Alumni 70th - Kenneth Andersen Photography
Adam Novotny’s overtime winner capped what was a nostalgia-filled Peterborough Petes game Sunday (November 8) that saw several former players return to the Memorial Centre to take in the action.
Among those on hand was Peterborough native Bob Gainey, arguably the most-loved, and best-known, player to ever don the maroon-and-white jersey.
The former Montreal Canadiens great and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee took the time to chat with Petes play-by-play announcer Stew Kernan, noting the Memorial Centre’s 70th anniversary brings back memories for him, not the least of which was the opportunity to play before a hometown crowd.
Later, as a player with Montreal, and with Stars front office in Minnesota and Dallas, Gainey tried to keep up to date on what was happening back home with the Petes.
Gainey emphasizes his time with the Petes prepared him well for an NHL career that saw him play 16 seasons and win five Stanley Cups.
(Written by: Paul Rellinger)
