Peterborough Petes Alumnus Greg Millen Passes Away

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Peterborough Petes alumnus and longtime local resident Greg Millen has passed away at 67 years old, announced on Monday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Millen played for the Petes from 1974-1977, playing 144 games as a goaltender for three seasons. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the sixth round of the 1977 NHL Entry Draft and went on to play over 600 games in the NHL. Over his 14-year NHL career, Millen played for the Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings.

After retiring from playing, Millen went into broadcasting. He started by covering the Ottawa Senators during their inaugural season in 1992-93. His broadcasting career includes roles as a colour commentator for CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada and the NHL on Sportsnet. Millen had covered three Olympic Games, two World Cups of Hockey, 12 Stanley Cup Finals, and 12 NHL All-Star Games.

The longtime Bridgenorth resident was well known in Peterborough and beyond. He has been honoured throughout the hockey world and also had a teaching stint at Fleming College.

Millen leaves behind his wife Ann and their four children.

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Peterborough Petes Acquire Three Draft Picks From Sarnia Sting

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The Peterborough Petes have acquired three picks from the Sarnia Sting in exchange for two of their own, announced on Monday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes have acquired the following picks from the Sarnia Sting:

  • 2027 3rd round pick

  • 2026 8th round pick

  • 2027 conditional 15th round pick

In exchange, the Sarnia Sting has received:

  • 2025 3rd round pick (Erie)

  • 2028 10th round rick

The OHL Priority Selection will be held over two days, with Rounds 1-3 beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 11th. Rounds 4-15 start at 9 a.m. the next day.

The Petes currently have five picks in the first three rounds: one in the first round (number one overall pick), two in the second round and two more in the third round.

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