Peterborough Drop Pair of Weekend Games; Petes and Otters Head Coach Ejected After Bench Altercation

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It was a weekend to forget as the Peterborough Petes drop a pair of games to the Brantford Bulldogs and Erie Otters on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Peterborough first lost to the Bulldogs with a 4-3 overtime loss at the Brantford Civic Centre on Saturday night.

Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations, called up affiliate players Calum Hartnell, Kaiden Thatcher and Dylan Turcotte for the road trip against Brantford and Erie.

“With some suspensions and injuries to our team this weekend, we’ve called up Calum, Kaiden and Dylan to the Peterborough Petes,” he said. “We’ve been monitoring all three players very closely this year and they have all had strong seasons with their respective teams.”

Gavin Bryant had two assists in his 200th OHL career game. Martin Matejicek, Brennan Faulkner and Brady Stonehouse scored, while Petes goaltender Easton Rye would stop 34 of 38 shots.

The Petes crossed the border to play the Otters but had better days as they lost 7-2 at the Erie Insurance Arena on Sunday.

Matejicek scored his 12th goal of the season while Faulkner tacked on a goal. Quinton Pagé, Stonehouse and Aiden Young all had a helper in the game.

Just under halfway through the second period, Erie’s Alex Messier went after Peterborough’s Francis Parish for a fight at a faceoff but before the puck was even dropped.

This escalated as Rob Wilson, Petes head coach and Kris Mallette, Otters head coach went face-to-face between the benches in a heated argument. They had to be separated by assistant coaches and referees. Both coaches could face supplementary discipline.

Messier also got between the benches and tried to grab Wilson but Strohack quickly pushed his hands away. Wilson and Mallette were eventually ejected. Messier and Strohack were also thrown out.

The Petes return home to face the Ottawa 67’s on Big Brothers Big Sisters Night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.

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Windsor Spitfires Dynamic Duo Proves Too Much For Peterborough Petes in 7-1 Rout

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Windsor Spitfires Liam Greentree and Ilya Protas became menaces, combining for seven points to rout the Peterborough Petes, 7-1, at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth ANdersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The game was Indigenous Heritage Night that featured a pre-game ceremony with a land acknowledgement, a ceremonial faceoff including representatives from Crowe’s Gas, Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation and the National Anthem, sung by Curve Lake First Nation School students.

The first period was all Windsor. Protas, the Washington Capitals prospect, fed Ryan Abraham who one-timed it at point-blank range for the 1-0 lead just 29 seconds in. Los Angeles Kings prospect Greentree lent a hand this time with a toe drag, then gave it to Protas in the slot, who rung it home for a 2-0 lead. The goal marked the 100th point of the season for both players. It was the first time two Windsor teammates hit the century mark in a season since 1994-95. Windsor tacked on a late goal from AJ Spellacy to make it 3-0 after the first.

Windsor struck again, thanks to Greentree, early in the second period on the power play. He sniped it from the far-side point that made its way through traffic for a 4-0 score. Peterborough finally found the scoresheet as Brady Stonehouse won the draw in the faceoff circle and immediately got it to Genz Ula, who wristed it home to make it 4-1. Greentree and Protas struck again as they were the two assists to a Wyatt Kennedy goal to restore the four-goal lead. Greentree struck again on the power play, this time, he sniped it from the far-side faceoff dot and got his second goal of the game and fourth point; good enough to earn first-star honours.

The third period only saw Nathan Gaymes score for Windsor and the Spitfires left Peterborough with a 7-1 win.

The Petes are on the road for their next game at the Brantford Civic Centre to take on the Bulldogs this Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes to Celebrate Indigenous Heritage Night For Thursday's Game

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The Peterborough Petes will host their annual Indigenous Heritage Night with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre against the Windsor Spitfires this Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Kory Parkin and the Peterborough Petes.

This year, the Petes will again use the attached logo designed by Kory Parkin, an Indigenous Painter & Digital Creator from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. The logo highlights the traditional name of Peterborough, Nogojiwanong, meaning ‘place at the foot of the rapids.’

“Since the land today is preoccupied by many Indigenous groups I thought it would best represent those who came before by changing Peterborough to the name it went by before,” said Parkin. “Known as a great fishing spot and the word meaning, place at the end of the rapids, that’s why I included the canoe and the water behind to give a rapid look to the water.”

The pre-game ceremony will include a land acknowledgement, a ceremonial faceoff including representatives from Crowe’s Gas, Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation and the National Anthem, which Curve Lake First Nation School will sing.

Throughout the game, fans can see dance ceremonies and dancers from Alderville First Nation on the ice at the intermissions and in the lobby. There will also be storytelling on the video board throughout the game, including Sky Woman and Turtle Island.

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Peterborough Petes Raise Over $17,000 In Next Gen Game In Support of Five Counties Children's Centre

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The Peterborough Petes Next Gen Game raised $17,056 to support kids’ treatment services for Five Counties Children’s Centre, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The game was on Family Day (Feb. 17), where the Petes succeeded in a comeback bid against the Kitchener Rangers, winning 5-3. The Next Gen Game allowed children to experience it up close and personal as they signed one-day contracts to be Next Gen Staff.

The following were the children and their respective roles:

  • Myles Nugent-Horton: Head Coach

  • Abbott Nugent-Horton: General Manager

  • Gryffin Tucker: Scout

  • Saphira Tuckers: Assistant Coach

  • Damien Beaulieu: In-Game Host

  • Alexis Beaulieu: Radio Broadcaster

  • Bryor Grimes: PA Announcer

This year’s game was another sellout and funds were raised through donations, sales, a raffle draw and corporate sponsorships. 

Scott Pepin, CEO of Five Counties, says the total team effort to help reduce wait times for high-demand services like speech therapy and occupational therapy at the Peterborough-based children’s treatment centre.

“The Peterborough Petes are tremendous hosts and, once again, the team, their fans and our Five Counties supporters all provided a huge assist to ensure more children and families in our community get access to the care they need when they need it,” said Pepin.

The Petes are celebrating Indigenous Heritage Night for Thursday night’s game against the Windsor Spitfires.

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Photos: Peterborough Petes Practice In Havelock; Hold Free Skate and Autograph Session For Havelock Hawks

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The Peterborough Petes treated Havelock hockey fans as the team held a practice and autograph session at the HBM Community Centre on Monday afternoon.

The team had practice ahead of their Thursday night game against the Windsor Spitfires. A free skate was held where children from the Havelock Hawks (Havelock Minor Hockey) got to hit the ice with the Petes.

Following ice activities, the Petes held an autograph session for Havelock families which also served food and had a decorative Petes cake.

Donations and 50/50 draws were at the event in support of Havelock Minor Hockey.

The Petes concluded the day with an autographed jersey presented to Havelock Minor Hockey president, Danielle Follette.

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Peterborough Petes Comeback Bid Falls Short In 4-3 Loss to Brampton Bulldogs

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The Peterborough Petes had a late charge in the third period but fell one goal shy of tying the game as they lost 4-3 to the Brantford Bulldogs, 4-3, at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The scoring opened when former Pete Nick Lardis got the puck immediately after the Bulldogs won a faceoff in their own zone. Lardis won the race and scored on the breakaway for a 1-0 lead as the period’s only goal.

Peterborough evened things as they had an odd-man rush set up by Petes defenceman Carson Cameron. He bank passed it to Francis Parish, who took a shot and Adam Levac pounced on the rebound for a 1-1 tie. Brantford regained the lead less than four minutes later as Marek Vanacker, on a three-on-one opportunity, hit the top shelf for a 2-1 lead. Lardis hat the hot hands by tacking on back-to-back scores to get the hat trick in the span of less than four minutes for a 4-1 Brantford lead. The third goal marked the 60th of the season for Lardis.

In the third period, Peterborough found the back of the net again just over halfway through as Brody Partridge jumped on the rebound from a point shot to make it 4-2. The Petes tacked on one more thanks to Braydon McCallum who forced a turnover in the offensive zone and quickly ripped it for a 4-3 game. The Petes had 23 shots in the final frame but could not make a third shot of the period find the back of the net as Brantford held on for the 4-3 win.

The Petes hit the road to Barrie to take on the Colts this Saturday at Sadlon Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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Peterborough to Host 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game In January 2026

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Peterborough has been selected as host of the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 14 next year, announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The inaugural showcase brought close to 200 NHL scouts out to see the Ontario Hockey League’s rising stars in an East vs. West format. Peterborough’s Porter Martone of the Brampton Steelheads had won it in overtime for the Eastern Conference.

“I’ve heard so much positive feedback from folks across the league, colleagues with the National Hockey League, our great fans and the players themselves on this exciting event,” said Bryan Crawford, OHL Commissioner. “Brantford was a great spot to launch, and Peterborough presents a tremendous opportunity for the league to build upon that foundation and take this event to the next level.”

Among the showcase is hometown star and Petes’s latest first-round pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, Colin Fitzgerald.

The Petes are eager to welcome fans, scouts and the OHL community to the Liftlock City next January according to Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations.

“We’re very excited to be co-hosting the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects game with the City of Peterborough at the Peterborough Memorial Centre,” he said. “This is a great opportunity for our fans to see some of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft up close as they face-off against each other. We’re also looking forward to hosting fans from all across Ontario, as we know this game will be embraced by the entire OHL community. This provides us with an excellent opportunity to showcase the City of Peterborough and the Peterborough Memorial Centre. We will be announcing some special events in the future that will be sure to make the experience for both fans and participants a memorable one.”

“Peterborough is home to one of Ontario’s most passionate hockey communities,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “We are pleased to welcome the OHL Top Prospects Game to our city – an excellent opportunity to showcase our facilities, and our love for the game on a national stage. This event will be an inspiring one for future hockey stars, players and fans and will generate positive economic impact for local businesses and community members. We look forward to working with the Peterborough Petes, the OHL and our local hockey community to create a memorable experience for all.”

Peterborough Petes season ticket holders will have first access to securing tickets for the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game. Other special events planned around the game will be announced in the fall.

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Peterborough Petes Score Five Unanswered For Comeback Win Over the Kitchener Rangers

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The Peterborough Petes rallied for five straight goals to come back and defeat the Kitchener Rangers 5-3, during their Next Gen game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Monday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The Next Gen game (in partnership with Five Counties Children’s Centre) saw the Petes seven kids signed as Next Gen Staff to one-day contracts.

The following are the kids and their respective roles:

  • Myles Nugent-Horton: Head Coach

  • Abbott Nugent-Horton: General Manager

  • Gryffin Tucker: Scout

  • Saphira Tuckers: Assistant Coach

  • Damien Beaulieu: In-Game Host

  • Alexis Beaulieu: Radio Broadcaster

  • Bryor Grimes: PA Announcer

As Next Gen Petes, the children had an opportunity to experience the game up close and personal.

(From left to right) Myles Nugent-Horton, Head Coach; Abbott Nugent-Horton; General Manager; Gryffin Tucker; Scout; Saphira Tuckers; Assistant Coach, Damien Beaulieu, In-Game Host; Alexis Beaulieu, Radio Broadcaster and Bryor Grimes, PA Announcer. Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes had a rough start to the game. Crucial penalties lead to the game’s first three goals for Kitchener, with two on the power play.

Peterborough started their comeback bid late in the first period as they forced a turnover in the offensive zone. Blake Gowan got the puck from the point, tossed it at the net and Braydon McCallum tipped it in for a 3-1 game at the end of the frame.

Peterborough had a two-man advantage early in the second period and capitalized on their opportunity. Petes defenceman Carson Cameron took a shot at point-blank range but was stopped. There was a mad scramble for the puck and it trickled to the high slot for Brady Stonehouse, who buried it to make it 3-2. Martin Matejicek got on the scoreboard as he received a pass in the high slot. He took a shot on the backhand that found its way through traffic and scored for a 3-3 tie after two periods.

The game was deadlocked for the majority of the third until seven minutes left in regulation. Matejicek struck again as the Petes quickly won the faceoff and received a pass from his defensive partner Rio Kaiser. He one-timed it home for his second of the game and first lead of the night. Petes captain Johnathan Melee added an empty-net goal and Peterborough completed the comeback for a 5-3 win.

The Petes are at home again to host the Brantford Bulldogs at the Peterborough Memorial Cnetre this Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Peterborough Petes' Thursday Game Postponed to Friday Due to Weather Conditions

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The Peterborough Petes will have to wait one more day to get revenge on the Ottawa 67’s as their Thursday night matchup has been postponed to Friday due to the inclement weather and poor travel conditions, announced by the Ontario Hockey League on Thursday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Tim Austen and the Peterborough Petes.

This game is the second leg of a home-and-home series which was originally scheduled for back-to-back days. The Petes were shut out by the Ottawa 67’s 3-0 on Wednesday night at TD Place.

Puck drop remains scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

All tickets for Thursday’s game will be honoured on Friday.

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Peterborough Petes Are Blanked In Nation's Capital By Ottawa 67's

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The Peterborough Petes could not find the back of the net and were shut out 3-0 to the Ottawa 67’s at TD Place on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Tim Austen and the Peterborough Petes.

This game was the first leg of a home-and-home series on back-to-back days for both teams.

The first period was slow for both teams as no one was able to beat the goaltenders and they remained 0-0 after the first. Peterborough led the shot department with 11-5.

Ottawa drew first blood only 2:02 into the second period as Frankie Marrelli scored to make it one nothing. It was followed up six-and-a-half minutes later by Matthew Mayich who made it 2-0, the end result of the period. Ottawa outshot Peterborough 9-8 in the frame.

The Petes had ten shots in the third period to Ottawa’s nine but could not solve 67’s goalie Colin MacKenzie for the shutout and 3-0 score.

Petes goaltender Zach Bowen stopped 20/23 shots in the loss. Petes defenceman Grayden Strohack hit a career milestone as it was his 100th OHL matchup.

Both teams will play in the second half of the home-and-home series as Ottawa comes to Peterborough to play again on Thursday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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