Mason McTavish signs Entry-Level Contract with Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the NHL club has signed Mason McTavish to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Carp, Ontario native had a productive rookie season with the Petes during his 2019-20 campaign, recording 29 goals and 13 assists for 42 points, finishing second in the OHL rookie scoring race. He was named to the OHL 2nd All-Rookie team.
“I’m super fortunate to be drafted by the Ducks’ organization,” McTavish told reporters after being selected 3rd overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. “I bring my size, strength, and strong hockey IQ and I hope I can make an impact here as soon as possible.”
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During the 2020-21 season, the Petes 5th overall pick from the 2019 OHL Priority Selection was loaned to EHC Olten of the Swiss League due to the cancellation of the OHL season. McTavish amassed 11 points (nine goals, two assists) in 13 regular season games and seven points (two goals, five assists) in four playoff games, while playing overseas.
Serving as alternate captain, McTavish helped Team Canada win gold for the first time since 2013, at the 2021 U18 IIHF World Championship in Texas. The 6’0”, 198 lbs centre finished the tournament with 11 points (five goals, six assists) in seven games, ranking fifth overall in the tournament and tied for second on Team Canada.
McTavish participated in Hockey Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Development Camp from July 28 – August 4, 2021 at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex on the Tsuut’ina Nation near Calgary.
McTavish became the first player from the Petes, since Nick Ritchie in 2014, to be drafted in the first round. Ritchie was selected 10th overall by the Anaheim Ducks. Head Coach of the Ducks, Dallas Eakins, suited up for the Petes from 1984-88.
McTavish became the first Pete to be selected 3rd overall in the NHL Entry Draft since Zach Bogosian (2006-08) in 2008.
The Petes will welcome the Sudbury Wolves and first overall draft pick Quentin Musty for their home opener on Thursday, October 14 at 7:05 pm. Tickets are now on sale for the 2021-22 season. For information on season tickets, private suites, special packages, groups, and single game tickets, contact Mike Kosciesza at [email protected] or call (705) 743-3681 ext. 263.
