2024 ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE PRIORITY SELECTION DRAFT

OHL Priority Selection Primer

Welcome to your home for all things Erie Otters during the team’s 29th Annual Priority Selection Draft!

The 2024 OHL Priority Selection (pres. by Real Canadian Superstore) takes place from Friday, April 12 to Saturday, April 13. 2024 Erie Otters Draft Coverage is presented by Voodoo Brewing Company as part of “Voodoo Brewing Draft Weekend”.

Follow the Otters on Twitter at @ErieOtters to join in on the conversation. Follow the OHL for league wide draft information with the hashtag #OHLDraft.

Be sure to visit the OHL prospective player page here, for all the Ontario Hockey League offers to its welcomed players.

DRAFT PICKS

DAY 1: ROUNDS 1-3

Round 1, Pick #10 – Tyler Challenger

RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
1 10 Erie Tyler Challenger LW 6.01.5 192 Apr 13, 2008 North York Rangers U16 AAA GTHL

SCOUTING NOTES:

“Tyler is a tenacious player that is extremely hard to play against. He always has his feet moving and is constantly putting pressure on the opposition. His compete and work ethic are two things that stand out when you watch him and that make him so effective as a complete 200-foot player.” – OHL Central Scouting

“Tyler is a 200 foot player that plays the game the right way. He checks a lot of the boxes that we’re looking for in a player. He takes pucks to the scoring areas, which we like. The coaching staff will be very happy; he’ll play in all three zones, and I think [Head Coach] Stan [Butler] will like coaching this guy. He’s someone we’ve had our eyes on for a long time.” – Erie Otters Director of Scouting Devin Brown

Round 2, Pick #25 [from SAR] – Lucas Ambrosio

RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
2 25

From Sarnia

 Erie Lucas Ambrosio LD 6.03 176 Jan 06, 2008 Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA GTHL

 

SCOUTING NOTES:

“Lucas is a big, strong, shutdown defenseman who plays physical and makes the game hard on opponents. Lucas takes great pride in his defensive game, and we are very excited to add him to our defensive core for years to come.” – Erie Otters Director of Hockey Operations Scott Grieve

 

DAY 2: ROUND 4-15

Round 4, Pick #72 – Michael D’Alessio

RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
4 72 Erie Michael D’Alessio LD 6.01 158 Dec 03, 2008 Vaughn Kings U16 AAA GTHL

SCOUTING NOTES:

“Michael is a defender who played important minutes for his team. He is capable of contributing all over the ice. Michael makes a good first pass, can skate pucks out of the defensive zone, leading the rush or supporting his forwards offensively. That said, he doesn’t sacrifice defense. Michael has an excellent stick when defending and backs it up with his body.” – Erie Otters Director of Scouting Devin Brown

Round 6, Pick #112 – Colton Radford

RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
6 112 Erie Colton Radford LW 6.01.5 162 Jan 20, 2008 Huron-Perth Lakers U16 AAA ALLIANCE

SCOUTING NOTES:

“Colton is a player who has kept improving throughout the season, and has shown a pretty steep development curve as the past year has gone on. He has a good shot with a quick release, and he is able to find the soft spots in the offensive end. He was key to his Huron Perth team’s success down the stretch and we are excited to welcome him and his family to the Otters organization.” – Erie Otters Director of Hockey Operations Scott Grieve
RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
7 132 Erie Hudson Wozney C 6.03 169 Jul 03, 2008 Guelph Jr. Gryphons U16 AAA OMHA

 

SCOUTING NOTES:

“Hudson is a complete two-hundred foot player. He has strong puck protection skills and is a handful for opposing defenders to handle in the offensive zone. Hudson is a player who thrives below the dots, and opponents are aware when he is on the ice. We would like to welcome Hudson and his family to the Otters organization!” – Erie Otters Director of Scouting Devin Brown

Round 8, Pick #152 – Andrew Willis

RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
8 152 Erie Andrew Willis RD 6.00 158 Sep 22, 2008 Elgin-Middlesex Canucks U16 AAA ALLIANCE

SCOUTING NOTES:

“We have watched Andrew’s game mature throughout the season. Andrew plays a steady game, he keeps the puck moving to his teammates, keeps a good gap, and has nice feet and skating ability. Andrew is a steady puck moving defenseman and we are excited to welcome him to the Otters.” – Erie Otters Director of Hockey Operations Scott Grieve

Round 9, Pick #175 [from MISS] – Michael Tamburro

RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
9 175

from Mississauga

 Erie Michael Tamburro G 6.01 160 Feb 09, 2008
Mississauga Reps U16 AAA
 GTHL

SCOUTING NOTES:

“Michael is a goalie who kept his team in games and gave them a chance to win every night. He is a goalie who battles hard and competes on every puck. Michael is an incredible athlete and we’re thrilled to welcome him and his family to the Otter organization.” – Erie Otters Goaltending Consultant Adrian Volpe

Round 11, Pick #212 – Kayden Edwards

RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
11 212 Erie Kayden Edwards LW 5.08.5 153 Apr 24, 2008
Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA
 GTHL

SCOUTING NOTES:

“We love [Kayden]’s compete level, his willingness to go to greasy areas, and the willingness to outwork and out-hustle guys who are much bigger. Kayden will never cheat you on his effort or willingness to win. As the games got tighter for his team, Kayden showed up more and more. Kayden is a not a fun player to play against and we are excited to have him in the Otters organization.” – Erie Otters Director of Hockey Operations Scott Grieve

Round 12, Pick #232 – Thomas Hamilton

RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
12 232 Erie Thomas Hamilton RD 6.05 160 Jan 20, 2008
Ottawa Myers Automotive U16 AAA
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SCOUTING NOTES:

“Thomas is a big, right-shot defender who looks after his own end, battles along the walls and in the corners. He boxes out opponents in front of his net and has an active stick that he uses to his advantage. Thomas makes a good first pass, which helps his team transition up ice. We are thrilled to welcome Thomas and his family to the Otter organization.” – Erie Otters Director of Scouting Devin Brown

Round 13, Pick #252 – Jameson Fabbro

RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
13 252 Erie Jameson Fabbro LW 5.10.75 159 Mar 19, 2008
Sudbury Wolves U16 AAA
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SCOUTING NOTES:

“Jameson is a real good skater and takes pride in the little details of the game. He is a player who we think has upside and we are excited to welcome him to the organization.” – Erie Otters Director of Hockey Operations Scott Grieve

Round 14, Pick #268 [from FLNT] – Owen Papp

RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
14 268

from Flint

 Erie Owen Papp G 6.02 175 Sep 19, 2008
Hamilton Steel U16 AAA
 OMHA

SCOUTING NOTES:

“Owen is a goalie with great ability and lots of upside. He has a good technical game and tends to make high scoring opportunity saves on a consistent basis. Owen is a guy that we see developing over time. We are excited to welcome Owen and his family to the Otter organization.” – Erie Otters Goaltending Consultant Adrian Volpe

Round 14, Pick #272 – Jacob Johnston

RD OV Team Player Name Pos Height Weight DOB Last Team Source
14 272 Erie Jacob Johnston C 5.07.75 167 Mar 19, 2008
Mississauga Reps U16 AAA
 GTHL

SCOUTING NOTES:

“Jacob plays the game hard and has good detail to his game. He plays a strong 200 foot game, and we are happy to welcome him to the Otters.” – Erie Otters Director of Hockey Operations Scott Grieve