OHL Eastern Conference All-Star Player Bios

Bell, Brendan (Ottawa 67’s)

Born: March 31, 1983, Ottawa, ON

Defence Shoots Left 6.01 207 lbs.

Performed for Team Ontario in the 2000 under -17 World Hockey ChallengeAlternate Captain on Canada’s gold medal winning under 18 team in 2000 Four Nations CupSelected to 2000 OHL All-Rookie Second TeamParticpated in 2001 CHL Top Prospects GamePlayed with 67’s in 2001 Memorial Cup67’s Scholastic Player of the Year in 2001Toronto’s 3rd Round choice in 2001 NHL DraftInvited to Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Development Camp in 2002.

Brent, Tim (Toronto St. Michael’s Majors)

Born: March 10, 1984, Cambridge, ON

Centre Shoots Right 6.00 180 lbs.

Member of Bronze medal winning Team Ontario at 2001 U-17 World Hockey ChallengeSt. Michael’s 1st Round choice, 2nd overall in 2000 OHL Priority SelectionWon a Gold medal with Canada’s U-18 team at 2001 Six Nations tournamentSelected to play in 2002 CHL Top Prospects Game but could not participate due to injurySelected in the 2nd Round by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 2002 NHL Draft.

Chiodo, Andy (Toronto St. Michael’s Majors)

Born: April 25, 1983, Toronto, ON

6.00 195 lbs. Catches Left

St. Michael’s 2nd round choice in 1999 Bantam Draft Split time last season with Peter BudajDrafted in the 6th round by the New York Islanders in the 2001 NHL Draft Participated in Hershey CHL All-Star Game in Ottawa last seasonInvited to the National Junior Team Development Camp in 2002 in Halifax.

Eager, Ben (Oshawa Generals)

Born: January 22, 1984, Ottawa, ON

Left Wing Shoots Left 6.02 215 lbs.

Captured a Bronze Medal at 2000 U-17 World Hockey Challenge with Team OntarioMember of Gold medal winning Team Canada at 2001 Six Nations U-18 TournamentOshawa’s 1st Round choice in 2000 OHL Priority SelectionPlayed in 2002 CHL Top Prospects GamePerformed for Team Canada at the 2002 World U-18 ChampionshipsDrafted in the 1st Round by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Foy, Matthew (Ottawa 67’s)

Born: May 18, 1983, Mississauga, ON

Right Wing Shoots Right 6.02 219 lbs.

Drafted in the 2nd Round of the 2000 OHL Priority Selection by OttawaPlayed last season at Merrimack College (ECAC)Named CHL Player of the Week for week ending Oct. 27th, had seven points in two games that weekend Minnesota’s 6th Round choice in 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Henrich, Adam (Brampton Battalion)

Born: January 19, 1984, Thornhill, ON

Left Wing Shoots Left 6.04 214 lbs.

Brampton’s 1st Round choice in 2001Entering his third season with BattalionBrother, Michael played with Barrie and was Edmonton’s 1st round choiceLed Battalion in scoring last seasonDrafted by Tampa in the 2nd round of 2002 NHL Draft.

Himelfarb, Eric (Barrie Colts)

Born: Toronto, ON, January 1, 1983.

Centre Shoots Right 5.10 158 lbs.

Sarnia’s 4th round choice in 1999 Finished third in team scoring last season for StingEntering his fourth season in the OHLMontreal’s 6th round choice in 2001 NHL Entry DraftTraded to Barrie in summer of 2002.

Horton, Nathan (Oshawa Generals)

Born: May 2, 1985, Dunnville, ON

Centre Shoots Right 6.03 210 lbs.

Oshawa’s 1st Round choice in 2001 Named to OHL First All-Rookie Team in 2001Finished third in Generals scoringMember of Gold medal winning Team Canada in U-18 Eight Nations tournament in 2001Top Prospect for 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

Klein, Kevin (Toronto St. Michael’s Majors)

Born: December 13, 1984, Kitchener, ON

Defence Shoots Right 6.01 192 lbs.

St. Michael’s 2nd round choice in 2000 Entering his third season with the MajorsReliable stay at home defencemanStrong in front of the netTop Prospect for 2003 NHL Draft in Nashville.

Krajicek, Lukas (Peterborough Petes)

Born: November 3, 1983, Prostejov, Czech Rep.

Defence Shoots Left 6.01 180 lbs.

Peterborough’s 1st Round choice in 2000 CHL Import DraftParticipated in 2001 CHL Top Prospects GameNamed to OHL First All-Rookie Team for 2001 seasonDrafted by the Florida Panthers in the 1st Round of 2001 Draft Played five games with Panthers in 2001-02Participated in last year’s CHL Hershey Cup All-Star series by playing in Ottawa.

Locke, Corey (Ottawa 67’s)

Born: May 8, 1984, Newmarket, ON

Centre Shoots Right 5.10 180 lbs.

Ottawa’s 4th Round choice in 2000Led all 67’s rookies in scoring last season with 43 pointsNamed OHL Player of the Month for October when he scored 27 points in 10 gamesPlays on a line with fellow All-Star Matt Foy with the 67’sDraft eligible in 2003.

McClement, Jay (Brampton Battalion)

Born: March 2, 1983, Kingston, ON

Centre Shoots Left 6.01 191 lbs.

Member of Team Ontario in 2000 World Hockey ChallengeDrafted 2nd overall by Brampton in 2000 OHL Priority SelectionPlayed with Gold medal winning Team Canada at the 2001 U-18 Four Nations tournamentDrafted in the 2nd Round by St. Louis in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft Member of Silver medal winning Team Canada at 2002 World Junior ChampionshipsInvited to the National Junior Team’s Summer Development Camp in 2002.

Mole, Michael (Belleville Bulls)

Born: October 12, 1982, Orleans, ON

6.00 196 lbs. Catches Left

Nolan, Brandon (Oshawa Generals)

Born: July 18, 1983, St. Catharines, ON

Left Wing Shoots Left 6.01 190 lbs.

Oshawa’s 1st Round choice, 12th overall in 1999 OHL Priority SelectionPlayed for his hometown St. Catharines (OPJHL) before joining GeneralsSon of former OHL and NHL Coach Ted NolanFourth in Generals team scoring last seasonPlayed in Hershey CHL All-Star series last year in OttawaSelected in 3rd round of 2001 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils.

O’Brien, Shane (Kingston Frontenacs)

Born: August 9, 1983, Port Hope, ON

Defence Shoots Left 6.03 226 lbs.

Kingston’s 6th Round choice in 1999 Bantam DraftFifth in team scoring last season, first among defenceSolid in front of his own net.

O’Sullivan, Patrick (Mississauga IceDogs)

Born: February 1, 1985, Winston Salem, NC

Centre Shoots Left 5.11 185 lbs.

Mississauga’s 1st Round choice, 1st overall in 2001 Led IceDogs in scoring last seasonNamed CHL Rookie of the Year for 2002 seasonMember of Gold Medal winning Team USA at the 2002 U-18 World ChampionshipsPlayed in Hershey CHL All-Star Series last year in OttawaTop Prospect for 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

Platil, Jan (Barrie Colts)

Born: February 9, 1983, Kladno, Czech Rep.

Defence Shoots Left 6.02 195 lbs.

Barrie’s 1st Round choice in 2000 CHL Import DraftEntering his third season on the Colts blue-lineFinished sixth on the Colts in team scoring last season, first among team defenceOttawa Senators 8th Round choice in 2001 NHL Draft

Paiement, Adam (Belleville Bulls)

Born: March 31, 1982, Mississauga, ON

Right Wing Shoots Right 6.02 212 lbs.
Chosen with the 78th pick, in the 2000 OHL Priority selection by BellevilleEntering his fourth season with the BullsFifth in team scoring last seasonVoted Most Improved Player in the Eastern Conference in last season’s OHL Coach’s PollHad four assists in season openerFirst time All-Star.

Staal, Eric (Peterborough Petes)

Born: October 29, 1984, Thunder Bay, ON

Centre Shoots Left 6.03 180 lbs.

Member of OHL Cup winning Thunder Bay Bantam Team in 2000Peterborough’s 1st Round choice in 2001Member of Team Canada’s Gold medal winning effort at 2002 Eight Nations Under-18 tournamentAveraged more than a point per game in Peterborough last seasonPlayed in Hershey CHL All-Star Series last year in OttawaTop prospect for the 2003 NHL Draft.

Stajan, Matthew (Belleville Bulls)

Born: December 19, 1983, Mississauga, ON

Left Wing Shoots Left 6.01 188 lbs.

Belleville’s 4th Round choice, 79th overall in 2000 Went from 27 points in 2000-01 season to 85 in 2002 seasonDrafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2nd round, 57th overall in 2002Last year was selected Eastern Conference’s Most Under-Rated Player in annual OHL Coaches Poll4th in team scoring with Bulls last season12 game assist streak longest in OHL last season.

Stewart, Anthony (Kingston Frontenacs)

Born: January 5, 1985, Scarborough, ON

Left Wing Shoots Left 6.02 232 lbs.
Kingston’s 1st Round choice in 2001Third in Frontenacs team scoring last seasonMember of Gold medal winning Team Canada at Eight Nations tournament in 2001Great size and speedTop prospect for 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

Swanson, Jeremy (Barrie Colts)

Born: June 21, 1984, Red Rock, ON

Defence Shoots Left 6.00 200 lbs.
Member of OHL Cup winning, Thunder Bay Bantam Team, Tournament’s Leading Scorer and Top Defenceman Sault Ste. Marie’s 1st Round choice in 2001 Member of Colts team which went to OHL Championship Series last yearFlorida’s 6th Round choice, 69th overall in 2002 NHL Draft.