Kitchener Rangers Select 13 in OHL Draft

April 6, 2019 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release

Today the Kitchener Rangers welcomed 13 new players to the organization during the 2019 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore.

With the first-round pick, 13th overall, the Rangers selected centerman Francesco Pinelli of the Toronto Red Wings.

The 5.11.5, 172 lb Stoney Creek, Ontario native played in 71 games, notching 49 goals and 65 assists for 114 points.

"We're extremely excited to select Francesco today and welcome him and his family to the Kitchener Rangers," said Rangers general manager Mike McKenzie.

"He is an extremely skilled player and is able to make plays at a very high pace. He has the ability to be a dynamic player for us in the years to come."

Below is a complete list of all the players chosen on Saturday:

Round 1; 13th overall - Francesco Pinelli (C), Toronto Red Wings VIDEO

Round 2; 36th overall - Roman Schmidt (D), Don Mills Flyers VIDEO

Round 4; 75th overall - Simon Motew (D), Chicago Mission 15's VIDEO

Round 4; 79th overall - Jesse Fishman (C), Mississauga Rebels VIDEO

Round 4; 81st overall - Mitchell Martin (LW), Sudbury Wolves MMAAA VIDEO

Round 6; 115th overall - Justin Wu (G), Mississauga Rebels

Round 7; 135th overall - Matthew Sop (LW), Kitchener Jr. Rangers

Round 8; 151st overall - Caden Brown (C), St. Louis Blues U16

Round 9; 175th overall - Carter Schade (D), Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U

Round 11; 215th overall - Brenden Anderson (C), Brantford 99ers

Round 13; 255th overall - Mark McIntosh (RW), Guelph Gryphons MMAAA

Round 14; 275th overall - Ryan Walker (F), Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15's

Round 15; 295th overall - Joseph Blackley (D), Buffalo Regals 15's OMHA

Ontario Hockey League Stories from April 6, 2019

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• Storm Select Sasha Pastujov 276th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Storm Select Austin Clark 236th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Storm Select Quinn Tavares 216th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Storm Select Ryan Remick 256th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Storm Select Nolan Forster 156th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Storm Select Declan Ride 136th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Storm Select Dixon Grimes 196th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Storm Select Camden Daigle 176th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Attack Add 5 More in Rounds 3-5 of 2019 OHL Priority Selection - Owen Sound Attack
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• Storm Select Marko Sikic 55th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Storm Select Braeden Bowman 96th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Storm Select Dylan Gratton 77th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Attack Take 6'5 Forward Kaleb Lawrence in 2nd Round - Owen Sound Attack
• Storm Select Jacob Maillet 39th Overall - Guelph Storm
• Attack Add Burroughs with 29th Overall Pick in OHL Priority Selection - Owen Sound Attack
• Storm Select Danny Zhilkin 14th Overall - Guelph Storm
• 67's Select Jack Matier with 21st Overall Selection in OHL Draft - Ottawa 67's
• Attack Select Deni Goure 10th Overall - Owen Sound Attack
• Petes Select Jon-Randall Avon Eleventh Overall in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection - Peterborough Petes
• Round-By-Round OHL Priority Selection Results (2019) - Soo Greyhounds
• Hounds Select Jacob Holmes in 1st Round - Soo Greyhounds
• Kitchener Rangers Announce Francesco Pinelli as First Round Pick - Kitchener Rangers
• Petes Select Mason McTavish Fifth Overall in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection - Peterborough Petes
• Otters Select Connor Lockhart Third Overall - Erie Otters
• Firebirds Select Forward Brennan Othmann Second-Overall in OHL Draft Saturday - Flint Firebirds
• 2019 OHL Priority Selection Presented by Real Canadian Superstore - Oshawa Generals

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