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Peterborough Lakers defeat Cobourg Kodiaks 8-4 to stay in playoff hunt

The Peterborough Lakers beat the Cobourg Kodiaks 8-4 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, a win that moved the Lakers into fourth place and kept them in contention for the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs. The victory secured the season series and a crucial tiebreaker, leaving the Lakers two points behind third place.

Colton Armitage led the offense with a hat trick and two assists, while Thomas Hoggarth added two goals and two assists and Holden Cattoni contributed a goal and two assists. Goaltender Drew Hutchison recorded 49 saves. A pre‑game ceremony honored the 1986 Minto Cup champion Peterborough Jr. A Maulers team, with current staff wearing throwback jerseys.

The win leaves three regular‑season games remaining for the Lakers as they continue their push for a postseason berth.