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Attack Take Phillips and Suzuki

April 11, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Owen Sound Attack News Release


Owen Sound Attack Draftee Markus Phillips
Owen Sound Attack Draftee Markus Phillips
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The Owen Sound Attack is pleased to announce that with the 9th and 14th overall picks in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection presented by State Farm, the Attack has selected defenseman Markus Phillips of the Toronto Titans Minor Midgets (9th) and forward Nick Suzuki of the London Jr. Knights (14th).

In 24 games last season, the 5'11, 204lb Phillips tallied 4 goals and 17 assists and was the first defenseman taken in the Priority Selection.

The Maple, ON native is described by OHL Central Scouting as "a skilled, offensive defenseman that loves to have the puck on his stick. He plays in every situation for his team and really excels on the power play, where he makes very good decisions. Markus is able to beat the first forechecker and then make a solid outlet to one of his forwards. Has a very good shot from the point and is able to find an open lane due to great foot work on the blue line."

"Markus is an elite defenseman and we couldn't be happier to have had the opportunity to draft him.", stated Attack General Manager Dale DeGray. "He has great feet, excellent vision and will be an anchor on our blue line for years to come."

Shortly after taking Markus, the Attack were again on the clock with the 14th overall pick where they took Suzuki.

Suzuki had a big year with the London Jr. Knights, where the forward tallied 34 goals and 34 assists in 31 games.

The 5'10, 173lb London native is described by OHL Central Scouting as a "a player that has high end offensive capabilities, is very elusive with the puck on his stick and is hard to contain when he is moving his feet. He sees the ice well and is a very good playmaker with the ability to make many different type of passes. Nick has a very hard and accurate shot and when given the chance in the slot he usually doesn't miss. Nick has all the tools and assets to be a productive player at the next level. He has the ability to slow the game down at times.

"Getting Nick with the 14th pick was something we hoped, but certainly didn't expect.", said DeGray. "He has elite level skill and we're excited to add him to our line-up next fall."

DeGray added, "We're ecstatic with both picks. As a staff and as an organization, we couldn't be happier."

The Attack organization welcomes both Markus and Nick, along with their families to Owen Sound. Should either player or their families be in Owen Sound today, a new media advisory will be distributed.

The Attack will now select: 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 14th.

A full list of Attack prospects, along with Billet and organizational information can be found at http://www.attackhockey.com/page/prospects

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Owen Sound Attack Draftee Markus Phillips
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