John Grant Jr.
John Grant Jr. enjoyed one of the most remarkable careers in the history of lacrosse. Raised in a community deeply rooted in the sport, he grew into a dominant force…
Read MoreAllan Crowe
Al Crowe was a good multi-sport athlete. He was a member of the 1969 Lakefield H.S. District School Boy Curling Championship team, and vice-skipped the team to the COSSA Curling…
Read MoreJeff Twohey
Born in Lindsay, Jeff has made Peterborough his home for over 40 years. It is not a stretch to say that hockey is Jeff Twohey’s life. Jeff joined the Peterborough…
Read MoreTim Watts
Tim comes from the community of Warsaw. He has participated in more than 750 archery tournaments all over the world. He fell in love with archery at the age of…
Read MoreKelleigh Traynor-Hartnett
Kelleigh Traynor-Hartnett excelled at every sport she tried. She is a two-time Ontario long drive golf champion and was a member of the Canadian team that competed in Las Vegas…
Read MoreTerrence “Terry” Paul
An Olympic champion and world-class sports leader, Terry Paul’s journey in rowing began right in the waters of his hometown. Growing up in Peterborough, Ontario, Terry was a versatile multi-sport…
Read MoreAndrea Prieur
Growing up in Peterborough, Andrea played many sports, but a knee injury turned her focus from competing to pursing a career in the field of sport therapy. After graduating from…
Read MorePaul Day
Paul Day came up through the Peterborough minor lacrosse and hockey all star systems. He played football and lacrosse for the Kenner Rams. Paul was a member of the 1984-1989…
Read MoreDavid Lean
Born in Peterborough and raised in Apsley, David attended public school in Apsley, high school in Lakefield and earned a degree in Chemical Engineering and PhD in Biology at the…
Read MoreBill Plager
Born in Kirkland Lake, Bill moved to Peterborough in 1962 to play for the TPT Peterborough Petes. He played the 1963-64 season with the Lachine Maroons of the MMJHL, recording…
Read MoreFrank Mazza
A native of Peterborough, Ontario, Frank Mazza was born with Cerebral Palsy. Many people affected by CP can walk but others, like Frank, need to use a wheelchair. In the…
Read MoreDarl Sutherland
Growing up in Bancroft, Darl ran some cross-country in school with little success. Success would come for him when he attended Sir Sandford Fleming College. With the encouragement of the…
Read MoreSteve Caban
Since the age of 10, Steve Caban has competed in local, provincial, national and international competition in many sports: x-country skiing, floor hockey, swimming, soccer, softball, basketball and 10 pin…
Read MoreFred Blowes
London, Ontario born and raised in Stratford, Fred Blowes moved to Peterborough in 1987 to teach at Lakefield District Secondary School. His contribution to field lacrosse in Peterborough has been…
Read MoreBarbara Mervin
Barbara Mervin was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and moved to Peterborough in 1984. Growing up, she was a competitive gymnast at Kawartha Gymnastics. After seeing rugby played by the…
Read MoreBrent Tully
Peterborough native Brent Tully grew up playing hockey in the church league for St. Anne’s 1980-84; he played for the minor Petes from atom to major bantam between 1984-89. He…
Read MoreRay Kerslake
Peterborough native, Ray Kerslake, was introduced to the sport of squash while attending university. In 1975 he joined the Peterborough Racquet Club and for over 45 years he has played…
Read MoreAnna Panton
Born in Peterborough, Anna served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1957 to 1964. Upon her return, she took up golf and curling. She holds Level 1 Curling Coach…
Read MoreEd Arnold
Ed Arnold is best known as a journalist for the Peterborough Examiner. The former managing editor of the newspaper, he was instrumental in insisting on it focusing on local youth…
Read MoreRandy Bryan
This Peterborough born lacrosse player, is another in a long history of exceptional athletes to find his mark in lacrosse. He played in the Peterborough minor lacrosse system, winning numerous…
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