OHL Priority Selection

The 2011 OHL Priority Selection presented by State Farm – Saturday May 7 – 9:00 am

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2010 OHL Priority Selection –
Full Draft Show

2010 First Round Order of Selection:

1. Sarnia Sting – Alex Galchenyuk, Chicago Young Americans (LC)
2. Belleville Bulls – Brendan Gaunce, Markham Waxers (LC)
3. Oshawa Generals – Scott Laughton, Toronto Marlboros (LC)
4. Owen Sound Attack – Jarrod Maidens, Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs (LC)
5. Sudbury Wolves – Matthew Campagna, Toronto Young Nationals (LC)
6. Niagara IceDogs – Jesse Graham, Toronto Young Nationals (RD)
7. Peterborough Petes – Slater Koekkoek, Notre Dame Hounds (LD)
8. Niagara IceDogs – Luke Mercer, Toronto Young Nationals (LD)
9. Brampton Battalion – Marcus McIvor, Whitby Wildcats (RD)
10. Kingston Frontenacs – Alex Gudbranson, Ottawa Jr. 67’s (RD)
11. Erie Otters – Chris Marchese, Toronto Marlboros (LW)
12. Guelph Storm – Mathew Finn, Toronto Marlboros (LD)
13. Saginaw Spirit – Justin Kea, Central Ontario Wolves (LC)
14. Soo Greyhounds – Gianluca Curcuruto, Mississauga Reps (LD)
15. Plymouth Whalers – Max Iafrate, Detroit Belle Tire (RD)
16. Ottawa 67’s – Sean Monahan, Mississauga Rebels (LC)
17. Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors – Nick Ebert, Waterloo Jr. A (RD)
18. Kitchener Rangers – Matia Marcantuoni, Toronto Marlboros (RC)
19. London Knights – Chris Tierney, York Simcoe Express (LC)
20. Windsor Spitfires – Grant Webermin, Detroit Honeybaked (LD)
21. Barrie Colts – Kerby Rychel, Detroit Belle Tire (LW)

301 players were selected in total over 15 rounds including 172 forwards, 97 defencemen, and 32 goaltenders. The Greater Toronto Hockey League led the way with 72 players selected including 15 from the Toronto Young Nationals. 70 players were selected from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, followed by 62 players selected from hockey programs in the United States. 48 players were drafted from the ALLIANCE, with 24 selected from the Ottawa District Hockey Association, 13 from the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, 10 from Hockey Northwestern Ontario, and 2 from various other programs in Canada. 175 players of the 301 selected competed at the 2010 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament.

The draft order is based on reverse order of the overall regular season standings beginning with non-playoff teams.

Click here to see complete results of the 2010 OHL Priority Selection

2009 OHL Priority Selection Review:

The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds had the first overall pick in the 2009 Priority Selection and announced Daniel Catenacci from the York Simcoe Express as the first overall selection.

300 players were selected including 169 forwards, 94 defencemen, and 37 goaltenders. 86 players were drafted from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, with 74 from the Greater Toronto Hockey League. 54 players were taken from the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario, and 54 were drafted from hockey programs in the United States. 19 players are from the Ottawa District Hockey Association, seven are from the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, with three from Hockey Northwestern Ontario, and three from various other programs in Canada.

The GTHL’s Toronto Marlboros, winners of the 2009 OHL Cup, led the way with 13 players selected in the 2009 OHL Priority Selection. The OMHA’s York Simcoe Express had 11 players selected.

Click here for complete results of the 2009 OHL Priority Selection

2008 OHL Priority Selection Review:

301 minor midget-aged players were selected today, including John McFarland of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens, who was the first overall pick of the Sudbury Wolves. Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs’ teammates Gregg McKegg (Erie Otters) and Steven Shipley (Owen Sound Attack) were the next two picks followed by Erik Gudbranson of the Ottawa Jr. 67’s to the Kingston Frontenacs. The Peterborough Petes selected Ryan Spooner from the Ottawa Jr. Senators fifth overall.

Ryan O’Connor (sixth overall to the Barrie Colts), Tyler Toffoli (seventh overall to the Ottawa 67’s), Devante Smith-Pelly (eighth overall to the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors) and Cody McNaughton (12th overall to the Guelph Storm) were also selected in the first round from the Jr. Canadiens, who won the OHL Cup Showcase Tournament in March.

The Canadiens led the way with 14 players selected during the 15 round process. The Toronto Marlies, who finished second at the OHL Cup were next with 11 players selected. The Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs had 10 players selected while the Toronto Red Wings and York Simcoe Express each had nine players selected.

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Jack Ferguson Award History

The “Fergie” is presented annually to the player selected first overall in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. The award recognizes the dedication and contributions made by Jack Ferguson during his 25 year association with the Ontario Hockey League, first as a scout with the Ottawa 67’s and followed by his appointment as head of the OHL’s Central Scouting Bureau in 1981 as its Director of Central Scouting.

Past Winners of the Jack Ferguson Award:

Year Player Team

1981 Dan Quinn, Belleville
1982 Kirk Muller, Guelph
1983 Trevor Stienburg, Guelph
1984 Dave Moylan, Sudbury
1985 Bryan Fogarty, Kingston
1986 Troy Mallette, S.S. Marie
1987 John Uniac, Sudbury
1988 Drake Berehowsky, Kingston
1989 Eric Lindros, S.S. Marie
1990 Pat Peake, Detroit
1991 Todd Harvey, Detroit
1992 Jeff O’Neill, Guelph
1993 Alyn McCauley, Ottawa
1994 Jeff Brown, Sarnia
1995 Daniel Tkaczuk, Barrie
1996 Rico Fata, London
1997 Charlie Stephens, Toronto
1998 Jay Harrison, Brampton
1999 Jason Spezza, Mississauga
2000 Patrick Jarrett, Mississauga
2001 Patrick O’Sullivan, Mississauga
2002 Robbie Schremp, Mississauga
2003 Patrick McNeill, Saginaw
2004 John Hughes, Belleville
2005 John Tavares, Oshawa
2006 Steven Stamkos, Sarnia
2007 Ryan O’Reilly, Erie
2008 John McFarland, Sudbury
2009 Daniel Catenacci, Sault Ste. Marie
2010 Alex Galchenyuk, Sarnia