Lakers fall to Rock in season opener
Lakers fall to Rock in season opener
Anna Taylor • June 4, 2024
The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers played strong lacrosse for 40 minutes in their season opener on Monday night, but ultimately fell 13-10 to the Oakville Rock at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre.
Leading 8-4 after the second period, Jake Withers scored off the third period’s opening faceoff to increase the Lakers’ lead to 9-4. But then the Rock roared back, outscoring the Lakers 9-1 down the stretch. They started with five in a span of just over five minutes to tie the game. Thomas Hoggarth’s hat trick goal put Peterborough back up 10-9, but the Rock scored four goals in the final 1:46 (including two empty netters) for the win.
Ryan Lanchbury led Oakville with 2 goals and 4 assists.
There were positives in the initial outing: Jake Withers won 22 of 24 draws and scored twice, once off his own face-off win; rookie Koleton Marquis scored in his debut and added two assists; and the Lakers outshot the Rock 57-43.
The Rock opened the scoring but the Lakers quickly went up 3-1 in the first. Hoggarth scored a pair before Taite Cattoni stung the top right corner. After Oakville tied it up 3-3, Withers caught the pass from Eric Shewell and ran alone up the field to easily beat Troy Holowchuk one on one.
Marquis’ goal came on a second chance after a Taite Cattoni rebound; Marquis grabbed the ball and threw two fakes as he tiptoed the crease before scoring. Owen Hiltz followed that up with a rebound on a sharp-angle shot 26 seconds later. Joe Resetarits capitalized 28 seconds after that for the 7-4 lead. That was all the scoring in the second period until Dylan Hutchison hit a buzzer beater with a blast from the line with one second left.
Doug Buchan made 30 saves on 41 shots in his return to the Lakers' net after playing Sr. B last season.
The Lakers also added Rochester Knighthawks’ defender Taylor Jensen to the lineup on Monday; Jensen is the brother of NLL MVP Josh Byrne. The 6’2 New Westminster native is a recent graduate of RIT, where he was a two-time national champion.
Andrew Vradenburg and Cam Milligan were scratched for the Lakers. Missing were Colton Armstrong, Rob Hellyer and Robert Hope.
The Lakers are right back on the road Thursday when they visit the Brampton Excelsiors at Brampton’s Memorial Arena at 8 p.m. The game will not be televised or streamed.
Season tickets for the Lakers’ six-game home schedule are still available at the box office. Single-game tickets go on sale June 6, and the home opener is on June 13.
SCORING FOR THE LAKERS:
Thomas Hoggarth (3-2)
Jake Withers (2-1)
Joe Resetarits (1-2)
Koleton Marquis (1-2)
Taite Cattoni (1-2)
Owen Hiltz (1-1)
Dylan Hutchison (1-0)
Turner Evans (0-1)
Austin Hasen (0-1)
Eric Shewell (0-1)
Matt Gilray (0-1)
The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are excited to announce their 2025 Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) regular season schedule. The Lakers will play nine home games at the iconic corner of Lock and Lansdowne at the Peterborough Memorial Centre as they aim for another successful season. The campaign begins on the road as the Lakers travel to face the Brooklin Lacrosse Club on Wednesday, May 21st. Fans will get their first chance to see the team in action at home the following night, Thursday, May 22nd, when the Lakers take on their longtime rivals, the Six Nations Chiefs, in what promises to be an electrifying season opener. The second home matchup against Six Nations is set for Thursday, July 10th, another highly anticipated showdown. The full 2025 Home Schedule at the Peterborough Memorial Centre is as follows: ● Thursday, May 22 – 8:00 PM vs. Six Nations ● Thursday, May 29 – 8:00 PM vs. Brampton ● Thursday, June 5 – 8:00 PM vs. Oakville ● Thursday, June 19 – 8:00 PM vs. Brooklin ● Thursday, June 26 – 8:00 PM vs. Cobourg ● Thursday, July 3 – 8:00 PM vs. Owen Sound ● Thursday, July 10 – 8:00 PM vs. Six Nations ● Thursday, July 17 – 8:00 PM vs. Oakville ● Thursday, July 24 – 8:00 PM vs. Brampton The Lakers will also play an exciting nine-game road schedule, including stops in Brooklin, Owen Sound, Cobourg, Brampton, Oakville, and Six Nations. The complete schedule home and away can be found at www.majorserieslacrosse.ca "Theme nights and sponsor nights will be announced at a later date, but fans can expect an exciting lineup of special events throughout the season to enhance the game-night experience at the Memorial Centre," said Pete Dalliday, Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships for the Lakers. Season tickets for all home games are now available at Grant Thornton Box Office at the Memorial Centre. It’s open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Single game tickets go on sale in May. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early to be part of what promises to be another thrilling season of Lakers lacrosse.
Opening Night Meets Rivalry Night at the PMC!
The Peterborough Lakers are thrilled to announce that season tickets for the 2025 Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) season will be on sale starting Monday, February 10th at 10 a.m. Fans can purchase their tickets in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office . With a tradition of excellence and an electrifying fan base, Lakers games are an unmissable event for sports enthusiasts. Season tickets offer fans the best seats in the house, ensuring they don’t miss a moment of the high-intensity action, skillful playmaking, and championship-caliber performances the Lakers are known for. Many of the NLL players play in the MSL with all the teams so if you want to see these elite players in your own back yard get your tickets today to reserve your seats. Key Dates for Season Ticket Sales: 📅 Monday, February 10th at 10 a.m. – Season tickets go on sale at the Grant Thornton Box Office for both renewals and new subscribers. 📅 Thursday, May 1, 2025 – The last day to renew season tickets and hold on to your same seats from 2024. 📅 Thursday, May 8th at 10 a.m. – Season ticket seat swap/upgrade day. Any seats that have not been renewed will be released to the public for purchase. 📅 Monday, May 12th at 10 a.m. – Season tickets ready for pick up. 🚨 A Sweetheart of a Deal! 🚨 Fans can still purchase a $100 Lakers gift certificate for just $90 until February 14th —don’t miss out on this special offer! Season Ticket Benefits: ✅Guaranteed seats for all 9 regular season home games (No playoff games included) ✅Exclusive savings compared to single-game tickets ✅Priority access to playoff tickets ✅Special offers and promotions for season ticket holders ✅Be part of the Lakers' passionate lacrosse community ✅ Season tickets can be pre-printed or picked up at Will Call ✅Passes to Jr. A and Jr. C Lakers games are included! Season Ticket Pricing: 9 Home Games. All games on Thursday nights, starting at 8 p.m.
The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers added nine players to their roster through the Major Series Lacrosse Draft, including six Merit Precision Jr. A Lakers graduates. The Lakers were able to protect three Jr. A Lakers prior to the draft, adding defenders Nick Crowley and Frank Coyle and goalie Cole Gervais. They possessed seven picks in the draft’s five rounds and added Tye Scott (second round, Brampton Excelsiors), Chris Harland (third round, Toronto Beaches), Michael Blaymires (fourth round, Peterborough Lakers), Cole Begley (fourth round, Mimico Mountaineers), Caleb Connell (fifth round, Peterborough Lakers) and Nick DiLauro (fifth round, Peterborough Lakers). Read more from Mike Davies: https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports/lacrosse/peterborough-lakers-add-nine-to-roster-through-msl-draft/article_d1b53bba-81e1-5cc6-bc73-84d30bab4cea.html
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The National Lacrosse League kicked off its 2024-25 season this past weekend, and a number of Lakers (current and former) played integral roles for their teams. Toronto Rock 5 @ Ottawa Black Bears 11 Former Jr. A Laker Tyler Hendrycks of the Rock made his pro debut in his hometown, garnering one assist, This wasn't a great game for the Rock, and Corey Small was held pointless while Mark Matthews was limited to a single assist. In the Black Bears' inaugural game, Kiel Matisz scored once and added two assists. Jay Thorimbert won the faceoff battle and scooped up four loose balls. Vancouver Warriors 7 @ Colorado Mammoth 11 There are no Laker connections on the Warriors. Lame. Eli McLaughlin contributed three assists, while also picking up six loose balls. Captain Robert Hope one assist, nine loose balls and one caused turnover, while getting into a scrum at the end of the game and suffering a bloody nose. Las Vegas Desert Dogs 12 @ Rochester Knighthawks 14 Landon Kells made 58 saves as the Vegas netminder was peppered with 72 shots in this game. Defender Dylan Hutchison contributed a pair of assists and a pair of loose balls. Peterborough native Kyle Killen score twice and assisted once. Rochester had five Laker connections on the floor, including Turner Evans, who scored once and assisted once. Taylor Jensen took the face-offs for Rochester and scooped 10 loosies, Matt Gilray had one assist and eight loose balls, and Chad Tutton and Ian Llord had three and two loose ball scoops, respectively. Saskatchewan Rush 10 @ Albany FireWolves 9 OT There is not one single Laker connection on Saskatchewan's roster. Rude. Ethan Walker had a goal and three assists for Albany, who are expecting another big season after making it to the Finals last season. Former Laker Zach Young had two loose ball scoops.
The Peterborough Lakers are thrilled to announce that Pete Dalliday, a familiar and energetic voice in local sports, is joining the organization in a pivotal role. Dalliday, well-known for his passionate game commentary on YourTV for the Lakers, as well as his presence on local radio and TV, brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and deep ties to the Peterborough sports community. Dalliday has been a dedicated supporter of lacrosse and the Lakers for many years, sharing his love for the game with fans across Peterborough and beyond. His longstanding involvement as a commentator has given him a unique perspective on the team's journey and success. Now, Dalliday will take on a new challenge as Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships. In this role, he will help expand the Lakers' footprint, not only in the local sports landscape but also in Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) and across Ontario. “We are excited to have Pete join our team in this capacity,” said Len Powers, Chairman of the Board. “His connection to the community and understanding of the Lakers' values make him a perfect fit as we strategically grow our presence and engage more deeply with our fans. Pete's enthusiasm will be key as we build the future of lacrosse here in Peterborough.” With his extensive experience in broadcasting, Dalliday will help elevate the Lakers' marketing strategies, driving new sponsorship opportunities and increasing awareness of the sport throughout the region. The Lakers are confident that his leadership in this new role will contribute to growing the game of lacrosse in the area and beyond. Pete Dalliday's dedication to promoting sports in Peterborough is undeniable, and we look forward to seeing his positive impact within the organization. Said Dalliday, “I’d like to thank the board for this opportunity to help lead such an iconic franchise. As someone who has always felt a deep connection to the Lakers—whether as a fan, former player, or from the booth—this role feels like a natural fit. I’m excited to build relationships and strengthen community ties here in Peterborough to support our team, players, fans, and families, continuing to make the Lakers a true part of our community.” Welcome aboard, Pete!
Withers named MVP
The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers season came to an end Tuesday night at the Memorial Centre in an 11-8 loss to the Six Nations Chiefs, who took the MSL Final series four games to two, winning the Everett Coates Memorial Trophy. They’ll represent Major Series Lacrosse in the 2024 Mann Cup, which they’ll host at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena beginning September 6. It’s the second consecutive season the Lakers have lost out to the Chiefs on their home floor. “It sucks,” said Colton Armstrong. “It sucks to end playoffs like that, go up two games and then lose four straight.” The Lakers were two games away from winning the MSL in a season when many counted them out, which bodes well for the future. “We came together as a group and we showed both Peterborough and Six Nations that we’re not going to give up,” Armstrong said. “We showed heart on this team… It sucks to lose but this is a big stepping stone for us for next year. We’re going to come back next year very, very hungry.” The Chiefs led 5-2 after the first period, and 7-3 after the second period, which also featured a fight between Armstrong and Bryan Cole. Peterborough outscored Six Nations 6-4 in the third period, and twice came within a single goal of the Chiefs, both on Thomas Hoggarth markers, but they couldn’t find the equalizer. Landon Kells made 39 saves as he continued his strong play in goal, and was named Hardest Working Player of the game. Thomas Hoggarth was named the offensive player of the game and Eric Shewell the defensive player of the game. Warren Hill, who made 44 saves in the game, shared the Johnny “Shooter” Davis Award with Doug Jamieson as playoff MVPs. Each goaltender was 4-1 in the postseason. The Lakers, who played three more playoff games than the Chiefs, and six more than any other MSL team, took the top five spots in playoff scoring: 1. Joe Resetarits - 21G/38A/59P 2. Rob Hellyer – 15G/42A/57P 3. Turner Evans – 15G/31A/46P 4. Thomas Hoggarth – 23G/14A/37P 5. Owen Hiltz – 14G/20A/34A It's another sign that the future is bright for the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers. "I think if you asked people two months ago if we would take them to six games they would have laughed at you," said Jake Withers, who won 15 of 22 draws in the final game. It maybe have been a rocky regular season, but the team really came together the moment the playoffs started, and captain Robert Hope reminded everyone in the dressing room afterwards that preparation for next season begins right now, so the Lakers come back stronger. "I think we’re doing all the right things," said Withers. "I trust every single person in that room. I trust the coaching staff and executive. Six Nations got the best of us this year but we’re trending in the right direction." The Lakers will return in 2025. SCORING FOR THE LAKERS: Thomas Hoggarth (3-0) Turner Evans (2-2) Joe Resetarits (1-3) Owen Hiltz (1-2) Colton Armstrong (1-0) Alex Pace (0-1) Taite Cattoni (0-1)
