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Nolan Gerow Named GOHL Prospect of the Week for Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, 2026

Connor Massie — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:49:34 +0000

he Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular-season games ending Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

Peterborough Petes prospect Nolan Gerow of the Caledonia Corvairs is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, recording two goals and two assists in a pair of victories.

Gerow had a goal and two assists in Friday’s 7-3 road win over the Port Colborne Sailors and tacked on a goal in Sunday’s 3-2 road win over the Welland Jr. Canadians. He has 17 points (11-6--17) over 17 games this season.

A 17-year-old forward from Beamsville, Ont., Gerow was Peterborough’s first-round pick (13th overall) in the 2026 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection from the Hamilton Steel U18 AAA program. The 6-foot-2, 195-lb. forward is the second Corvair to earn the award this season.

Leon Kolarik Named OHL East Division Academic Player of the Month for October presented by Ontario Virtual School

Connor Massie — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:43:54 +0000

The Ontario Hockey League has announced its Academic Players of the Month for October, presented by Ontario Virtual School, recognizing dedication to excellence in the classroom. Peterborough Petes forward Leon Kolarik is the East Division Academic Player of the Month for October, with a 93 percent average in Grade 12 studies through Ontario Virtual School. His courses have included English (93 percent), Canadian and World Issues (92 percent), Introductory Kinesiology (94 percent) and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (93 percent). "Leon has shown a strong commitment to academics which is evident through the marks he has achieved. Despite the busy hockey schedule, Leon prioritizes his studies, ensuring to allocate the proper time required to completed and submit assignments on time and to be properly prepared for tests and exams," said Petes academic advisor Shannon Fife. A 19-year-old from Vienna, Austria, Kolarik has eight goals and six assists in 14 games with the Petes this season. Peterborough chose him in the second round, 63rd overall, of the 2025 CHL Import Draft.

Dennis Has Four Point Night in Overtime Win over IceDogs

Connor Massie — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:04:05 +0000

PHOTO: Vince Neil Media On Sunday, November 1, the Peterborough Petes were in St. Catharines for an afternoon matchup with the Niagara IceDogs. The Petes fought back after going down 2-1 in the third period, later winning the game 4-3 in overtime. The victory gives the Petes five wins in their last seven games, moving them into a tie for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. Cooper Dennis led the way for the Petes, scoring and picking up three assists for four points, while Adam Novotny scored the overtime winner and added an assist. Lucas Karmiris and Leon Kolarik scored, with Matthew Perreault, Camron Hankai, and Adam Levac all picking up an assist. Matthew Koprowski made 29 saves for his 6th win of the season. Game Recap: First Period:

No score

Second Period:

Peterborough Goal (4:43) - Lucas Karmiris (3), Assists - Matthew Perreault (6), Cooper Dennis (12)
Niagara Goal (11:01) - Noah Read (4), Assists - Sebastian Dell’Elce (3), Reyth Smith (8)

Third Period:

Niagara Goal (1:47) - Jared Langdon (4), Assist - Joey Banas (6)
Peterborough Goal (6:59) - Cooper Dennis (8), Assist - Adam Novotny (12)
Peterborough Goal (13:51) - Leon Kolarik (9), Assists - Cooper Dennis (13), Camron Hankai (2)
Niagara Goal (15:42) - Chase Hull (2), Assists - Wil McFadden (8), Ivan Galiyanov (1)

Overtime Period:

Peterborough Goal (4:19) - Adam Novotný (9), Assists - Cooper Dennis (14), Adam Levac (7)

The Petes are back in action on Thursday, November 5, when they host the Windsor Spitfires for their annual Remembrance Day game presented by HW Transportation Group, in support of Wounded Warriors. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by clicking here, calling (705) 743-3561, or by visiting the PMC Box Office during regular business hours.The game will be broadcast live on YourTV Peterborough, FloHockey, and Freq 90.5.

Petes Fall 4-1 in Kingston

Connor Massie — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:04:01 +0000

PHOTO: James Paddle-Grant On Friday, October 30, the Peterborough Petes were back on the road as they traveled to Kingston to take on the Kingston Frontenacs. The Frontenacs won the game by a score of 4-1. Cooper Dennis scored the lone goal for the Petes, with Lucas Karmiris picking up an assist. Matthew Koprowski made 37 saves in the loss. Game Recap: First Period:

Peterborough Goal (19:41) - Cooper Dennis (5), Assist - Lucas Karmiris (4)

Second Period:

Kingston Goal (8:44) PP - Alex Misiak (8), Assists - Vann Williamson (7), Tomas Pobezal (14)
Kingston Goal (9:50) - Robin Kuzma (4), Assists - Nolan Snyder (8), Aleks Kulemin (10)
Kingston Goal (11:34) - Alex McLean (5), Assists - Landon Wright (14), Adam Goljer (5)
Kingston Goal (15:15) SH - Aleks Kulemin (5), Assists - Tomas Pobezal (15), Matthew Henderson (3)

Third Period:

No Score

The Petes are back in action on Sunday, November 1, when they travel to St. Catharine’s to take on the Niagara IceDogs. Puck drop is scheduled for 2:05 p.m. at the Meridian Centre. The game will be broadcast live on YourTV Peterborough, FloHockey, and Freq 90.5.

Petes Beat Eastern Conference Leading Bulldogs at Home

Connor Massie — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:00:31 +0000

On Thursday, October 29, the Peterborough Petes hosted the Eastern Conference leading Brantford Bulldogs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The Petes would take a 4-2 lead into the third period, shutting down the Bulldogs late push to win the game by a score of 4-3. Leon Kolarik led the way for the Petes, scoring and adding an assist, while Holden Carter picked up two assists. Adam Levac, Braydon McCallum, and Adam Novotný scored, with Aiden Young, Mason Minsky, Cooper Dennis, Yanis Lutz, and Lucas Karmiris all picking up an assist. Matthew Koprowski stopped 24/27 for his fifth win of the season. Game Recap: First Period:

Peterborough Goal (1:51) - Adam Levac (5), Assists - Aiden Young (8), Mason Minsky (3)
Brantford Goal (11:20) - Adam Nemec (2), Unassisted
Peterborough Goal (11:35) - Braydon McCallum (2), Assists - Holden Carter (3), Cooper Dennis (10)

Second Period:

Peterborough Goal (:12) - Leon Kolarik (8), Assists - Yanis Lutz (8), Holden Carter (4)
Brantford Goal (:52) - Aiden Kelly (6), Assist - Jet Kwajah (7)
Peterborough Goal (11:55) - Adam Novotný (8), Assists - Leon Kolarik (6), Lucas Karmiris (3)

Third Period:

Brantford Goal (19:00) - Jack Good (2), Assists - David Buchman (11), Jet Kwajah (8)

The Petes are back in action on Friday, October 30, for the OHL’s Friday Night Faceoff, when they travel to Kingston to take on the Kingston Frontenacs. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.. The game will be broadcast live on YourTV Peterborough, FloHockey, and Freq 90.5.

OHL clubs to compete for Moustache Cup throughout Movember

Connor Massie — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:08:24 +0000

Ontario Hockey League (OHL) clubs will compete throughout November for the Moustache Cup, a Movember fundraising challenge that crowns the top fundraising team in the OHL and in the Western Hockey League (WHL), with proceeds supporting men’s health programs including Breaking the Ice, a mental fitness program for young hockey players. All 20 OHL clubs will turn the league’s usual competitive edge into a month-long push for men’s health — growing Mos, engaging fans and raising funds for Movember, the leading men’s health charity focused on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. At the end of the month, the top fundraising team in each league will be crowned Moustache Cup champion. The challenge builds on the OHL’s partnership with Movember, announced in September, that brought Breaking the Ice into all 20 OHL clubs. Funds raised through the Moustache Cup help support that work: Breaking the Ice, part of Movember’s global Ahead of the Game program, gives young players, coaches and parents practical tools to build mental fitness, recognize when someone may be struggling and have conversations that can make a difference. Delivered in partnership with the WHL and OHL, the program has reached more than 3,000 participants in community hockey — well ahead of its initial target of 1,100. This November also marks Movember’s 20th annual campaign in Canada. Since launching here in 2007, Movember has brought communities together to raise funds, start important conversations and take action for men’s health. The need remains urgent: Canadian men live, on average, around four years less than women, with many of the causes of premature death being preventable. “Hockey has always been about looking out for the guy beside you, and the Moustache Cup puts that same spirit to work for men’s health,” said OHL commissioner Bryan Crawford. “Our clubs love a little friendly rivalry, and if that helps raise funds and get conversations started this Movember, everybody wins.” “Too many men are dying too young, often from preventable causes, and the impact of poor men’s health extends far beyond the individual to families and communities,” said Todd Minerson, country director for Movember Canada. “Hockey has a unique way of bringing people together and opening the door to conversations that might not happen anywhere else. Through the Moustache Cup, OHL and WHL teams are using that connection to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, while helping create a culture where young men feel more comfortable talking about their health and looking out for one another.” Fans, players, staff and communities can support their club’s Movember campaign by getting involved, fundraising and donating. Donation Link Here Breaking the Ice is designed to help change the culture around mental health in hockey. It encourages young men to look out for one another, open up about what they’re going through and understand that asking for help is a sign of strength. About Movember Movember is the leading global movement working to change the face of men’s health. Since 2003, Movember’s community has raised almost $2 billion CAD, funding over 1,320 projects in mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Committed to redefining the future of men’s health, Movember works alongside community members and expert partners to drive innovative research and scale evidence-based programs that address the most complex challenges facing boys, men and society today. To learn more, please visit Movember.com.

OHL mourns the loss of former Peterborough Petes star André Lacroix

Connor Massie — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:18:09 +0000

The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is mourning the loss of André Lacroix, a two-time Red Tilson Trophy winner with the Peterborough Petes who went on to become an original Philadelphia Flyer and the all-time scoring leader of the World Hockey Association (WHA). He died Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the age of 81. Born June 5, 1945, in Lauzon, Que., Lacroix arrived in Peterborough after a season with the Montreal Junior Canadiens and quickly established himself as one of the most dominant forwards in the Ontario Hockey Association junior ranks. Over two seasons with the Petes in 1964-65 and 1965-66, he put up 239 points (85 goals, 154 assists) in 97 regular-season games. In 1964-65 he finished with 119 points (45-74–119) in 49 games. The following year he led the league with 120 points (40-80–120) in 48 games, capturing the Eddie Powers Trophy as scoring champion and the William Hanley Trophy as the league's most sportsmanlike player. He won the Red Tilson Trophy as most valuable player in both seasons, becoming the first player to claim the award in consecutive years. That season, Lacroix centred Mickey Redmond and Danny Grant on what is arguably the greatest line in Petes history. The trio combined for 308 points in a 48-game schedule. An original Flyer in the NHL's 1967-68 expansion season, Lacroix led Philadelphia in scoring in 1968-69 and again in 1969-70. Across six NHL seasons with the Flyers, Chicago Black Hawks and Hartford Whalers, he played 325 regular-season games and recorded 198 points (79-119–198). It was in the WHA that he built his lasting professional legacy. Nicknamed "The Magician" for his puck-handling with the San Diego Mariners, Lacroix remains the league's all-time leader with 798 points (251-547–798) in 551 games. He won the Bill Hunter Trophy as WHA scoring champion in 1972-73 and 1974-75, posted six straight 100-point seasons, and set a then-pro single-season assist record with 106 assists in 1974-75. He was inducted into the WHA Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class in 2010. Internationally, Lacroix represented Canada in the 1974 Summit Series against the Soviet Union, recording seven points (1-6–7) in eight games and scoring the game-winning goal in Canada's only victory of the series, a 4-1 win in Game 2 at Maple Leaf Gardens. In a statement, the Philadelphia Flyers said they "mourn the loss of original team member, André Lacroix." "Lacroix's impact extended well beyond the ice," the club continued. "He was a beloved teammate who had a special ability to bring people together. His infectious personality and ability to light up any room he entered quickly made him an invaluable presence in the locker room and in the community. The Flyers organization extends its condolences to André's family, friends, former teammates and all those who knew and loved him." The Ontario Hockey League extends its deepest condolences to André's family, friends, the Peterborough Petes and the wider hockey community.

OHL Friday Night Faceoff: Peterborough at Kingston

Connor Massie — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:40:59 +0000

The 2026-27 OHL season is finally here, and with it comes the return of Friday Night Faceoff for its second season! In partnership with FloHockey, YourTV, Rogers tv and Eastlink Community TV, all 20 OHL clubs will be featured at least twice on the initial schedule, with games available live and free across FloHockey’s Youtube channel. The OHL Friday Night Faceoff spotlight shifts to Slush Puppie Place this week, as the Kingston Frontenacs welcome the Peterborough Petes for an East Division showdown. The two division rivals will meet for the third time this season. Fans can catch the action live and free on FloHockey’s YouTube channel, with puck drop set for 7:05 p.m. Kingston enters Friday's matchup with plenty of momentum after sweeping its Rivalry Week series against the Ottawa 67's. The Frontenacs opened with a 4-2 victory on Friday, snapping Ottawa's four-game winning streak and seven-game point streak, before following it up with a convincing 6-1 win on Sunday. The pair of victories improved Kingston's record to 9-5-0-0, placing the club second in the East Division. Offensively, the Frontenacs have been one of the league's most productive teams to open the 2026-27 campaign, leading the OHL with 62 goals scored through 14 games. Four players have already reached the 15-point mark, with Tomas Pobezal and Landon Wright leading the way with 17 points apiece. While Kingston has had no trouble finding the back of the net, the club has surrendered 57 goals. Peterborough, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back after splitting its Rivalry Week series against the Oshawa Generals. The Petes had been building momentum with three consecutive victories before being shut out by Oshawa on Friday. Sitting fifth in the East Division with a 6-8-0-0 record, Peterborough will look to find some consistency as it prepares to face a Kingston squad that has won both meetings between the clubs this season. Despite their up-and-down start, the Petes have found offensive success through Vancouver Canucks first-rounder Adam Novotný and Cooper Dennis. Novotný leads the club in goals (7), assists (11) and points (18), while Dennis sits just behind him with 15 points (6-9–15). Special teams have also been a bright spot for Peterborough, with the Petes boasting the league's second-ranked power play at 30.5%. Players to Watch: Kingston Frontenacs

Nolan Snyder (F) – Snyder has been an offensive threat for Kingston this season, leading the club with nine goals and sitting third in team scoring with 16 points through 14 games. The forward has also caught the attention of NHL scouts, recently earning a spot on NHL Central Scouting's October 'Players to Watch' list for the 2027 NHL Draft.
Tomas Pobezal (F) – Pobezal has been one of Kingston's leading and consistent offensive threats to open the campaign, sitting tied for the team lead with 17 points and being held off the scoresheet in just three games.

Peterborough Petes

Adam Novotný (F) – Novotný has led the way offensively for Peterborough, pacing the club in all offensive categories through 12 games. The forward has been a key contributor since returning to the Petes' attack and will look to help his team get back in the win column against Kingston.
Cooper Dennis (F) – Dennis has been another important piece of Peterborough's offence since being acquired in the offseason, sitting second in team scoring with 15 points.

As part of the media partnership between the OHL and FloSports, a free Friday Night Faceoff matchup will be featured every week throughout the 2026-27 season across FloHockey’s YouTube channel. New this season, FloHockey and YouTube introduced a new Saturday Game of the Week package featuring 22 matchups live and free to viewers worldwide throughout the 2026-27 regular season. Subscribers can continue to watch every OHL game all season long on FloHockey.tv and the FloSports app, available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and most smart TVs.

Petes Fall on the Road to Generals

Connor Massie — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:48:16 +0000

PHOTO: Oshawa Generals On Friday, October 23, the Peterborough Petes were in Oshawa for a Rivalry Week matchup with the Oshawa Generals. Friday’s matchup was the second game in as many nights between the two teams, with Peterborough coming back from a two goal deficit on Thursday night to win 5-4 in overtime. Unfortunately for the Petes, the Generals would take game two by a score of 5-0. Matthew Koprowski made 27 saves in the loss. Game Recap: First Period:

Oshawa Goal (10:25) SH - Linus Funck (2), Unassisted

Second Period:

Oshawa Goal (7:59) - Tyler Hinde (5), Assists - Jacob Therrien (1), Aiden O’Donnell (6)
Oshawa Goal (17:35) - Kane Cloutier (3), Assists - Leo Laschon (4), Linus Funck (6)

Third Period:

Oshawa Goal (6:34) - Anthony Timmerman (1), Assist - Caden Taylor (6)
Oshawa Goal (16:43) - Jacob Therrien (1), Assists - Aiden O’Donnell (7)

The Petes are back in action for their Halloween game on Thursday, October 29, when they host the Brantford Bulldogs. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by clicking here, calling (705) 743-3561, or by visiting the PMC Box Office during regular business hours. The game will be broadcast live on YourTV Peterborough, FloHockey, and Freq 90.5.

Young Scores OT Winner as Petes Defeat Rival Generals at Home

Connor Massie — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:13:36 +0000

On Thursday, October 22, the Peterborough Petes and Oshawa Generals continued the biggest and oldest rivalry in junior hockey at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The game was the first of back to back games between the two teams for the OHL’s Rivalry Week, with the Generals hosting the Petes at the Tribute Communities Centre on Friday night. Thursday night was the inaugural Blue Ribbon Battle in support of Prostate Cancer Support Peterborough and Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada, with fundraising and awareness initiatives taking place throughout the game. After Oshawa scored four straight to take a 4-2 lead into the final frame, the Petes fought back with two third period goals, later winning the game in overtime by a score of 5-4 on a goal by Aiden Young. Young, Adam Levac, and Camron Hankai each scored and added an assist, while Adam Novotný and Holden Carter picked up two assists each. Landon Roulston and Leon Kolarik scored, with Yanis Lutz, Matthew Perreault, and Braydon McCallum each adding an assist. Matthew Koprowski stopped 28/32, picking up his third win in as many games. Game Recap: First Period:

Peterborough Goal (2:45) - Landon Rulston (3), Assists - Adam Levac (6), Camron Hankai (1)
Peterborough Goal (10:47) - Leon Kolarik (7), Assists - Yanis Lutz (7), Adam Novotny (10)
Oshawa Goal (12:20) - Tyler Hinde (4), Assist - Aiden O’Donnell (5)
Oshawa Goal (13:38) PP - Brooks Rogowski (1), Assists - Linus Funck (4), Onni Kalto (5)
Oshawa Goal (15:20) - Onni Kalto (4), Assists - Ryan Hedley (2), Linus Funck (6)

Second Period:

Oshawa Goal (4:38) PP - Onni Kalto (5), Assists - Brooks Rogowski (8), Tyler Hinde (3)
Peterborough Goal (18:05) - Adam Levac (4), Assists - Aiden Young (7), Holden Carter (1)

Third Period:

Peterborough Goal (6:21) - Camron Hankai (1), Assists - Adam Novotný (11), Holden Carter (2)

Overtime Period:

Peterborough Goal (2:56) - Aiden Young (2), Assists - Matthew Perreault (5), Braydon McCallum (6)

The Petes are back in action on Friday, October 23 when they travel to Oshawa to take on the Oshawa Generals as a part of the OHL’s Rivalry Week. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Tribute Communities Centre. The game will be broadcast live on YourTV Peterborough, FloHockey, and Freq 90.5.