Erie Selects 15 in OHL Priority Selection
April 11, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release
Erie, Pennsylvania - The Erie Otters made 15 selections throughout the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection, including two goaltenders, nine forwards, and four defenseman.
Erie selected Vanya Lodnia with their first round pick, 20th overall. The 5' 8.5", 157-pound center from Novi, Michigan recorded 15 goals and 29 points in 26 games with Detroit HoneyBaked.
The Otters next selection came in the third round, taking Brett Neumann of the Don Mills Flyers. The 5' 8", 160-pound center captained his squad to the OHL Cup Final this past season, collecting 78 points and 38 goals.
The Erie Otters remaining selections include:
- 4th Round - 71st - Josh Wainman D 5-10/161 lbs
- 5th Round - 83rd - Nicholas Celotti RW 5-11/160 lbs
- 5th Round - 99th - Ryan Martin D 6-0/ 173 lbs
- 7th Round - 135th - Derek McVey RW 6-3/179 lbs
- 7th Round - 139th - Steven Rosts D 6-2/192 lbs
- 9th Round - 179th - Mitchell Gibson G 6-0/165 lbs
- 10th Round - 199th - Tyler Gratton RW 5-10/150 lbs
- 11th Round - 219th - Carson Edwardson C 5-9/141 lbs
- 12th Round - 239th - Anand Oberoi G 6-2/150 lbs
- 13th Round - 259th - Adam Pys D 6-2/167 lbs
- 14th Round - 279th - Dylan Latty C 6-0/181 lbs
- 15th Round - 293rd - Max Carbone LW 5-10/159 lbs
- 15th Round - 299th - Nicholas Bigioni LW 5-10/150 lbs
Erie anticipates to see all selections at their prospect camp to be held at a later date. Detailed accounts for the Otters selections can be found on at ottershockey.com.
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