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Steelheads Draft Preview - 2021 OHL Priority Selection Presented by Real Canadian Superstore

Published on June 3, 2021 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Brampton Steelheads News Release


The Mississauga Steelheads continue to prepare for what promises to be an unpredictable draft - the 2021 OHL Priority Selection Presented by Real Canadian Superstore. Rounds one, two and three are set to take place on Friday June 4th beginning at 7:00pm. The draft will then resume on Saturday June 5th at 9:00am with rounds four through fifteen.

Considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Priority Selection will once again be held entirely online, adhering to all government and public health physical distancing guidelines at both the League and member team levels. This year's unique approach to a very special day will be conducted in the interest of ensuring the health and safety of prospects, their families as well as OHL member team and League personnel.

The Steelheads currently hold 12 draft picks in this year's priority selection including their first rounder at 9th overall.

Of Note

The Steelheads will draft inside the top ten for the eighth time in nine years

Of those eight picks they have drafted seven forwards and one defenceman

The Steelheads have never had the 9th overall pick

The 9th overall pick has been used to select some notable current NHL players Tyler Seguin ('09 - Plymouth Whalers), Bo Horvat ('11 - London Knights) and Sam Bennett ('12 - Kingston Frontenacs)

The 105th overall pick in 2014 was used to select Austin Osmanski who would be drafted to the Buffalo Sabres in the seventh round in 2016

The Steelheads hold the 208th overall pick this year. In 2016 OHL Priority Selection that same spot would be used to select future assistant captain Nic Canade.

The Steelheads traded a second round pick (previously SBY), their fourth round pick and their seventh round pick

The club acquired a second round pick in '22 (previously KIT), a fourth round pick in '22 (SAR), and a sixth round pick in '21 (ER)

Round-by-round Overview of Selections

Round 1 - 9th Overall

Round 2 - 39th Overall (SBY) (Traded to Erie Otters)

Round 4 - 71st Overall (Traded to Sarnia Sting)

Round 5 - 88th Overall

Round 6 - 105th Overall

Round 6 - 110th Overall (Acquired from Erie Otters)

Round 7 - 128th Overall (Traded to Erie Otters)

Round 8 - 151st Overall

Round 9 - 168th Overall

Round 10 - 191st Overall

Round 11 - 208th Overall

Round 12 - 231st Overall

Round 13 - 248th Overall

Round 14 - 271st Overall

Round 15 - 288th Overall

Follow along on Draft Day

Players, families and fans are invited to follow the 2021 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore streaming live on the OHL's YouTube channel.

For detailed a complete list of Steelheads selections, visit our 2021 Draft Central page. This will be updated throughout the day and include information on each player chosen by the club.

Follow the Mississauga Steelheads on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@OHLSteelheads) for complete up to the minute coverage of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection Presented by Real Canadian Superstore.

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