The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers added some toughness to their defence Wednesday, acquiring Peterborough natives Broedie and Dustyn Birkhof from the Cobourg Kodiaks.
“Broedie and Dustyn are two players that are tough to play against, and we’re excited for them to get on the floor with us and be great lacrosse players,” said Lakers head coach and general manager Mike Hasen. “We were also looking for a presence that will keep things honest and help diffuse situations during a heated game before it escalates — both have that ability as well.”
Broedie, 31, has had stints in the MSL with Cobourg and Six Nations, while also suiting up for several Arena Lacrosse League teams, including the Peterborough Timbermen in their inaugural season. Off the floor, he serves as the strength and conditioning coach for the CFL’s Ottawa RedBlacks and previously worked with the Peterborough Petes.
Dustyn, 24, is coming off his rookie NLL season, where he appeared in four games with the Ottawa Black Bears. Last season, he played 13 games for Cobourg, scoring twice and recording 43 penalty minutes. This season, he has two goals, one assist and 25 penalty minutes through three games.
In exchange for the brothers, the Lakers have sent defencemen Andrew Vradenburg, Cole Begley, and Payton Tasse to the Kodiaks. Tasse joins his father Jason, an assistant coach with the team.
The teams also swapped picks, with the Lakers receiving Brampton’s third-round pick in 2026 in exchange for Brampton’s second-rounder.
The 5-0 Lakers return to the Peterborough Memorial Centre this Thursday, June 5 at 8 pm to host Landon Kells and the Oakville Rock. Tickets are available at the Grant Thornton Box Office.
