2021 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection - Wednesday at 12 Noon
Published on June 8, 2021 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Soo Greyhounds News Release
The Ontario Hockey League will hold it's 2021 U18 Priority Selection TOMORROW (Wednesday, June 9) starting at 12 NOON.
This will be the fifth year the league has held such an event to follow-up on their traditional OHL Priority Selection.
The twenty-team, three-round event will see the Greyhounds hold three picks over the course of the afternoon.
Stay tuned to this page along with the team's social media networks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the updates throughout the event, and be sure to stop back following the event for further content and updates.
2021 OHL U18 Priority Selection RESULTS
RD OV PLAYER'S NAME POS HT WT LAST TEAM
1 3rd
2 38th
3 43rd
PREVIOUS SOO GREYHOUNDS U18 PRIORITY SELECTION DRAFT HISTORY (2017-2020)
2020 - U18 Priority Selection
2019 - U18 Priority Selection
2018 - U18 Priority Selection
2017 - U18 Priority Selection
ABOUT THE U18 PRIORITY SELECTION
The fifth annual OHL Under-18 Priority Selection is set to commence at 12:00pm on Wednesday, June 9 where no fewer than 40 players born in 2003 and 2004 will be chosen from Midget AAA programs from across the province.
The Under-18 Priority Selection will be held entirely online, adhering to all government and public health COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines at both the League and member team levels. This year's unique approach to a very special day will be conducted in the interest of ensuring the health and safety of prospects, their families as well as OHL member team and League personnel.
The selections can be followed streaming live with audio on the OHL's YouTube channel or with live results right here at ontariohockeyleague.com.
Here's everything you need to know about the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection:
History:
The concept for the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection was developed in 2017 with full support from Hockey Canada's three Ontario Branches including the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO), and Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO), to assist in the growth of Midget hockey and provide further opportunities for players at different stages of their hockey development.
Past and Present OHL U18 Draft Picks in the OHL:
Victor Hadfield (Barrie Colts, 1st overall 2017), Emmett Serensits (Sudbury Wolves, 7th overall, 2017), Marko Jakovljevic (Sarnia Sting, 28th overall 2017), Kaleb Pearson (Owen Sound Attack, 29th overall 2017).
Mitchell Weeks (Sudbury Wolves, 1st overall 2018), Dustin Hutton (Kingston Frontenacs, 3rd overall (PBO) 2018), Daniel D'Amato (Erie Otters, 4th overall 2018), Griffin Wilson (Owen Sound Attack, 15th overall 2018), Dakota Betts (Niagara IceDogs, 17th overall (KIT) 2018)
Ryan Thompson (North Bay Battalion, 8th overall 2019), Logan LeSage (Owen Sound Attack, 29th overall 2019), Gavin White (Hamilton Bulldogs, 47th overall 2019)
Players Eligible for Selection:
All Midget players not currently on a CHL Member Team Protected List who were carded with a Midget AAA Hockey Club within the OHF, HNO, or HEO in the 2020-21 playing season are eligible for selection in the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection.
Selection Procedure:
The Under-18 Priority Selection Process is capped at two rounds with each OHL Member Team required to select two players.
Given the cancellation of the 2020-21 OHL season, the order of Selection for the 2021 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection was determined through a lottery system by way of a computerized random number generator with results announced on May 6.
The London Knights will select first overall followed by the Saginaw Spirit, Soo Greyhounds, Guelph Storm and Flint Firebirds rounding out the top five selections.
Goaltender Policy:
Should a Member Team select a goalie with one of their two selections, the Club has the option to select another player (skater only). There will be an additional round added to the Under-18 Priority Selection to facilitate the drafting of the additional skater utilizing the same selection order and process.
General Rules of Selection:
OHL Member Teams may utilize a maximum of five minutes to select a player through the duration of the Under-18 Priority Selection.
Each OHL Member Team will have the opportunity for one two minute timeout during the Under-18 Priority Selection.
Ontario Hockey League Stories from June 8, 2021
- 2021 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection - Wednesday at 12 Noon - Soo Greyhounds
- Storm Goaltending Coach Hired by Texas Stars - Guelph Storm
- Flint Firebirds Announce Jared Nightingale as Assistant Coach - Flint Firebirds
- Future Is Bright Following 2021 OHL Priority Selection - Oshawa Generals
- Attack at the Draft - OHL Under-18 Priority Selection Preview - Owen Sound Attack
- 2021 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection Set for Wednesday at 12:00pm - Flint Firebirds
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