OHL Owen Sound Attack

Binnington, Shaw And Fritsch Chosen in NHL Entry Draft

June 25, 2011 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Owen Sound Attack News Release


The Owen Sound Attack is pleased to announce that three members of the Ontario Hockey League Champion Owen Sound Attack were selected in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft held Friday June 24th and Saturday June 25th in Minnesota.

Goaltender Jordan Binnington was the first Attack player to be selected when he was taken in the 3rd Round (88th overall) by the St. Louis Blues. Binnington impressed scouts throughout the year after being thrust into the starter's role in November. Binnington appeared in 46 regular season games for the Attack, posting 27 wins to go along with a 3.05 GAA and an .899 save percentage. After all three goalies split duties throughout the playoff run; Binnington stepped in to steal game 6 of the OHL Finals, which allowed the Attack to capture the OHL title in game 7. The 17 year old was also named the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup's Top Goaltender. Jordan became the third Attack goaltender in four years to be snapped up at the NHL draft, joining goaltenders Tyler Beskorowany (2nd Round Dallas in 08) and Scott Stajcer (5th Round Rangers in 09).

Andrew Shaw was the next member of the Attack to be drafted when he was taken by with the 18th pick in the 5th round by Chicago. After coming over from Niagara in the off season, Shaw doubled his goal total from 2009/2010 to 22. A feisty forward who will engage with comers of all size endeared himself to scouts with his work ethic, skill and grit. Shaw's first year of eligibility was actually in 2009 and now joins Jason Wilson ('10) and David Kolomatis ('09) who were drafted as 19 year olds as Members of the Attack.

Andrew Fritsch was scooped up by the Phoenix Coyotes with the 4th pick in the 6th Round on Saturday. Coming over in the fall from Niagara, Fritsch was a great compliment to Garrett Wilson and Joey Hishon on the team's first line, collecting 27 goals and 62 points. A responsible player in his own end, Fritsch was relied upon to kill penalties and finished the season with a +19 rating. Injured for most of the playoffs, Fritsch still managed to contribute 2 assists in 5 games.

Keevin Cutting and Matt Petgrave did not hear their names called during the NHL Draft but will most certainly garner attention from NHL teams as possible invitees for NHL Rookie Camps coming up this fall.

The Attack wishes to congratulate Jordan and both Andrew's and wish all of their players luck over the summer with potential NHL Camps.

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