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Spirit add Top Tier Forwards Carama and Trocheck in Opening Rounds

May 2, 2009 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


The Saginaw Spirit have wrapped up the first two rounds of the 2009 OHL Priority Selection, picking winger Anthony Camara 14th overall and Vincent Trocheck 24th overall. Both 93-born players are scheduled to attend the team's rookie mini-camp later this month.

Anthony Camara played the 2008-09 season with the GTHL Mississauga Senators. The forward tallied 31 goals and 25 assists in 31 regular season games last year and hails from Toronto, Ontario.

"Probably the best way to describe Anthony is that he is a bigger Jordan Szwarz," stated Spirit Director of Hockey Operations and Head Coach Todd Watson, "He is a big competitor that hits, works, and plays hard. He also has the skill to put up big numbers. We are very excited to have Anthony join our team."

From the OHL Scouting Report: Camara is an up and down, hard nosed winger who plays a very effective game. His strength is his highly competitive physical play and he shows the potential to be more productive offensively then your typical physical winger. He keeps his game pretty honest and competes on a consistent basis. He isn't flashy, but his play does play a big role in the success of his hockey club. He has the look of a player that you need to be successful.

Vincent Trocheck is a native of Bingham Farms, Michigan and played in the Detroit Little Caesars program last season, posting 17 goals and 14 assists in 36 games.

"I feel that Vincent is a top-10 pick," stated Watson, "He could have very well gone in the first round of the draft and we are thrilled to have him as a part of our organization. He sees the ice well, can score and provides a lot of ability up front."

From the OHL Scouting Report: Trocheck is a very smart, effective two-way center that was one of his team's most effective forwards despite playing against older and stronger competition. He displays speed and quickness and reads the play exceptionally well. He always seems to be in the right place and he doesn't seem to take any wasted strides when he is on the ice. Trocheck has no problems staying with the play and having a positive influence on the game.

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