First off, congratulations to all the prospects who represented Team Ontario at the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Congrats on the silver medal boys! Here is a photo of the squad.
Now, to the rankings...
Team Ontario begins quest for gold 🥇#OHLDraft prospects ready for action in Red Deer at #CWG2019 🏒— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) February 17, 2019
PREVIEW: https://t.co/aYP6hgweRX #GoTeamO pic.twitter.com/gfzKD5sVxF
MEDAL ALERT: Men’s Hockey earns a a silver medal at the @2019CanadaGames! 🥈🇨🇦— Team Ontario (@GoTeamOntario) February 23, 2019
Congratulations on your silver medal! 👏#CGHockey #GoTeamO #CWG2019 #CanadaGames #ThisIsOurMoment pic.twitter.com/a6vGLeyxGM
Now, to the rankings...
** NCAA commitment could mean the player will be drafted much lower than where he is ranked
1. Shane Wright, C, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 8G & 9A for 17 points in 8 games
Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament (London, ON) – 7G & 10A for 17 points in 8 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 7G, 5A for 12 points in 6 games
Comments:
Shane Wright is a 2004 born player dominating the 2003 born circuit. Exceptional status must be on lock down for Wright, because another year of minor midget AAA would make no sense (UPDATE: Wright was granted exception status on March 8, 2019). He is the real deal and whatever team is lucky enough to draft him will likely get three years of his services (expect him to go to the NHL after his draft year). All the physical tools are there and his hockey IQ is next level. The way he sees the ice, distributes the puck, and attacks open gaps is impeccable. Watch out for the quick wrister mid-level and under the glove. That’s his go to move, but Wright has several tricks up his sleeve. I’ve seen him put the puck in the net almost any way imaginable. Shane had recorded over 100 points by December 23, 2018 according to the Don Mills Flyers.
He led the Don Mills Flyers to an OHF Bantam Championship last season with 15 points in 8 games. His Don Mills Flyers have only lost one game this season (finals of Silver Stick to Compuware), and they won the Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament and Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament in dominant fashion. The Don Mills Flyers were tested at the Toronto Marlboros Holiday Classic, but emerged victorious. Shane Wright got the OT game-winning goal in the finals and was named MVP of the tournament.
2. Brandt Clarke, D, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Congratulations to Shane Wright— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) March 10, 2019
(Don Mills Flyers) on being granted exceptional status! Expect him to be drafted first overall in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. #OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/YfZsx86E5W
Exceptional Player Status 👍@OHFHockey announces @HockeyCanada’s decision to grant Shane Wright eligibility for the 2019 #OHLDraft.— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) March 8, 2019
DETAILS: https://t.co/52YPbyJwzq pic.twitter.com/QG9ECwf750
MILESTONE: Shane Wright has notched 150 points this season - one of them was a beauty short handed tally last night #flyers #hockey #milestone pic.twitter.com/hKnXTICzB2— Don Mills Flyers '03 (@03DMF) March 6, 2019
2. Brandt Clarke, D, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 3G & 5A for 8 points in 8 games
Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament (London, ON) – 3G & 8A for 11 points in 8 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 4G, 3A for 7 points in 7 games
Comments:
Brandt Clarke is going to make an OHL fan base very, very happy. The offensively gifted defenceman is oozing with skill and is very creative in the offensive zone. He can make all the fancy plays and it’s easy to see the similarities between him and his brother Graeme (forward for the Ottawa 67s). His stick handling and deceptive dekes are unmatched in this draft class. Clarke has incredible puck skills – he can make it disappear like he’s doing a magic trick when the opponent tries to take it off him. Clarke shows off his ability to dangle with a successful "Michigan Move" executed in one of the clips below. According to the Don Mils Flyers, Clarke hit 100 points on January 24, 2019. That's absurd production for a defenceman.
3. Mason McTavish, F, Pembroke Lumber Kings (HEO Midget AAA)
4. Sasha Pastujov, F, Compuware 16U (USA – HPHL TIER 1)**
5. Brennan Othmann, F, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
6. Roman Schmidt, D, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)**
8. Ethan Del Mastro, D, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
9. Jeremy Wilmer, F, Portledge School (USHS Prep)**
16. Francesco Pinelli, F, Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
17. Cole Hipkin, D, Brantford 99ers (Alliance)
Brandt Clarke (Don Mills Flyers) scores a stunning goal for Team Ontario at the Canada Winter Games. Clarke is expected to go second overall in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. #OHLDraft @GTHLHockey @03DMF pic.twitter.com/ltUj0dlk1a— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) February 18, 2019
— Don Mills Flyers '03 (@03DMF) February 26, 2018
MILESTONE: A couple games into the Playoffs and D Brandt Clarke has hit the 100 point mark on the season! #flyers #hockey #milestone pic.twitter.com/L8UysgqEjL— Don Mills Flyers '03 (@03DMF) January 24, 2019
Another excellent wrister by Brandt Clarke finds the twine. @ClarkeBrandt @GoTeamOntario #OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/XyxwSJLghX— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) February 22, 2019
3. Mason McTavish, F, Pembroke Lumber Kings (HEO Midget AAA)
Statistics:
HEO Midget AAA Hockey – 44G & 32A for 76 points in 39 games
CCHL (Pembroke) - 3G & 4A for 7 points in 5 games
Steve Richey Tournament (Peterborough, ON) - 5G & 4A for 9 points
Comments:
McTavish plays the game with an exceptional combination of skill and power. It's extremely difficult for opponents to knock him off the puck or break his stride. The strength he possesses is mind-boggling for this age group. Mason can also make really nice moves with very little space or room to maneuver. He is like a freight train coming through and he unleashes a very heavy shot off the rush off a quick release. I was behind the glass when he missed a shot attempt and it hit the glass a few feet over. My ears were ringing for a few seconds after - that shot tracks at high velocity. Great point production in the HEO Midget AAA league and seven points in five games at the junior level is impressive. Had to move him up to the three spot.
Mason McTavish (Pembroke Lumber Kings) snipes for Team Ontario at the Canada Winter Games. McTavish is my third ranked prospect for the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. #OHLDraft @HEOMidgetAAA pic.twitter.com/L2JSe7MUdb— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) February 21, 2019
Be strong on pucks, use your edges to your advantage, and have a quick release, Saturday's 3rd ⭐️ Mason McTavish puts it all on display on this beauty goal. @PLK_Midget_AAA went on to defeat Carleton Place 5-4.#HEOMidgetAAA Fall Showcase pic.twitter.com/iGsvvxkCQv— HEO Midget AAA (@HEOMidgetAAA) September 2, 2018
— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) January 29, 2019
Mason McTavish with another stunning goal! This one was assisted by Connor Lockhart. The top prospects from @HEOMidgetAAA team up for a beautiful goal here.@masonmctavish27 @C_lockhart73 @GoTeamOntario #OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/ns1QRtyEPz— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) February 22, 2019
4. Sasha Pastujov, F, Compuware 16U (USA – HPHL TIER 1)**
Statistics:
HPHL – 7G & 11A for 18 points in 19 games
USA Hockey Select 15 Development Camp: 2G & 3A for 5 points in 4 games
Border Battle (Windsor, ON) – 3G & 7A for 10 points in 3 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 9G & 7A for 16 points in 7 games
Comments:
Sasha Pastujov had himself a tournament at the Silver Stick in Whitby. Him and Dylan Duke (see #11 on this list) had an incredible weekend and wowed those in attendance. The finals with the Don Mills Flyers (5-4 OT win) was an absolute classic. Pastujov displayed a nice wrist shot that found the net frequently. He can change up his speed drastically to keep defenses on their heels and stop on a dime. This kid can really play and his puck skills are special. Check out a goal by Pastujov (wearing #12) from the Silver Stick Tournament (assisted by #25 Dylan Duke) below.
Here is a goal by Compuware’s #12 Sasha Pastujov (assisted by #25 Dylan Duke) from the Silver Stick Tournament held in Whitby this past weekend. Compuware won the tourney🥇. @sashapastujov12 had 9G & 7A and @dylanduke25 had 6G & 8A in 7 games to lead tournament scoring. #OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/BM0dIr3Fvw— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) November 28, 2018
Wouldn't be surprised to see a #2 beside this kid in a few upcoming rankings. Size, skill, smarts, teams kinda look for that sort of stuff. pic.twitter.com/XgQk35pnny— Paul Kidd (@expatPK) November 27, 2018
Silverstick Champs!! pic.twitter.com/qkR4FvWQPJ— Sasha Pastujov (@sashapastujov12) November 25, 2018
So proud of this team. Never count us out #5seed https://t.co/ZIEwkRcd9t— Sasha Pastujov (@sashapastujov12) February 10, 2019
5. Brennan Othmann, F, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 4G & 4A for 8 points in 8 games
Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament (London, ON) – 16G & 9A for 25 points in 8 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 5G & 5A for 10 points in 7 games
Comments:
Othmann is Shane Wright’s partner in crime. He is the perfect complement to Wright and they play extremely well together. Othmann is super sturdy and can bury the puck. His finishing touch is really high-end. Deceptive head fakes and quick hands are part of the equation. Othmann fools goalies and defenders to keep them off balance and on their heels. Brennan had scored over 50 goals and 100 points this season by December 23, 2018, according to the Don Mills Flyers.
Brennan Othmann (Don Mills Flyers) has 7 goals through 4 games for Team Ontario at the Canada Winter Games. Here are a couple different goals that put his shooting accuracy on display. My initial ranking of him at 8th overall has been adjusted to 5th. #OHLDraft @GTHLHockey @03DMF pic.twitter.com/gzG2JVLMx2— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) February 21, 2019
For those of you unable to be at the game, Don Mills was able to force overtime against Compuware on a goal by Brennan Othmann with just 19 seconds remaining. #WhitbySilverStick pic.twitter.com/aB7JW1iDmu— Prospect Pipeline (@NHLProspectLine) November 25, 2018
Brennan Othmann (@BOthmann78) scores a pivotal goal to make it 2-1 for the Don Mills Flyers over the Toronto Marlies through two periods. That’s the shot of a player with 22 goals in 21 tournament games this season. #OHLDraft @03DMF pic.twitter.com/wbI4Xiw95o— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) December 5, 2018
MILESTONE: Brennan hit 50 goals & 100 total points at almost the same time. Lots of hard work went into this! #flyers #hockey #milestone pic.twitter.com/d451qjhCHI— Don Mills Flyers '03 (@03DMF) December 23, 2018
Brennan Othmann is on fire 🔥 at the @CanadaGames for @GoTeamOntario.@BOthmann78 @03DMF @GTHLHockey pic.twitter.com/Fi7jOmJEKn— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) February 22, 2019
Brennan Othmann finished the 2019 Canada Winter Games with 16 points (10G, 6) in 6 games. Good for 2nd in the tournament, and highest points/game average! Congrats Brennan! #CWG2019 #TeamO #flyers #hockey pic.twitter.com/yT84ijBy87— Don Mills Flyers '03 (@03DMF) February 25, 2019
6. Roman Schmidt, D, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)**
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 6G & 4A for 10 points in 8 games
USA Hockey Select 15 Development Camp: 0G & 3A for 3 points in 4 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 1G, 6A for 7 points in 7 games
Comments:
Schmidt is absolutely massive. The tale of the tape has to be in the 6-5 or 6-6 range and well over 200 pounds. For such a big guy, he is quite nimble on his skates and has pretty quiet feet. Overall power and strength are his main strengths. His shot is an absolute cannon and he makes the puck very heavy. I’m surprised when his shot hits the glass or the boards that it doesn’t go right through.
Another Tuesday night gameday! Back at home tonight to protect the house #gameday #flyers pic.twitter.com/ff8c8UMUQn— Don Mills Flyers '03 (@03DMF) November 13, 2018
[ROSTER SERIES 7/16] #27 Roman Schmidt (D, shoots: R) a first year Flyer after making an impact with the ‘02 age group last year all the way to the OHL Cup. He towers over the blueline, prevents zone entries, and gets pucks to the net through traffic from all angles. pic.twitter.com/usTiloex2k— Don Mills Flyers '03 (@03DMF) September 20, 2018
Second half of our back to back games tonight in Mississauga #gameday #flyers pic.twitter.com/LHnMCMGMgu— Don Mills Flyers '03 (@03DMF) January 3, 2019
7. Connor Lockhart, F, Kanata Lasers (HEO Midget AAA)
Statistics:
HEO Midget AAA Hockey – 28G & 44A for 72 points in 38 games
CCHL (Kanata) - 1G in 3 games
Steve Richey Tournament (Peterborough, ON) - 4G & 4A for 8 points
Comments:
Lockhart is a highly skilled center from the Ottawa area. This kid has uber quick feet and a crazy good first step. He is the full offensive package with excellent moves, natural scoring talent, and excellent playmaking ability. Connor has a deadly accurate shot and scores really eye popping goals. His movement without the puck is impressive and he displays high hockey IQ in this area. Offensively, Connor darts through open gaps and creates lanes for his teammates. On the defensive end and in the neutral zone he is excellent at cutting off passes and disrupting plays. The natural ability is there, but he also has the hockey intelligence to be a major superstar in the OHL.
Connor Lockhart (Kanata Lasers) finishes for Team Ontario at the Canada Winter Games. Lockhart is a top ranked prospect for the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. #OHLDraft @HEOMidgetAAA @2018U18Lasers pic.twitter.com/rn7nsRS3P6— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) February 21, 2019
Incredible goal by Connor Lockhart! Great passing play with Josh Bloom at the @CanadaGames. #OHLDraft @C_lockhart73 @jbloom97 @GoTeamOntario pic.twitter.com/WkCRFyG2v9— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) February 22, 2019
Fun weekend down in the 6ix with the boys #ambassadors pic.twitter.com/nNKGX8r7sM— Connor Lockhart (@C_lockhart73) January 1, 2019
8. Ethan Del Mastro, D, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 1G & 3A for 4 points in 6 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 0G & 2A for 2 points in 6 games
Comments:
Shut down D. The stats aren’t overly impressive, but they are decent. Del Mastro jumps up into the play very well and displayed this at the GTHL Top Prospects Game with a goal. He plays a complete game and I’ve been very impressed by his style for a while now. Ethan uses his big frame and skating ability to gain leverage on opponents, and it's very hard to beat him off the rush. He is very tough below the dots and he wins most puck battles down low. He played up with the minor midget Marlies last season when they were short a defenceman.
Top OHL prospect Ethan Del Mastro with nice snipe 🎯 at the GTHL Top Prospects game. @EthanDelmastro @TorontoMarlboro #OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/Id5jn5HQFR— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) December 22, 2018
Great slap pass by Ethan Del Mastro to Brennan Othmann last night for @GoTeamOntario. Excellent awareness and hockey IQ displayed there by Del Mastro. Othmann is a pure goal scorer and those types know where to be for tap ins. @EthanDelmastro @BOthmann78 pic.twitter.com/l2Ia3bREnD— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) February 22, 2019
9. Jeremy Wilmer, F, Portledge School (USHS Prep)**
Statistics:
AYHL 16U - 26G & 32A for 58 points in 21 games.
TIEHL U16 - 19G & 33A for 52 points in 21 games.
Today’s Skills Session:Some nice pump fakes from Jeremy Wilmer today! pic.twitter.com/eWqAds1vJX— Mike Brdey (@BrdeyMike) August 12, 2018
Congrats to Hockey Essentials '03 Jeremy Wilmer on his commitment to @TerrierHockey #NECS pic.twitter.com/Fr6VMtu9Ya— Hockey Essentials (@HockeyEssential) January 25, 2018
Comments:
I haven't seen Wilmer since Bantam when he played for the Long Island Gulls. Wilmer is an offensive catalyst and is racking up points this year. Even though I haven't seen him this season, I must rank him in the top 10. He looked too good when I saw him last season and his statistics are absolutely outrageous.
10. Danny Zhilkin, F, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)**
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 9G & 3A for 12 points in 6 games
Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament (London, ON) – 2G & 4A for 6 points in 6 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 2G & 0A for 2 points in 6 games
Comments:
Zhilkin was my favourite player in the bantam age group when he played with the Toronto Nationals. He made the move to the Marlies for his OHL Draft year and looks fantastic in the blue and white. He is really, really fast and tracks well at his top speed. It's hard to rank a player with blazing speed and control any lower than this. If he sticks to his commitment to Boston University, it will be a hugh loss for OHL fans. Lots of talent here and he's the best forward on the Marlies, who always have a juggernaut minor midget squad.
Not the greatest quality, but the boys had a great tourney in Whitby. #marlie pic.twitter.com/40MnTx8UKj— Danny Zhilkin (@ZhilkinDanny) November 30, 2018
The Toronto Marlies earn a 2-2 draw with a late goal by Logan Mailloux. Nice laser beam wrister from the point goes upstairs. Here is the action in the push with the net empty, including the goal. Danny Zhilkin #90 with some solid work here @ZhilkinDanny @loganmailloux_ #OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/c3M1UHUpw3— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) December 5, 2018
Big tourney, let’s go boys! pic.twitter.com/oVkMiNLtWS— Danny Zhilkin (@ZhilkinDanny) November 22, 2018
Danny Zhilkin showing off his skill with this insane goal at the Chowder Cup! @SportsCentre @Sportsnet @spittinchiclets @barstoolsports @espn @theScore pic.twitter.com/dC2I0b19nn— Maroon Hockey Group (@MaroonProspects) July 21, 2018
Excellent snipe 🎯 by top OHL prospect and Boston Terrier commit Danny Zhilkin at the GTHL Top Prospects Game. @ZhilkinDanny @TorontoMarlboro @TerrierHockey #OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/5S4Aynajug— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) December 22, 2018
11. Dylan Duke, C, Compuware 16U (USA – HPHL TIER 1)**
Statistics:
HPHL – 12G & 11A for 23 points in 19 games
USA Hockey Select 15 Development Camp: 4G & 2A for 6 points in 4 games
Border Battle (Windsor, ON) – 4G & 5A for 9 points in 3 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 6G & 8A for 14 points in 7 games
Comments:
Duke can really motor and has excellent overall skating skills. He is undersized, but he has the speed and skill to be a big time star in the OHL. Duke and Sasha Pastujov (see #4 on this list) worked really well together at the Silver Stick. Duke is a fantastic playmaker, but he can also finish off plays as he regularly displays a nice scoring touch.
— Paul Kidd (@expatPK) November 21, 2018
12. Brett Harrison, F, London Jr. Knights (Alliance)
Statistics:
Alliance – 42G & 21A for 63 points in 33 games
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 2G & 1A for 3 points in 4 games
Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament (London, ON) – 3G & 2A for 5 points in 5 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 4G & 0A for 4 points in 4 games
Steve Richey Tournament (Peterborough, ON) - 2G & 4A for 6 points
Comments:
Harrison is a pure game breaker in every sense of the word. He drives the London Jr Knights and has a really powerful motor. Easily a first rounder and probably should be ranked higher, but I'm not sure who to drop.
13. Brenden Sirizzotti, F, Whitby Wildcats (OMHA ETA)
Statistics:
OMHA – 32G & 61A for 93 points in 36 games
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 1G & 8A for 9 points in 5 games
Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament (London, ON) – 3G & 4A for 7 points in 5 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 8G & 2A for 10 points in 6 games
Comments:
Sirizzotti can flat out score. The numbers he is putting up this season are absolutely insane. He is also a very strong play maker and makes really exceptional plays with the puck. He could be the best pure offensive player in the draft. His offensive instincts are incredible and he has a knack for it. These skills come naturally and OHL teams will be very intrigued about his offensive fire power.
14. Stuart Rolofs, F, Kanata Lasers (HEO Midget AAA)
Statistics:
HEO – 28G & 19A for 47 points in 32 games
CCHL - no points in 3 games.
Steve Richey Tournament (Peterborough, ON) - 1G & 6A for 7 points
Comments:
Incredible combination of size, skill, and power. Scored a nasty curl n' drag snipe at the Marlies Tournament and was all over the score sheet during the event. There's loads of gas in the tank with Rolofs and he has shown incredible stamina. When you think he is at the end of a shift, he finds a second wind for another high octane burst of speed and power.
Welcome to Laser Land - our protects Connor Lockhart and Stuart Rolofs #BrightFutures pic.twitter.com/8Ia6WEAnwL— Kanata Lasers (@KanataLasers) April 9, 2018
Fun 3 tourneys with the boys. Thanks to @HEOMidgetAAA for the opportunity! pic.twitter.com/t24bohJItl— Stuart Rolofs (@RolofsStuart) January 26, 2019
15. Liam Arnsby, F, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 2G & 4A for 6 points in 6 games
Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament (London, ON) – DNP (Injured)
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 4G & 7A for 11 points in 7 games
Comments:
Do you want the puck? Well, Liam Arnsby will go get it for you. I’ve seen Don Mills play a ton of games and I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him lose a 50/50 puck battle. He also throws vicious hits and has absolutely leveled and intimidated his opponents regularly. Not a fun guy to play against. He is very, very strong on the puck and leans real hard on his stick. There is a ton of offensive talent, but he plays in both zones really well. He can really score and generate offence. These types of pivots are special, and he is about as complete as they come in this draft.
Great patience to out wait the goalie. @liamarnsby #flyerspuck #process #torontotitanstournament #toronto #hockey #process #rtb #goal #powerplay #gthl #iplayintheg #titansearlybird pic.twitter.com/ypeQbPH23V— Don Mills Flyers '03 (@03DMF) September 5, 2018
It’s gameday! Back on the ice tonight to defend home ice #gameday #flyers pic.twitter.com/23Bp2N8UCA— Don Mills Flyers '03 (@03DMF) December 4, 2018
Liam Arnsby (Don Mills Flyers) with a nice goal for Team Ontario at the Canada Winter Games. Arnsby finished the tournament with 9 points and is a top prospect for the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. #OHLDraft@03DMF @GTHLHockey pic.twitter.com/qoTySK7rza— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) February 25, 2019
16. Francesco Pinelli, F, Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 1G & 1A for 2 points in 4 games
Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament (London, ON) – 3G & 4A for 7 points in 5 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 2G & 3A for 5 points in 4 games
Comments:
Speed kills and Pinelli has it in spades. His hands keep up with his feet and he has made some moves that make my head spin. Pinelli plays with a bit of mean streak and likes to stir things up a bit. He is very physical and doesn't shy away from contact in the tough spots. He will be a superstar in the OHL. Take a look at a fine example of his handy work below.
Watch the speed, skill and finish of Francesco Pinelli @CePinelli71 as he continues to show his character elevating in big games. 2G 1A in 4-1 win over Whitby Wildcats @OHLHockey @GTHLHockey @TorontoRedWings #OHLDraft #OHLCup pic.twitter.com/nCqLwzLyGA— Toronto Red Wings (@GthlRedwings) March 13, 2019
17. Cole Hipkin, D, Brantford 99ers (Alliance)
Statistics:
Alliance – 9G & 25A for 34 points in 33 games
Alliance (Midget) - 1A in 2 games.
Dale Parker Memorial Tournament (Brantford, ON) – 2G & 6A for 8 points in 6 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 0G & 5A for 5 points in 4 games
Steve Richey Tournament (Peterborough, ON) - 3G & 3A for 6 points
Comments:
Right shot D with great play making skills. Hipkin will go high in this draft since he plays the very important right defenseman position and does it very, very well. The distribution skills with the puck are very strong. Cole uses the boards really well and is very creative with where he puts it. If there is no play there, he wires the day-old biscuit high and hard off the glass to relieve pressure. Hipkin is the rock on the back end that every OHL team needs.
Congratulations to #TRCHockey student athlete Cole Hipkin for being selected (Brantford 99’rs) to play in Alliance Hockey’s Minor Midget All Star Game! Hitting the scoresheet with one assist,Team Navy defeated Team White 7-6 in an overtime thriller. #WolfpackPride pic.twitter.com/68zaC2pIIB— #TRC Academy (@TRCwolfpack) December 3, 2018
18. Artem Guryev, D, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 1G & 5A for 6 points in 6 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 1G & 3A for 4 points in 6 games
Comments:
Remember those hockey players in high school who used to get followed around by the football coach (who incessantly tried to get them to join the football team). Well, that’s Artem Guryev to a tee. This kid is a flat out missile who throws extremely booming body checks. However, the best thing about his game is his positioning. He is always in the right spot and covers well. There’s a really nice wrister/snap shot there too.
Artem Guryev with a massive hit at the GTHL Top Prospects Game. Guryev plays defence for the Toronto Marlboros. He reminds me of Tyler Tucker from the Barrie Colts (former Toronto Titans player). @GTHLHockey @TorontoMarlboro #OHLDraft #ImgPlay pic.twitter.com/rW2aAgtib5
— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) December 19, 2018
19. Ryan Del Monte, F, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)**
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 5G & 3A for 8 points in 6 games
Comments:
Del Monte could have the best hands in the entire draft class. His moves are flat out stunning and he can deke the jock strap off many OHL defenseman right now. The question is how firm his commitment is to Harvard University. It would be a huge loss for OHL fans not to watch this kid develop. Hopefully an OHL team can recruit him to join the league.
Winning goal by Ryan Del Monte (Toronto Nationals) in overtime to win the GTHL Top Prospects Game. Del Monte scored twice in a 4-3 win and was MVP for his team. @RyanDelMonte2 #OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/cRW3DXeSJb— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) December 12, 2018
Ryan Del Monte scored two stunning goals at the GTHL Top Prospects Game. Del Monte is a Harvard commit who is a top prospect for the OHL Priority Selection. @RyanDelMonte2 @HarvardMHockey #OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/4RVA3qv2HS— Ryan McArthur (@ryanpmcarthur) December 22, 2018
20. Maddox Callens, F, Brantford 99ers (Alliance)
Statistics:
Alliance – 25G & 27A for 52 points in 33 games
Alliance (Midget) - 1G in 1 game.
GOJHL (Stratford Warriors) - no points in 3 games.
Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament (London, ON) – 4G & 1A for 5 points in 6 games
Dale Parker Memorial Tournament (Brantford, ON) – 11G & 5A for 16 points in 6 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 2G & 1A for 3 points in 4 games
Steve Richey Tournament (Peterborough, ON) - 1G & 5A for 6 points
Comments:
Callens is another guy who is crazy fast. He absolutely flies out there and can skate circles around most of the competition. He got a really nice tip in goal at the Silver Stick that I’m not sure he got credit for and regularly displays excellent hand eye coordination. His shot is pretty lethal and the release on it is nasty. Maddox also has a nice one-timer and can really wire it if he is set up well. Below is a goal from his Bantam year - appears it was a pretty big one...
Here is the game winner from Maddox Callens. Great shot to end a great season. pic.twitter.com/u2olBfD2PD— Dave Coulson (@Dave_Coulson) March 11, 2018
21. Joshua Bloom, F, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON): 4G & 4A for 8 points in 6 games
@Sixblooms1 - folks, it looks like Josh Bloom is ready to make an impact at the Canada Winter Games - this kids rising - great speed as you can see, plays with tempo and is a one man wrecking crew when he gets time and space! pic.twitter.com/geQmIrC5kV— The Scouting News (@hockeyscouting) February 9, 2019
22. Jon-Randall Avon, F, Peterborough Petes (OMHA ETA)
Statistics:
OMHA - 24G & 25A for 49 points in 35 games
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 1G & 2A for 3 points in 5 games
Steve Richey Tournament (Peterborough) - 2G & 5A for 7 points
23. Landon Cato, D, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)**
Statistics:
USA Hockey Select 15 Development Camp: 0G & 2A for 2 points in 4 games
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament - 2G & 2A for 4 points in 6 games.
24. Wil Murphy, D, Kingston Jr Fronts (OMHA ETA)
Statistics:
OMHA: 12G & 26A for 38 points in 36 games
25. Deni Goure, F, Chatham-Kent Cyclones (Alliance)
Statistics:
Alliance - 16G & 27A for 43 points in 26 games
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 2G & 4A for 6 points in 4 games
GOJHL (Chatham Maroons) - 1G in 1 game.
Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament (London, ON) - 3G & 2A for 5 points in 4 games
Steve Richey Tournament (Peterborough, ON) - 2G & 2A for 4 points
26. Ryan Winterton, F, Whitby Wildcats (OMHA ETA)
Statistics:
OMHA - 38G & 34A for 72 points in 36 games.
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 4G & 4A for 8 points in 5 games
27. Francesco Arcuri, F, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Statistics:
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 2G & 4A for 6 points in 7 games
Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament (London, ON) – 6G & 6A for 12 points in 8 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 1G & 3A for 4 points in 7 games
28. Luke Hughes, D, Detroit Little Caesars 15U (USA)**
Statistics:
USA Hockey Select 15 Development Camp: 0G & 3A for 3 points in 4 games
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 0G & 4A for 4 points in 5 games
International Silver Stick Tournament (Whitby, ON) – 2G & 3A for 5 points in 4 games
29. Dylan Gratton, D, North Jersey Avalanche (USA)**
Statistics:
USA Hockey Select 15 Development Camp - 3G & 3A for 6 points in 4 games
AYHL 16U - 10G & 10A for 20 points in 21 games.
T1EHL U16 - 3G & 8A for 11 points in 20 games.
30. Logan Mailloux, D, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
31. Daniel Michaud, F, Quinte Red Devils (OMHA ETA)
Statistics:
OMHA - 17G & 16A for 33 points in 30 games
Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament (Toronto, ON) – 3G & 3A for 6 points in 4 games
32. Colby Saganiuk, F, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U (USA)**
Statistics:
USA Hockey Select 15 Development Camp - 3G & 2A for 5 points in 4 games
Tier 1 USHL – 9G & 24A for 33 points in 32 games
Midget - 10G & 29A for 39 points in 37 games.
33. Ty Hollett, D, Navan Grads (HEO)
Statistics:
HEO - 3G & 14A for 17 points in 31 games.
CCHL - no points in 2 games.
34. Ranvir Gill, D, Ottawa Jr Senators (HEO)
Statistics:
HEO - 6G & 23A for 29 points in 37 games.
CCHL - no points in 4 games.
35. Ryan Burke, F, Elgin Middlesex Chiefs (Alliance)
Statistics:
Alliance - 21G & 41A for 62 points in 33 games.
36. Wyatt Johnston, F, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
37. Deven Nagra, D, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
38. Kaleb Lawrence, F, OHA Mavericks (Prep)
39. Benjamin Gaudreau, G, North Bay Trappers (GNML)
40. Tucker Robertson, F, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
41. Brayden Hislop, D, Waterloo Wolves (Alliance)
42. Justin O’Donnell, F, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
43. Sam Sedley, D, Huron-Perth Lakers (Alliance)
44. Cole Patey, F, North Central Predators (OMHA ETA)
45. Josh Rosenzweig, G, Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
46. James Jodoin, D, Oakville Rangers (OMHA SCTA)
47. Thomas Johnston, F, Whitby Wildcats (OMHA ETA)
48. Brody Fournier, F, Smith Falls Bears (HEO)
49. Adam O'Marra, F, Oakville Rangers (OMHA SCTA)
50. Isaac Enright, D, Pembroke Lumber Kings (HEO)
51. Braedon Kressler, F, Mississauga Senators (GTHL)
52. Ethan Larmand, F, North Central Predators (OMHA ETA)
53. Chase Stillman, F, Sudbury Wolves (GNML)**
54. Connor Punnett, D, North Central Predators (OMHA ETA)
55. Jesse Fishman, F, Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
56. Samuel Moncada, G, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
57. Jack Devine, F, Chicago Mission (USA)**
58. Chandler Romeo, D, Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
59. Vlad Dvurechenskii, F, North York Rangers (GTHL)
60. Josh Reid, F, Pembroke Lumber Kings (HEO)
61. Ethan Straky, D, Oakland Jr Grizzlies (USA)**
62. Patrick Leaver, G, Smith Falls Bears (HEO)
63. Kaleb Nelson, F, York Simcoe Express (OMHA ETA)
64. Ty Anselmini, F, Guelph Gryphons (OMHA SCTA)
65. Vincent Salice, F, Oakland Jr Grizzlies 16U (USA)**
66. Cole Eichler, F, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
67. Ethan Burroughs, F, Halton Hurricanes (OMHA SCTA)
68. Jack Beck, F, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
69. Sebastian Resar, G, Whitby Wildcats (OMHA ETA)
70. Douglas Carr, D, Whitby Wildcats (OMHA ETA)
71. Kai Greaves, D, Cambridge Hawks (Alliance)
72. Noah Janicki, D, Barrie Jr Colts (OMHA ETA)
73. Landon McCallum, F, Brantford 99ers (Alliance)
74. Davis Burnside, F, Chicago Mission (USA)**
75. Owen Hollingsworth, F, Navan Grads (HEO)
76. Jacob Frasca, F, Mississauga Sens (GTHL)
77. Zacharie Racine, G, Rockland Nationals (HEO)
78. Zacharie Giroux, F, Sudbury Jr Wolves (GNML)
79. Lawson Sherk, F, Halton Hurricanes (OMHA SCTA)
80. Joshua Kavanagh, D, Sudbury Wolves (GNML)
Knee-jerk reaction two days after posting the article - should have included the following players in the rankings:
81. Jacob Holmes, D, York Simcoe Express (OMHA ETA)
82. Jacob Osborne, G, Ottawa Jr Senators (HEO)
83. Owen Watson, F, Smith Falls Bears (HEO Midget AAA)
Honourable Mentions (in alphabetical order):
In bold are toughest omissions
Jordan Adams, F, Halton Hurricanes (OMHA SCTA)
Anthony Agostinelli, F, Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U (USA)**
Andre Anania, D, Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
Brenden Andersen, F, Brantford 99ers (Alliance)
Forbes Anderson, G, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
Robert Andreakos, G, Mississauga Reps (GTHL)
Bradley Banach, F, Mississauga Reps (GTHL)
Jake Barkley, F, Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
Sam Barry, F, Guelph Gryphons (OMHA SCTA)
Sam Barry, F, Guelph Gryphons (OMHA SCTA)
Sean Behrens, D, Chicago Mission 16U (USA)**
Joseph Blackley, D, Buffalo Regals (USA)**
Joseph Blackley, D, Buffalo Regals (USA)**
Patrick Boivin, G, Sudbury Wolves (GNML)
Eric Bonsteel, D, Mississauga Senators (GTHL)
Marc Boudreau, F, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
Braeden Bowman, F, Kitchener Jr Rangers (Alliance)
Ethan Broderick, D, Guelph Gryphons (OMHA SCTA)
Braeden Bowman, F, Kitchener Jr Rangers (Alliance)
Ethan Broderick, D, Guelph Gryphons (OMHA SCTA)
Hunter Brown, D, Kemptville 73's (HEO)
Justin Brown, F, Barrie Jr Colts (OMHA ETA)
Ayden Bulmer, G, Peterborough Petes (OMHA ETA)
Zachary Burfoot, D, Chicago Fury 15U (USA)**
Trevor Burns, F, Chicago Fury (USA)**
Christian Campanelli, F, North York Rangers (GTHL)
Owen Carter, D, Char-Lan Rebels (CCHL)
Christian Catalano, F, Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
Jake Coleman, F, Pembroke Lumber Kings (HEO)
Jonah Copre, D, Chicago Mission (USA)**
Callum Chau, D, Halton Hurricanes (OMHA SCTA)
Callum Chau, D, Halton Hurricanes (OMHA SCTA)
Alex Christopoulos, F, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Paul Christopoulos, D, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Sean Clarke, F, Vaughan Kings (GTHL)
Gabriel Crete, F, Navan Grads (HEO)
Ryan Cutler, F, York Simcoe Express (OMHA ETA)
Jordan D'Intino, F, London Jr. Knights (Alliance)
Jordan D'Intino, F, London Jr. Knights (Alliance)
Keegan DaMota, F, Brantford 99ers (Alliance)
Nolan Dann, F, Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
Camden Daigle, F, Huron Perth (Alliance)
Jake Darlison, D, Whitby Wildcats (OMHA ETA)
Jake Darlison, D, Whitby Wildcats (OMHA ETA)
Luca Del Bel Belluz, F, Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
Anthony Demkiw, F, Toronto Titans (GTHL)
William Demkiw, F, Toronto Titans (GTHL)
Matthew DiCosola, D, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
Justin DiLauro, G, Whitby Wildcats (OMHA ETA)
Matthew DiCosola, D, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
Justin DiLauro, G, Whitby Wildcats (OMHA ETA)
Max Donaso, G, Windsor Zone AAA (Alliance)
Maxwell Donohoe, F, Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
Connor Driscoll, F, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
Jacob Dupuis, D, Clarington Toros (OMHA ETA)
Jacob Dupuis, D, Clarington Toros (OMHA ETA)
Justin Ertel, F, Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
Ethan Esposito, F, Mississauga Sens (GTHL)
Ethan Esposito, F, Mississauga Sens (GTHL)
Ben Filicetti, F, Burlington Eagles (OMHA SCTA)
Ryan Forberg, F, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Owen Forester, D, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
Owen Forester, D, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
Nolan Forster, F, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
Jordan Fuller, F, York Simcoe Express (OMHA ETA)
Ty Gallagher, D, Compuware 16U (USA)**
Matteo Gennaro, G, Barrie Jr Colts (OMHA ETA)
Matteo Giampa, F, Niagara North (OMHA SCTA)
Matteo Giampa, F, Niagara North (OMHA SCTA)
Ryan Gillespie, F, Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
Ethan Gore, D, Guelph Gryphons (OMHA SCTA)
William Gourgouvelis, D, Whitby Wildcats (OMHA ETA)
Bill Gourgon, F, Carleton Place Canadiens (HEO)
Jack Guvenal, D, Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
Brayden Hache, D, York Simcoe Express (OMHA ETA)
Raymond Hamlin, F, Windsor Jr. Spitfires (Alliance)
Brayden Hache, D, York Simcoe Express (OMHA ETA)
Raymond Hamlin, F, Windsor Jr. Spitfires (Alliance)
Tyler Haskins, F, Chicago Mission 16U (USA)
Luke Haymes, F, Rockland Nationals (HEO)
Thomas Heaney, G, New Jersey Rockets 16U (USA)**
Parker Hendsbee, F, Niagara North (OMHA SCTA)
Parker Hendsbee, F, Niagara North (OMHA SCTA)
Tyler Hotson, F, London Jr Knights (Alliance)
Chris Innes, D, Sudbury Wolves (GNML)
Griffin Jurecki, F, Little Caesars (USA)**
Barret Joynt, F, Kingston Jr Fronts (OMHA ETA)
Judd Katz, D, Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
Justin Kelly-Boxe, F, Mississauga Reps (GTHL)
Cam Kosurko, F, Central Ontario Wolves (OMHA ETA)
Trent Kubiak, G, Buffalo Jr Sabres (USA)
Steven Laforme, F, Brantford 99ers (Alliance)
Vitaly Levyy, F, Portledge School (USA Prep)**
Thomas Lonsdale, D, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
Thomas Lonsdale, D, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
Ethan Lindsay, F, Barrie Jr Colts (OMHA ETA)
Mark MacPhee, F, Ottawa Jr. Sens (HEO)
Owen Mahoney, D, Brockville Braves (HEO)
Ethan Mahoney, F, Brockville Braves (HEO)
Jacob Maillet, F, Hamilton Jr Bulldogs (OMHA SCTA)
Kyle Maloney, F, Waterloo Wolves (Alliance)
Roberto Mancini, D, Mississauga Reps (GTHL)
Mitchel Martin, F, Sudbury Wolves (GNML)
Jack Matier, D, Soo Thunderbirds (GNML)
Ethan Mathews, D, Lambton Jr. Sting (Alliance)
Samuel Mayer, D, Hawkesbury Hawks (HEO)
Max McCue, F, Sudbury Wolves (GNML)
Mark McIntosh, F, Guelph Gryphons (OMHA SCTA)
Will Mierau, F, Smith Falls Bears (HEO)
Connor Miller, F, Honeybaked (USA)**
Connor Miller, F, Honeybaked (USA)**
Ethan Mistry, D, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Wade Monague, G, North Central Predators (OMHA ETA)
Isiah Moran-Weekes, D, Kanata Lasers (HEO)
Edward Moskowitz, F, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Simon Motew, D, Chicago Mission 15U (USA)
Marshall Nicholls, G, Waterloo Wolves (Alliance)
Tarabh Nolan, F, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
James Norton, G, Mississauga Sens (GTHL)
James Norton, G, Mississauga Sens (GTHL)
Joshua Orrico, D, Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
Beckett Palmer-Steven, F, Kingston Jr Frontenacs (OMHA ETA)
Owen Parsons, F, Waterloo Wolves (Alliance)
Dante Polombo, F, North Jersey Avalanche 15U (USA)
Tyler Procious, D, Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U (USA)**
Luca Rea, F, North York Rangers (GTHL)
Ryan Remick, F, CIHA Academy White (HEO/Prep)
Dylan Richardson, F, Guelph Gryphons (OMHA SCTA)
Bryce Richardson, F, North York Rangers (GTHL)
Bryce Richardson, F, North York Rangers (GTHL)
Declan Ride, D, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)**
Dominick Rivelli, F, Chicago Mission 15U (USA)**
Payton Robinson, D, Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
Anthony Russo, D, Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
Easton Ryan, F, Kemptville 73's (HEO)
Patrick Saini, F, North York Rangers (GTHL)
Redmond Savage, F, Compuware 16U (USA)**
Tyler Savard, F, Peterborough Petes (OMHA ETA)
Devon Savignac, F, Sudbury Wolves (GNML)
Teddy Sawyer, D, Pittsburgh Penguins 16U (USA)**
Liam Shwedyk, F, Niagara North (OMHA SCTA)
Liam Shwedyk, F, Niagara North (OMHA SCTA)
Nicholas Sewecke, F, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15U (USA)**
Aidan Shepard, D, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
Owen Simpson, D, Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
Matthew Shoss, D, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
Jack Silich, F, Chicago Mission 15U (USA)**
Marko Sikic, F, Kitchener Jr Rangers (Alliance)
Nikolas Simo, G, Oakland Jr Grizzlies 16U (USA)**
Max Smolinski, D, Detroit Little Caesars (USA)**
Matthew Sop, F, Kitchener Jr Rangers (Alliance)
Jack Stolicker, F, Compuware 16U (USA)**
Ryan St. Louis, F, Brunswick Prep (USA)
Kobe Tallman, F, Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
Quinn Tavares, F, Mississauga Reps (GTHL)
Evan Vanden Heuvel, D, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15U (USA)**
Ty Voit, F, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15U (USA)**
Sam Volturo, F, Detroit Little Caesars (USA)**
Cameron Walker, F, Sudbury Wolves (GNML)
Cooper Way, F, Waterloo Wolves (Alliance)
Ben West, G, Toronto Marlies (GTHL)
Ty Whyte, F, Pembroke Lumber Kings (HEO)
Riley Wood, F, London Jr. Knights (Alliance)
Matthew Worden, D, Smith Falls Bears (HEO)
Justin Wu, G, Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
Joshua Ziliotto, F, Burlington Eagles (OMHA SCTA)
Pasquale Zito, F, Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
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