OHL Kitchener Rangers

MacInnis Named to Top Prospects Roster

December 13, 2013 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


The Canadian Hockey League in association with the three regional leagues, the host Calgary Hitmen of the WHL, and BMO Financial Group, today announced that Kitchener Rangers forward Ryan MacInnis is one of 40 players that will compete in the 2014 BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Calgary, AB, on January 15, 2014.

The 40 CHL players competing in the game were chosen by the 30 NHL clubs and divided into teams by NHL Central Scouting and include 20 players from the Ontario Hockey League, 13 players from the Western Hockey League, and seven players from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

"The BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game is one of the highlights of the hockey calendar and we are excited to showcase 40 of the league's top prospects eligible for the 2014 NHL Draft to the passionate hockey fans in Calgary and to CHL fans across Canada watching live on Sportsnet and TVA Sports," said CHL President David Branch. "Since 1996 the CHL's top prospects have had the opportunity to showcase their skills in this event before hundreds of NHL scouts and General Managers in attendance. Congratulations to all 40 players selected this season representing the next wave of talent to the NHL."

"As the Official bank of the Canadian Hockey League and title sponsor of the 2014 BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, BMO Financial Group congratulates the roster of top players that have been chosen for this exciting game," said Justine Fedak, Senior Vice President, Brand Advertising, Sponsorships & Merchandising, BMO Financial Group. "The CHL/NHL Top Prospects game has captivated Canadians for more than a decade as a preview of our future NHL stars. We look forward to watching these young athletes display their skills in Calgary and wish them much success as they embark upon the next stage of their hockey careers."

"The BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game is an event that all NHL scouts and General Managers look forward to attending," said NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr. "The players competing in this game were chosen by the 30 NHL clubs with the game being a unique opportunity for management to evaluate 40 of the top draft eligible prospects in a single game, and for the players to take advantage of the spotlight and elevate their play in what has annually become an intense and exciting competition."

Last season's game in Halifax, NS, featured 19 players that were selected in the first round of the 2013 NHL Draft including Nathan MacKinnon of the host Mooseheads who became the 11th player since 1996 to be selected first overall after competing in this game. In the past 18 years a total of 248 players from this event have been selected in the first round of the NHL Draft representing 47% of all players selected by NHL clubs in the first round.

The BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game is proudly supported by new title partner BMO, along with associate sponsors SUBWAY and Old Dutch. The game will be broadcast live on Sportsnet and TVA Sports beginning at 7:00 pm Mountain time, and is also available on the NHL Network in the United States and on Sportsnet 960 The FAN.

Tickets are still available and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or by calling 1-855-985-5000, or for Group Reservations please call 1-403-777-4646.

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