OHL Saginaw Spirit

Spirit Add Three Picks from Kingston for McNamara

Published on November 16, 2023 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


Saginaw, Mich. - Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill announced Thursday that the team has acquired a 3rd round pick in 2025 (BAR), 3rd round pick in 2026 (MISS), and 4th round pick in 2024 (KGN) from the Kingston Frontenacs in exchange for forward Luke McNamara and the team's 14th round pick in 2024.

"As an organization, we would like to wish Luke and the McNamara family all the best in Kingston," said Drinkill. "We appreciate everything he did for the Spirit in his three seasons here in Saginaw and look forward to seeing him take the next step of his hockey journey with the Frontenacs."

Selected 15th overall in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, McNamara skated in 141 career games with the Spirit, tallying 54 points (15G, 39A). The Mississauga native was listed on NHL Central Scouting's preliminary watch list for the 2023-2024 season.

This season, McNamara picked up five assists in 11 games with the Spirit.

Saginaw now turns its attention to a road swing through Erie on Friday, November 17th, and Niagara on Saturday, November 18th.

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