OHL Completes 2009 Priority Selection

May 2, 2009 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) News Release

Toronto, ON - The Ontario Hockey League today completed the 2009 Priority Selection with 300 players selected over 15 rounds.



The 300 selected players include 169 forwards, 94 defencemen, and 37 goaltenders. 86 players were drafted from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, with 74 from the Greater Toronto Hockey League. 54 players were taken from the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario, and 54 were drafted from hockey programs in the United States. 19 players are from the Ottawa District Hockey Association, seven are from the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, with three from Hockey Northwestern Ontario, and three from various other programs in Canada.



The GTHL's Toronto Marlboros, winners of the 2009 OHL Cup, led the way with 13 players selected in the 2009 OHL Priority Selection. The OMHA's York Simcoe Express had 11 players selected.



"I would like to congratulate the 300 young men that were drafted in the 2009 OHL Priority Selection" said OHL Director of Central Scouting and Player Development Rob Kitamura. "Every player should be proud of their accomplishments so far but understand that this is just the first of many opportunities that you must take advantage of. I want to also wish the best of luck to all of the players not selected today, and hope for them to keep in mind that continued hard work will bring future success."



First round results:



1. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds - Daniel Catenacci (LC - York Simcoe Express)
2. Kingston Frontenacs - Alan Quine (LC - Jr. Canadiens)
3. Kitchener Rangers - Ryan Murphy (RD - York Simcoe Express)
4. Oshawa Generals - Boone Jenner (LC Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs)
5. Sudbury Wolves - Justin Sefton (RD Notre Dame Hounds)
6. Peterborough Petes - Matthew Puempel (LW Sun County Panthers)
7. Niagara IceDogs - Lucas Lessio (LW Toronto Marlboros)
8. Barrie Colts - Ryan Strome (RC Toronto Marlboros)
9. Owen Sound Attack - Curtis Crombeen (LD Lambton Jr. Sting)
10. Erie Otters - David Broll (LW Toronto Young Nationals)
11. Guelph Storm - Carter Sandlak (LW London Knights)
12. Sarnia Sting - Brett Ritchie (RW Toronto Marlboros)
13. Plymouth Whalers - Garrett Meurs (RC Huron-Perth Lakers)
14. Saginaw Spirit - Anthony Camara (LW Mississauga Senators)
15. Mississauga St. Michael's Majors - Stuart Percy (LD Toronto Marlboros)
16. Ottawa 67's - Cody Ceci (RD Peterborough Petes)
17. Brampton Battalion - Barclay Goodrow (LW York Simcoe Express)
18. Belleville Bulls - Tyson Teichmann (G Quinte Red Devils)
19. London Knights - Scott Harrington (LD Greater Kingston Frontenacs)
20. Windsor Spitfires - Austen Brassard (RW Windsor)

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