When the Petes kick-off training camp, a familiar face will be working to shape the squad.
Andrew Verner recently was signed to a multi-year deal, extending his stay behind the Peterborough bench alongside Head Coach Rob Wilson.
Verner, who played for the Petes from 1989 to 1992, says the process was smooth.
Also getting multi-year deals were Director of Player Personnel Patrick O’Connor, Assistant Coach Nate Oke, and Video Coach Alex Darling.
All four are OHL Champions, having served on the coaching staff in 2023 when the Petes raised their 10th J. Ross Robertson Cup. They all rejoin Head Coach Rob Wilson, who was signed to an 8-year extension in March of 2024.
Petes fitness testing is on Tuesday and on-ice scrimmages start Wednesday and run through Friday. All scrimmages and the Maroon vs White game will take place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Here is a look at the complete schedule:
Wednesday, August 28 – Scrimmages – OPEN to public
8:30 a.m. – Scrimmage – Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)
9:20 a.m. – Scrimmage – Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)
10:10 a.m. – Scrimmage – Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White)
2:00 p.m. – Scrimmage – East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)
2:50 p.m. – Scrimmage – Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)
3:40 p.m. – Scrimmage – Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)
Thursday, August 29 – Scrimmages – OPEN to public
8:30 a.m. – Scrimmage – Team Sign-A-Fied (Black) vs Team Hybrid (Maroon)
9:20 a.m. – Scrimmage – Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)
10:10 a.m. – Scrimmage – Team East Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Maroon (Maroon)
2:00 p.m. – Scrimmage – Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)
2:50 p.m. – Scrimmage – Team Hybrid (Maroon) vs Team East Side Mario’s (White)
3:40 p.m. – Scrimmage – Team Side Mario’s (White) vs Team Sign-A-Fied (Black)
Friday, August 30 – Maroon and White Game – OPEN to public
4:05 p.m. – Maroon vs White Game
