OHL Soo Greyhounds

Alderson Signed by NHL's Philadelphia Flyers

Published on March 1, 2013 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Soo Greyhounds News Release


The Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club is extremely pleased to announce that right-winger BRANDON ALDERSON has been signed to a 3-year entry-level contract by the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers earlier today.

"Obviously as an organization we are thrilled for Brandon. Particularly in the last number of months he has showed the consistency and production needed to earn a National Hockey League contract" began Hounds GM Kyle Dubas.

"As an organization it is our mandate to maximize each player's potential both on and off the ice and in his time here, Brandon has been one of our best academic achievers and today is the culmination of his efforts on the ice in signing a contract with an organization as prestigious as the Philadelphia Flyers."

The 21-year old Oakville, ON product was excited yet humble when contacted by soogreyhounds.com.

"I mean you can't really describe the feeling of taking the next step of the childhood dream, and to be honest I don't think it's really sunk in yet especially with having two big games this weekend to focus on. Being signed by a NHL team is every kids dream and to finally have done that after 21 years it's truly a great accomplishment and really a dream come true " started Alderson.

"I think the Philadelphia Flyers organization has a great history and tradition which is an honor to be a part of. The Flyers are such an elite and respected organization around the NHL and its truly amazing feeling to be a part of that. You can just tell when you watch a Flyers game that the atmosphere and fan base is passionate there which is really exciting to see especially coming from a hockey town like the Soo" continued Alderson.

Originally drafted in the 6th Round of the 2008 OHL Priority Selection, Alderson was acquired by the Hounds in June of 2011

Now in his 4th season in the OHL, and second season with the Hounds, Alderson is enjoying a banner year in which his 25 goals, 32 assists and 57 points are career-bests in all three categories while he sits 3rd in team scoring.

Since the start of the 2012-13 campaign, Brandon has notched his 100th career OHL Point, 50th career goal and scored his 1st career hat-trick.

"Well I think everyone that's been involved in my hockey career so far can agree it's been a long path that's taken many different roads. I can't thank enough people for their contributions to my career so far" commented the newest member of the Flyers.

"A lot of people have worked with me over the years. My agent Jason Harshaw first saw me in minor midget and we have developed a great relationship. The Soo Greyhounds organization has been, and continues to be big towards my development too. GM Kyle Dubas took a chance on acquiring me from Sarnia and I don't think I could be saying this today without Kyle and the team's confidence they have showed in me. And another person that I truly need to thank is our Player Development Coach, Wes Clark, who has served as my trainer in the off-season as well as a great mentor to me the past four years" concluded Alderson.

Alderson joins Hound teammate Nick Cousins as signed members of the Flyers, and now becomes the 8th member of the present club drafted or signed to the NHL.

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