Charlie Murata OHL Draft Prospect Profile
The Firebirds used their number eight overall pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection on Charlie Murata of the Don Mills Flyers U16 AAA in the GHTL.
SCOUTING REPORT FROM FIREBIRDS HEAD SCOUT MIKE OLIVERIO
Charlie is one of the smoothest skaters in the draft. He has explosive speed, a high IQ, great vision, does everything at top speed and with pace and works hard on every shift. Charlie already plays the style that we want to play so we feel he’s several months ahead of the learning curve. We’re thrilled that we were able to get him at number eight.
SCOUTING REPORT FROM OHL CENTRAL SCOUTING
Charlie is an elite forward that is highly skilled and can take over a game almost at will. He is one of the best skaters in his age group, moves effortlessly around the ice and looks like he could play all day. He is very dangerous in all offensive aspects of the game. He is a great playmaker and makes all his teammates better, he has game breaking one on one skills and he is willing to go to the dirty areas of the ice. He competes hard and takes the body when he needs to, but doesn’t go out of his way looking for it. He plays in all situations and does all the little things coaches look for in a mature and reliable player. Charlie will make an impact quickly at the next level.
