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Otters Complete the 2021 OHL Priority Selection

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


Erie, Pennsylvania - The Erie Otters Hockey Club announced today the following selections in the 2021 OHL Priority Section presented by Real Canadian Superstore:

With the 209th selection, the Otters picked goaltender Aiden Hopewell from the Washington Little Capital 15's. The Ashburn, Virginia native is 6-feet two inches tall and weighs 174 pounds. During the 2020-21 season, he posted a .59 GAA and a .984 SV% in five games.

With the 230th overall selection, the Otters selected center Andrew McIsaac from the Ajax-Pickering Raiders U16. The 5-foot, 9.5-inch, 155-pound forward is a Pickering, Ontario native.

With the 249th selection, the Otters picked defenseman Teegan Middleton from the Huron-Person Lakers U16. The 6-foot, two-inch, 185-pound hails from Clinton, Ontario.

With the 252nd selection, the team picked defensemen Jack Erickson from the Ajax-Pickering Raiders 16U AAA. The 5-foot 9-inch, 135-pound blueliner hails from Whitby, Ontario.

With the 270th pick, the team selected goaltender Braeden Shaikh from the Oakville Rangers U16 AAA. The 6-foot, 185-pound backstop hails from Mississauga, Ontario.

With their final selection, 289th overall, the Otters selected center Jordan Latham from the Toronto Nationals U16 AAA. The 5-foot, 7-inch forward hails from Toronto, Ontario.

Scouting Notes from Co-Director of Scouting, Devin Brown

Aiden Hopewell

Comments from Jason Barron, Player Development Associate - Goaltending

We are very excited to welcome Aiden to the Otters organization. We believe Aiden is just scratching the surface of his potential & look forward to watching his game further grow & develop. Aiden is a big, powerful goaltender, who possesses a strong combination of size, & skill. Hopewell tracks the puck well & prides himself on being efficient & effective in the crease while making timely saves for his team. Welcome to Erie!

Andrew McIsaac

Comments from Co-Director of Scouting, Devin Brown

Andrew is one of the more intelligent players in the draft, possessing great hands and skill. He demonstrates an ability to make plays under pressure and sees the ice well. It is not a surprise to our organization that Andrew was a point per game player. He is more of a playmaker than a goal scorer but can finish when the opportunity presents itself. Andrew plays with detail in his game, and we feel he is developed beyond his years. Welcome to the Otters organization Andrew.

Teegan Middleton

Comments from Co-Director of Scouting, Devin Brown

Teegan is a big-bodied defenceman who holds opponents accountable. His physical style was not on display this year while playing no contact, but his ability to angle opponents, lean on them along the walls, and box out in front of the net was noticeable to our staff. Teegan is mobile, and his strong edge work helps him transition from defense to offense and vice versa. He is a high-character player and demonstrates a strong desire to develop his game further. Welcome to the Otters organization Teegan.

Jack Erickson

Comments from Co-Director of Scouting, Devin Brown

Jack is one of the better skating defensemen in the draft. He is a puck mover who contributes offensively while still demonstrating a shutdown game, which speaks to his plus 20 on the season. Jack is a fierce competitor who wears his heart on his sleeve when playing the game. He enjoys the physical side of things and thrives when the going gets tough. Jack is a difficult player for opponents to play against with the attributes he brings to the table daily. Welcome to the Otters organization Jack.

Braeden Shaikh

Comments from Jason Barron, Player Development Associate - Goaltending

We are very excited to welcome Braeden to the Otters organization. Braeden is a goaltender who possesses an elite competitive nature. His feistiness in the crease is something that catches your attention immediately as a scout. Braeden's size & mobility strongly contribute to his success in the crease. He is powerful both while on his feet & while down & sliding. Braeden's versatility allows him to successfully make structured, positional saves, while also showing an ability to be break away from structure & use his athleticism to do whatever it takes to keep the puck out of the net. Welcome to Erie!

Jordan Latham

Comments from Scott Grieve, Assistant Director of Hockey Operations

Jordan is a hardworking, 200-foot player who is especially good in his own end. He has good IQ and makes sure to take care of his own end. We are excited to welcome him to the Otters organization.

DRAFT RESULTS:

Round Pick Number Player (Phonetic Pronunciation) Team

1 10 Carey Terrance (Terr-antz) Kemptville 73's U18 AAA

2 21 Taeo Artichuk (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 Aiden Hopewell Washington Little Capital 15's

12 230 Andrew McIsaac Ajax-Pickering Raiders 16U AAA

13 249 Teegan Middleton Huron-Perth Lakers U16 AAA

13 252 Jack Erickson Ajax-Pickering Raiders 16U AAA

14th 270 Braeden Shaikh (Shake) Oakville Rangers U16 AAA

15th 289 Jordan Latham Toronto Nationals U16 AAA

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