JULY 6, 2023 - The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers improved their record to 8-2 on Thursday night with a 12-9 win over the Cobourg Kodiaks on Pride Night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
The Lakers raised over $3500 through a silent auction featuring specially-designed game-worn Pride jerseys during the game, with proceeds being donated to Sport A Rainbow. Prior to the game, the Lakers took the Sport A Rainbow pledge to speak up against hateful speech and actions in sport.
“Anytime you can make people feel welcome and make sure everyone is comfortable in their own skin, that’s important,” said captain Robert Hope. “As an educator, it starts with being a good person. Show people respect.”
“Lakers lacrosse is for everyone. It’s all inclusive,” stated Cam Milligan, who played his first game back in a Lakers’ uniform after being re-acquired from the Kodiaks.
The Lakers scored four-straight goals to open the game before Cobourg got on the board. Milligan pushed his way to the front of the net to put Peterborough up 5-1 after the first.
Peterborough continued to dominate in the second period, outscoring Cobourg 5-2 to lead 10-3 after 40 minutes. Jr. A call-up Nick Roode scored his first MSL goal, and Holden Cattoni completed a hat trick.
The Lakers looked to be in control of the game, leading 11-4 in the third after Cattoni’s fourth of the game, but Cobourg found a spark and scored five goals in the last six minutes of play, including a pair of shorthanded markers, to cut the deficit.
“They finished hard. Fortunately, we had a lead because we worked hard early,” said Milligan. “We still got the W so I’ll take it.”
Nick Roode scored on a last-second penalty shot to seal the deal for the Lakers, who remain in second place behind the Six Nations Chiefs.
Landon Kells got the win in goal with 42 saves.
Scott Dominey and Tanner Buck led the Kodiaks with a pair of goals and a pair of assists each.
The Lakers are on the road Tuesday to visit the Chiefs in a game that will have first-place ramifications, and then return home next Thursday, July 13 to host the Brooklin Lacrosse Club. Tickets are available at the Memorial Centre box office.
Scoring for the Lakers:
Holden Cattoni (4-3)
Nick Roode (2-0)
Turner Evans (1-4)
Cam Milligan (1-4)
Taite Cattoni (1-4)
Mike Robinson (1-2)
Austin Hasen (1-1)
Josh Currier (1-0)
Jake Withers (0-1)
Matt Gilray (0-1)
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