2024 OHL Priority Selection Day Two Recap
NIAGARA, ON – NIAGARA, ON – The Niagara IceDogs made 14 selections on day two of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore selecting 6 forwards, 7 defenceman and 1 goaltender.
All Day Two Selections:
Round 4 Pick 68: Jacob McMahon (D) – 6’2, 186 Ibs (Peterborough Petes U16 AAA)
Round 6 Pick 113: Charlie Hotles (C) – 6’0, 172 Ibs (North York Rangers U16 AAA)
Round 7 Pick 123: Chase McDougall (LW) – 6’1, 184 Ibs (Huron-Perth Lakers U16 AAA)
Round 8 Pick 159: Brady Real (D) – 6’2, 180 Ibs (Soo Greyhounds U18 AAA)
Round 8 Pick 160: Mateo Craievich (D) – 6’0, 168 Ibs (Elgin-Middlesex Canucks U16 AAA)
Round 9 Pick 163: Matthew Ross (RW) – 5’6, 136 Ibs (Oakville Rangers U16 AAA)
Round 9 Pick 181: Reece Matier (LW) – 6’0, 134 Ibs (Niagara North Stars U16 AAA)
Round 10 Pick 183: Evan Akerman (G) – 6’1, 170 lbs (Mississauga Senators U16 AAA)
Round 11 Pick 219: Luke Wachowiak (D) – 5’10, 163 lbs (London Jr. Knights)
Round 12 Pick 223: Teagen Hartnett (D) – 6’1, 191 lbs (Oshawa Minor Generals U16 AAA)
Round 12 Pick 227: Jerry Wang (D) – 6’0, 157 lbs (Mississauga Senators U16 AAA)
Round 13 Pick 243: Carter Owen-Speelziak (D) – 5’8, 160 lbs (Don Mills Flyers U16 AAA)
Round 14 Pick 263: Nicholas Muzzatti (RW) – 5’7, 135 lbs (York Simcoe Express U16 AAA)
Round 14 Pick 266: Brady McConnell (D) – 5’7, 143 lbs (Oakville Rangers)
Height was a common theme on day 2, as the IceDogs selected 9 players listed at 6 feet tall or above. Jacob McMahon was the first pick of the day, a big defender who plays a well rounded game and was captain of his minor league team. 6 more defenders were taken from rounds 6-14, to go along with 6 forwards and a goalie. Charlie Hotles (6th round, pick 113) was a nice pick to add some size and centre depth, and Matthew Ross (9th round, pick 163) was a savvy selection in the 9th round, as the winger put up over 50 points for the Oakville Rangers and scored the winning goal in the OHL Cup Final. Local product Reece Matier was selected with the other pick in the 9th round, and will add some hometown flavour to the prospect pipeline. Overall, the IceDogs added a healthy mix of talent with all 14 picks on day 2 of the OHL draft.
Full 2024 OHL Priority Selection List can be found here!