OJHL SENDS 10 TO CJHL PROSPECTS GAME
The OJHL is proud to announce that it will be sending 10 representatives as members of Team East to the 2010 CJHL Prospects Game held in Dauphin, Manitoba on December 8 and 9; the most among all Canadian Junior ‘A’ Leagues. Seven OJHL teams will be represented with Georgetown (pictured – Scott Wilson/photo credit – Izak Westgate/HHOF), Orangeville and Wellington each having two players taking part.
The Team East roster is selected from the CJHL's five eastern leagues, which include the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, Ontario Junior Hockey League, Central Hockey League, Ligue de hockey junior AAA du Québec and Maritime Hockey League. Player selection is a joint initiative of the CJHL and NHL Central Scouting.
The 2010 Team East roster is composed of ten players from the OJHL, five from the CHL, two from the MHL and LHJAAAQ and one from the NOJHL. Team East and Team West each consist of two goaltenders, six defensemen and twelve forwards.
The CJHL Prospects Game was created to showcase the top 40 NHL draft eligible players in the CJHL. The event includes a two-game, total goal series between Team East and Team West, which is well attended by local hockey fans, NHL scouts, and representatives from Canadian and American colleges and universities.
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Goaltenders |
League |
Team |
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Charles Grant |
MHL |
Yarmouth |
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Jason Pucciarelli* |
OJHL |
Orangeville |
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Defence |
League |
Team |
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Philippe Archambault |
LHJAAAQ |
Laval |
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Ben Hutton |
CHL |
Kemptville |
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Luke Juha* |
OJHL |
Burlington |
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Mark Luzar* |
OJHL |
Burlington |
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Brennan Serville* |
OJHL |
Stouffville |
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Kevin Tansey* |
CHL |
Cumberland |
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Forwards |
League |
Team |
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Jesse Beamish* |
OJHL |
St. Michael's |
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Brian Bunnett* |
OJHL |
Wellington |
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Mitchell Deruelles |
MHL |
Weeks |
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Darcy Greenaway |
OJHL |
Wellington |
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Jason Lacroix |
NOJHL |
Sudbury |
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Charles Power |
LHJAAAQ |
Granby |
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Brent Norris |
CHL |
Nepean |
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Matthew Peca* |
CHL |
Pembroke |
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Kyle Rankin |
CHL |
Kanata |
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Evan Rodrigues* |
OJHL |
Georgetown |
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Braedan Russell |
OJHL |
Oakville |
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Scott Wilson |
OJHL |
Georgetown |
* NHL Central Scouting Watch List
Earlier this month, 19 players from the Canadian Junior Hockey League were identified on the NHL Central Scouting "Players to Watch" list for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Eighteen of the players recognized will be competing in the CJHL Prospects Game, including nine players on the Team East roster.
Five alumni of the CJHL Prospects Game have been selected in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft, including Kyle Turris (BCHL), Riley Nash (BCHL), Beau Bennett (BCHL), Joe Colborne (AJHL) and Dylan Olsen (AJHL). Eleven Canadian Junior Hockey League players were selected in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The 2010 Team West roster was announced on Thursday, November 25 and can be viewed on the CJHL website at www.cjhlhockey.com.
The 2010 CJHL Prospects Event will be hosted by the Dauphin Kings Junior 'A' Hockey Team and Destination! Dauphin. Game 1 of the series will played at Credit Union Place on Tuesday, December 7 at 7 p.m. CT, with Game 2 to follow on Wednesday, December 8 at 7 p.m. CT.
A two-game ticket package will be available for only $20 (adults), or single-game tickets can be purchased for $12 (adults) and $5 (students). Scout packages, which include tickets to both games and lounge access with snacks and non-alcohol beverages, will be available for $30. Game tickets and VIP packages are available at Dauphin Kings home games and the CUP North Ticket Office.
Please stay tuned to www.ojhl.ca during the upcoming days as we feature one OJHL member of Team East each day leading up to the first game on December 8.
