OHL Saginaw Spirit

Saginaw makes McDonough a Spirit

Published on June 29, 2005 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


The Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club have acquired forward Ryan McDonough from the Sudbury Wolves. McDonough is a 17 year old native of Toronto, Ontario and was Sudbury's first round pick, 5th overall in the 2004 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. He had 15 goals, 22 assists and 31 penalty minutes in 58 games with the Wolves during the 2004-05 season.

"We are extremely pleased to add a player of Ryan's caliber to our roster," said Spirit General Manager and Head Coach Bob Mancini. "He quickly proved himself to be a point-producer in the OHL. I look forward to adding him to our offense."

McDonough, who was the third leading under-age scorer in the OHL last season also lead Team Ontario in scoring at the last U-17 World Challenge in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Saginaw traded forward Chase Crowder and the team's 7th overall pick in the 2005 Import Draft as well as 2nd round picks in 2006 and 2007 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection in the transaction.

"We wish Chase well in his new home in Sudbury," Mancini said. "He's a good young man and the Spirit thank him for his time in Saginaw."

Saginaw also acquired Sudbury's first round pick in the 2006 European Draft.

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