First and Second Round Picks Commit to Majors

Published on August 15, 2008 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors News Release


Mississauga, ON - The Mississauga St. Michael's Majors are pleased to announce that they have signed their first and second round picks from the 2008 OHL Priority Selection, forward Devante Smith-Pelly and goaltender J.P. Anderson.

Smith-Pelly, a 5'10, 180 lb. native of Scarborough, Ontario, collected 38 goals and 39 assists for 77 points in 85 games played with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens Minor Midget team this past season, the team that also won the championship title at the OHL Showcase Tournament in March. He was drafted by the Majors in the 1st Round (8th overall).

Majors 2nd Round pick (30th overall), J.P Anderson, appeared in 19 games with the Toronto Marlboros Minor Midget team of the GTHL last season, allowing only 23 goals for a 1.211 GAA. The 5'10, 175 lb. goaltender from Toronto, Ontario, also completed the year with 7 shutouts.

"Smith-Pelly is a right-wing, power forward who enjoyed an exceptional season with the Jr. Canadiens, and Anderson will continue in the strong line of Majors goalies of the past. Both bring exceptional, athletic qualities to the team, and are character people," states General Manager and Head Coach, Dave Cameron.

Mississauga will open their regular season on the road when they visit the Barrie Colts on Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. The Majors home opener will take place on Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. as they take on the Niagara IceDogs. A downloadable version of the Majors 2008-09 regular schedule can be found on their website (www.stmichaelsmajors.com). Season tickets for the Majors 2008-09 are available for purchase. Members will enjoy the benefits of exclusive invitations to special team events, advance notice of promotional offers, complimentary gifts, and more! For more information on season tickets, individual ticket prices, group packages and private suites, visit the Majors website or call their office at 905-502-7788.

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