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Petes Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:47 +0000

The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has officially released the schedule for the 2026 preseason, with the Petes scheduled to play two games at home and two on the road beginning on Friday, August 28 in Guelph. The Petes full preseason schedule can be seen below:

Friday, August 28 @ Guelph Storm - 7:00 p.m. - Sleeman Centre
Thursday, September 3 vs Sarnia Sting - 7:00 p.m. - Peterborough Memorial Centre
Saturday, September 5 @ Ottawa 67’s - 4:00 p.m. - Bert Hall Arena - Arnprior, ON
Saturday, September 12 vs Niagara IceDogs - Time TBD - Miskin Law Community Complex

Ticket details for the Petes home games will be released at a later date. The full Petes 2026-27 regular season schedule can be found by clicking here, while just home games can be seen by clicking here. Fans can download the full Petes 2026-27 regular season schedule by clicking here. Theme and community nights will be announced in the coming weeks. For information on how to secure tickets for the 2026 home opener, click here. Fans are encouraged to follow the Petes social media channels throughout the offseason for the latest news and updates.

Petes Sign Goaltender Owen Nelson to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:01:46 +0000

Peterborough Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke announced today that the team has signed 2007-born goaltender Owen Nelson to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “I’m very excited and honoured to sign with the Peterborough Petes,” exclaimed Nelson. “I can’t wait to get to Peterborough and get the chance to play for one of the most storied franchises in junior hockey and in front of an awesome fan base. I'm looking forward to working hard every day and doing everything I can to help the team achieve its goals. I really appreciate this opportunity from Mr. Oke and the rest of the Petes staff.” Nelson, a native of Hudson, Wisconsin, appeared in 26 games with the Tri-City Storm of the USHL last season, posting a 2.92 goals-against average (GAA) and a .909 save percentage (SV%). He also saw action in one playoff game, recording a 1.61 GAA and a .955 SV%. During the 2024–25 season, Nelson also played high school hockey for Cretin-Derham Hall in Minnesota, where he earned 20 wins while posting a 1.71 GAA and a .926 SV%. He recently attended the Peterborough Petes' Development Camp as a free-agent invitee. “We’re very excited to welcome Owen to the Peterborough Petes,” said Oke. “Owen is a big, athletic goaltender who moves well and is coming off a solid season with Tri-City in the USHL. We had the opportunity to get to know him during Development Camp a couple of weeks ago, and he made a very positive impression on our staff, both on and off the ice.” Fans are encouraged to follow the Petes social media channels throughout the offseason for the latest news and updates.

Petes Select Czech Forward Patrik Poláček 37th Overall in the 2026 CHL Import Draft

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:08:04 +0000

PHOTO: Eliska Svobodova - hcsparta.cz The annual CHL Import Draft took place on Tuesday, June 30. The Peterborough Petes made one selection, drafting Czech forward Patrik Poláček with the 37th overall pick. “Patrik is a big, strong forward who plays physically, forechecks hard, and drives the net,” noted Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke. “Our coaching staff, scouts, and myself have had the opportunity to watch him on video and in-person at various international events, where he made a favourable impression on all of us. We believe that Patrik demonstrates the qualities that we look for in a Peterborough Pete and are excited to add him to our prospect pool.” Poláček, a 6’5” forward from Praha, Czechia, finished second in the Extraliga dorostu U17 league last season, scoring 36 goals and adding 31 assists for 67 points in 42 games for HC Sparta Praha U17. He added another 17 points in 12 playoff games, leading the league in scoring and helping Sparta Praha U17 to a championship. Poláček also played in four games for Sparta Praha u20 this season, scoring twice and adding three assists for five points. Poláček has represented his home nation of Czechia at the U17 level. In 2025-26, he played in 25 games for the U17 program, picking up 15 points. He also represented Czechia at the 2025 U17 World Hockey Challenge, helping the team reach the bronze medal game. Fans are encouraged to follow the Petes social media channels throughout the offseason for the latest news and updates.

Red Wings Select Adam Levac 108th Overall in 2026 NHL Draft

admin — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:05:56 +0000

On day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings selected Petes forward Adam Levac with the 108th overall pick in round four. With the selection, Levac becomes the second Pete to be drafted in the 2026 NHL Draft, with Adam Novotny being taken 24th overall by the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. “It’s an honour and a dream come true to be selected in the NHL Draft by the Red Wings,” exclaimed Levac. “This is a great birthday gift and I’m excited to be able to enjoy it with all of my family” Levac, a native of Embrun, ON, was originally selected by the Petes in the fifth round, 85th overall, in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Eastern Ontario Wild U16s. In two seasons with the Petes, Levac has played in 117 games, scoring 17 goals and adding 32 assists for 54 points. This past season, Levac put up 44 points in 60 games. He also finished second on the team in scoring during the playoffs, recording four points in six games. “On behalf of the Peterborough Petes, I’d like to congratulate Adam on this amazing accomplishment,” said Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke. “This is a well-deserved recognition of the hard work, dedication, and character shown by Adam throughout his time in Peterborough. I’d also like to congratulate Adam’s family and recognize our coaches and staff for the role they played in helping him reach this milestone.” The 2026 NHL Draft continues on Saturday, June 27. Fans can follow along by clicking here. Fans are encouraged to follow the Petes social media channels throughout the offseason for the latest news and updates.

Canucks Select Adam Novotný 24th Overall in 2026 NHL Draft

admin — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:23:03 +0000

On Friday, June 26, the National Hockey League (NHL) completed the first round of their annual draft. Peterborough Petes forward Adam Novotný was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round, 24th overall, becoming the first Pete to be selected in round one since Mason McTavish in 2021. Novotný, a forward from Kobylice, Czechia, was originally selected by the Petes in the first round, 8th overall, of the 2024 CHL Import Draft. In his first season in Peterborough, Novotný played in 58 games, scoring 34 goals and adding 31 assists for 65 points. “It feels amazing, I can't even describe it with words,” exclaimed Novotný. “I’m so excited to be drafted by such an amazing organization like Vancouver. It’s an unbelievable feeling.” Before coming to Peterborough, the 2007-born forward featured in 41 games for Mountfield HK in Czechia’s top professional league, scoring one goal and adding two assists for three points. He also featured in 10 playoff games for Mountfield, scoring twice. In 2023, Novotný made his debut in the Czech Extraliga for Mountfield, scoring in his first game and becoming the youngest player to score a goal in the league at 15. “On behalf of the Peterborough Petes, I’d like to congratulate Adam on this amazing accomplishment,” noted Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke. “Being selected in the first round of the NHL Draft is something that very few people experience in their lifetime and is a testament to the hard work and dedication that Adam brings to the rink everyday. I’d also like to extend a congratulations to the Novotny family who supported Adam through every step of his hockey journey, leading to this point. Novotný has also represented his home country of Czechia at multiple junior levels, including twice at the World Junior Championships, helping Czechia to a bronze medal in 2025 and a silver medal in 2026. "I would also like to recognize the coaches who have worked with Adam over the years,” continued Oke. Especially the members of the Petes coaching staff who worked with him both on and off the ice this past season, helping him grow and develop as a player." Rounds 2-7 of the NHL Draft will be held on Saturday, June 28 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Fans are encouraged to follow the Petes social media channels throughout the offseason for the latest news and updates.

Petes Complete 2026 Development Camp

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:46:01 +0000

The Peterborough Petes officially wrapped up their annual Development Camp on Sunday, June 21 at the Miskin Law Community Complex. A total of 40 players attended the camp, playing three games over two days. The recaps of all three games can be seen below: Game 1:

Team Maroon 3-2 Team White
- Maroon Goals - Nathan Slack, Kaden Koutroulides (2)
- White Goals - Chase MacKay, Vinny Laccona

Game 2:

Team White 7-6 Team Maroon
- Maroon Goals - Cale Williams, Marco Nichele, Kaden Koutroulides, Brody Robertson (2), Landon Roulston
- White Goals - Chase MacKay (2), Mason Quinn (2), Vinny Laccona, Colton Lapierre, Brandt Rooyakkers

Game 3:

Team Maroon 6-2 Team White
- Maroon Goals - Nolan Gerow (2), Ty Civello, Anthony Farace (2), Brody Robertson
- White Goal - Liam Hayes, Evan Vukelic

Fans are encouraged to follow the Petes social media channels throughout the offseason for the latest news and updates.

Petes Release 2026 Development Camp Details

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:15:22 +0000

The Peterborough Petes have officially announced the details for their 2026 Development Camp, beginning on Saturday, June 20, and wrapping up on Sunday, June 21. The camp will feature three on-ice sessions that are open to the public. The timing for these sessions can be seen below:

Game 1 (Saturday, June 20) - Maroon vs White - 10:00 a.m. @ Miskin Law Community Complex
Game 2 (Saturday, June 20) - Maroon vs White - 4:00 p.m. @ Miskin Law Community Complex
Game 3 (Sunday, June 21) - Maroon vs White - 9:00 a.m. @ Miskin Law Community Complex

A total of 40 players are expected to attend Development Camp. A full roster can be seen below: Forwards:

Julian Belcastro
Ty Civello
Jax Conklin
Quinn Creally
Sebastian Dzieciol
Anthony Farrace
Ty Gendron
Nolan Gerow
Liam Hayes
Kaden Koutroulides
Vinny Laccona
Chase MacKay
Ethan MacLeish
Caleb Miller
Mason Quinn
Kieran Raynor
Brody Robertson
Brandt Rooyakkers
Landon Roulston
Nathan Slack
Evan Vukelic
Cale Williams

Defence:

James Buchan
Tyson Cartier
Hudson Clayton
Michael Drew
Joshua Goodwin
Nicholas Hahn
Colton Lapierre
Cole McLennan
Marco Nichele
Aiden Plooy
Joseph Szarka
Daniel Tout
Eric Wood
James Zaino

Goaltenders:

Zidane Jasey
William Martyn
Owen Nelson
Andrew Vaduva

Fans are encouraged to follow the Petes social media channels throughout the offseason for the latest news and updates.

Petes Release 2026-27 Schedule

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:18:18 +0000

The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has officially released the full schedule for the 2026-27 season. The Petes will open the 2026–27 season at home on Thursday, September 17 against the Kingston Frontenacs, wrapping up the campaign on Sunday, March 21 in Ottawa. The full Petes schedule can be found by clicking here. The Petes home schedule can be found by clicking here. Fans can download the full Petes schedule by clicking here. Theme and community nights will be announced in the coming weeks. Key Home Games:

Thursday, September 17 - 7:05 p.m. (Kingston Frontenacs) - Home Opener
Saturday, September 26 - 7:05 p.m. (Ottawa 67’s) - First Saturday game of the season
Thursday, October 22 - 7:05 p.m. (Oshawa Generals) - Rivalry Week game one
Sunday, November 8 - 2:05 p.m. (Niagara IceDogs) - First of two Sunday afternoon games
Wednesday, November 18 - 7:05 p.m. (Brantford Bulldogs) - Only Wednesday game
Sunday, December 13, 2026 - 2:05 p.m. (Brampton Steelheads) - Final Sunday afternoon game
Thursday, December 31 - 2:05 p.m. (Oshawa Generals) - New Years Eve Afternoon game
Monday, February 15 - 2:05 p.m. (Kitchener Rangers) - Family Day game against the reigning OHL and Memorial Cup Champions
Saturday, March 6 - 7:05 p.m. (Kingston Frontenacs) - Final Saturday home game
Thursday, March 18 - 7:05 p.m. (Brantford Bulldogs) - Final home game of the season

Fans looking to secure their seats for the home opener, or any other Petes home games, can do so now through season ticket and group ticket packages. Season ticket packages start below $460 and include all 34 regular-season home games. For information on season tickets, contact Petes Manager of Ticket Sales Tyler Hall by clicking here or by calling (705) 743-3681 ext. 209. Group ticket packages for the home opener are also available and can be purchased by contacting Coordinator of Group Sales and Service Jordan Winch by clicking here or by calling (705) 743-3681 ext. 210. Details about the Petes annual Development Camp will be released in the coming days. Fans are encouraged to follow the Petes social media channels throughout the offseason for the latest news and updates.

Petes Alumnus Jordan Staal Wins Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy with Hurricanes

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:42:10 +0000

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions for the second time in franchise history, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 on Sunday night to claim hockey's ultimate prize in six games. Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal (Peterborough Petes) earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, becoming the oldest player in NHL history to receive the honour. The 37-year-old led Carolina to its first Stanley Cup championship since 2006 and the second Stanley Cup of his NHL career, while also etching his name into the record book. Staal scored in each of the first five games of the Stanley Cup Final, becoming the first player since 1973 and just the fifth in NHL history to accomplish the feat. He also established a new NHL record for faceoff winning percentage in a Stanley Cup Final, serving as a dominant force down the middle throughout Carolina's six-game championship victory. With the victory, Jordan became the second Staal brother to win the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes. In 2006 (exactly 20 years prior), Petes alumnus Eric Staal helped lead the Hurricanes to their first Cup, recording 28 points in 25 playoff games.

Petes Select Landon Roulston with 13th Overall Pick in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection

admin — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:22:47 +0000

On Friday, June 12, the Peterborough Petes completed the first round of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection where they held the 13th overall pick in round one.

With the 13th overall selection in the first round, the Petes drafted Landon Roulston, a forward from the Vaughan Kings U16s.

“We were very excited to be able to select Landon Roulston with our first pick of tonight’s draft,” noted Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke. “Landon is a big, strong forward who plays a good two way game and loves to compete. He’s a player we followed closely throughout the season with Vaughan, and we’re looking forward to seeing him on the ice at development camp next week.”

Roulston, a centreman from Oakville, ON, played in 33 games with the Vaughan Kings U16s of the GTHL this season. In those 33 games, he scored 18 goals and added 20 assists for 38 points, good enough for second on his team. After helping the Kings win the GTHL Championship, the 6’1” forward scored one goal and added three assists for four points in four OHL Cup games. This season was Roulston’s second playing U16 hockey in the GTHL. In 2024-25, he played 26 for the Toronto Marlboros U16s, picking up 17 points. He added another two points in four games in the 2025 OHL Cup.

“I can’t stop smiling,” exclaimed Roulston. “I’m super excited and honoured to be a part of such a great organization. There’s nothing more I can say.”

Rounds 2–15 of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection take place on Saturday, June 13, starting at 9:00 a.m. All of Peterborough’s picks can be found by clicking here. Everything you need to know about the 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore can be found by clicking here.

Fans are encouraged to follow the Petes social media channels throughout the offseason for the latest news and updates.