Jr. Storm Graduate Drafted By Storm In Seventh Round
With their second of three picks in the seventh round of the 2006 OHL Priority Selection (135th overall), the Guelph Storm Hockey Club selected Guelph Minor Hockey Graduate Zacharie Dion of the Guelph Jr. Storm. SEVENTH ROUND NOTABLE 7TH ROUND PICKS 1992: Regan Stocco (205 Career GP with Guelph Storm) – former two-time team captain
Guelph Storm 2006 OHL Priority Selections (click player name link for additional info):
1st Round: 15th overall – Anthony Nigro, Don Mills Flyers
2nd Round: 35th overall – Patrick Moran, Detroit Honeybaked 90’s
3rd Round: 54th overall – Kyle Steckley, Niagara Falls Min. Midget AAA’s
4th Round: 75th overall – Cody St. Jacques, Kirkland Lake 87’s
5th Round: 95th overall – Travis Gibbons, London Jr. Knights
6th Round: 115th overall – Tyler Carroll, Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs
7th Round: 128th overall – Joe Underwood, Detroit Compuware 90’s
7th Round: 135th overall – Zacharie Dion, Guelph Jr. Storm
7th Round: 139th overall – Brendan Muise, Oakville Min. Midget AAA’s
8th Round: 145th overall – Erik Axell, Jr. Canadiens
8th Round: 155th overall – Luke Haegele, Quinte Red Devils
9th Round: 165th overall – Kelly Jackson, Toronto Marlboros
9th Round: 175th overall – Chris Rocca, Lambton Jr. Sting
10th Round:
11th Round: 215th overall – Zachary Hervato, Ottawa Valley Min. Midget AAA’s
12th Round: 235th overall – Cody Rosen, Loomis Chaffee JV Prep
13th Round: 255th overall – Patrick Marsh, Oakville Minor Midget AAA’s
14th Round: 275th overall – Brad Langford, New Liskeard Cubs
15th Round: 295th overall – Matt Margitan, Detroit Honeybaked Midget
ZACHARIE
DION
Dave Barr assessment… “Strong 2-way defenseman. Makes a good first pass and can clear the crease well.”
Central Scouting Assessment:
Position: Defence
Born: 1/06/1990
Team: Guelph Jr. Storm
Home: Guelph, ON
Ht: 6-1
Wt: 190 lbs
Zacharie shows good offensive skills, with some good end to end rushes resulting in many goals/scoring chances. He has, at times, shown toughness and a willingness to battle.
Statistics:
Season
Team
GP
G
A
Pts
PIM
05-06
Guelph Jr. Storm
48
10
17
27
99
IN GUELPH STORM HISTORY
1997: Ian Forbes (183 Career GP with Guelph Storm) – 2nd round pick by Philadelphia Flyers
2005: Matt Kennedy (finished the 2005/06 with the Guelph Storm)
The OHL web site is featuring expanded coverage of the Priority Selection, including player interviews and a special live edition of OHL News – Radio Edition with Terry Doyle. The program will run from 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 noon with special interviews with selected players, team personnel and OHL Central Scouts.
The 2006 OHL Priority Selection will consist of 15 rounds. Order of the selections in the first round will be in inverse order of the final standings for the 2005-06 regular season. There will be a half hour break at the conclusion of the 5th and 10th rounds.
The Media Guide for the 2006 OHL Priority Selection is now available online on the OHL web site (CLICK HERE TO VIEW FILE).
