Lucas Ambrosio Selected to Represent Western Conference at Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game
Erie, Pennsylvania — With the arrival of winter weather and the OHL season nearing its halfway point, eyes begin to shift toward the NHL Entry Draft and a chance to grow their stock at the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game (pres. by Enbridge Gas).
The second-annual Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game presented by Enbridge Gas pits the league’s top prospects from the Eastern Conference against those of the Western Conference as NHL scouts will be out in full force at the Peterborough Memorial Centre to witness this highly anticipated event.
Today the Ontario Hockey League announced the rosters for the contest and representing the Western Conference from the Erie Otters will be defenseman Lucas Ambrosio.
Ambrosio has been a strong presence on the Otters blueline this season, contributing nine points, all assists to the Otters offensive cause in 28 games. Known as a defensive defenseman, Ambrosio’s draft stock has continued to rise after being given a ‘B’ rating by NHL Central Scouting in their Preliminary Draft Rankings in October.
“I’m excited to be playing in the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game,” Ambrosio said. “It is a great opportunity for me to represent Erie and play against some of the top talent in the league.”
Last season’s Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game took place in Brantford, ON and saw the Eastern Conference defeat the Western Conference in the inaugural edition of the event.
Ambrosio becomes the third Otter to play in the game named after the Otters legend and fourth Otter selected to play after Malcolm Spence and Sam Alfano played last season and Matthew Schaefer was selected but unable to play.
The second-annual Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game will take place on Wednesday, January 14 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in Peterborough, ON. Stay tuned to ontariohockeyleague.com and @OHLHockey (X), @ohlofficial (Instagram) and OHLHockey (Facebook) as we learn more about these tremendous young players pursuing their hockey dream.
The Erie Otters congratulate Lucas on this tremendous honor and look forward to seeing him represent the organization at this prestigious event.
About the Ontario Hockey League:
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has long been regarded as the number one development league in the world, continuing to serve as a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League. The OHL consists of 20 teams, with 17 located in Ontario, two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania. A proud member of the Canadian Hockey League, the OHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships, with over 330 graduates receiving OHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice in 2023-24, resulting in a collective investment of over $3.9 million by OHL member teams.
About the Erie Otters:
The Erie Otters are an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1996, the Otters have a rich history of excellence both on and off the ice. The team is committed to creating memorable experiences for its fans and contributing to the growth and well-being of the Erie community.
For further information on the Erie Otters and for media inquiries, please contact Trevor Kubeja at [email protected].
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