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OHL Owen Sound Attack

OHL Priority Selection Set for Saturday

April 3, 2018 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Owen Sound Attack News Release


The Owen Sound Attack will add another wave of talent to the organization this Saturday when the 2018 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore takes place.

Beginning at 9:00am on Saturday, April 7, the Attack will pick a total of 13 times, beginning with the 15th overall selection in the 1st round after finishing with the 6th best record in the OHL this past season. Last year, the Attack used the 20th overall pick to select Mitchell Russell of the Barrie Colts Minor Midget Program in the 1st round.

Owen Sound will also pick once in the 2nd round (24th overall), once in the 4th round, twice in each of the 6th and 7th rounds, before making single selections in the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th, and 15th rounds of the draft.

An annual tradition, the Attack will host a Draft Day gathering in the Seniors Centre (former Tannery) which is located on the East Side of the Bayshore parking lot. Doors will open at 8:45am with morning refreshments and a light lunch being served at noon by East Side Mario's. General Manager Dale DeGray will also speak to fans throughout the day, answering questions and providing background information on drafted players.

The OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore will commence when the Sudbury Wolves make the 1st overall pick. 1st overall pick. The entire Priority Selection can be followed and viewed live at ontariohockeyleague.com

If fans cannot make the gathering, they can follow along with our Draft Tracker, on Twitter @AttackOHL, or on our Facebook page.

Attack First Round Pick History

1990, Geordie Maynard - 8th Overall

1991, Jeff Smith - 2nd Overall

1992, Wayne Primeau - 4th Overall

1993, Shane Kenny - 8th Overall

1994, Matt Osborne - 9th Overall

1995, Adam Mair - 7th Overall

1996, Wes Goldie - 6th Overall

1997, Dave Stephenson - 8th Overall

1998, Chris Minard - 9th Overall

1999, Greg Jacina - 14th Overall

2000, Richard Power - 3rd Overall

2001, Brad Richardson - 10th Overall

2002, Dan Lacosta - 4th Overall

2003, Bobby Ryan - 7th Overall

2004, Payton Liskie - 12th Overall

2005, Joshua Bailey - 19th Overall

2006, Michael D'Orazio - 8th Overall

2007, Joey Hishon - 8th Overall

2008, Steven Shipley - 3rd Overall

2009, Curtis Crombeen - 9th Overall

2010, Jarrod Maidens - 4th Overall

2011, Zach Nastasiuk - 20th Overall

2012, Jacob Middleton - 8th Overall

2013, Ethan Szypula - 17th Overall

2014, Victor Mete* - 8th Overall

2015, Markus Phillips - 9th Overall

2015, Nick Suzuki - 14th Overall

2016, Aidan Dudas - 10th Overall

2017, Mitchell Russell - 20th Overall

*Did not report




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