Firebirds Trade Picks with Frontenacs Ahead of OHL Priority Selection this Weekend
Published on April 18, 2023 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Flint Firebirds News Release
Flint, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds announced today that they have made a trade with the Kingston Frontenacs ahead of this weekend's OHL Priority Selection.
The Firebirds will receive a 2023 3rd-round pick (Originally owned by Saginaw) and a 2024 5th-round pick (Originally owned by Mississauga). In return, they will be sending a 2023 6th-round pick (Originally owned by London) and their own 2025 2nd-round pick to the Frontenacs.
The 2023 OHL Priority Selection, presented by Real Canadian Superstore, takes place on Friday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. ET for rounds 1-3 and Saturday, April 22 beginning at 9:00 a.m. for rounds 4-15. All 15 rounds of the draft will be available to be streamed on CHL TV.
The Flint Firebirds now own five picks in Rounds 1-3 on Friday night including the 15th overall selection. Stay tuned to FlintFirebirds.com and follow @FlintFirebirds on social media to stay up-to-date on this weekend's OHL Priority Selection.
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