyn hit the same spot as Czata in the high slot to tie things up at two apiece to end the first.

With no scoring in the second, the game’s next goal came late in the third. Peterborough lost the puck at the offensive blue line and Niagara quickly went on the offensive. A point shot came from the IceDogs and Mathieu Paris tipped it in as he was left alone in front of Petes goaltender Easton Rye.

Peterborough could not tie things up and leave St. Catherine’s with a 3-2 loss.

The Petes return home to take on the North Bay Battalion at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Allow Goal In Dying Seconds to Fall 5-4 to Ottawa 67's

The Peterborough Petes were step-for-step with the Ottawa 67’s but allowed a goal in the final 11 seconds in regulation to fall 5-4 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Sunday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

This was Peterborough’s first game in nine days due to the holiday break.

The Petes conceded the first goal early, 2:31 in but responded quickly. Just over two minutes later, Peterborough scored two goals from Caden Taylor and Francis Parish (with the former goal on the powerplay) to make it 2-1.

The goals did not stop there as Ottawa rang off two goals to take back the lead, 3-2. Peterborough got the equalizer on the power play as Taylor wristed it in the top corner for a 3-3 tie after a goal-filled first period.

The Petes scored the second period’s only goal. The Petes forced a turnover in their defensive zone and on the rush, Adam Levac wristed one through for a 4-3 lead.

As Ottawa trailed in the third, they made up ground on the power play with less than eight minutes in regulation. Will Gerrior one-timed it through Zach Bowen for a 4-4 tie. In the dying seconds of the game, Ottawa took a shot from the point. The puck was loose in front of Bowen, and after a scramble for the puck, Gerrior buried it for a 5-4 with 11 seconds left to give Ottawa the win.

The Petes have a New Year’s Eve date in St. Catharines to take on the Niagara IceDogs on Tuesday night at the Meridian Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes Earth Fifth Straight Home Win With 4-3 Shootout Win Over Ottawa 67's

The Peterborough Petes stay hot during the holidays, winning five games in a row at home thanks to a 4-3 shootout win over the Ottawa 67’s at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Quinton Pagé opened the scoring after knocking the puck loose off a defender’s stick in the offensive zone and lifting the puck over the pad of a sprawling Jaeden Nelson for a 1-0 lead. Ottawa responded with a goal in the final second of the period as Will Gerrior ripped a one-timer on the power play, just narrowly beating the buzzer for a 1-1 tie.

Late in the second period, the Petes were on the power play. Aiden Young faked a shot and wired a pass to a streaking Colin Fitzgerald, who tipped it in for a 2-1 score. Peterborough built their lead as Young was on the rush and did a give-and-go with captain Johnathan Melee and the former tipped it in on the backhand for a 3-1 lead going into the third.

Ottawa was able to mount a comeback in the third period, scoring twice just over halfway through the period, thanks to Gerrior and Henry Mews for a tie game. With the rest of regulation and overtime solving nothing, the terms went to a shootout to decide a winner.

The following are the shootout results:

• PBO - Caden Taylor (Goal)

• OTT - Caden Kelly (No Goal)

• PBO - Colin Fitzgerald (No Goal)

• OTT - Nathan Amidovski (No Goal)

• PBO - Gavin Bryant (No Goal)

• OTT - Will Gerrior (No Goal)

The Petes have one last game before the holiday break as they hit the road to Kingston to take on the Frontenacs on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Slush Puppie Place.

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Peterborough Petes to Wear Themed Jerseys for Annual Christmas Game; Jerseys to be Auctioned For Scholarship Fund

The Peterborough Petes will show their holiday spirit with special-themed jerseys for their annual Christmas game on Thursday against the Ottawa 67’s at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, with an online jersey auction to follow.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Proceeds are for the Hockey Ministries International’s Camper Fund, a scholarship fund designed to help their summer campers with financial costs. The auction runs from Thursday at 9 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. EST.

The event will have Christmas-themed games and a visit from Santa Claus. He will be available throughout the game for photo opportunities in the North Lobby.

The puck drop for Thursday’s game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Tickets are sold out.

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Ontario Hockey Federation Updates Player Movement Regulations; Residency Regulations Removed

The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) has updated its Player Movement Regulations to enhance participant experience and accessibility, removing several residency restrictions for players within the organization, announced on Tuesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The decision was voted on by OHF members in Toronto, where a vote was carried out to remove residency regulations in Minor Hockey for the U10 age group and above in all categories from AAA to House League inclusive.

This applies to the four Minor Hockey Members, including the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario (ALLIANCE), the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) and the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA).

“This is a transformational and historic moment for hockey in the OHF,” said Phillip McKee, OHF executive director. “These changes are designed to create a more inclusive and player-focused system, ensuring every participant has fun and the opportunity to thrive. Through collaboration and listening to our hockey community, we are shaping a stronger future for the game.”

“These changes are the result of extensive feedback and unprecedented collaboration with our Members, Minor Hockey Associations and participants and we are confident they will positively impact hockey families across the OHF,” said John Kastner, Chair of the Board.

OHF says these changes align boys' and co-ed hockey with the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) structure and the standards followed by most sports organizations across Ontario and Canada.

Conversations regarding the changes began in 2022, leading to the formation of a dedicated committee in March. Chaired by former OHF Chair of the Board, Tony Foresi, the committee included representatives from all four Minor Member Partners and OHF Board Members.

The process involved gathering input through parent surveys and town hall meetings with Associations. On Nov. 30, over 200 Minor Hockey Representatives joined the conversation in Toronto as the final details were discussed.

“The changes to Player Movement Regulations represent a significant step forward in creating a system that prioritizes fun, player development, accessibility, and fairness,” said Foresi.

The following are the organization’s key points and regulation changes:

Enhanced Player Movement

Beginning in the 2025–2026 season, OHF Minor Hockey Players in the U10 age group and above will have the opportunity to participate with the Association of their choice regardless of Category (AAA, AA, A, BB, B etc.).

House League for U9 and Below Participants

House League players in the age group of U9 and below can continue to play anywhere within OHF.

Local Programming for Younger Participants in MD and Select

Players in the U9 age group and below will participate within their Member (ALLIANCE, GTHL, NOHA, and OMHA) under Member Regulations for Select and Minor Development hockey.

Pause on addition of Representative Teams for U10 age group and above

The OHF is implementing a temporary hold on the addition of Rep teams at U10 age group and above by Associations and OHF Members. This hold will allow for a thorough review and adjustment of the number of teams at each age group and Category.

Development of Geographically Structured Leagues

To improve accessibility and participation, the OHF, in conjunction with our Minor Members, will work to establish geographically structured leagues. This new framework will reduce travel burdens and promote a more inclusive hockey environment across all regions.

Increased Penalties for Tampering

The OHF and its Minor Members will introduce timelines and increased penalties for recruiting players, during the current season, on other teams for the next season. Such penalties will apply to anyone involved with a team.

The Work is Not Done

The Player Movement Committee will remain active, adjusting the Rules and Regulations for the 2026-2027 season and addressing any unintended consequences that may arise.

Immediate Application of Adopted Regulations

The adopted Regulations will be effective immediately, with the exception that rostering and affiliation for the 2024-2025 season will remain in effect for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season.

The changes are effective for the 2025–26 hockey season.

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