Otters Select McKegg Second Overall
May 3, 2008 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release
The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League used the second overall pick in the 2008 OHL Priority Selection to choose forward Greg McKegg from the Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs.
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound 15 year-old registered 73 goals and 53 assists for 126 points in 64 games last season in leading the Chiefs to the 2007-08 minor midget Alliance Championship.
"It's an honor to be picked second overall and I'm very excited to be coming to Erie," McKegg said. "Mr. Bassin spent a lot of time with my family and me and from what I have heard and experienced so far it's a great organization and the community has been very supportive. I can't wait to play my first game."
The Otters will introduce McKegg during the Priority Selection Party being held tonight (Saturday) from 7-9 p.m. at East Erie Turners.
"We expect this young man to step into our line-up and be an integral part of our building process," Otters General Manager and Managing Partner Sherwood Bassin said. "He's an extremely talented player that can add some offensive punch to our team. With his ability and personality there's no doubt in my mind that he will mesh with the other players on our team and be an outstanding contributor."
The Otters own 14 other selections, including five more picks in the first 97, in the 15-round Selection.
The Sudbury Wolves made it official this morning when they announced John McFarland as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 OHL Priority Selection. The 16 year-old forward had 165 points in 76 games with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens in 2007-08.
Complete Otters pick-by-pick coverage during the 2008 OHL Priority Selection continues all day at www.ottershockey.com. Additional 2008 OHL Priority Selection information will be available throughout the event at www.ontariohockeyleague.com.
Erie Otters Season Tickets are available for the 2008-09 season. Season Ticket Holders can save as much as $90 off the individual game Box Office price and receive a wealth of special benefits including a personalized Season Ticket Book, free tickets to all pre-season games held at the Tullio Arena, an Otters Highlight DVD and much more. For more information on Otters Season Tickets call the Otters Office at 814-455-7779 or visit ottershockey.com.
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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