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May 3, 2008 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors News Release

Mississauga, ON - The 2008 OHL Priority Selection is being held today at www.ontariohockeyleague.com. The Mississauga St. Michael's Majors possessed five picks in the first three rounds and none during the fourth and fifth rounds due to previous trades. They decided to move forward with local products for all of their early round picks.

Mississauga was able to snag three forwards, one goaltender and one defenceman through the first three rounds. All were born in 1992 and hail from the Greater Toronto Area.

Here's a more detailed account of these individuals:

1st Round (8th overall)

Devante Smith-Pelly

Toronto Jr. Canadiens Minor Midget

Left Centre

5'11", 180 lbs.

85GP, 38G, 39A, 77PTS, 159PIM

2nd Round (28th overall)

Riley Brace

Toronto Jr. Canadiens Minor Midget

Left Wing

5'11", 165 lbs.

84GP, 47G, 62A, 109PTS, 131PIM

2nd Round (30th overall)

JP Anderson

Toronto Marlboros Minor Midget

Goaltender

5'10", 155 lbs.

19GP, 1.21GAA, 7SO

3rd Round (48th overall)

Joseph Cramarossa

Markham Majors Minor Midget

Left Centre

5'10", 160 lbs.

70GP, 31G, 37A, 68PTS, 64PIM

3rd Round (60th overall)

Alex Cord

Vaughan Kings Minor Midget

Right Defence

6'1", 180 lbs.

52GP, 3G, 22A, 25PTS, 58PIM

A wrap-up release will be provided on the Majors web site, www.stmichaelsmajors.com after the event is complete.

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Rangers Select Branden Morris - Kitchener Rangers
Attack Announce Fourth Round Selection - Owen Sound Attack
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