Andrew Verner and Petes Raise Over $16,000 at World Kidney Day Game
March 9, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
Peterborough Petes' Tucker Robertson and Kingston Frontenacs' Thomas Budnick with Allison Verner, Dr. Vincent Cheun and Petes' Associate Coach Andrew Verner
(Peterborough Petes, Credit: Kenneth Andersen Photography)
(Peterborough, ON) - On Thursday, March 9, the Peterborough Petes hosted the Kingston Frontenacs at the PMC for their World Kidney Day Game Night.
The game was played in recognition of Petes Associate Coach, Andrew Verner, who was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis in 1999 and received a kidney transplant exactly two years ago, on March 9, 2021.
The game featured a ceremonial puck drop with Verner, his wife Allison (Alli) who is an organ donor, and Dr. Vincent Cheung. A donation page for Verner was set up through the PRHC Foundation, and a silent auction ran during the game with all proceeds in support of equipment used in the lifesaving delivery of dialysis treatment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. In total, $16,000 (and counting) was raised on the night. A booth was also set up in the concourse to help fans register to be an organ donor.
Fans can still support Verner's fundraising page. All eligible donors will receive a charitable tax receipt.
Although the Petes would earn a point as the playoff race continues, Kingston ultimately won the game 5-4 in overtime.
Owen Beck led the way for the Petes with a goal and an assist, while Sam Mayer added two assists. Brennan Othmann, Quinton Pagé, and Tucker Robertson each had a goal, while Avery Hayes, Connor Lockhart, and Chase Stillman all picked up an assist.
Game Recap:
First Period:
Peterborough Goal - Brennan Othmann (34), Assists - Avery Hayes (28), Owen Beck (36)
Kingston Goal - Owen Outwater (14), Assist - Christopher Thibodeau (15)
Kingston Goal - Alec Belanger (5), Assists - Linus Hemström (27), Gabriel Frasca (19)
Peterborough Goal - Quinton Pagé (2), Assists - Sam Mayer (32), Connor Lockhart (46)
Peterborough Goal - Tucker Robertson (34), Assists - Chase Stillman (27), Sam Mayer (33)
Second Period:
Peterborough Goal - Owen Beck (21), Unassisted
Third Period:
Kingston Goal - Gabriel Frasca (12), Assists - Maddox Callens (8), Quinton Burns (23)
Kingston Goal - Paul Hughes (9), Assists - Linus Hemström (28), Ben Roger (10)
Overtime:
Kingston Goal - Alec Belnager (6), Assist - Christopher Thibodeau (16)
The Petes are back in action on Friday night when they travel to Kingston to wrap up the season series with the Frontenacs. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM. Fans can catch the game on YourTV Peterborough and Freq 90.5.
Images from this story
 Kingston Frontenacs' Ian Lemieux and Peterborough Petes' Liam Kirk on game night (Kenneth Andersen Photography) |
 Peterborough Petes' Tucker Robertson and Kingston Frontenacs' Thomas Budnick with Allison Verner, Dr. Vincent Cheun and Petes' Associate Coach Andrew Verner (Kenneth Andersen Photography) |
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