Bulls Announce Signing of Four Draft Picks
Published on June 21, 2010 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Belleville Bulls News Release
The Belleville Bulls are pleased to announce the signing of four picks from the 2010 OHL Priority Selection. Forwards Brendan Gaunce and Dylan Corson along with defencemen Adam Bignell and Darryl Snelling have all signed Ontario Hockey League contracts with the Bulls.
"We are thrilled that Brendan, Adam, Darryl, Dylan and their families have made the decision to become part of the Bulls future" commented General Manager and Head Coach George Burnett. "All four players are working diligently in preparation for training camp in August and will be valuable additions to our organization. I expect this group to add to the strong core of young players already on our roster and make significant contributions in the near future."
Gaunce was selected second overall by the Bulls after recording 55 goals and 93 assists in 86 games played last season with the Markham Waxers Minor Midget. He was also named to the Toronto Star High School Hockey All-Star First Team after scoring four goals and 21 points in 17 games for Markham District High School.
Bignell was Belleville's fifth round selection following his season with the Culver Military Academy U16's. In 38 games played with the Culver U16's, Bignell recorded four goals and 16 points.
Snelling spent last season with the Mississauga Reps Minor Midget where he scored twice while adding 13 assists in 64 games played. He was taken by Belleville in the third round of the OHL Priority Selection.
Corson was selected by the Bulls in the sixth round after playing last season with the Toronto Marlboros Minor Midget. Corson recorded 13 goals and 60 points in 78 games played with the Marlboros.
Burnett also indicated that he expected more signings of '94 born players could occur based on training camp performances.
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