The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers have acquired 6’0”, 175 pound right-handed forward Ryan Lanchbury in a three-way trade with Oakville and Cobourg. Cobourg sent Alex Simmons and a second-round pick to Oakville for Jason Knox. Cobourg also receives Peterborough’s 1 st round picks in 2028 and 2029. Lanchbury, 28, is a prolific passer who will boost the Lakers’ right side when he joins Rob Hellyer and fellow Burlington native Braedon Saris. He last played in the MSL in 2024, when he led Oakville in scoring with 76 points in 15 games. Lakers’ head coach Mike Hasen knows Lanchbury well, having previously coached him in the National Lacrosse League with the Rochester Knighthawks. Though Rochester didn’t make the playoffs this season, Lanchbury finished first in assists with 82, and seventh overall in regular season scoring with 24 goals and 106 points. “Ryan’s a great teammate that has great lacrosse IQ, vision and floor awareness. He’ll come in and compete, take some of the pressure that Robbie Hellyer has been carrying and will make our lefties better,” Hasen said. Lanchbury has spent four seasons in the NLL, the first with Georgia before moving to Rochester. He has amassed 326 points in 63 games (5.14 points per game) with only 30 penalty minutes. The Lakers currently sit in third place with a record of 3-3. They’re on the road in Brampton this Thursday and will return to the Memorial Centre on Thursday, June 25 for PRHC Night. Tickets are on sale in person at the Memorial Centre box office or online through Ticketmaster . PHOTO COURTESY OF JON TENCA/NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE

With Eric Hainer’s number 16 hanging in their dressing room, the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers found their swagger during an 8-4 win over Brooklin on Wednesday night at Iroquois Park Sports Centre. “I know he was on their minds here tonight,” said Lakers’ head coach Mike Hasen. “There was maybe a little extra energy because of the relationship some of them had with him. It’s been a tough couple of days.” Hainer, member of the Kawartha Fury and younger brother of Jr. A Lakers alumnus Jackson Hainer, tragically passed away during a car accident on the weekend. Tributes have poured in from all over the province. Brooklin held a moment of silence prior to the game, and the Lakers fought hard to honour him with the win. Rob Hellyer led the offence with six points and Drew Hutchison led the defence with 45 saves. It was the team’s best defensive effort and their lowest goals against of the season, a great effort after they fell 12-10 to Brooklin at the Memorial Centre last week. “Hutch was really good,” praised Hasen. “Saved our ass on a couple of occasions and made the easy stops that we needed him to make as well. Defensively I thought we were really good in front of him.” The only unfortunate moment for Hutchison came on Brooklin’s second goal, with 4:10 left in the first period. Chris Boushy’s shot went over the net, hit the boards, and bounced into the net off Hutchison’s back. It didn’t rattle him at all, even with the temperature soaring close to 40°C. “It was pretty hot (in the arena), but we were able to get through the heat tonight,” Hutchison said. “The team played well, they were allowing shots that I wanted to see and you can’t really ask too much more out of them. “Some of the young guys we had on D really stepped up. A lot of speed, a lot of energy. They’re having fun out there, they’re working hard. When you’re young, you’re going to make mistakes but when you’re working hard then you can recover. It’s good to see them playing as well as they have been.” Frank Coyle made his season debut on defence, with Nick Crowley playing in his third game of the season. Hasen said the young defensemen pushed the veterans. “The energy we had tonight was 60 minutes strong,” he said. “It was exactly where we wanted to be especially coming off of last week against the same team. We needed this one.” The Lakers came out hot, with Hellyer and Mike Robinson scoring 27 and 37 seconds, respectively, into the game. Colton Armitage made it 3-0 with his first MSL goal, and Hellyer put Peterborough up 4-0 just over a minute later, chasing Brooklin starter Steve Orleman in favour of Aden Walsh. The Lakers increased their lead to 5-2 with Robinson’s game winner in the second period. Will MacLeod replied for Brooklin. Brad McCulley, and Hellyer with a crease dive, made it 7-4 early in the third. Landen Sinfield responded for Brooklin with his second goal of the game, but Armitage’s second iced it. The Lakers killed off two penalties in the third period, with Hutchison stopping three consecutive shots with Robert Hope directing the play from the penalty box. DJ Clark Debuts Jr. A grad DJ Clark made his debut as a full-time Laker after finishing up his junior year at the University of Denver. He had one assist in his debut; he has scored and assisted as a call-up in years prior. “It’s always great to play in these games,” Clark said. “I played a couple of games in the last couple years but first real game tonight. First game back is always tough but it was obviously good and we got a good win. Guys were getting open for me when I was carrying the ball. They were working hard off ball and they made my job easy just getting it to them.” The son of former Laker captain Jason Clark, DJ said that he doesn’t feel any pressure to live up to his dad’s legacy with the team. He’s grateful that the coaching staff, several of whom played with his father, already know his game. Clark joins a right side that features prolific veteran Rob Hellyer and young stud Braedon Saris and is looking forward to learning from them. “Hellyer’s obviously a great player, he’s a veteran in the lacrosse world and a very good player so it’s good to learn some things from him.” Of Note - Jake Withers won 12/15 faceoffs - Neither team scored on the power play, with Peterborough 0/2 and Brooklin 0/4 - Brooklin outshot the Lakers 49-42 - Missing in action were Nick Rose, Taite and Holden Cattoni, and Braedon Saris - The Lakers do not have another home game until Thursday, June 25 when Brooklin returns. In the meantime, they will visit Brampton on Thursday, June 18. Stream the game on FloSports! Full Lakers Scoring Rob Hellyer 3-3 Mike Robinson 2-2 Colton Armitage 2-1 Brad McCulley 1-0 Brenden Boyle 0-1 Robert Hope 0-1 Jake Withers 0-1 Liam Vollans 0-1 DJ Clark 0-1 Matt Gilray 0-1 PHOTOS BY ANNA TAYLOR

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers record fell to 2-3 on Thursday after a 12-10 loss to the Brooklin Lacrosse Club at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. It’s the Lakers’ second consecutive loss after a 9-6 defeat at Oakville on Monday. Brooklin has taken strides to improve their lineup after four consecutive seasons of falling to the Lakers in the MSL semifinals. They had a balanced attack and strong goaltending from Steve Orleman. “They were a problem for us tonight,” said goaltender Nick Rose, who made his first start of the season. “But we feel like we didn’t play at our best. We get them again next week, so we’ll see. We have to come ready to play against anyway.” Indeed, the Lakers face Brooklin next Wednesday at Iroquois Park Sports Centre, and then will face them once again at the PMC on June 25 for the rubber match. Rose made 36 saves in his first start since winning the NLL Cup with the Toronto Rock last month. It was a rough outing on Thursday with the teams going back and forth, neither finding much momentum. “I wasn’t great when it mattered,” Rose said. “I think I had some good moments in the game but especially in the third period I wasn’t on top of my game and that may have been a big difference. Getting back into summer ball is a bit different than the winter game but that’s no excuse; I just have to be better.” Rose recognized that “there’s a standard here in Peterborough and that’s why [he] wanted to come here last year. “A lot of respect for what has been built here. Where we’re at right now isn’t good enough for that standard but as long as we keep building and get to that standard come playoff time then I like where we’re at.” Rob Hellyer, who had four goals in the game, agreed. “We gave away a couple. But it’s game five and there are 18 games in a year so we can turn this around in a hurry.” Hellyer, who leads the team in scoring with 23 points in four games, said in addition to cleaning up small mistakes, one key to a better performance is to stop their opponents in transition. Each possession change saw Brooklin push the ball up the floor extremely fast. “They run,” Hellyer acknowledged. “Every team that we’ve lost to has been running. Nations is good, but the other two teams just constantly run. We have to figure out how to do better, conditioning wise, and just stop those fast breaks because I think they wore us down.” Brooklin led 3-2 after the opening frame. Dylan Hutchison’s second of the season in transition kicked off the Lakers’ scoring, with Brad McCulley hitting the back of the net early in his season debut after serving a four-game suspension from last season’s playoffs. Hellyer scored a pair to start the second, with Taggart Clark and Jakson Raposo responding for Brooklin. McCulley traded goals with Landen Sinfield towards the end of the period which kept BLC up by a goal. Eleven goals were scored throughout the first 40 minutes – and 11 more were scored in a wild third period. The game was tied at sixes and eights before Connor Kearnan and Will MacLeod scored back-to-back for a 10-8 lead. Cam Milligan’s second of the season got one back but Brooklin scored two of the last three to maintain the lead. Junior Returns The Lakers honoured John Grant Jr. prior to the game in advance of his Saturday induction into the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame. One of the best lacrosse players to ever suit up, Grant currently coaches the NCAA DII Lees-McRae men’s lacrosse team in Banner Elk, NC. He made the 15 hour drive several days ago and spent the week watching lacrosse in Peterborough, Whitby and St. Catharines. Of Note - Jake Withers won 15/25 faceoffs - Each team went 1/2 on the power play with the Lakers adding one shorthanded goal - The Lakers outshot Brooklin 50-48 - Holden Cattoni and Adam Jay were added to the IR - The Lakers do not have another home game until Thursday, June 25 when Brooklin returns. In the meantime, the Lakers are on the road to Whitby (Brooklin) on Wednesday, June 10, and will visit Brampton on Thursday, June 18 - Over 900 hotdogs were sold during the team’s first Toonie Dog night! Full Lakers Scoring Rob Hellyer 4-2 Justin Sykes 2-3 Brad McCulley 2-2 Dylan Hutchison 1-0 Cam Milligan 1-0 Taite Cattoni 0-2 Brenden Boyle 0-1 Robert Hope 0-1 Robbie White 0-1 Jake Withers 0-1 Mike Robinson 0-1  PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE LIU

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers suffered an 11-9 loss to the Oakville Rock at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre on Monday. It evens their record on the young MSL season to 2-2. Oakville jumped out to a 3-0 lead before Justin Sykes got the Lakers on the board, but that was their only tally of the first period. Ennismore Sr. B call-up Liam Vollans pulled the Lakers within a goal with his first career marker 4:07 into the second period, but Oakville rattled off three more before Cam Milligan stopped the run. Oakville led 6-3 after 40 minutes. The Lakers put up a fight in the third period but Oakville went on a short run late to put the game out of reach. Taite Cattoni capitalized twice on power play goals, and Rob Hellyer also scored twice, once on a beauty behind-the-back shot. Vollans picked up his second of the game with three seconds left. Defensive coach Bobby Keast said the team didn’t get the start they wanted. “You never want to go down 3-0, you want to battle right from the opening faceoff… We had opportunities to make it up and we didn’t capitalize on those opportunities either. We gave up quite a bit in transition, but even when Deacan (Knott) did his job in transition, we didn’t do a good job picking up the guys coming off their bench… We didn’t box out well enough on giving them second opportunities, so it’s a challenge if you don’t do the little things and tonight, we didn’t. Deacan did his job as far as I’m concerned.” Knott stopped 44 shots in his second start of the season. Oakville was led by Tye Steenhuis, son of former Laker Mark Steenhuis, with three goals and two assists. Justin Lee and Mike McCannell each scored twice and assisted on two others. Evan Constantopoulos made 46 saves. Of Note: - The Lakers were 3/6 on the power play, while the Excelsiors were 1/2 - Shots on goal were even at 55 each - Missing in action were Drew Hutchison, Carter Page, Matt Gilray, (personal), Jake Withers, Robert Hope, Ben Trumble, Johnny Pearson, Braedon Saris, DJ Clark (work/school), Dustyn Birkhof, Alex Pace, Holden Lowes, Thomas Hoggarth, Frank Coyle (injured), Brad McCulley (suspended) - Aside from Vollans and Milligan, the Lakers called up Colton Armitage from Hamilton Sr. B and Jack Longmore from Ennismore Sr. B to fill out the roster - The Lakers are next in action at home on Thursday, June 4 when the Brooklin Lacrosse Club pays a visit to the Memorial Centre. It’s John Grant Jr. Night, and he will be in attendance ahead of his Saturday induction to the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame Full Lakers Scoring: Rob Hellyer 2-4 Taite Cattoni 2-1 Liam Vollens 2-0 Liam Patten 1-1 Cam Milligan 1-1 Justin Sykes 1-0 Mike Robinson 0-4 Holden Cattoni 0-3 Nick Crowley 0-1 PHOTOS COURTESY OF RYAN MCCULLOUGH/OAKVILLE ROCK

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers moved to 2-1 on the MSL season with a 9-6 win over the Owen Sound North Stars at Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre on Saturday afternoon. Mike Robinson led the Lakers with four goals and two assists. Six players called up from the Jr. A Lakers were able to show off their chops as they filled in for a number of regulars unable to make the game. Zach McLean scored twice and Nate Sage once, while Brayden D’Innocenzo, Carter Frost, Hayden Addison and Kellar Kelusky helped stack the defence. It was a proud day for Kellar Kelusky’s father - Lakers’ offensive coach Tracey Kelusky. “It was awesome seeing him out there,” Tracey said. “Crazy how fast the time goes. Feels like yesterday he was a toddler walking into the room, giving the former Lakers knuckles after games. Time has a way of flying by. It’s a pretty proud moment for sure. Watching kids grow up around the game and then seeing them out here competing themselves is something special.” Said Kellar after the game: “It was an awesome experience being able to play for a team I’ve grown up watching my dad play for as well as a team I’ve been watching with Hayden Addison, a teammate I’ve played with since I was able to hold a stick. We were both so excited to have this awesome opportunity to play for our hometown team.” Drew Hutchison got the start and made a number of good saves down the stretch after the Lakers worked their way back from deficits of 3-0 and 3-2 in the first period. They led the rest of the game. Last season’s MSL MVP Jackson Webster had a goal and an assist for the North Stars. The Lakers are back on the road Monday for a 7:30 p.m. visit to the Oakville Rock. Stream the game live or on demand through Flo Sports. Of Note: - The Lakers were 3/4 on the power play, while the Excelsiors were 2/7 - Missing in action were Deacan Knott, Carter Page, Matt Gilray, Holden Cattoni, Braedon Saris, Rob Hellyer (personal), Ben Trumble, Johnny Pearson, Nick Crowley, DJ Clark (work/school), Dustyn Birkhof, Alex Pace, Holden Lowes, Thomas Hoggarth, Frank Coyle (injured), Brad McCulley and Liam Patten (suspended) - The Lakers are next in action at home on Thursday, June 4 when the Brooklin Lacrosse Club pays a visit to the Memorial Centre. It’s John Grant Jr. Night! Full Lakers Scoring: Mike Robinson 4-2 Zach McLean 2-1 Justin Sykes 1-2 Nate Sage 1-1 Colton Armstrong 1-0 Cam Milligan 0-5 Taite Cattoni 0-3 PHOTOS BY AVA WOOD

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers picked up their first win of the 2026 MSL season Thursday night with a big 16-6 win over the Brampton Excelsiors at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Justin Sykes and Taite Cattoni led the Lakers with three goals each, and the team was aided in its effort by goaltender Deacan Knott, who got the call for his first MSL start. Knott made 34 saves in a game he’d dreamed about since he was eight years old. “It’s incredible. I’ve dreamed of this since I… started lacrosse. I always wanted to be a Laker. Getting the start and getting to play was incredible,” said Knott, who got a heads up he’d be playing earlier this week. “The nerves were good nerves for sure. I had a lot of family and friends here [and] the guys scoring 16 tonight definitely made it a little easier. Right from the defence to the offence it was a great night.” Since graduating from junior lacrosse with a Minto Cup under his belt, Knott has spent the past two seasons training with the Lakers and backing up Drew Hutchison and Nick Rose while playing full-time for the Sr. B Brooklin Merchants, who hosted and finished second at the President’s Cup last season. Knott allowed two goals on his first three shots of his debut game but settled in quickly. "Super excited for him," said Sykes. "I’m not from here but I know it probably means a lot to him because it means a lot to me just to be able to put on the jersey. We’re super excited for him. He played great and we need to build off of it." Peterborough jumped out to an early 2-0 lead after a power play goal by Braedon Saris, which Taite Cattoni followed up 13 seconds later. Mark Watters got one back for the Excelsiors before Sykes converted Holden Cattoni’s behind-the back-pass for a highlight-reel marker. Adam Thistlethwaite scored his first of the season off a Colton Armstrong pass after he won a battle against the boards. Brampton was struggling to get shots on goal, but Eric Ward got one through just before the halfway point of the period. The Lakers finished off the period with goals from Sykes, Saris and Rob Hellyer. Hellyer’s goal, shot directly up the middle, was the game winner with 1:18 left in the first period. “We needed to wipe the memory of last week and focus on ourselves. We talked about it in the locker room before the game. Play with some energy, play fast, play for the guy next to you,” said Sykes. “A lot of the veteran guys stepped back in and the chemistry is there. Being able to build on the chemistry from last year, just to be able to play long into August and September.” In the second, Taite Cattoni scored before Adam Jay recorded his first Lakers’ goal, choosing to shoot on a two-on-one transition break with Brenden Boyle. Jr. A callup Mason Cree then scored his first MSL goal after Jake Withers scooped up a loose ball. Hellyer traded goals with Mike Triolo to end the frame. In the final frame, Peterborough increased their lead to 15-3 before Brampton found some energy and scored three in a row, including a pair of power play goals, one from former Jr. A Laker Curtis Ward, who also had three assists. Nick Rose is expected to rejoin the Lakers this weekend while Knott has a family commitment to attend. That said, Knott is determined to keep fighting for a spot in the lineup each night. "If I start or if I don’t, I’m going to be battling the whole time," he stated. "I’m still going to be a good teammate to everybody no matter who’s starting." The Lakers have a busy few days ahead. Saturday, they have an early road trip to Owen Sound for a 4 p.m. tilt against the North Stars. Monday, they’re right back on the road, heading to Oakville for a 7:30 p.m. game against Landon Kells and the Rock. Both games can be streamed live or on demand with a subscription to Flo Sports. Of Note - Attendance was 2602 - The Lakers were 1/2 on the power play, while the Excelsiors were 2/4 - Peterborough outshot Brampton 51-40 - Jake Withers won 20 of 25 faceoffs - The Three Stars sponsored by Wiser’s were 1. Knott, 2. Sykes, 3. Taite Cattoni - Missing in action were Nick Rose, Carter Page (personal), Ben Trumble, Johnny Pearson (work), Dustyn Birkhof, Alex Pace, Holden Lowes, Thomas Hoggarth (injured) and Brad McCulley (suspended), as well as Matt Gilray, Chris Harland and Frank Coyle - To fill out the roster, the Lakers called up Mason Cree and Wyatt Wiggins from Peterborough Jr. A, and Cam Milligan from Belleville Sr. B. - The Lakers are next in action at home on Thursday, June 4 when the Brooklin Lacrosse Club pays a visit to the Memorial Centre. It’s John Grant Jr. Night! - The Peterborough Minor Lacrosse Association showed up in force with about 400 attendees from the city’s minor teams, who all took the floor with the Lakers for the national anthem. Full Lakers Scoring: Justin Sykes 3-1 Taite Cattoni 3-1 Rob Hellyer 2-4 Braedon Saris 2-2 Mike Robinson 1-3 Holden Cattoni 1-3 Mason Cree 1-2 Colton Armstrong 1-2 Adam Jay 1-1 Adam Thistlethwaite 1-0 Jake Withers 0-2 Robert Hope 0-2 Dylan Hutchison 0-1 Cam Milligan 0-1 Photos by David Pickering @picks_pics

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers fell to the Six Nations Chiefs 11-6 on Thursday night during their 2026 Major Series Lacrosse home opener at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The defending Mann Cup champion Chiefs, who were already 1-0 on the season after a 12-0 win over Owen Sound on Monday, were sporting nearly their entire roster, while the Lakers were shorthanded, missing several regulars to prior commitments and injury. “Unfortunately, it’s May 21 st . Our roster is healing from the winter,” said Lakers head coach Mike Hasen. “They’re going to be here and it’s going to be a lot better.” The Lakers don't usually start until the end of May or the beginning of June. That said, Hasen didn’t mind the start. “(We) competed against the best team in Canada. There were a lot of good pieces on the floor here tonight. Scoreboard wise, we kind of poo-pooed it a little bit, but when our group really gets here, we’ll start clicking and you’ll see what these guys are going to do for us.” Regardless, the hometown team put up a good effort, particularly in the second period, where they matched the Chiefs three-goal output with three of their own, including a pair from returning veteran Rob Hellyer, who also sent a pinpoint pass to Justin Sykes for a quick-stick power play goal in the frame. The Chiefs led 11-4 in the third after Chris Cloutier scored shorthanded, Andrew Kew picked up his second of the game, and Dhane Smith recorded his fifth point of the night. The Lakers finished the game with two goals, from Carter Page and Matt Gilray, who finished off a transition run, to cut the deficit. Dylan Hutchison scored the Lakers’ first goal of the season on an outside shot in the first period, tying the game 1-1 at the time, but Six Nations led 5-1 after the opening frame. Jay Joins the Lakers Just prior to the game, the Lakers swung a trade with the Oakville Rock, bringing in veteran defender Adam Jay in exchange for a 2029 second round draft pick. “It was a casual workday and then Mike Hasen let me know – we work together (at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre) – as soon as I was leaving work, go get your gear and come to the rink. I wanted to play on a competitive team, so I said, ‘Mike, let me come play if you’ve got a spot.’” Jay is a stay-at-home defender but will go up the floor “the odd time,” he said. “Sound defence and fundamentals, not letting guys get around you, playing physical in the middle.” From Victoria, BC, Jay has been in Ontario for eight years, after signing with the NLL’s Toronto Rock. He was traded to Saskatchewan in 2024. In the MSL, he played several seasons with Oakville and then spent the 2024 season playing for the Victoria Shamrocks who lost in the Mann Cup to Six Nations. Jay made his Lakers debut alongside fellow defenders Liam Patten, acquired from Brampton, and 2024 draft pick Brenden Boyle, who spent the prior two seasons playing in Nanaimo. Of Note - Attendance was 2450 - The Lakers were 2/6 on the power play, while the Chiefs were 1/1 with one shorthanded goal - Six Nations outshot Peterborough 61-52 - Missing in action were Robert Hope (coaching the Jr. A Lakers), Jake Withers, Johnny Pearson, Holden Cattoni (work commitments), Mike Robinson, Nick Rose, Ben Trumble (personal commitments), Dustyn Birkhof, Alex Pace, Holden Lowes, Thomas Hoggarth (injured) and Brad McCulley (suspended) - To fill out the roster, the Lakers called up Matt Tamlin and Jack Longmore from Ennismore Sr. B, and Colton Armitage from Hamilton Sr. B. - The Lakers are next in action at home on Thursday, May 28 when the Brampton Excelsiors pay a visit to the Memorial Centre Full Lakers Scoring Rob Hellyer 2-2 Justin Sykes 1-2 Matt Gilray 1-0 Carter Page 1-0 Dylan Hutchison 1-0 Braedon Saris 0-4 Taite Cattoni 0-4 Photos by Christine Liu

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are always looking for ways to innovate their fan experiences. This summer, in addition to the previously announced Toss For a Cause, three new initiatives will pique interest: the Lakers Trolley, a new podcast, and the Legends Club. Lakers Trolley 🚋 The Lakers will be introducing a Trolley to select home games this season starting with the Home Opener this Thursday against the Six Nations Chiefs. The Trolley is being sponsored exclusively on opening night by 180 Hunter Bar & Restaurant and will begin picking up Lakers fans starting at 6:45 p.m. for transport to the Memorial Centre, with additional pickups leading up to game time. There is no cost to fans to ride the Trolley. The Trolley will return fans downtown approximately 15 minutes after the game. The DBIA is also helping sponsor the Trolley this season. Any businesses interested in sponsoring the Lakers Trolley can contact Pete Dalliday at petedalliday@gmail.com . There is currently room for four more sponsors. New Podcast 🎙️ Get ready for a Lakers podcast! Pete Dalliday and Scott Arnold are the hosts of The Lake Show – The Official Podcast of the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers. The first episode will drop this week and is fueled by Boston Pizza . The podcast will feature interviews with current and former Lakers players along with game talk, stories and behind-the-scenes content from around the organization. Legends Club 💎 Welcome to the Legends Club! A brand-new premium area located inside the Pat Casey Peterborough Petes Alumni Room where Lakers fans can enjoy a new game night experience featuring: A private bar A light buffet included with admission A great space to mingle with fellow Lakers fans and players Introductory pricing: $40 for current season ticket holders $60 including a Club Seat for the game Any person or group interested in booking into The Legends Club for Opening Night is asked to contact Pete Dalliday at petedalliday@gmail.com .

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are introducing a new intermission activity for fans of all ages. The new “Toss For a Cause” presented by Desjardins Insurance partners with local teams and groups to raise money for their organizations. Proceeds from the May 21 st home opener will support Kawartha Fury Lacrosse. Fans can purchase three balls for $5.00 from one of three locations throughout the arena, and are encouraged to toss them on the floor at second intermission. The closest ball to the centre dot wins a prize. “Toss For a Cause” Presented by Desjardins Insurance 🔵⚪🔴 3 Balls for $5 🔴⚪🔵 🎟️ Over 1,000 balls available for sale! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all fans! Purchase your balls in: Front Lobby East Lobby Club Lounge 🎯 During the 2nd Intermission , fans will toss their balls onto the turf — closest to the dot wins the top prize! 💙 Opening Night proceeds will help support Kawartha Fury Lacrosse Currently seeking teams and groups who wish to take part and raise some funds for their group. Contact Pete Dalliday petedalliday@gmail.com . Be part of the fun all summer long with the Peterborough Lakers!

The Century 21 Lakers back end is ready for the 2026 season. Over the last week, the team announced a number of veteran defenders returning for another run at the Mann Cup national championship. Foremost among the returnees is captain Robert Hope, the 14-year Sr. Laker stalwart. A Peterborough native and Jr. A Laker graduate, Hope was named captain in 2017 and has led the team to four Mann Cup championships. He is joined by fellow Peterborough natives Dustyn Birkhof and Dylan Hutchison. Assistant captain Matt Gilray also returns for his 10 th season. Sophomore Chris Harland is expected to play a bigger role this season for the Lakers after honing his skills with the Arena Lacrosse League’s Toronto Monarchs. Newcomer Brenden Boyle, drafted by the Lakers in 2024, has committed to the team for the season after playing in Nanaimo for the last two summers. All three Lakers’ goaltenders are back. Nick Rose and Drew Hutchison will join the team when the NLL season concludes. The two are set to face off against each other in the NLL Cup championship, which begins tonight in Hamilton with Rose’s Toronto Rock taking on Hutchison’s Halifax Thunderbirds in a best-of-three series. Deacan Knott will hold down the fort until they return. The Lakers will continue to announce more player signings in the coming days. Tickets for all home games including the May 21 st home opener versus Six Nations are available now at the Doane Grant Thornton box office in person, by phone at 705-743-3561 or online at https://www.ticketmaster.ca/century-21-peterborough-lakers-tickets/artist/958709 .

The Century 21 Lakers announced a trade last night, bringing in 6’1, 200 lb. righty defender Liam Patten from the Brampton Excelsiors along with a fifth-round draft pick in 2027. Going the other way to Brampton are Michael Blaymires, Cody Inness, a 2027 third round draft pick and future considerations. Last season with Brampton, Patten appeared in 10 games, scoring four goals and four assists with 11 penalty minutes. He previously played with the Cobourg Kodiaks and Victoria Shamrocks. Patten, who was drafted 26 th overall by Calgary in 2017, has had stops with the NLL in Buffalo, Philadelphia and Panther City. He has played the last two seasons back in Philadelphia under former Lakers’ GM Paul Day and current offensive coach Tracey Kelusky, now counted on as a veteran presence on the back end. Patten hails from Barrie and played collegiate lacrosse at the University of Guelph. Season ticket holders are reminded that should they wish to move the location of their seats, they may do so Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8 at the box office. Season tickets continue to be available for new subscribers. Single-game tickets, including the May 21 st home opener against the Six Nations Chiefs, go on sale Monday, May 11 th . Photo of Liam Patten by David Pickering/NLL

The Century 21 Lakers are happy to announce the return of righty forward Rob Hellyer for their 2026 Mann Cup hunt. The 5’9, 180 lb. Hellyer was originally acquired from the Oakville Rock in 2024 in exchange for defenders Thomas Whitty and Matt Wright. The native of Lion’s Head, Ontario, had 44 points across nine games in the regular season plus another 42 playoff points to finish second in team scoring. Hellyer signed with the San Diego Seals of the National Lacrosse League in time for the 2024-25 season and moved with his wife to San Diego, so was unavailable to the Lakers last summer. After a trade to Ottawa prior to the 2025-26 season, Hellyer and his family returned home to Ontario. The 33-year-old had an excellent season in Ottawa, finishing second in team scoring and 12 th overall in the league with 32 goals and 67 assists for 99 points. His passing skills were a key component in Jeff Teat’s season-long stranglehold on the top of the scoring chart. Also returning to the Lakers’ right side is Braedon Saris , fresh off his rookie season with the Colorado Mammoth, where he finished fourth in team scoring with 16 goals and 37 assists. Saris was acquired by the Lakers from the Cobourg Kodiaks last summer in exchange for Tommy Collins and a third-round draft pick. Saris proved to be a key power play quarterback for the Lakers and finished the regular season with 29 points and the playoffs with 31 points. Season ticket holders are reminded to renew their seats by Wednesday, May 6 th at 4 p.m. Season ticket holder seat swap days occur May 7 th and 8 th . New this year is the ability to renew online at am.ticketmaster.com/peterboroughlakers/ . Season tickets continue to be available for new subscribers. Single-game tickets, including the May 21 st home opener against the Six Nations Chiefs, go on sale Monday, May 11 th . The full 2026 Home Schedule at the Peterborough Memorial Centre is as follows: ● Thursday, May 21 – 8:00 PM vs. Six Nations Chiefs ● Thursday, May 28 – 8:00 PM vs. Brampton Excelsiors ● Thursday, June 4 – 8:00 PM vs. Brooklin LC ● Thursday, June 25 – 8:00 PM vs. Brooklin LC ● Thursday, July 2 – 8:00 PM vs. Cobourg Kodiaks ● Thursday, July 9 – 8:00 PM vs. Owen Sound North Stars ● Thursday, July 16 – 8:00 PM vs. Oakville Rock ● Thursday, July 23 – 8:00 PM vs. Cobourg Kodiaks ● Thursday, July 30 – 8:00 PM vs. Owen Sound North Stars Keep watching the Lakers’ official website and social media platforms for more season news!

The Century 21 Peterborough Lakers and Lansdowne Place are proud to announce a new partnership for the 2026 season, celebrating a shared commitment to supporting local sport and the vibrant lacrosse culture in Peterborough. Lansdowne Place has a long history of backing community athletics and is thrilled to continue that legacy by supporting lacrosse in Peterborough. Notably, 40 years ago, Lansdowne Place was a proud sponsor of the Peterborough Maulers Junior A Lacrosse Team. In honour of the Maulers’ 40th anniversary, Lansdowne Place will sponsor a special Retro Game Night on July 23, featuring retro Maulers jerseys, a soundtrack of iconic 80s and 90s tunes, and more surprises to be announced. “We are excited about bringing a small piece of Peterborough lacrosse history alive,” says Jessica Khouri, Marketing Manager at Lansdowne Place. “Lansdowne Place is thrilled about this new partnership with the Lakers and we look forward to cheering them on this season.” “We are looking forward to working with Lansdowne Place to create memorable experiences for our fans while celebrating the history of the game in our community,” says Pete Dalliday, Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships for the Century 21 Peterborough Lakers. “This partnership is a great fit and we’re excited to kick it off.” The partnership officially launched on April 21 at Lansdowne Place with the arrival of a larger-than-life Lakers-branded Kawartha Chair created by Taylors Recycled Plastics. Community members are invited to visit the mall over the next month, take photos with the display, and share them on social media. More details about the Lakers Retro Game Night, sponsored by Lansdowne Place, will be announced soon.

Cogeco’s yourTV and the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are proud to announce the renewal of their long-standing broadcast partnership, ensuring fans across the region won’t miss a second of the action for the 2026 Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) season. Every home game will be broadcast live from the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) in stunning high definition on Cogeco channels 10 and 700. "Our partnership with the Lakers is more than just a broadcast agreement; it’s a shared commitment to the community," said David Feeley, Manager of Programming and Community Relations at YourTV. "In 2026, we believe that truly local television is the key to providing a top-quality product to the fans. By keeping the production local, we capture the nuances, the history, and the passion of the Lakers in a way that national networks simply cannot." Lakers Board Chair, Len Powers, echoed the sentiment: "The relationship between the Lakers and yourTV is a strong one. Having a partner like Cogeco and yourTV allows us to extend the atmosphere of the Memorial Centre to those who can’t be in the stands. Their professional, local-first approach ensures our fans receive the high-calibre coverage this historic franchise deserves." yourTV is also thrilled to announce that the voices of summer in Peterborough are back. Pete Dalliday and Scott Arnold will return to the booth as the primary on-air team. With decades of combined experience and an encyclopedic knowledge of the game, Dalliday’s play-by-play and Arnold’s expert analysis remain the gold standard for lacrosse broadcasting. Season Coverage Details The 2026 broadcast schedule kicks off with the Lakers’ home opener at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on May 21. Fans can also look forward to: Live Game Coverage: Every regular season home game. Extended Playoff Coverage: Exclusive access as the Lakers hunt for championship glory. Lakers Insider Segments: Behind-the-scenes interviews and player profiles throughout the season. Lakers fans are encouraged to check their local YourTV listings or visit yourtv.tv/peterborough for the full broadcast schedule. For more on the season, check out this video .

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Since 2004, Alf Curtis Home Improvements has proudly stood behind the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers — and what a journey it’s been. That first year of partnership couldn’t have been more fitting. In 2004, the Lakers ended a 20-year drought by capturing the legendary Mann Cup , reigniting a championship tradition in Peterborough. Over the past 21 years, Alf Curtis Home Improvements hasn’t just been a sponsor — they’ve been part of the Lakers family. “When you think about the modern era of Lakers lacrosse, Alf Curtis has been there from the very beginning,” said Pete Dalliday with the Lakers. “Their support helped lay the foundation for everything this organization has become.” Through packed nights at the Memorial Centre and deep playoff runs, their support has helped fuel one of the most successful eras in franchise history, including multiple Mann Cup championships. This season carries added meaning. Founder Alf Curtis passed away last fall, not long after the Lakers season came to a close. His legacy, generosity and passion for the community will not be forgotten. His wife, June Curtis , continues to be part of that legacy, with the Curtis family’s connection to the team as strong as ever. "Alf wasn’t just a sponsor — he truly cared about this team and this community,” added Dalliday. Recently, members of the Lakers family stopped by the Alf Curtis Home Improvements flagship store in Peterborough — a reflection of the strong bond between team and partner. Holden Lowes , who is hoping to return to the lineup this season after suffering a season-ending injury in training camp last year, was joined by board member Bill Joiner , along with Brent Perry and Chase Curtis , grandchildren of Alf and June. “It was great to be back in the store and see that connection is still so strong,” said Dalliday. “That’s what makes partnerships like this so special — it’s real, it’s lasting, and it means something.” Great teams are built on talent, dedication, and community support. For more than two decades, Alf Curtis Home Improvements has delivered all three. Here’s to 21 years of partnership — and honouring a legacy that will continue to inspire for years to come.

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers have revealed their 2026 Major Series Lacrosse schedule, including their highly anticipated home opener, set for Thursday, May 21 st versus the defending Mann Cup champion Six Nations Chiefs. The season features 18 games across nine home and nine away games. The Lakers will face each of the other six teams in the MSL three times. Additionally, the league has announced that the first round of the playoffs will be a best-of-five series, while the MSL Final will remain a best of seven. All home games take place on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the Memorial Centre. Brooklin, Cobourg, and Owen Sound will visit the PMC twice each, with single visits from Six Nations, Brampton and Oakville. The season will feature the return of several fan favourite events like Country Night and PRHC Night, and another limited-edition Canada Day jersey. “Our players love performing in front of this community,” said Pete Dalliday, Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships. “When the building is full and loud, it’s a special place to play. We’re ready to give the fans something to cheer about all summer. We want every night at the PMC to feel like an event. We’ve got some fun surprises and some new exciting theme nights coming, and we can’t wait to share them with our fans.” The full 2026 Home Schedule at the Peterborough Memorial Centre is as follows: ● Thursday, May 21 – 8:00 PM vs. Six Nations Chiefs ● Thursday, May 28 – 8:00 PM vs. Brampton Excelsiors ● Thursday, June 4 – 8:00 PM vs. Brooklin LC ● Thursday, June 25 – 8:00 PM vs. Brooklin LC ● Thursday, July 2 – 8:00 PM vs. Cobourg Kodiaks ● Thursday, July 9 – 8:00 PM vs. Owen Sound North Stars ● Thursday, July 16 – 8:00 PM vs. Oakville Rock ● Thursday, July 23 – 8:00 PM vs. Cobourg Kodiaks ● Thursday, July 30 – 8:00 PM vs. Owen Sound North Stars Season tickets are currently on sale at the Memorial Centre for new and returning subscribers. Visit am.ticketmaster.com/peterboroughlakers/ to secure your seats for a thrilling season of lacrosse! Away Game Schedule: ● Saturday, May 30 – 4:00 PM at Owen Sound North Stars ● Monday, June 1 – 7:30 PM at Oakville Rock ● Wednesday, June 10 – 8:00 PM at Brooklin LC ● Thursday, June 18 – 8:00 PM at Brampton Excelsiors ● Sunday, June 21 – 6:00 PM at Cobourg Kodiaks ● Monday, June 29 – 7:30 PM at Oakville Rock ● Tuesday, July 7 – 8:00 PM at Six Nations Chiefs ● Friday, July 24 – 8:00 PM at Brampton Excelsiors ● Tuesday, July 28 – 8:00 PM at Six Nations Chiefs Keep watching the Lakers’ official website and social media platforms for more season news!

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are thrilled to announce that season tickets for the 2026 Major Series Lacrosse season will go on sale Wednesday, December 10 at 1:00 p.m. New for this season, fans can take advantage of an exclusive Early Bird Discount—a $10 savings on all season tickets, available until January 30th. This limited-time offer gives Lakers supporters the chance to lock in the best value before another exciting season begins. The 2026 campaign features the return of a full 18-game MSL schedule, with the Lakers set to host nine home games at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The home opener is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st, marking the start of another thrilling summer of Lakers lacrosse. Current and new season ticket holders can now purchase their tickets online. Returning Season Ticket Members: Visit am.ticketmaster.com/peterboroughlakers/ Sign-in using the email associated with your PMC account (may be asked to reset password) Click Pay Invoice Pay invoice to receive early-bird season pricing and secure your season seats New Ticket Members: Visit am.ticketmaster.com/peterboroughlakers/ Sign-in using the email associated with your PMC account (may be asked to reset password) Click Buy Tickets Select Season Seats Pay to receive early-bird season pricing and secure your season seats Contact the Peterborough Memorial Centre Box office for assistance. 2026 Season Ticket Pricing ( Final Total (Tax and Fees included)) BOWL Adult $179.10 Senior $152.10 Student $134.30 Child $74.85 CLUB SECTION Adult $224.80 Senior $197.90 Student $180.10 Child $120.60 “We’re really excited to kick off season ticket sales for 2026,” said Lakers Board Member Len Powers. “Our fans are the backbone of this franchise, and with nine home games and a May 21st home opener, it’s shaping up to be another incredible season. The Early Bird pricing is a great way for fans to get locked in early and be part of the energy inside the Memorial Centre.”

On September 6, four members of the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers were drafted into the National Lacrosse League. Braedon Saris, Ben Trumble, Adam Thistlethwaite and Owen Hiltz all heard their name called during the six-round draft, held virtually with the first round broadcasted on NLL+. Hiltz led the pack with his third overall selection to the Toronto Rock. The Colorado Mammoth drafted Saris at number five, the Georgia Swarm took Trumble at number seven, and Thistlethwaite went in the second round at 24 th overall to the Rochester Knighthawks. Saris was acquired from Cobourg this summer and made a huge impact on the offense, showing a knack for scoring power play goals. “Braedon just got better and better every time he stepped on the floor and I think he looked more confident every time he stepped on the floor with us,” said Lakers head coach Mike Hasen. “When he came in here this year he might have been a little bit in awe of the group he was playing with, but he took over and led us through that playoff stretch, doing great things.” Trumble and Thistlethwaite, both young defenders with the ability to play up front when needed, are graduates of the Jr. A Lakers program. Trumble joins Carter Page and former Laker Jordan MacIntosh on the Swarm, and Thistlethwaite will continue to play for Mike Hasen, who coaches the Knighthawks on a team that features Mitch Ogilvie, Matt Gilray, Turner Evans, Austin Hasen and Brad McCulley. “I’m just glad to be picked. I’m really excited for this opportunity; I think it’ll be a good one,” said Trumble. “I’m starting to reach out to the guys on the [Swarm]. I can’t wait to get going.” Said Hasen on Trumble, "Benny is going to be a special player. He has a lot of tools in the toolbox. Big body, very athletic, very strong and very smart." And on Thistlethwaite: "T is a bit of a unicorn. He’s so athletic and if you give him a task he’ll make sure he gets it done. There’s not too many guys that can handle Dhane and we threw T-Waite at Dhane, specially the last two games, hat was his lone goal was to make sure that Dhane was denied as much as possible and he did a great job with that." Hiltz spent the 2025 season with the PLL’s Carolina Chaos instead of playing box lacrosse in the MSL, but in his rookie season with the Lakers in 2024 he scored 57 points in 24 games. Two current Jr. A Lakers were also drafted, with OJLL Goalie of the Year Waukiigan Shognosh taken 14 th overall by the Buffalo Bandits, and forward Curtis Ward was picked in the fifth round, 62 nd overall by the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. Former Lakers Payton Tasse (5th round, Halifax) and Cole Begley (4th round, Ottawa) were also drafted. NLL Faceoff Weekend is scheduled for November 28 th & 29 th .

A couple of days later and the ending of the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers 2025 season still stings for captain Robert Hope, and it will for a while. The Lakers were eliminated, for the third consecutive summer, by the Six Nations Chiefs in the MSL finals. They lost 4-1, winning Game 4 at home by a single goal but falling in Game 5 on Monday night 12-7. Though the Chiefs, defending Mann Cup champions, were touted as the favourites all season long, it was still a tough pill to swallow. The Lakers were the only team to beat the Chiefs during the regular season, and they did it twice, winning both of their meetings at the Memorial Centre and taking the season series 2-1. The Lakers proved their resilience in an epic seven-game semifinal against Brooklin, but could not replicate the results against the highly-skilled Chiefs. “I thought at times we were so close, even though the score or the stats didn't represent that,” reflected team captain Robert Hope. “We played against good teams; I'm not taking anything away from them and how they played. I think we squandered some opportunities at times, [with slow starts] and how we played and just our commitment level and kind of waiting around for other guys, but then when we did kind of flip the switch and invest in the formula, we looked really good but just a little bit too late.” The team’s mantra ended up becoming “Believe,” especially after they came back from a 3-2 deficit in the semifinals. Although going down 3-0 in the finals made coming back feel unlikely, the players believed they could after winning Game 4. One game at a time became the mantra. Unfortunately, the Lakers slow starts played a part in Game 5. The team’s only goal in the first period, a breakaway from Jordan Stouros (his first goal of the year), was sandwiched on either side by a pair of Chiefs goals for a 4-1 lead. Ryan Smith made it 5-1 before Justin Sykes responded with an outside shot. The Chiefs got the next three goals, including a pair from Dhane Smith, one shorthanded. Nick Rose replaced Drew Hutchison at that point but Ryan Smith scored on the first shot Rose faced. Braedon Saris got a last-minute goal for Peterborough on a power play. Ian MacKay opened the third period by putting the Chiefs up 9-3. But their undisciplined play cost them and allowed the Lakers to attempt a comeback. After a scrum in the corner between Dawson Theede and Robert Hope turned into a near line-brawl, Brad McCulley and Nonkon Thompson squared off with McCulley getting the better of Thompson. The pair, as well as Theede, were ejected for fighting, and the two Chiefs also received roughing minors setting the Lakers on a full two-minute five-on-three power play. Joe Resetarits scored on the power play and Mike Robinson just after it had expired before the Chiefs got their fifth player on the floor. Matt Marinier caused a turnover at centre and ran in to score unassisted, but the Lakers kept pressing and made quick work of another power play, with Saris picking up yet another man-up goal. Justin Sykes picked up ball after a Jake Withers’ faceoff win and scored 16 seconds later. All of a sudden, the Chiefs’ lead was down to just three goals with half the period left to play. But it was not to be. As the Lakers pulled Rose (and sent Hutchison sprinting back and forth on each possession), Josh Byrne was able to get one with 3:10 left. Tyson Bell then picked up a transition marker with 2:36 left, despite Hutchison’s heroic effort to get back into the net. The Lakers finished a man down after the referees ruled Hutchison threw his stick to try to stop Bell. Peterborough was forced to watch the Chiefs celebrate for the third year in a row. “It stings,” said head coach Mike Hasen. “Especially with this series, I know the score isn’t very flattering, but we battled. You take the three best players off of every NLL team and you pop them on one it’s going to be a great roster. They’re such a good team that capitalizes on every single mistake you make. I thought we held our own.” “Anytime that your season ends in a loss you're disappointed in that,” said Hope. “I am still very proud to be a Laker and of the teammates that I get to put the jersey on with. I really hope that we learned a lot of lessons throughout the season. We had our ups and downs and a couple hard fought series for sure.” This group felt special, and eerily familiar, said Hasen. “When Paul Day, Tracey Kelusky, Bobby Keast and I started in 2015, this team is very reminiscent of where we were back then,” he pointed out. “We had a great core of veteran guys and a really good core of young guys that are better players now having learned from some of the best players. Right now I think we could be a little bit of the same blue print but we have a behemoth that we have to play each year.” It's been 10 years (8 seasons) since Hasen and co. took over managing the team, when players like Hope, Withers and Holden Cattoni were just starting their professional careers. Fans have been able to watch them grow up and become not only incredible lacrosse players, but incredible human beings. Now those veterans are being counted on to lead the way for the next generation of players like Mike Robinson, Ben Trumble, Adam Thistlethwaite and Braedon Saris. “You only get so many chances with a with a special group and every year there is turnover, five players usually kind of in and out with retirement, free agency, family, job,” said Hope. “I don't like squandering opportunities, and it was a special group and it is a special group, and I feel like if we continue to improve we can get back to where we want to be with how we want to play and the winning tradition that we've been able to be a part of.” It's much too early for the players to think about next summer, but Hasen hopes to keep as many members of the core group together. “There will be a few conversations. The dynamics and financials of the game come into play for a lot of guys. Hopefully we keep as much of this core together as we can. We’re close, we need to add a few pieces to help push through and hopefully close that gap on those guys next year.”  We caught up with a few players after the final buzzer to talk about their seasons. Here’s what they said: Ben Trumble, on his rookie season and what he learned along the way: “I really enjoyed playing this season. Obviously, not the outcome that we wanted but I’ll cherish every moment of it. The small details mean so much. You really have to come in and compete every day and not take any steps off because it's just so fast-paced. These guys are so good and you really need to be dedicated.” Brad McCulley, on if he’ll be back in 2026: “It was an amazing summer. Peterborough is just an unbelievable city to play in. With everybody there, the building is full, getting 3500 people in it. All the history and everything. I couldn't have had more fun and I loved every second of it. If I'm still living out East, which I most likely will be, and if the coaching staff wants me back, then I will 100% be back.” Nick Rose on what he’ll remember most about this summer: “Honestly just playing at the Mem Centre all summer. Obviously unbelievable crowd, nowhere in Canada replicates that at least for summer lacrosse, so yeah just playing at the Men Centre in front of all those fans. They always had our back through thick and thin so that's definitely the best memory, getting a chance to not be a visitor in that building.” Nick Rose on whether he’ll be back: “That's a good question! I have a lot to think about before next summer, I obviously have to sort out NLL and all that kind of stuff, but I'd love to be back as a Laker. Obviously I don't know what that summer brings, and I am getting a little long in the tooth for summer lacrosse, but still having fun with it so as long as the passion is there I'll definitely be looking to come back.” Ben Trumble on which teammates acted as a mentor for him this season: “Hopey is always an easy answer just because he's so vocal and someone who's been my coach and now my teammate. He’s just been so supportive and helpful and I feel like all the guys like Pacer, Gilray, Army, everyone on the defence side of things and the offensive side have taught me so much.” Brad McCulley, on the fight in the third period: “I think obviously emotions boil over, game five of a pretty good series. Somebody was trying to get Hopey and I had to go in there and protect our captain.” Nick Rose on how he was able to finish with the third-best GAA in the league (7.04): “Honestly just being around a good team like this. I played last year in Oakville and I think I probably came in having a good year last summer too, but this year just being around the staff and the players really kind of helped me settle into being a Laker right from the get-go and allowed me just to come in and be me rather than having all that pressure that I maybe had in past years.” Mike Hasen, on who he believes really improved their game this season: “Mike Robinson took his game to another level with us this year. He really stepped up and established himself on the floor and had some great numbers. Ben Trumble as a rookie as well. He has the tools and he did a great job. Pager played himself into the lineup and the only reason he wasn’t in the lineup (in the finals) is he was injured. He did a great job for us. T-Waite does what T-Waite does especially for a young guy. We made that trade for Saris and we knew he was going to be good and he established himself real quick.” Photos by Anna Taylor

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers season has come to an end after a 12-7 loss to the Six Nations Chiefs on Monday night at Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. The Chiefs won the best-of-seven Major Series Lacrosse finals 4-1 and will represent the East at the 2025 Mann Cup, to be held in New Westminster, BC beginning September 5. It is the third year in a row the Chiefs have defeated the Lakers in the Finals. Trailing 9-3 in the third period, the Lakers looked poised for one of their patented comebacks, scoring four times including a pair of power play goals, plus a goal from Justin Sykes right off a Jake Withers’ faceoff win, but the Chiefs were too powerful to overcome. Sykes and Braedon Saris led the Lakers with two goals each, while Taite Cattoni contributed five assists. The Lakers would like to thank their fans, sponsors, volunteers and everybody else who cheered us on this season. We’ll be back next summer even stronger. Stay tuned to www.peterboroughlakers.ca for the full game recap including reaction from the players, plus photos. Scoring for the Lakers: Justin Sykes (2-0) Braedon Saris (2-0) Joe Resetarits (1-2) Jordan Stouros (1-0) Mike Robinson (1-0) Taite Cattoni (0-5) Jake Withers (0-1) Thomas Hoggarth (0-1)

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers staved off elimination from the MSL Finals on Saturday night with an 9-8 win over the Six Nations Chiefs in Game 4 of the best-of-seven series. The Chiefs lead 3-1 with Game 5 set for Monday at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. Powered by 2,927 fans, the Lakers outscored Six Nations 5-3 in the first period, taking full advantage of an extended five-on-three power play late in the period. “Down 3-0, we knew we had to come out with a spark right away and we did,” said Joe Resetarits, who scored twice. “Hitting on the power play was huge. Getting a couple transition goals was huge against a team like that. We weren’t getting those in the first three games. We have to build off this. We know they’re going to come hungry and pissed off on Monday. This next game will be the hardest game we play this summer.” The teams traded goals four times in the second period, the highlight Mitch Ogilvie’s shorthanded transition goal with 3:06 left, on a heads-up pass from Robert Hope as the pair struck out on a two-on-one break. That was the Lakers’ ninth goal, and it proved to be the game winner. The Chiefs scored the only goal of the third period. The Chiefs outshot the Lakers 55-41 in the game and 24-12 in the third period. Drew Hutchison made 47 saves for the Lakers in goal, and Doug Jamieson made 32 saves for the Chiefs. “[Hutchison is] a guy who’s worked hard all year. In Game 2 I don’t think we really did him any favours,” Resetarits said. “Today we cleaned up. We got off the floor… We stayed out of the box, so we did our part there… he stood on his head for the entire game.” “The game doesn’t change; you just have to go out there and perform,” Hutchison said. “The D played well tonight, and we did our best to hold them off as long as we could.” The Lakers held Lyle Thompson pointless and Dhane Smith (4 assists) goalless. Ryan Smith led the Chiefs with three goals, and Cody Jamieson contributed five assists. In a surprising move, team leading scorer Holden Cattoni was scratched for the game in order to shake up the offence. “He’s everything to this organization. Four Mann Cups, one of the best shooters of all time,” praised Resetarits. “All of us took it that we need to step up in his place because he’s done so much for this organization, this team, that we have to do our part a little bit more and fill that void.” Game 4’s nine goals was the highest output of the series for the Lakers. Also scratched were Broedie and Dustyn Birkhof, Carter Page and Jordan Stouros. Game 5 will be at 8 p.m. on Monday and be live on YouTube on the Darryl Smart Media channel. Tickets for Game 6, if necessary, will go on sale Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Scoring for the Lakers: Joe Resetarits (2-2) Thomas Hoggarth (2-1) Braedon Saris (2-0) Matt Gilray (1-1) Taite Cattoni (1-1) Mitch Ogilvie (1-0) Mike Robinson (0-6) Brad McCulley (0-2) Jake Withers (0-1) Adam Thistlethwaite (0-1) Robert Hope (0-1) Alex Pace (0-1) Dylan Hutchison (0-1) Photos by Anna Taylor

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are in a big hole, down 3-0 to the Six Nations Chiefs in their MSL best-of-seven semifinal. The Lakers fell in Game 3 by a 9-4 score at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Thursday night. Game 4 goes Saturday night at the Memorial Centre, at a special time of 7 p.m. It’s a must-win if the Lakers want to keep their season alive, and the team hopes to pack the building. “We’re right up against it, plain and simple,” said team captain Robert Hope. “We have amazing fans. We’ve always had great support from them. It’s a Saturday night in Peterborough which is a rarity, it doesn’t happen a lot. I think the fans will show up and be rocking and we’re excited to play in front of them.” Dhane Smith scored twice and Ian MacKay once as the Chiefs capitalized on early outside shots. Joe Resetarits and then Braedon Saris, on a power play, got the Lakers back in the game with goals from the right side. Ryan Smith scored in transition to end the first period with the Chiefs up 4-2. Josh Byrne, Dawson Theede and MacKay scored for Six Nations in the second period while Warren Hill held the Lakers scoreless. Dhane Smith scored his league leading 24 th goal of the playoffs to open the third period. Taite Cattoni capitalized on another power play opportunity with 6:17 left, and Brad McCulley followed that up with a transition goal as the Lakers showed signs of life late in the game. Unfortunately, Tyson Bell scored in transition with the goaltender pulled as the Lakers were looking for any advantage to get back in the game. “I think the message [after this one] is ‘ believe ,’” said Hope. “We know what we have to do. We know the process and what it involves. We haven’t played a full 60 yet. They’re a good team, don’t get me wrong but we have to do things better as individuals, five on five, for the whole and for the betterment of the team and we just haven’t done that on a consistent basis. “If you could do it all the time, everyone would do it. Winning is tough. Anything in life, you have to work hard at it, work your butt off and we haven’t fully committed to it yet. You have an opposing team with sticks that are whacking the snot out of you so there’s decisions that you have to make all over the floor and sometimes we’re not making the hard working, smart decisions at times. We have to make those small adjustments - it’s nothing crazy, the looks are there. We have to bury a couple of looks, clean up some things on the back end, some loose balls that have been game changers, take away transition, and that’s what the formula is, and if we do that we’re going to be successful.” Nick Rose made 46 saves while Hill made 48. Adam Thistlethwaite and Jordan Stouros joined the defence as the Lakers were without Matt Gilray, on baby watch as he and his wife are expecting their second child. The Lakers played with an extra defenceman as forward Carter Page remains out with an undisclosed injury, and Justin Sykes was a healthy scratch. Broedie Birkhof is also nursing a lower-body injury and Eric Shewell was also scratched. Tickets for Game 4 are already on sale at the Grant Thornton Box Office at the Memorial Centre. It’s a 7 p.m. start so bring the kids and get ready to party! Scoring for the Lakers: Braedon Saris (1-1) Taite Cattoni (1-1) Joe Resetarits (1-0) Brad McCulley (1-0) Thomas Hoggarth (0-2) Dustyn Birkhof (0-1) Colton Armstrong (0-1) Mitch Ogilvie (0-1) Holden Cattoni (0-1)  Cover photo courtesy of Andrew Van Every/Six Nations Chiefs

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers have an even steeper mountain to climb after a second consecutive loss to the Six Nations Chiefs in the MSL Finals. The Lakers fell 11-7 in Game 2 on Tuesday night at the Memorial Centre. Game 3 is at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Six Nations on Thursday, with Game 4 back at the Memorial Centre on Saturday night at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Grant Thornton box office. Mike Robinson led the Lakers with a pair of goals and four assists. He scored twice in the first period where the Lakers found themselves down 3-2 after 20 minutes. Goaltender Drew Hutchison was forced to stop a penalty shot to Lyle Thompson early in the game after the Lakers were called for too many men on a breakaway. Dhane Smith and Saris traded goals in the second period before the Chiefs broke it open with a four-goal run. Brad McCulley scored shorthanded, but Shayne Jackson put the ball in the back of the net with 3.7 seconds left in the period to put the Chiefs ahead 9-4. Kason Tarbell picked up a transition marker, his first of the playoffs, to open the third period before Saris responded, just eking the ball over the line. Brendan Bomberry put the Chiefs up 11-5 with a goal at the side of the net. Holden Cattoni and Thomas Hoggarth, breaking a three-game scoring drought, helped push along a late effort but the Lakers just couldn’t catch the Chiefs. Dhane Smith led the Chiefs with a pair of goals and three assists, Ryan Smith had two goals and one assist, and Ian MacKay two goals. Josh Byrne contributed five assists. Doug Jamieson made 45 saves. Hutchison made 40 saves for the Lakers, a team that isn’t new to facing adversity, with their semifinal series having come down to overtime in Game 7. Scoring for the Lakers: Mike Robinson (2-4) Braedon Saris (2-0) Holden Cattoni (1-1) Thomas Hoggarth (1-1) Brad McCulley (1-0) Joe Resetarits (0-2) Robert Hope (0-1) Dustyn Birkhof (0-1) Colton Armstrong (0-1) Taite Cattoni (0-1) Photos by David Pickering @picks_pics

Although the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers got off to the hot start they wanted, they eventually fell 11-6 to the Six Nations Chiefs in Game 1 of the MSL Finals. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series goes Tuesday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Series bundles go on sale at 9:30 a.m. this morning, with single-game tickets following on Tuesday morning. It is the fifth season in a row and ninth out of 10 that the Lakers and Chiefs have faced each other in the Finals. The Chiefs have won the last two Mann Cup national championships. “We are climbing a mountain,” said Lakers’ head coach Mike Hasen. “We said to the guys, it’s a wakeup call here. Tuesday night we have to come prepared and get back at it and play with a little bit of a hate for these guys. They took it to us tonight. We’ll be waking up after this one and will be much better Tuesday.” Braedon Saris and Taite Cattoni each scored twice for the Lakers with Joe Resetarits and Jake Withers also scoring. Dhane Smith led the Chiefs with a sock trick and three assists. Nick Rose started the game but was lifted in the second period for Drew Hutchison. Warren Hill went the distance in goal for Six Nations. “We know they’re beatable in our building,” stated Cattoni. “They’re a really good team and it’s playoffs so they’re holding nothing back. We have to match their intensity.”  Scoring for the Lakers: Braedon Saris (2-2) Taite Cattoni (2-0) Joe Resetarits (1-1) Jake Withers (1-0) Holden Cattoni (0-2) Mike Robinson (0-1) Carter Page (0-1) Matt Gilray (0-1)

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are excited to open the MSL Final against the Six Nations Chiefs this Sunday, August 17 at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Ohsweken. The Lakers will host games two, four and six of the series. This will be the Lakers 10th straight appearance in the league finals, and the ninth time in those 10 seasons they have played the Chiefs. The Lakers won in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 (they also beat the Oakville Rock in the 2018 Finals) and went on to win the Mann Cup four times in that span. This season, the Mann Cup will be held by the winner of the Western Lacrosse Association. SCHEDULE The full MSL Finals schedule is as follows: Game 1 – Sunday, August 17 @ 7:00 PM – Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Game 2 – Tuesday, August 19 @ 8:00 PM – Peterborough Memorial Centre Game 3 – Thursday, August 21 @ 8:00 PM – Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Game 4 – Saturday, August 23 @ 7:00 PM – Peterborough Memorial Centre Game 5* - Monday, August 25 @ 8:00 PM – Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Game 6* – Tuesday, August 26 @ 8:00 PM – Peterborough Memorial Centre Game 7* - Friday, August 29 @ 8:00 PM – Iroquois Lacrosse Arena *if necessary TO PURCHASE TICKETS • Ticket Bundles – On sale Monday, August 18 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM – In-person only at the Grant Thornton Box Office • Single Game Tickets – On sale Tuesday, August 19 at 9:30 AM Box Office Info • In person at the Grant Thornton Box Office inside the Peterborough Memorial Centre • Online at memorialcentre.ca (for single game tickets starting Tuesday) • By phone at 705-743-3561 ext. 2 (starting Tuesday) TICKET PRICING Single Game Ticket Prices (*before tax) Regular Bowl Adult: $22.90 Senior: $19.50 Student: $17.80 Child: $7.60 Club Section Adult: $26.40 Senior: $22.95 Student: $20.40 Child: $12.10 Restaurant: $14.70 Skybox: $15.80 Suiteholder: $19.80 Three-Game Packages (*HST included) Adult - Regular Bowl $67.05, Club $80.55 Senior (65+) - Regular Bowl $60.60, Club $74.10 Student (13-17 or with student card) - Regular Bowl $51.75, Club $65.25 Child (12 and under) - Regular Bowl $30.15, Club $43.65 For more information, visit www.peterboroughlakers.ca or follow us on social media for updates.

It’s like it was destiny. Despite being down three games to two, despite being down 5-2 in games six and seven, the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers completed the comeback in their MSL semifinal series against the Brooklin Lacrosse Club with an 8-7 overtime win on Thursday night at the Memorial Centre. Mike Robinson sent the crowd to their feet with 2:56 remaining in the extra frame as he picked up a low pass from Joe Resetarits and sent an underhand shot sailing into the top corner past Zach Higgins. “Two really evenly matched teams that made each other work for every loose ball and win,” said defender Jake Withers after the game. “It was nice to see what we were made of when it came down to it and win game seven in front of these awesome fans.” Peterborough had to stage another comeback, down 5-2 after 40 minutes for the second night in a row. This time their deficit increased to 7-3 before the magic started. But the 2,859 fans never let up with their cheering, and it spurred the Lakers on. Robinson and Holden Cattoni scored less than a minute apart to cut the gap to two. Colton Armstrong took a feed from Withers with 3:32 left and scored his first goal since May 31 to get the team back within a single goal. An illegal equipment penalty on Higgins with 1:15 left gave the Lakers a golden opportunity, and Cattoni made it count just 15 seconds into the power play to tie the game 7-7. Overtime went back and forth with the crowd alternating between “DE-FENCE!” and “Let’s go Lakers” chants. “It was kind of a scramble play, it feels like that’s normally how it ends in these types of games,” said Robinson on the winning goal. “I think Rezzy was looking inside to maybe [Carter Page], and the ball just squirted out to me up top and I just kinda let it go as quick as I could. Didn’t really pick a spot or anything and lucky enough it went in.” “It was kinda reminiscent of our Mann Cup runs a few years ago and even when I was a kid,” said Withers on the crowd noise. “It helps a lot. We have the best home floor advantage in the league by far so to have them behind us to help fuel that comeback, it paid dividends in overtime when Mikey scored that one.” Nick Rose made 38 saves on 45 shots before giving way to Drew Hutchison, who made three stops in overtime to secure the victory. Connor Kearnan had four points, and Jacob Hickey and Sean Westley three each to lead Brooklin on the scoresheet. Higgins finished with 51 shots and proved why he was last season’s League MVP. “Credit those guys, an unbelievable series and unbelievable game, especially Higgy playing the way he did,” expressed Robinson. “It was tough to beat him and luckily we were able to rally something in the third period.” The MSL Finals will open on Sunday in Six Nations at 7 p.m. with Game 2 back at the Memorial Centre on Tuesday. The full schedule is to be released. Ticket bundles will go on sale Monday at the box office. Scoring for the Lakers: Holden Cattoni (2-4) Mike Robinson (2-3) Braedon Saris (1-3) Justin Sykes (1-0) Taite Cattoni (1-0) Colton Armstrong (1-0) Thomas Hoggarth (0-2) Jake Withers (0-2) Joe Resetarits (0-1) Robert Hope (0-1) Game action photos by David Pickering @picks_pics

We’re going to GAME 7! The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers have forced a seventh and deciding game in their MSL semifinal series vs. Brooklin Lacrosse Club, and it will take place tonight at 8 p.m. at the Memorial Centre. The box office opens for ticket sales at 9:30 a.m. in person, over the phone (705-743-3561) or online at memorialcentre.ca. Taite Cattoni scored the game’s tying and winning goals as the Lakers defeated Brooklin 6-5 in overtime on Wednesday night. Cattoni completed a natural hat trick 4:13 into the extra frame. Down 5-2 after 40 minutes with a nervous pro-Lakers crowd in the arena, the Lakers locked it down defensively in the third period. Joe Resetarits kicked off the Lakers run with an overhead bouncer halfway through the period. Cattoni followed it up with his first 1:23 later, picking up the ball in the corner and running uncontested to the front of the net. A tense nine minutes followed, but after the Lakers pressured a late Brooklin turnover, Cattoni converted Braedon Saris’ pass right at the side of the crease. “It was the belief that we could come back from it,” said head coach Mike Hasen on the third period. “We didn’t help ourselves the first two periods very much. We just bought in for 20 minutes. Buy in and see what happens and it works out.” Cattoni got the pass from older brother Holden and cycled around the top before launching a shot that bounced low and beat Brooklin tender Zach Higgins. Nick Rose made 35 saves for the Lakers and held Brooklin scoreless for nearly 40 minutes – they scored their last goal 4:30 into the second period. “We work for each other,” stated Hasen. “Everybody has their opinions and we know that, that’s part of sports. We believe in everybody in this room. Defensively, late in the second period and third period we found our groove a little bit there and made it hopefully a little easier for Rosey, but he was big, real big for us.” Cattoni saluted the crowd before running off the floor – attendance was estimated around 400, with a large and loud contingent from Peterborough. The fans did everything they could to make it feel like a home game. “We knew we played a pretty poor 40 minutes and the season was on the line,” said Cattoni. “We had to come alive as a group and lucky enough and fortunate enough I had a good third period. It was my turn to go. That’s the great thing about this team, every night it can be a different guy that steps up and makes a difference. I’m really happy the team trusted me and I got the job done.” See you tonight at the rink for the biggest game of the season! Scoring for the Lakers: Taite Cattoni (3-1) Holden Cattoni (1-4) Joe Resetarits (1-3) Carter Page (1-0) Braedon Saris (0-2) Thomas Hoggarth (0-1) Mitch Ogilvie (0-1) Photos by Anna Taylor

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers suddenly find themselves facing elimination from the 2025 Major Series Lacrosse playoffs. The Lakers let a 2-0 series lead evaporate with three consecutive losses to the Brooklin Lacrosse Club, including Thursday’s 8-7 overtime loss at the Memorial Centre. The Lakers fought back from a three-goal deficit to force overtime, but Will MacLeod scored the game winner with 2:43 remaining in the 10-minute sudden death period. The Lakers need to win the next two games to make it back to the MSL Finals. “We came together in the third period and the fans rallied around behind us,” said defender Colton Armstrong. “Obviously, it's a pretty tough loss in overtime but it's a one-shot kind of game. They had they had their runs, we had our runs, and they just got a lucky bounce there at the end… We have some time to rest up but we’ll be ready Wednesday and then we're going to make sure we're going to Game 7 back here in front of all the fans.” Peterborough and Brooklin battled to a 1-1 draw after the first period. Holden Cattoni took a flip pass from Mike Robinson for the Lakers goal, and Ryan Barnable scored on a crease dive for Brooklin. The Lakers ran into some trouble early in the second period, with Brooklin scoring three times in the span of a minute and 16 seconds. Eerily reminiscent of Game 4’s third-period collapse, this time the Lakers were able to rebound. Thomas Hoggarth got in close to the net and finished off the pass from Joe Resetarits to stop the run. Late in the period Barnable completed his hat trick and MacLeod scored his second of the game for a 6-2 Brooklin lead, but the Lakers scored twice in the final 24 seconds to cut the deficit back to two. Joe Resetarits finished off a rush with Johnny Pearson after a faceoff win by Ben Trumble, and off another Trumble faceoff win, Hoggarth got inside to put Cattoni’s pass into the net. The Lakers had all the momentum; unfortunately the end of the period cut that momentum short. “They're young, they're kind of pushing us around and I think we're sitting back, we're not being aggressive like we were in Game 1,” explained Armstrong. “We just have to get back to fundamentals and just kind of be the Lakeshow, be who we are. Get out on hands, make sure they're not shooting the ball, help Rosey out, get the ball to the offence and let them do their work.” Peterborough outscored Brooklin 3-1 in the third. Connor Kearnan scored shorthanded to put Brooklin up by three but a pair of power play goals up the middle by Braedon Saris cut the BLC lead back to one. Cattoni’s second of the game sent the 2,413 fans in the Memorial Centre into a frenzy with the game tied at seven. The Lakers looked for the go-ahead goal, throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Zach Higgins. They outshot Brooklin 20-8 in the period. It was the fifth game in eight days for the teams. “I think you can see on both teams, the first period, second period, you can see both teams are getting tired,” Armstrong said. “But the fans sparked us [in the third]; we were kinda lackadaisical all game and then there in the third every loose ball we were clamping down on. I think we had about four or five resets in the one end and we had offence changing (partial line changes like in hockey during extended possessions; uncommon in lacrosse) because they were tired. We kept going, we kept grinding.” Higgins made 55 saves on 62 shots. In the Lakers net, Nick Rose made 39 saves on 47 shots. After a frantic start to the series, the teams get a break until next Wednesday, August 13 when Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby will play host to Game 6. If necessary, Game 7 will be the next night, Thursday, August 14 at the Memorial Centre. Scoring for the Lakers: Thomas Hoggarth (2-3) Holden Cattoni (2-3) Braedon Saris (2-0) Joe Resetarits (1-1) Mike Robinson (0-3) Brad McCulley (0-2) Johnny Pearson (0-1) Dylan Hutchison (0-1) Game photos by David Pickering @picks_pics

A seven-goal run in the final seven minutes of the third period was the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers’ downfall in Game 4 of their MSL semifinal series against the Brooklin Lacrosse Club. Tied 8-8 after 40 minutes, Holden Cattoni scored the go-ahead goal for the Lakers with 10:50 left in the game, but then the wheels fell off. Brooklin scored five goals within a two-minute span. Connor Kearnan added a power play goal and a penalty shot goal in the final two minutes. He led Brooklin with six goals total and three assists. The best-of-seven-series is now tied at two. Game 5 is Thursday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre at 8 p.m. The series switches back to Whitby for Game 6 next Wednesday, August 13. If necessary, Game 7 will be Thursday, August 14 at the PMC. “We just didn’t push back like we should have,” said Lakers’ defensive coach Bobby Keast. “I think they got some bounces that they earned.” The Lakers led 5-2 after the first period with an effort much-improved from Game 3, in which they did not score at all in the first period. Brooklin scored three straight power play goals to open the second period and tie the game 5-5. Thomas Hoggarth broke up the run with a crease dive, but Brooklin rattled off three more in the span of 52 seconds for an 8-6 lead. Holden Cattoni scored shorthanded and Joe Resetarits on a power play for the 8-8 tie after the second. The Lakers were missing Jake Withers due to work commitments, so had to make adjustments on defence, as well as on the draw, a position which has been tougher than normal for the Lakers in the series, even with Withers in the lineup. “Anytime you don’t have Jake in your lineup it’s definitely not great,” Keast said. “However, we have some depth and some guys that will fill that gap. I thought Ben Trumble battled at the dot. It’s definitely not on him. Faceoffs are by committee. There are four other guys that have to execute a job and I’m going to say right now, their four are beating our four.” Nick Rose made 29 saves on 42 shots. Drew Hutchison allowed two goals in the final 2:45 of the game. Steve Orleman, who got the start for Brooklin for the second consecutive game, made 38 saves. In addition to Withers, Game 4 scratches included Adam Thistlethwaite, Broedie Birkhof, Jordan Stouros and Mike Robinson. Eric Shewell and Taite Cattoni drew back into the lineup. Game 5 begins at 8 p.m. Get your tickets now at memorialcentre.ca. Scoring for the Lakers: Joe Resetarits (2-3) Holden Cattoni (2-2) Thomas Hoggarth (2-1) Braedon Saris (1-2) Taite Cattoni (1-2) Justin Sykes (1-1) Brad McCulley (0-2) Dustyn Birkhof (0-1) Carter Page (0-1) Mitch Ogilvie (0-1) Matt Gilray (0-1) Photos by Anna Taylor

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers lacked a spark on Monday night, said team captain Robert Hope. The Lakers fell 7-4 to Brooklin Lacrosse Club in Game 3 of their best-of-seven MSL semifinal. Peterborough leads the series two games to one, with Game 4 on Wednesday in Whitby and Game 5 back in Peterborough this coming Thursday. “We just weren’t sharp,” admitted head coach Mike Hasen. “Right from the get-go, we didn’t have the energy we had the last two games. We were a little bit planted, passes were off, we were dropping passes. It was just one of those nights where it was not good. Second period we had a lot of energy, but we just couldn’t find that consistency.” Brooklin made a major change, starting backup goaltender Steve Orleman in place of Zach Higgins. Orleman played a solid game, making 48 saves on 52 shots. Meanwhile, as Hope noted, Brooklin’s offence scored five-on-five, in transition and on the power play. “We were a little sluggish to get going,” he said. “They worked really hard as a team, their goaltender played well, they made some small adjustments. We had some lulls. The first period wasn’t great for us. We picked it up in the second, and the third you’re playing catch up against a good team, so we struggled there a bit.” The Lakers trailed 2-0 after the first period on goals from Eddie Renaud and Ryan Barnable. Sean Westley, who led Brooklin with a hat trick, put his team up 3-0 only 44 seconds into the second period. Peterborough responded with a four-goal run. Thomas Hoggarth kicked it off at 3:55 with a low crease dive, which was followed by a snipe from Holden Cattoni 27 seconds later. After a time, Braedon Saris capitalized on a power play opportunity, which Hoggarth followed 30 seconds later, fighting off two defenders as he darted to the net. Westley tied it back 4-4 with a low shot from the right side with 2:21 left in the period. Brooklin captain Connor Kearnan parked himself by the side of the net to give BLC a 5-4 lead 30 seconds later. Westley and Will MacLeod scored in the third period while Orleman shut the Lakers out. “They were a lot faster coming out on the back end, pushing pace really well, and offensively I think they were a little more deliberate in their two-man game,” said Hasen. “It’s a series and we have to make a couple of adjustments going forward.” Game 3 scratches included Broedie Birkhof, Jordan Stouros, Eric Shewell, Dustyn Birkhof and Taite Cattoni, the latter of whom served a one-game suspension stemming from a late-game incident on Saturday. Adam Thistlethwaite and Ben Trumble drew back into the lineup on defence. Nick Rose made 27 saves. Game 4 will be streamed on YouTube. Watch the Lakers’ social media channel for the link. Tickets for Thursday’s Game 5 are now on sale at the box office. Scoring for the Lakers: Thomas Hoggarth (2-1) Braedon Saris (1-1) Holden Cattoni (1-1) Joe Resetarits (0-2) Justin Sykes (0-1) Colton Armstrong (0-1) Game Photos by Anna Taylor. Pre-game ceremony photos by Sam Hossack.

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers took a 2-0 series lead in their MSL best-of-seven semifinal series on Saturday night with a 10-8 win over the Brooklin Lacrosse Club at Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Many Lakers fans made the trip, and their chants and cheers could be heard all game long. Defenseman Colton Armstrong remarked that it nearly felt like a home game, between the noise and the number of people in the stands, many of whom were there to play in the annual Ontario Lacrosse Festival. Unlike Game 1, where the Lakers led 9-0 before Brooklin scored, Peterborough had to work harder for goals on Saturday. They trailed 2-0, 4-2 and 5-4 before finally turning the tide to lead 6-5 after the second period. “It’s just a great reminder that we are in a series, and we need to get back to playing with lots of energy, and I thought we did that,” said head coach Mike Hasen. “You take the wins as they are.” A pair of goals from Justin Sykes (a healthy scratch in Game 1) 1:39 apart, gave the Lakers their first two-goal lead of the night, which they hung on to and increased to three goals after a pair of late transition markers from Thomas Hoggarth and Matt Gilray. Hoggarth also had a first period goal and two assists to lead the Lakers with four points. Holden Cattoni contributed one goal (scored after an around-the-world pass from Hoggarth) and three assists for four points as well, and Nick Rose made 36 saves. As impressive as those stats are, they’re fairly standard when recapping games. The true unsung hero of Game 2 was Peterborough’s Robert Hope, who sacrificed his body several times to get in the way of incoming shots to make sure Nick Rose didn’t have to make any extra saves. “At the end of the day, Hopey does what Hopey does, soaking a lot of shots,” said Hasen. “That guy will take a bullet for any guy on the team,” praised Colton Armstrong. “Every time you look back, he’s standing right in front of Rosey. He obviously is the heartbeat of our team, that’s why he’s the captain and that’s why he’s such a good leader, because of that stuff right there that goes a long way.” Hasen also said that Armstrong had a strong game defensively, and said the team did a lot of good things by committee. “You can point to each of them at some point, they did a real good job each shift.” Will MacLeod (2G/4A), Sean Westley (2G/3A) and Taggart Clark (3G/2A) led Brooklin on the scoreboard. Zach Higgins was forced to stop 54 shots. Game 2 scratches included Adam Thistlethwaite, Broedie Birkhof, Eric Shewell (suspended one game for fighting Chris Boushy), Brad McCulley and Ben Trumble. Game 3 is at the Memorial Centre on Civic Holiday Monday at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the box office and fans can use the code “TED” when purchasing tickets to redirect $3 of the purchase price to Parkinson Canada. Game 4 is back in Whitby on Wednesday at 8 p.m. with Game 5, if necessary, Thursday at the Memorial Centre. Scoring for the Lakers: Thomas Hoggarth (2-2) Justin Sykes (2-1) Holden Cattoni (1-3) Braedon Saris (1-2) Joe Resetarits (1-1) Taite Cattoni (1-1) Dustyn Birkhof (1-0) Matt Gilray (1-0) Mike Robinson (0-3) Nick Rose (0-2) Dylan Hutchison (0-1) Photos by Anna Taylor

Game 1 goes to the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers. The Lakers picked up a big 12-4 win over the Brooklin Lacrosse Club on Thursday night at the Memorial Centre as they kicked off their MSL semifinal series. Nick Rose made 42 saves as the Lakers’ defence completely locked down their end for the first 35 minutes, while the offence made the difference in a seven-goal second period explosion. “You know, it makes it a lot easier when you hold a team to zero goals for almost two full periods,” said forward Mike Robinson. “We’re clicking right now and I think, you know, the goal is always to peak at the end of the year, we don’t want to peak in the middle. We're just going to keep doing those little things and keep moving forward and keep getting better each game.” Peterborough led 3-0 after the first period. At the 6:04 mark of the second, a power play goal from Braedon Saris kicked off a three-goal run in 55 seconds for a 6-0 lead. Brooklin was forced to take a timeout at 5-0, but the Lakers scored on their next shot. Just over three minutes later, the Lakers went on another three-goal tear in a span of 1:14. The Lakers chased Brooklin starting goaltender Zach Higgins after eight goals. Steve Orleman let in the first shot he faced before settling in. Brooklin got on the board by scoring on both ends of a five-on-three. Brad McCulley’s second goal of the period, shorthanded, closed out the second and gave the Lakers a 10-2 lead. Brooklin added two goals in the final frame but so did both Cattoni brothers, each their second goals of the game. Also in the period, Eric Shewell got into a scrap with Chris Boushy with Shewell getting the better of his opponent with some solid uppercuts. Both will miss Game 2 for an automatic one-game suspension for fighting. The Lakers were 2/5 on the power play with a shorty and Brooklin 3/8. Jake Withers split faceoff wins with Bo Columbus, with each winning nine of 18. Peterborough outshot Brooklin by a single shot at 47-46. “We obviously got out to real good start and I was seeing the ball early and they were keeping the ball to the outside where we like it,” said Rose. “We built a pretty big lead and that kind of game was a little out of hand for a game one but we know that they're going to be a lot better at home on Saturday.” Game 1 scratches included Adam Thistlethwaite, Broedie Birkhof, Jordan Stouros, Justin Sykes and Dustyn Birkhof. Sean Westley led Brooklin with a goal and two assists. Game 2 is Saturday night at Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby at 8 p.m. Game 3 is back at the Memorial Centre on Monday at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the box office and fans can use the code “TED” when purchasing tickets to redirect $3 of the purchase price to Parkinson Canada. Scoring for the Lakers: Joe Resetarits (2-5) Holden Cattoni (2-3) Brad McCulley (2-2) Taite Cattoni (2-1) Mike Robinson (1-2) Thomas Hoggarth (1-2) Braedon Saris (1-2) Carter Page (1-1) Colton Armstrong (0-1) Matt Gilray (0-1) Photos by David Pickering @picks_pics

This year's winners of the Bobby Allan Legacy Award are Gerry and Kathy Hiltz. They were presented with the award during the July 24 game vs. Brampton with many family members on the floor with them. Here's the speech that was read over the PA system during the presentation: "Ladies and gentlemen, lacrosse enthusiasts, and the entire Lakers family, tonight is a momentous occasion as we come together to honour and celebrate true legends in the world of lacrosse. The Bobby Allan Award is presented each year to the person — or in this case, people — who demonstrate a remarkable, long-term contribution to the game of lacrosse and this year we have the pleasure of presenting this award to Gerry and Kathy Hiltz. For over five decades, Gerry and Kathy Hiltz have been pillars of the Peterborough lacrosse community. Their journey began when their sons, Gerry Jr. and Joey, started playing at Bobby Allan’s lacrosse camp — and the Hiltz family has been giving back to the game ever since. Kathy has been a volunteer with the Peterborough Minor Lacrosse Association for over 50 consecutive years. She has played a vital role in organizing the Laker Classic Tournament, BINGO fundraising, and the U5 and U7 House League programs, helping make lacrosse more accessible for families across the region. Gerry has coached and trained at every age level in both box and field lacrosse, winning countless provincial titles, a Canada Summer Games silver medal, and three Minto Cups alongside his sons. He even handbuilt the trophy cabinet at Kinsmen Arena and remains a dedicated fan at every Lakers home game. Together, they’ve helped shape generations of players while creating a legacy rooted in family, community, and love for the game." The award was presented by 2024 winner Ernie Ellement.

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers saved their best for last in a 15-4 drubbing of the Cobourg Kodiaks (6-12-0) on Sunday evening at Jack Burger Sports Complex in Port Hope. The 11-goal margin was the largest win of the season by the Lakers, despite sitting regulars like Holden Cattoni, Thomas Hoggarth and Braedon Saris in preparation for the playoffs. Peterborough finishes the regular season with a 13-5-0 record. In second place, they will host the third-place Brooklin Lacrosse Club in the MSL Semifinals beginning Thursday at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Four-game ticket bundles go on sale Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. for both season ticket holders and the general public, in person or by phone at 705-743-3561. Single-game tickets go on sale Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. The Kodiaks did not make the playoffs; their season ended Sunday night. Brad McCulley led the Lakers against the Kodiaks with four goals and one assist on a sweltering evening in an arena with no air conditioning. “Our staff does a fantastic job making sure we’re cool on the bench, getting fans blowing all over the place, water when we need it,” McCulley said. “Both teams have to deal with it so we kinda just have to make the most of it but that was a little uncomfortable by the end.” Carter Page had a hat trick and one assist, Justin Sykes two goals and two assists, Mike Robinson six assists and Joe Resetarits a goal and seven assists. Drew Hutchison made 37 saves. “Sometimes it gets to these games where the playoff schedule is already set and we have a game on a Sunday night and not everyone can make it, so it’s easy to mail it in or you just stay on track doing what’s made you successful, but like this, getting the sticks going and making sure our confidence is up and chemistry is still there, going far into playoffs this won’t hurt us,” McCulley said. It was 6-0 after the first period. The Lakers were motivated after Cobourg won 9-8 in their last matchup, head coach Mike Hasen said. “We just wanted to make sure we ended the regular season on our best foot. They sucked it up, had a little more water and just played which is dynamite. Tough situation tonight. They buckled in and just did what they had to do.” The second period was more even with the Lakers outscoring Cobourg 4-3. Broedie Birkhof and Riley Morgan, both Peterborough natives, squared off in the second period with Birkhof getting the upper hand. The focus now turns to Game 1 on Thursday for both the players and coaching staff. Game 2 is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. at Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby. Game 3 will be back in Peterborough on Monday, August 4 at 7 p.m. “It’s going to be tight lacrosse, good lacrosse,” said Hasen. “We’ll just worry about ourselves. We talked about it here tonight that every shift matters. Thursday night matters.” Scoring for the Lakers: Brad McCulley (4-1) Carter Page (3-1) Justin Sykes (2-2) Joe Resetarits (1-7) Taite Cattoni (1-3) Dylan Hutchison (1-1) Matt Gilray (1-1) Ben Trumble (1-0) Frank Coyle (1-0) Mike Robinson (0-6) Colton Armstrong (0-1) Mitch Ogilvie (0-1) Photos by Anna Taylor

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are excited to open the first round of the 2025 Major Series Lacrosse playoffs against the Brooklin Lacrosse Club next Thursday, July 31 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre with the goal of capturing their 19th Mann Cup national championship. The Lakers finished in second place with Brooklin in third. This will be the fourth consecutive time the clubs have met in the semi-finals with the Lakers winning each prior series. SCHEDULE The full first-round schedule is as follows: Game 1 - Thursday, July 31 @ 8:00 PM – Peterborough Memorial Centre Game 2 – Saturday, August 2 @ 8:00 PM – Iroquois Park Sports Centre Game 3 – Monday, August 4 @ 7:00 PM – Peterborough Memorial Centre Game 4 – Wednesday, August 6 @ 8:00 PM – Iroquois Park Sports Centre Game 5* - Thursday, August 7 @ 8:00 PM – Peterborough Memorial Centre Game 6* – TBD Game 7* - Thursday, August 14 @ 8:00 PM – Peterborough Memorial Centre *if necessary TICKET INFORMATION Four-Game Packages Adult - Regular Bowl $80.40, Club $98.40 Senior (65+) - Regular Bowl $71.80, Club $89.80 Student (13-17 or with student card) - Regular Bowl $60.00, Club $78.00 Child (12 and under) - Regular Bowl $35.80, Club $53.80 Single-Game Ticket Prices Regular Bowl Adult: $22.95 Senior: $18.45 Student: $16.45 Child: $8.40 Club Section Adult: $27.55 Senior: $24.20 Student: $20.95 Child: $12.90 Restaurant: $15.75 Skybox: $16.90 Suiteholder: $22.90 Four-game series ticket packages will go on sale Monday, July 28 at 9:30 AM. Single-game tickets will be released for sale on Thursday, July 31 at 9:30 AM ahead of Game 1. For more information, visit www.peterboroughlakers.ca or follow us on social media for updates.

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers relished a busy night on Thursday at the Memorial Centre, as they beat the Brampton Excelsiors 9-6 on Fan Appreciation Night. It was the final home game of the regular season for the second-place Lakers, who will face the Brooklin Lacrosse Club in the first round of the MSL playoffs. Scheduling will be announced shortly. The Lakers put together a balanced attack, scoring three times in each period. Thomas Hoggarth, who led with a hat trick, had the highlight of the night with an around-the-world goal in the second period. “I caught the ball… a defenseman jumped at me… it kinda tied my hands up, the only option I had was around the back and I just tried to get it on net and I got lucky and it went through his legs… not much to it,” Hoggarth demurred. Carter Page and Holden Cattoni chipped in with a pair of goals each. Taite Cattoni and Joe Resetarits contributed three assists each. In addition to playing the game, the Lakers had their annual team photo before the game, hosted Five Counties Children’s Centre and over 500 campers and counsellors from Camp Moshava during the game, and signed autographs for fans after the game. It was the largest crowd of the season at 3,460. Goaltender Nick Rose, who made 34 saves, had never played in a Moshava game even as a visitor. The whole night was a fun experience, he said. The campers were never silent, especially as the wave went around the arena. “The building was loud and rocking. They were an electric factory,” Rose praised. “It’s always fun to see our fans up close; some don’t recognize us without the gear on at times, but it’s awesome to be able to get them some autographs and get fired up for playoffs.” Connor O’Toole (son of former Lakers’ goalie Pat O’Toole, who won Mann Cups with Peterborough in 2004, 2006 and 2007) made 35 saves in the loss. Jacob Janke led Brampton with three goals and three assists. The Lakers finish out the regular season on Sunday evening at Jack Burger Arena in Port Hope against the Cobourg Kodiaks. Game time is 6 p.m., and fans should note the game will not be broadcast on Cogeco/YourTV, so the only way to see the game is to be in attendance. Scoring for the Lakers: Thomas Hoggarth (3-1) Carter Page (2-1) Holden Cattoni (2-1) Mike Robinson (1-1) Braedon Saris (1-1) Joe Resetarits (0-3) Taite Cattoni (0-3) Justin Sykes (0-1) Dustyn Birkhof (0-1)

It wasn’t for a lack of effort that the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers lost 10-9 in overtime on Saturday night at Collingwood’s Eddie Bush Memorial Arena. They fought back from a deficit to force overtime but came up just short against the Owen Sound North Stars. The Lakers remain in second place in the MSL with Brooklin right on their heels. The Lakers trailed 7-5 after the second period. They twice got back within a goal in the third period only for Owen Sound to go up by two again. Jr. C call-up Jeremiah Wade got the Lakers back within a goal again with two minutes to play. Adam Thistlethwaite scored the equalizer with 3.5 seconds left. “We had a play set up for Justin Sykes to come down the side on a double steal,” Thistlethwaite described. “We’d run it once or twice before in the game so they kinda knew what was coming. So when I came up from the bottom to seal up on Sykes’ guy, I just flashed into the middle into Saris and he threw it to me. Page was double sealing through on the backside just kind of bear-hugging guys, creating chaos and I shot overtop and hit it top left.” The teams battled back-and-forth for nine and a half intense minutes in overtime before North Stars call-up player Greg Elijah-Brown scored the winner. Peterborough was missing a number of rostered players due to prior commitments (including Jordan Stouros’ wedding), plus head coach Mike Hasen to a family wedding and assistant coach Tracey Kelusky to coaching commitments. They called up two members of the Jr. C Lakers (both of which, Wade and Nick Fournier, scored) and three players from Burlington Jr. A. Michael Blaymires made his senior Lakers debut and scored a goal in the second period. “There were a lot of roles that were getting filled tonight,” said Thistlethwaite, who played mostly at lefty offence instead of his usual defence. Ben Trumble filled in on the right side of the offence. “A lot of different guys in the lineup so a lot of guys were stepping up in different places all over the floor. We had a lot of good young players who were running the floor and playing well.” Braedon Saris led with two goals and four assists, with Fournier assisting three times in addition to his goal. Thistlethwaite had a pair of assists to go along with his goal. Nick Rose made 55 saves in goal. Isiah Moran-Weekes and Brayden Mayea led Owen Sound with two goals and two assists each. Kaleb Martin made 56 saves. “Not happy at all with the result, but happy with the effort,” said assistant Bobby Keast. “The group that we called up to support did an outstanding job.” The Lakers are back on home floor this coming Thursday, July 24 to play their final regular season home game before closing out the regular season on Sunday, July 27 in Cobourg. It’s Little Lakers Night in support of Five Counties Children’s Centre and Fan Appreciation night. Camp Moshava will be in attendance. Scoring for the Lakers: Braeden Saris (2-4) Nick Fournier (1-3) Adam Thistlethwaite (1-2) Michael Blaymires (1-1) Justin Sykes (1-1) Lucas Fraser (1-1) Alex Pace (1-0) Jeremiah Wade (1-0) Robert Hope (0-1) Ben Trumble (0-1) Photos by Anna Taylor

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers picked up their fourth win in a row on Thursday night, dispatching the Oakville Rock 9-6 at the Memorial Centre. It moves the Lakers back into sole possession of second place in the MSL standings, two points ahead of the Brooklin Lacrosse Club with a game in hand. The Lakers received a pair of goals each from Ben Trumble, Braedon Saris and Holden Cattoni. The game was tied six times, with Cattoni’s second goal of the game the winner halfway through the third period. Brad McCulley scored a highlight-reel no-look behind-the-back goal for insurance with a minute left to play. It feels like the Lakers have turned a corner. “I think they're keeping it simple and they’re playing with a bit of pace,” offered head coach Mike Hasen. “The ball is moving. We have had a tendency of getting it stuck on one side. Right now, it's swinging side to side and a lot of guys are getting a lot of good looks. We’re getting a lot of great shots and great opportunities and, you know, I think the biggest thing for us is that we're sticking with it. We’re not bailing on things when it doesn't go our way. Like 27-28 shots after the first period tonight with (only) one goal, right, we stuck with it. We didn't try to change anything, we just continued through and that’s a great sign of maturity, basically.” Each team received only one minor penalty throughout the game (though the Lakers Broedie Birkhof also received a major and two misconducts). “A lot of it is based on Broedie’s reputation, unfortunately,” said Hasen. “It’s unfortunate because you know he took two three whacks before he did anything.” But the team rebounded hard – Joe Resetarits scored a shorthanded beauty and then the Lakers shut it down in the third. Drew Hutchison made 36 saves in goal for the Lakers, who got the better of Landon Kells in the Rock net, firing 62 shots at him. Jack MacAlpine and Carson Moyer each had two goals for Oakville. Captain Josh Dawick contributed three assists. The Lakers are on the road Saturday to Collingwood to play the Owen Sound North Stars. It’ll be a depleted lineup with a number of Lakers attending Jordan Stouros’ wedding. Hasen said he projects 13 regulars, including Nick Rose, will be available. The rest of the holes will be filled by callups from Sr. B and Jr. A. “We’re going to look a little bit different. A few unknowns out there but defensively we're going to be strong. The right side is going to be consistent but the left side is going to be a little bit by committee with a couple new guys in there.” The Lakers are back on home floor next Thursday, July 24 to play their final regular season home game before closing out the regular season on Sunday, July 27 in Cobourg. It’s Little Lakers Night in support of Five Counties Children’s Centre and also Fan Appreciation night. Scoring for the Lakers: Braeden Saris (2-1) Ben Trumble (2-1) Holden Cattoni (2-0) Joe Resetarits (1-2) Brad McCulley (1-1) Mike Robinson (1-0) Colton Armstrong (0-2) Matt Gilray (0-2) Dylan Hutchison (0-1) Photos by David Pickering @picks_pics

A fan-favourite event is back as Little Lakers Night returns to the Peterborough Memorial Centre this month for a three-peat performance. Little Lakers Night is set for Thursday, July 24, at the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers’ final regular season home game. This special evening, now in its third year, is a collaboration between Five Counties Children’s Centre and the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers, celebrating community, inclusion, and the joy of sport. “Each year, Little Lakers Night has grown in impact and excitement, and it’s certainly become a highlight of the summer season for us,” says Scott Pepin, CEO of Five Counties Children’s Centre. “We’re incredibly grateful to the Lakers for their continued generosity and for giving our kids the chance to be part of something so special. It’s more than a game — it’s a celebration of community.” “It’s an honour to again team up with Five Counties to host Little Lakers Night and support children’s treatment services in our community,” says Len Powers, board chairperson of the Peterborough Lakers. “We encourage everyone to come out to Little Lakers Night and show their support for the home side – cheering on the Lakers to victory as they prepare for the playoffs, and supporting the incredible work done by Five Counties in the Peterborough region.” Little Lakers Night kicks off with pre-game festivities starting at 7 pm, one hour before the Lakers take on the Brampton Excelsiors. Families can enjoy face painting by donation, freezie sales, a “pass the bucket” fundraiser, and the chance to buy commemorative Little Lakers Night T-shirts in support of Five Counties. During the game, a silent auction will offer exciting prizes, including two tickets to Canada’s Wonderland, a Crayola Prize Pack, and VIP passes to the 2025 Swimming World Cup. Tickets for Little Lakers Night on July 24 are available now through the Memorial Centre box office. Fans are encouraged to use the promo code FIVECOUNTIES at checkout to ensure that $3 from every ticket sold is donated to support kids’ treatment services at Five Counties.

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are set to host one of the most exciting theme nights of the season — East Coast Kitchen Party Night — on Thursday, July 17th , as they take on the Oakville Rock at the Memorial Centre. Face-off is at 8:00 p.m. Proudly presented by Kitchens Depot and Chemong Lodge , this special event brings the music, culture and energy of the East Coast to downtown Peterborough. What to Expect: 🎶 A live pre-game performance by Dunner , presented by Nine Ships , kicks things off at 6:30 p.m. outside the Memorial Centre. 🧢 Fans are encouraged to wear their best sou’wester and get into the spirit of an East Coast kitchen party! 🏆 During the second intermission , one lucky fan will have the chance to play Lakers Cornhole , presented by Kitchens Depot , with a chance to win great prizes — everything including the kitchen sink! 🥫 We’re also teaming up with Kawartha Food Share! Fans are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item and help us Fill the Kitchens Depot Truck , parked in front of the arena. It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable night of music, community giving and top-tier lacrosse. Tickets are on sale now at the Memorial Centre Box Office . Let’s go Lakers! See you Thursday night!

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers came through a tough week absolutely sparking after a pair of wins over the Brooklin Lacrosse Club and Six Nations Chiefs. After beating Brooklin 9-8 Wednesday night in Whitby, the Lakers returned home Thursday and took down the first place Chiefs 10-7. “We had a really good week defensively against the top teams in the league,” goaltender Nick Rose said. “They were holding shots to down the lanes and not very high-quality shots early on which helped me settle in. For us to pull it out against that team is great at home.” Rose started both games and made a combined 81 saves. Halfway through Thursday’s game, he had held the most high-powered offence in the league to a single goal. When all was said and done, he had held Shayne Jackson pointless, Dhane Smith to four assists, Josh Byrne to one goal and one assist – all superstars who were stymied by the Peterborough netminder. Peterborough’s highlight of the game was Carter Page’s second period goal. Page rushed off the bench, accepted a long, high-arced pass from Mitch Ogilvie in the defensive end and scored a shorthanded goal on a crease dive. Page finished the game with a hat trick and three assists for his best game of the season. Thomas Hoggarth contributed two goals and one assist, and Justin Sykes scored twice in his home debut in front of 3,359 fans. “I’ve seen Skyesy play a lot of lacrosse in his career,” said Rose. “He’s been the best player in Junior A for the last few years. He’s had some injury trouble but I’m not shocked that he’s doing what he’s doing here. It is kind of a testament to the organization. Lots of guys come in here and have success and that’s just from feeding off each other as teammates and it’s no surprise Sykes is doing that.” The Chiefs did push back both in the second and third periods to get back to 7-4 and 9-7, respectively, but the Lakers weathered the storm. “We understand that they love to play almost in chaos, and we were able to settle it down and refocus,” said defensive coach Bobby Keast. “We were playing defence by committee. The guys are committed to it. That’s an unbelievable team over there and they are going to generate opportunities and when they did, we had Rosey able to make that next stop.” The Chiefs hadn’t lost a game since the last time they faced the Lakers, on May 22. They lead the MSL with 24 points with the Lakers closing in with 20 points. The Lakers are off until next Thursday, July 17 when they host the Oakville Rock for an East Coast Kitchen Party. Tickets are on sale now at the Grant Thornton Box Office. Scoring for the Lakers: Carter Page (3-3) Thomas Hoggarth (2-1) Justin Sykes (2-0) Mike Robinson (1-3) Braedon Saris (1-1) Matt Gilray (1-0) Brad McCulley (0-3) Taite Cattoni (0-2) Jake Withers (0-1) Mitch Ogilvie (0-1) Photos by David Pickering @picks_pics

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are right back where they started from after a dramatic 9-8 win over Brooklin Lacrosse Club on Wednesday night. They take the season series two games to one. The Lakers opened their season back in May with a win at Iroquois Park before beating the Six Nations Chiefs in the Lakers’ home opener the next night. They’ll try to pick up another win Thursday night when those same Chiefs, now in first place in the MSL, once again visit the Memorial Centre. Game time is 8 p.m. and tickets are on sale at the Grant Thornton Box Office. “We’re going to battle,” said head coach Mike Hasen. “I thought we battled all night long here tonight. A couple seeing-eye shots late closed the gap, but we had a really good effort tonight and we’re going to do the same thing tomorrow.” Against Brooklin, the two teams played to a 1-1 tie after the first period in a great display of lacrosse talent. Newly-acquired Justin Sykes scored the Lakers’ goal. "It was great for me to kind of get the monkey off my back, it’s been a while," Sykes said. He was playing in his first game of the season, having not dressed for Cobourg this summer. "Get the energy going, get the guys going a bit, shake off the rust." Things opened up in the second, with a five-goal run from the Lakers. Thomas Hoggarth kicked things off, followed by Johnny Pearson's first goal as a Laker, Taite Cattoni, Brad McCulley and Matt Gilray, making a fast break look easy. Brooklin got back a pair, but the Lakers countered both with goals from Braedon Saris and Hoggarth's second of the night. Jacob Hickey scored a late one on the offensive rush to cut the Lakers lead in half 8-4 after the period. It was a quiet start to the third period until Brooklin began a four-goal run 11:27 into the period. They had tied the game within the next five minutes, with Sean Westley scoring Brooklin’s eighth goal on an unimpeded shot from the right side. Jake Withers won the ensuing faceoff and the Lakers rushed in for a fast break. “[Thomas Hoggarth] got the ball out and I came down the side and no one was there. I just stepped down and shot as hard as I could,” said Mitch Ogilvie, whose first goal of the season turned out to be the game winner 15 seconds after the score had been tied. It was Ogilvie's first goal of the season, having returned five games ago after suffering a concussion last summer that caused him to miss the whole NLL season. Ogilvie is glad to have Sykes on the team. He lived with Sykes' brother Matt for five years so got to know Justin well. "He’s a great guy, a good athlete, a great lacrosse player, and a good dressing room guy so it’s nice to have him. Nice to have him around for sure." Nick Rose made 33 saves for the win. Zach Higgins took the loss for Brooklin, stopping 41 shots. BLC was led by Hickey and Taggart Clark, who each scored twice. The Lakers jump four points ahead of Brooklin in the standings, yet remain in second place, trailing the Chiefs by six points. They have five games left in the regular season. Scoring for the Lakers: Thomas Hoggarth (2-1) Justin Sykes (1-1) Brad McCulley (1-1) Matt Gilray (1-1) Johnny Pearson (1-0) Braedon Saris (1-0) Mitch Ogilvie (1-0) Taite Cattoni (1-0) Mike Robinson (0-2) Nick Rose (0-2) Robert Hope (0-1) Carter Page (0-1) Dylan Hutchison (0-1) Photos by Anna Taylor

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak Thursday night at the Memorial Centre with a 9-7 win over the Owen Sound North Stars. It was KX105 Country Night at the PMC and the fiddle tunes had the Lakers feeling some kind of way as they outshot the North Stars 70-37 in a bid to get the offence back in a groove. It leaps them back over Brooklin, losers on Wednesday to Cobourg, for second place. “Finally, a good effort at home,” said a relieved Holden Cattoni. “We’ve been struggling to find our rhythm and tonight we played a pretty solid game top to bottom. Kudos to their goalie, almost 60 saves. We pulled out a good win and one that we needed at home. We’d like to have probably more than nine goals on 70 shots but that’s hopefully something to come in the near future.” Braedon Saris scored the first two goals of the game followed by one from Brad McCulley. McCulley had another great chance shortly thereafter but Owen Sound goaltender Andrew Kidd shut the door as McCulley tried to go five-hole. MSL leading scorer Jackson Webster got Owen Sound on the board with the first two goals of his hat trick, the first coming on a highlight-reel backhand shot as he fell to the ground. Adam Thistlethwaite found a hole on the left side after a pass from Ben Trumble to open the second period; the pair were taking turns playing up front in the absence of Thomas Hoggarth and Mike Robinson. Joe Resetarits then finished off a transition play started by Jake Withers, who caused two turnovers in about 10 seconds, in the defensive end for a 5-2 lead. Owen Sound then sandwiched a Holden Cattoni power play marker that had Peterborough up 6-4 after two. Each team scored three in the third period; Carter Page picked up a low Saris rebound, and Joe Resetarits nearly hit the floor with one knee as he also went for the low shot. Jeremy Searle and Josh Rosa replied for Owen Sound, who began pulling Kidd at the three-minute mark. Cattoni wasted no time putting the ball into the empty net for the Lakers’ ninth goal with 1:30 left. Xander Derkatz scored his second goal of the game with 16 seconds left but the Lakers were able to hang on. Withers tried for a second empty-netter but the referees appeared to declare he was in the crease, leading to a chorus of boos from the 2,781 fans in attendance. “The wins and losses are one thing but it’s the way we were playing that we weren’t happy with,” Cattoni said. “You can’t always control when the ball goes in the net or if you catch a hot goalie, or their team has a good shooting night. That happens. We were more just disappointed with the way we were playing and the effort we were showing so this was a good step forward for us tonight and hopefully we can replicate that in the weeks to come.” Fans clad in cowboy hats were treated to a country music extravaganza; in addition to the tunes over the loudspeaker, local singer Ty Wilson played to a crowd outside the arena before the game, sang the Lakers onto the carpet to start the game, and lit up the East Lobby with music during intermissions. The Lakers are on the road next Wednesday, July 9 in Whitby to face the now third-place Brooklin Lacrosse Club. They return home for Every Child Matters Night against the Six Nations Chief on July 10 at the Memorial Centre. Tickets for that game are now on sale at the Grant Thornton Box Office. Scoring for the Lakers: Joe Resetarits (2-2) Braedon Saris (2-2) Holden Cattoni (2-2) Brad McCulley (1-1) Carter Page (1-1) Adam Thistlethwaite (1-0) Taite Cattoni (0-2) Jake Withers (0-1) Robert Hope (0-1) Dylan Hutchison (0-1) Ben Trumble (0-1) Matt Gilray (0-1) Photos by David Pickering @picks_pics

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are looking for answers after a third consecutive loss on Thursday night, falling 9-8 to the Cobourg Kodiaks. The third-place Lakers’ record falls to 7-4 and they’ve won only two of five home games. Meanwhile, fourth place Cobourg closes the gap between the teams to just four points. This was only the third time the Kodiaks have beaten the Lakers (the others were in 2017 and 2019). All three of their wins have come on Lakers turf. “It’s a tough time for us. Our best players were not our best players tonight. We need to stick to our roles,” said head coach Mike Hasen. “The guy are frustrated. They’re disappointed. We’re searching for answers within ourselves.” Peterborough led 2-0 halfway through the first period, but Cobourg scored three late goals for the lead after the opening frame. They led 4-2 when Taite Cattoni’s second goal of the game finally broke a 20 minute-plus scoring drought. Ten seconds after Trent University grad Curtis Romanchych made it 6-3 Kodiaks on a fast-break goal, Thomas Hoggarth got a pass from Jake Withers off the faceoff and got one back. David Anderson replied for Cobourg but the Lakers took advantage of a shorthanded fast break with Withers finding Matt Gilray with the long pass. Cattoni scored his third just 45 second into the third, on the same shorthanded opportunity. Hoggarth tied the game 7-7 5:35 into the period. Though it felt like the Lakers had turned a corner, it was Cobourg who scored the next two goals. Alex Marinier put in a shot from the right side and then Jake Harrington’s game winner came on a shorthanded crease dive. Cattoni added a highlight-reel marker to end the night, picking up a rebound and shooting from nearly behind the goal line, but the Lakers couldn’t find another equalizer. “We have to look at ourselves in the mirror and come back focused and ready to… commit to each other, trust each other and play our best because there are no easy games in this league,” Hasen said. “We have to consistently take that next step. We took steps on Tuesday, and tonight there were good moments, but overall we took a step back.” Jackson Brown made 44 saves for Cobourg, while Drew Hutchison suffered the loss for Peterborough with 33 saves. Brock Haley led Cobourg with a pair of goals and six assists. The Kodiaks are coached by former Lakers bench boss Joe Sullivan, and the lineup features several former Lakers, Trent University grads and members of the ALL's Peterborough Timbermen, as well as local players Riley Morgan and Tommy Collins. The Lakers are off for the week, which Hasen said can only help. “The guys need to step away a little bit and take a personal account, and come back fresh and excited and ready to play.” On a happier note, the Lakers wore special Canada-themed jerseys that were auctioned off at the game in support of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation. Over $4,000 was raised through both a silent auction during the game and live auction after the game. Holden Cattoni’s game-worn jersey fetched the highest winning bid at $700. The Lakers return to the Memorial Centre next Thursday, July 3 for Country Night. Wear your best cowboy hats and boots and get in the country spirit! Tickets for that game are now on sale at the Grant Thornton Box Office. Scoring for the Lakers: Taite Cattoni (4-1) Thomas Hoggarth (2-4) Joe Resetarits (1-1) Matt Gilray (1-0) Jake Withers (0-2) Mike Robinson (0-2) Brad McCulley (0-1) Dylan Hutchison (0-1) Ben Trumble (0-1) Photos by Anna Taylor

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers’ record fell to 7-3 Tuesday night following a 9-6 loss to the Six Nations Chiefs at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. It’s the Lakers second consecutive loss after falling to Brooklin last Thursday at home. The Chiefs improve their first place standing with a 9-1 record. Though the Lakers wanted a better outcome, Tuesday’s contest was an exciting game for lacrosse lovers. Peterborough led 3-2 after the first period, Six Nations led 6-4 after the second, and after the Chiefs extended their lead to 8-4 in the third, the Lakers made a late push with a pair of goals. Chiefs’ goaltender Doug Jamieson stood on his head, stopping 42 shots. He made multiple consecutive saves as the Lakers pushed for resets. Ryan Smith led the Chiefs with a hat trick, while Ian MacKay and Shayne Jackson scored two each. Joe Resetarits led the Lakers with a hat trick and one assist including a nifty crease dive in the second period. Holden Cattoni had a pair of goals and Brad McCulley, returning to the lineup after a one-game suspension for fighting, one. Nick Rose made 37 saves. Both teams were disciplined, each receiving only two power play opportunities, although the Chiefs did score on two delayed penalties. The Lakers return to the Memorial Centre this Thursday, June 26 to host the Cobourg Kodiaks during a Canada Day celebration. Fans are asked to wear their best red and white outfits to match the Lakers, who will be wearing special Canada jerseys, to be auctioned off following the game in support of the PRHC Foundation’s $60 million Campaign. Tickets for that game are now on sale at the Grant Thornton Box Office. Scoring for the Lakers: Joe Resetarits (3-1) Holden Cattoni (2-1) Brad McCulley (1-0) Braedon Saris (0-2) Taite Cattoni (0-2) Austin Hasen (0-1) Jake Withers (0-1) Photos by Andrew Van Every @andrew_vaneverymedia

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers fell to third place in the MSL standings Thursday night with a 13-9 loss to the Brooklin Lacrosse Club at the Memorial Centre. Their record stands at 7-2, exactly halfway through their regular season schedule. Peterborough led 3-2 after the first period and 4-2 one minute into the second, but Brooklin found a second gear and rattled off six goals in a row for an 8-4 lead after 40 minutes. That’s when “it got a little ugly,” said Adam Thistlethwaite. “It got away from us there.” The teams combined for 140 penalty minutes including eight majors and six misconducts including numerous stoppages in play. Thomas Hoggarth fought Darryl Robertson in the third period and will face an automatic one-game suspension. “I’ll give Hoggarth a shoutout there,” said Thistlethwaite, who had a front row seat to the tilt. “He’s an [offensive] guy, he just got grabbed there in the corner. That’s unacceptable, but he’s a big guy, he handled himself, got his arm free and started feeding him uppercuts. Guy ended up on his back, head against the boards so I think he regretted taking a grab at Thomas Hoggarth there.”

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers moved to 7-1 on the 2025 Major Series Lacrosse campaign Monday night with a 7-6 win over the Oakville Rock at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre. It avenged the Lakers earlier 9-7 home floor loss to Oakville and evened the season series one game apiece. Seven different scorers found the back of the net and beat Oakville goaltender Landon Kells. Nick Rose was again solid in goal and made a whopping 52 saves for the Lakers. Peterborough was leading 5-3 in the third period, but Oakville rattled off three goals in a row to take a 6-5 lead. Taite Cattoni found a lane through traffic to tie the game with 3:56 left to play. Newly acquired forward Braedon Saris scored the game winner with 2:15 left on the clock, and added two assists in the second period. “It was really cool playing with a lot of guys I’ve watched during the winters and kinda learned from and watched how they play,” Saris said. “They made it easy and luckily I was able to get the last one and get the win. I want to get better as a player and learn from all [my teammates] and coaches and hopefully take a run at it and win a championship.” The third period also featured a spirited bout between Brad McCulley and Phil Mazzuca. The Lakers return to the Memorial Centre this Thursday, June 19 to host the Brooklin Lacrosse Club on Sport A Rainbow Night. Tickets for that game are now on sale at the Grant Thornton Box Office, and fans can save $12 per ticket by using the promo code “rainbow.” Scoring for the Lakers: Thomas Hoggarth (1-3) Mike Robinson (1-2) Braeden Saris (1-2) Joe Resetarits (1-0) Taite Cattoni (1-0) Austin Hasen (1-0) Brad McCulley (1-0) Adam Thistlethwaite (0-2) Nick Rose (0-2) Dylan Hutchison (0-1) Ben Trumble (0-1) Photos by Anna Taylor unless otherwise noted

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers made a trade on Sunday, acquiring righty forward Braedon Saris from the Cobourg Kodiaks in exchange for Tommy Collins and Brampton’s third-round draft pick in 2026. From Burlington, the 23-year-old Saris is a graduate of the Jr. A Blaze where he helped the team win the 2023 Minto Cup alongside Deacan Knott and Ben Trumble. During his junior career, Saris scored 240 points in 55 games (112 goals, 128 assists). Last season with Cobourg, Saris recorded 13 goals and 30 assists in 14 games while recording zero penalty minutes. He has played two games this season recording four assists. The 6’3, 205 lb. attackman just finished his senior year at Princeton University. Saris fills a hole on the Lakers’ right side with Koleton Marquis joining his hometown Kahnawake Mohawks in Sr. B for the season. Saris will join the Lakers Monday night in Oakville for their game against the Rock; the game can be seen on YourTV beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Lakers return to the Memorial Centre on Thursday, June 19 to host the Brooklin Lacrosse Club on Sport a Rainbow Night. Tickets for that game are now on sale at the Grant Thornton Box Office.