Petes Acquire Overage Forward Sahil Panwar from the Flint Firebirds
October 3, 2022 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
(Peterborough, ON) - Petes General Manager Michael Oke announced today that the Petes have acquired 20 year old forward, Sahil Panwar, from the Flint Firebirds in exchange for three OHL Priority Selection picks.
The Mississauga ON, native spent last season with the Firebirds, where he recorded 44 points in 57 games played. Originally drafted by the London Knights in the second round of the 2018 OHL Priority Selection, Panwar stands at 6' 1" and weighs 185 pounds.
"Sahil brings experience, good speed and skill and face-off ability. He was a key player for Flint last season and was a top player for them in the postseason and we are excited to have him on our club" commented Petes General Manager Michael Oke.
When asked about joining the Petes, Sahil said: "I'm excited, it is a new opportunity and I saw there is a good group here so I'm just excited to play for the Petes this year."
The picks going back to Flint in the trade are Peterborough's 2023 fifth round pick, the Soo Greyhounds 2024 sixth round pick, and Peterborough's 2025 fourth round pick.
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