Petes Acquire Three Picks From 67’s in Exchange for Overage Defenceman Sam Mayer
Peterborough Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations, Michael Oke announced today that the team has acquired Ottawa’s second round pick in 2024, Soo’s third round pick in 2027, and Ottawa’s fifth round pick in 2027 from the Ottawa 67’s in exchange for overage defenceman Sam Mayer.
Mayer, a 2003-born defenceman, was selected by the Petes in the first round, 15th overall, of the 2020 OHL U18 Priority Selection. The L’Orignal, ON, native has never missed an OHL game, appearing in all 173 Petes contests over the past three seasons. In those 173 games, Mayer has scored 32 goals and added 82 assists for 114 points. A two-time Ushers Trophy winner as best Petes defenseman, Mayer played in all 23 playoff games last season, scoring twice and adding five assists en route to a 2023 OHL Championship. He also appeared in all five of the Petes 2023 Memorial Cup games, scoring and adding an assist.
“I’d like to thank Sam for his dedication to the Petes and the City of Peterborough over the last three seasons,” noted Oke. “Despite being passed over in the U16 Priority Selection, we selected Sam in the U18 draft, and through hard work and commitment he became two-time Ushers Trophy winner as best Petes defenceman. Sam is one of the most reliable players in the OHL, having never missed a game. He played a huge role in our OHL Championship last season, and he will always be remembered as a champion in Peterborough.”
The Petes are back in action on Thursday, January 11 when they host the Kingston Frontenacs for Harry Potter Night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the PMC. Fans can get tickets by clicking here or by visiting the Grant Thornton Box Office. The game will also be broadcasted on YourTV Peterborough and Freq 90.5.
