Rye Stops 29/30 as Battalion Take Game 1

On Thursday, March 26, the Peterborough Petes opened up round 1 of the 2026 OHL Playoffs by hosting the North Bay Battalion at the PMC. A second period goal by the Battalion would prove to be the winner, with North Bay taking game 1 by a score of 1-0.

 

Easton Rye led the way for the Petes, stopping 29/30 in the loss.

 

Game Recap:

First Period:

 

• No Score

 

Second Period:

 

• North Bay Goal (15:43) – Lirim Amidovski (1), Assists – Nolan Laird (1)

 

Third Period:

 

• No Score

 

The Petes are back in action on Friday, March 27 when they host the North Bay Battalion for game 2 of their round 1 OHL playoff series. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Tickets for the game can be purchased by clicking here, calling (705) 743-3561, or by visiting the Doane Grant Thornton Box Office during office hours. Fans can also catch the game live on YourTV Peterborough, Freq 90.5, and FloHockey.