Ontario Hockey League conducts Priority Selection process
May 3, 2008 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) News Release
Toronto, ON - The Ontario Hockey League is conducting the 2008 OHL Priority Selection process today online at www.ontariohockeyleague.com.
The following players were selected in the first round earlier today. John McFarland of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens was the first overall pick of the Sudbury Wolves. Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs' teammates Gregg McKegg (Erie Otters) and Steven Shipley (Owen Sound Attack) were the next two picks followed by Erik Gudbranson of the Ottawa Jr. 67's to the Kingston Frontenacs. The Peterborough Petes selected Ryan Spooner from the Ottawa Jr. Senators fifth overall.
Ryan O'Connor (sixth overall to the Barrie Colts), Tyler Toffoli (seventh overall to the Ottawa 67's), Devante Smith-Pelly (eighth overall to the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors) and Cody McNaughton (12th overall to the Guelph Storm) were also selected in the first round from the Jr. Canadiens, who won the OHL Cup Showcase Tournament in March.
2008 OHL Priority Selection - First Round selections
1. John McFarland, Sudbury Wolves (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
2. Gregg McKegg, Erie Otters (Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs)
3. Steven Shipley, Owen Sound Attack (Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs)
4. Erik Gudbranson, Kingston Frontenacs (Ottawa Jr. 67's)
5. Ryan Spooner, Peterborough Petes (Ottawa Jr. Senators)
6. Ryan O'Connor, Barrie Colts (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
7. Tyler Toffoli, Ottawa 67's (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
8. Devante Smith-Pelly, Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
9. Tyler Seguin, Plymouth Whalers (Toronto Young Nationals)
10. Brandon Saad, Saginaw Spirit (Pittsburgh Hornets Major Midget)
11. Gregg Sutch, Sarnia Sting (York Simcoe Express)
12. Cody McNaughton, Guelph Storm (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
13. Christian Thomas, London Knights (Toronto Marlboros)
14. Freddie Hamilton, Niagara IceDogs (Toronto Marlboros)
15. Sam Carrick, Brampton Battalion (Toronto Red Wings)
16. Kevin Bailie, Oshawa Generals (Quinte Red Devils)
17. Cam Fowler, Windsor Spitfires (U.S. Under-17)
18. Brock Beukeboom, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Central Ontario Wolves)
19. Stephen Silas, Belleville Bulls (Halton Hurricanes)
20. Jeff Skinner, Kitchener Rangers (Toronto Young Nationals)
Ontario Hockey League Stories from May 3, 2008
- Barrie Colts Complete the 2008 OHL Priority Selection - Barrie Colts
- Bulls Add Defenceman Stephen Silas in First Round of OHL Priority Selection - Belleville Bulls
- Majors Announce Round-Up of Draft Selections - Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
- Plymouth Whalers Select 14 Players in Saturday's OHL Draft - Plymouth Whalers
- Spirit Bolster Offense with New Prospects; Pick Saad 10th overall - Saginaw Spirit
- Kitchener Rangers unveil fifth, sixth and seventh round picks - Kitchener Rangers
- Majors Stay Close to Home Early in Draft - Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
- London Selects Thomas 13th Overall at 2008 OHL Draft - London Knights
- Attack Announce Fifth Round Selection - Owen Sound Attack
- Hounds add Childerley with Round Five pick - Soo Greyhounds
- Ontario Hockey League conducts Priority Selection process - OHL
- Hounds add Borkowski, MacLean in Rounds Four and Five - Soo Greyhounds
- Rangers Select Branden Morris - Kitchener Rangers
- Attack Announce Fourth Round Selection - Owen Sound Attack
- Archibald selected in Fourth Round by Hounds - Soo Greyhounds
- Kitchener Rangers Select Alex Aleardi - Kitchener Rangers
- Attack Announce Third Round Selection - Owen Sound Attack
- Attack Announce Second Round Selections - Owen Sound Attack
- Ottawa 67's Select Tyler Toffoli in the First Round of the 2008 OHL Priority Selection - Ottawa 67's
- Hounds select Beukeboom with First Round Selection - Soo Greyhounds
- Attack Announce First Round Selection - Owen Sound Attack
- Kitchener Rangers Select Jeff Skinner as First Pick - Kitchener Rangers
- Otters Select McKegg Second Overall - Erie Otters
- Barrie Colts Select Defenseman Ryan O'Connor Sixth Overall in the First Round - Barrie Colts
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