The Peterborough Petes 2023-24 Training Camp began on a high note on Tuesday at the state-of-the-art Hybrid Sports facility located on Chemong Road.
A fusion of anticipation and determination filled the air as players and families gathered for a dynamic start to the camp, featuring introductions, essential medical assessments, and rigorous fitness evaluations.
The opening day kicked off with an insightful orientation session led by none other than the esteemed General Manager Michael Oke. With his experienced guidance, the players received a motivational boost that set the tone for the upcoming challenges. The group later dispersed into designated activities, which included comprehensive medical assessments, professional headshots, and physically demanding fitness tests.
Reflecting on the day’s efforts, General Manager Michael Oke expressed his satisfaction, “It was a fantastic start to the camp today, witnessing each individual’s dedication at the Hybrid gym.” Oke underlined the camp’s purpose, mentioning, “We’re eagerly anticipating the translation of this diligent work onto the ice as the scrimmages kick off tomorrow.”
The fitness evaluation segment of the Training Camp brought forward exceptional performances from a group of standout athletes. Donovan McCoy, Braydon McCallum, Owen Beck, Chase Lefebvre, and Sam McCue showcased their prowess across multiple categories, earning themselves coveted positions in the top three rankings. Notable achievements included:
300-yard Shuttle Run (two heats):
- Sam McCue – 51s, 54s
- Jax Dubois – 52s, 56s
- Raymond Thurston – 52s, 58s
Vertical Jump:
- Donovan McCoy – 34.4”
- Braydon McCallum – 33.4”
- Owen Beck – 33.2”
Broad Jump:
- Owen Beck, Braydon McCallum – 10’
- Liam Sztuska, Rheydan McCoy – 9’11”
- Chase Lefebvre – 9’9’’
Pull-ups:
- Brennan Faulkner – 25 reps
- Quinton Pagé, Owen Beck – 24 reps
- Jace McGrail – 23 reps
5-10-5 Shuttle Run:
- Donovan McCoy, Maximus Macerollo – 5.14s
- Sam McCue, Braydon McCallum – 4.15s
- Chase Lefebvre – 4.22s
20-Yard Dash:
- Braydon McCallum – 2.56s
- Donovan McCoy – 2.57s
- Chase Lefebvre – 2.58s
The live streaming of the scrimmages scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday can be viewed on the Petes Facebook page.
(Written by: Scott Arnold)
