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Record Crowd on Hand as Petes Raise over $60,000 in 14th Annual Pink in the Rink Game

February 4, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release


(Peterborough, ON) - The Petes welcomed the rival Oshawa Generals to the PMC for the 14th annual Pink in the Rink game on Saturday, February 4th. An all-time record attendance of 3,912 took in the game, which also included a record 50/50 of $9,360 awarded to one lucky fan.

The Petes Pink in the Rink Campaign raised a preliminary fundraising total of $62,600. Despite the great success off the ice, the Generals would ultimately take the game by a score of 7-5.

The 2023 Pink in the Rink Fundraising efforts were highlighted by amounts raised in several key categories, including:

Hockey Mom Ambassadors Fundraising Pages:

Game-Worn Jersey Auction:

The highest single bid was $3,000 for Brennan Othmann's jersey

Chuck-a-Puck & T-Shirt Sales:

Five local hockey moms: Jennie Ireland, Dara Gosselin, Elke Rye, Karen Tarkington, and Dana Thorn were named Ambassadors for the 2023 Campaign. They joined Physician Ambassador Dr. Neera Jeyabalan, PRHC Foundation President and CEO Leslie Heighway on the ice before the game for a ceremony recognizing all of their cancer journeys.

Tommy Purdeller led the way for the Petes on the night with two goals, while Jonathan Melee added a goal and two assists. Owen Beck had two assists, and J.R. Avon and Sam Mayer each had a goal. Brian Zanetti, Gavin White, Chase Stillman, and Jax Dubois each had an assist in the loss.

Game Recap:

First Period:

Tommy Purdeller scores his seventh of the season assisted by Jonathan Melee and Jax Dubois

Jonathan Melee scores his seventh of the season assisted by Brian Zanetti and Tommy Purdeller

Second Period:

David Bedkowski scores his first of the season assisted by Luca Marrelli and Stuart Rolofs

Tommy Purdeller scores his eighth of the season assisted by Jonathan Melee

Matthew Buckley scores his first of the season on the power play assisted by Dylan Roobroeck and Luca Marrelli

Dylan Roobroeck scores his eighth of the season assisted by Ben Danford and Luca Marrelli

Dylan Roobroeck scores his ninth of the season unassisted

J.R. Avon scores his 22nd of the season on the power play assisted by Owen Beck and Gavin White

Third Period:

Samuel Mayer scores his eighth of the season assisted by Owen Beck and Chase Stillman

Calum Ritchie scores his 20th of the season assisted by Beckett Sennecke and Ryan Gagnier

Thomas Stewart scores his fourth of the season assisted by Stuart Rolofs and Cameron Butler

Cameron Butler scores his 17th of the season empty-netted and unassisted

The Petes are back in action for Indigenous Heritage Night on Thursday, February 11 when the Oshawa Generals come to the PMC. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 PM. You can purchase tickets, or by contacting the PMC Grant Thornton Box Office in person or at (705) 743-3561.

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