The Peterborough Petes, along with Scotiabank and Sport A Rainbow, have announced Pride Night will take place on Saturday (January 14) during the Petes’ home game against the Niagara IceDogs, which begins at 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
“The Petes strive to create an inclusive and safe space for all to enjoy a hockey game,” reads a media release. “The Petes will wear specially designed Pride jerseys in support of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Those will then be auctioned off during the game with all proceeds in support of Sport A Rainbow. The jersey auction will take place in the PMC Lobby, and will end immediately following the final whistle of the game.”
Sport A Rainbow was founded by Rose Powers, who has dedicated her life to developing and promoting female hockey. She began playing hockey in 1979, involved with the Peterborough Girls Hockey Association as a player, coach, and president, and was inducted into the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.
Sport A Rainbow encourages all coaches, athletes, and sports organizations to take the pledge to be supportive, respectful and kind to one other despite our differences, and to speak up against hateful speech and actions in any sport.
“I’m so looking forward to Saturday’s game,” Powers says. “I think that visibility is so important and I love that the Petes are willing to stand up and make change. I hope that everybody comes out to see what the Petes have done to make this an important and Prideful night. Thank you also to Scotiabank who has stepped up as leaders in our community to ensure the night goes smoothly and everyone’s included.”
Saturday night’s game is being presented by Scotiabank.
“We believe that Canada’s game should be for all Canadians,” says Scotiabank branch manager and mutual funds representative Charlyne MacDonald. “Scotiabank is committed to supporting community hockey teams, associations, and organizations across the country.”
“Through our Hockey For All sponsorship program, we are helping fund organizations aligned with supporting Scotiabank’s mission of making hockey more diverse, inclusive, and accessible for all. Scotiabank is proud to help open up the game of hockey to all Canadians, to realize a better future for hockey.”
Limited single tickets are still available for Saturday’s game, available in person at the Peterborough Memorial Centre’s box office at 151 Lansdowne Street West, by calling 705-743-3561, or online at tickets.memorialcentre.ca.
