Petes Select Two Players in the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection

Published on April 26, 2023 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release

(Peterborough, ON) - The Peterborough Petes selected two players in the 2023 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

"We're excited about the talent that we were able to add today," commented General Manager, Michael Oke. "We've had a lot of success with the U18 draft with picks like Sam Mayer, Dustin Hutton, and Jaden Reyes who all played for the Petes. We believe the players we selected today have the potential to make an impact in the Ontario Hockey League, and we're looking forward to participating in their development."

In the first round, the Petes selected Nathan Leek, a 2005 born forward from Alliston, ON. Leek spent last season with the Barrie Colts U18 where he scored 30 goals and added 34 assists for 64 points in 35 games played.

In round two, the Petes selected defenceman Josh Hutton from Midland, ON. Hutton played last season with the Toronto Red Wings U18 and was teammates with Petes goaltending prospect Carter Frost.

Draft Recap:

1st round, 11th overall: Nathan Leek, F, Barrie Colts U18

2nd round, 31st overall: Josh Hutton, D, Toronto Red Wings U18

Details on the Petes annual Development Camp will be released in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to the Petes social media for more information.

The Petes are back in action on Friday, April 28, in North Bay for game one of their Eastern Conference Final against the Battalion. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Fans can catch the game on OHL Live, YourTV Peterborough, Freq 90.5, or the official Petes Watch Party at Dr. J's.

Ontario Hockey League Stories from April 26, 2023

• Wolves Select Two in 2023 U18 OHL Draft - Sudbury Wolves
• OHL Completes 2023 Under-18 Priority Selection - OHL
• Sting Add Three Prospects Through 2023 OHL U18 Priority Selection - Sarnia Sting
• Rangers Add Two Prospects in Under-18 Priority Selection Wednesday - Kitchener Rangers
• 67's Add Two Local Products in U18 Draft - Ottawa 67's
• Firebirds Add Two Forwards and a Goaltender in U18 Draft - Flint Firebirds
• Petes Select Two Players in the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection - Peterborough Petes
• Spirit Draft Two Defensemen in 2023 U18 Priority Selection - Saginaw Spirit
• Hammond, Fletcher, Dion Taken by Otters in 2023 U18 Draft - Erie Otters
• Official Peterborough Petes Conference Championship Watch Parties Planned for Games One & Two - Peterborough Petes
• Colts' Vierling Awarded William Hanley Trophy as OHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player - OHL
• Tampa Bay Reassigns Rangers' Schmidt to AHL Affiliate, Syracuse - Kitchener Rangers
• 2023 U18 Draft April 26th - Kitchener Rangers

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