Rye Stops 29/30 as Battalion Take Game 1

Published on March 26, 2026 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release

(Peterborough, ON) - On Thursday, March 26, the Peterborough Petes opened up round 1 of the 2026 OHL Playoffs by hosting the North Bay Battalion at the PMC. A second period goal by the Battalion would prove to be the winner, with North Bay taking game 1 by a score of 1-0.

Easton Rye led the way for the Petes, stopping 29/30 in the loss.

Game Recap:

First Period:

No Score

Second Period:

North Bay Goal (15:43) - Lirim Amidovski (1), Assists - Nolan Laird (1)

Third Period:

No Score

The Petes are back in action on Friday, March 27 when they host the North Bay Battalion for game 2 of their round 1 OHL playoff series. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Tickets for the game can be purchased, calling (705) 743-3561, or by visiting the Doane Grant Thornton Box Office during office hours. Fans can also catch the game live on YourTV Peterborough, Freq 90.5, and FloHockey.

Peterborough Petes right wing Matthew Soto (right) vs. the North Bay Battalion (Kenneth Andersen Photography)	Peterborough Petes right wing Francis Parish (right) vs. the North Bay Battalion (Kenneth Andersen Photography)	Peterborough Petes centre Adam Levac (left) vs. the North Bay Battalion (Kenneth Andersen Photography)
Peterborough Petes goaltender Easton Rye vs. the North Bay Battalion (Kenneth Andersen Photography)

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