Petes Community Gathers for 2023-24 Awards Ceremony
Peterborough Petes staff, family, and friends gathered at The Venue on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 for the annual year-end awards ceremony.
Following an opening speech from President of the Petes Board of Directors Dave Lorentz, General Manager and VP of Operations Michael Oke was invited to the stage, where he announced an eight year extension for Head Coach Rob Wilson. Wilson then addressed the crowd, before inviting Captain Jonathan Melee up to say a few words. After the speeches, the following awards were presented:
- Mark Teevens Memorial Award (most assists) – Tommy Purdeller (34 assists)
- Ed Redmond Memorial Trophy (scholastics and hockey) – Brody Partridge
- Outboard Marine Veterans Award (sportsmanship and ability) – Jonathan Melee
- Black’s Family Trophy (rookie of the year) – Carson Cameron
- Vince and Lottie Garvey Award (off-ice contribution) – Tracy and Chip Adamo
- Molson Cup (most three-star selections voted by media) – Liam Sztuska
- Donnie Marsh Memorial Trophy (most dedication to team) – Cam Gauvreau
- Ed Rowe Memorial Award (most goals) – Braydon McCallum (18 goals)
- Norm Bryan Award (most improved player) – Braydon McCallum
- Ushers Trophy (best defenceman) – Carson Cameron
- Bill Bennett/CKPT Memorial Award (leading scorer) – Tommy Purdeller (47 points)
- Gary Dalliday Award (community service) – Tommy Purdeller
- Petes Executive Trophy (most valuable player voted by teammates) – Liam Sztuska
In addition, the Board of Directors and Alumni Association presented gifts to the graduating and overage players, including Liam Sztuska, Quinn Binnie, Chase Lefebvre, Jonathan Melee, Ryder McIntyre, Tommy Purdeller, and Cam Gauvreau.
Before the night wrapped up, Michael Oke gave a speech acknowledging the Petes players, hockey and business staff, billets, parents, and fans. He continued on by marking on and off ice achievements this season, before getting the crowd excited for the future to come.
