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Otters Announce Mid-Round Selection in 2021 OHL Priority Selection Presented by Real Canadian Superstore

June 5, 2021 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release


Erie, Pennsylvania - The Erie Otters Hockey Club announced today the selection of defenseman George Alboim from the Central Ontario Wolves with the 70th overall selection in the 2021 OHL Priority Section presented by Real Canadian Superstore.

With the 103rd overall selection, the team selection center Braxton Ross from the Ottawa Senators U18. The 5-foot, 10-inch, 160-pound Kanata, Ontario native appeared in 21 regular season games during the 2019-2020 season for the Ottawa Senators U15 scoring 19 goals and 27 assists.

With the 128th overall selection, the team selected forward / right wing Chase Pirtle of the North Jersey Avalanche 16U. The 6-foot 2-inch, 185-pound native of Far Hills, New Jersey appeared in 12 games this season scoring nine goals and 14 assists for 23 total points. He also added two goals and one assist for in games for Delbarton School.

With the 129th overall selection, the team selected defenseman Ryan Harvey of the Ajax-Pickering Raiders of the OMHA. The 6-foot, 195-pound hails from Stouffville, Ontario.

With the 143rd overall selection, the team selected JJ (John) Franceschetti of the Mississauga Reps U16. The 5-foot 8 and 12 inch forward / left wing Toronto, Ontario native played 30 games for Notre Dame Hounds U15 Prep during the 19-20 season (14-11-25) and 50 PIM.

With the 150th selection, the team selected Dylan Edwards of the Toronto Titans U16. The 5-foot 7-inch, 150-pound is from Toronto, Ontario.

With the 169th selection, the team selected defenseman Seamus (SHAY-muss) Lockhart of the Kemptville 73's. The 5-foot 10-inch, 181-pound Kanata, Ontario native scored two goals and 13 assists for 15 total points in 27 regular season goals for the Ottawa Senators U15 during the 2019-2020 season.

Scouting Notes from Co-Director of Scouting, Devin Brown

Braxton Ross:

Braxton is a 200ft player that competes all over the ice and plays in every situation. His consistency stood out to our staff, and he possesses a hockey IQ which is evident with his positioning and awareness with and without the puck. Braxton drives hard through checks making his way to the net. In addition, he demonstrates poise and creativity with the puck, finding open teammates with high percentage passes. Braxton's strong work ethic and ability to contribute in all three zones is something our organization covets. Welcome to the Otters organization Braxton.

Chase Pirtle

Chase is a big, strong, power winger who skates well. He was very productive while playing against older players last season. Chase loves to have the puck on his stick and displays good vision with the puck. He has the potential to develop into a skilled power forward in the OHL. Welcome to the Otters Organization, Chase.

Ryan Harvey

Ryan is a complete defenseman with a high IQ, great natural instincts, and can contribute on both sides of the puck. He was the top point producer in the ETA amongst defenseman and was a plus 29. He ran the PP and PK during his time in Ajax. Ryan looks after the defensive zone effectively, keeping opponents to the outside, and demonstrates a strong stick and solid gap control. In addition, Ryan reflects an ability to make plays quickly and consistently. He does everything really well and plays with a ton of confidence. Welcome to the Otters organization Ryan

JJ (John) Franceschetti

JJ demonstrates a strong work ethic, and opponents are always aware of when he is on the ice. He is hard to play against, is tough as nails, and plays with pace. His energy and high-end speed are very intriguing to us. In addition, JJ demonstrates an ability to find open ice, capitalize on his opportunity, and contribute offensively. Welcome to the Otters organization JJ.

Dylan Edwards

Dylan possesses high-end skills and is one of the hardest-working players in the draft. He is a tricky player for opponents to face since he threatens to put points on the board and keeps his engine running high throughout the entire game. In addition, he is an elusive skater and is very shifty. Welcome to the Otters organization Dylan.

Seamus Lockhart

Seamus is a physical, two-way defenseman that demonstrates high athleticism and competes. He holds opponents accountable, battling hard in corners, along the walls, and in front of the net. There is no free parking in the defensive zone when Seamus is on the ice. In addition, he makes a crisp first pass and gets pucks out of the defensive zone while under pressure. Seamus is not afraid to chip in offensively but does not sacrifice one area to succeed in another. Welcome to the Otters organization Seamus.

DRAFT RESULTS:

Round Pick Number Player Team

1 10 Carey Terrance Kemptville 73's U18 AAA

2 21 Taeo Artichuk-Murphy

(TAY- ô) Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA

3 54 Nathan Sauder Mississauga Reps U16 AAA

4 70 George Alboim Central Ontario Wolves U16 AAA

5 No Selection

6 103 Braxton Ross Ottawa Senators U18AAA

7 128 Chase Pirtle North Jersey Avalanche 16U

7 129 Ryan Harvey Ajax-Pickering Raiders 16U AAA

8 143 JJ (John) Franceschetti Mississauga Reps U16 AAA

8 150 Dylan Edwards Toronto Titans U16 AAA

9 169 Seamus Lockhart

(SHAY-muss) Kemptville 73's U18 AAA

10 No Pick

11 209

12 230

13 249

13 252

14th 270

15th 289

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