7 weeks are now in the books. The Under 17 has kicked off in Dawsons Creek BC. The CIBC-Russia series kicks off this week with 2 games in the WHL as well as the first OHL game in Owen Sound. I thought I would do something a little different this week. Instead of giving a blurb on each team I would look at a prospect or two that each team drafted in the 2017 priority selection currently not playing in the OHL. First however a quick hit from a team in each division.
West: For the 2nd time this season the #1 and #2 teams in the power ranking face of against each other and for the 2nd time it is Sault Ste. Marie traveling to Sarnia. Sting were horribly outplayed all weekend and need a bounce back. The Hounds play their first game on a 17 day road trip as the Boost National Curling Championship takes hold of the Essar Centre Ice.
Central: For the first time in Franchise history the Hamilton Bulldogs will be hosting the Erie Otters before the World Jr Championships. May seem trivial but im sure fans in a new market would have liked to have seen Dylan Strome play seeing as he was one of the premier stars in the OHL especially considering they have his brother staring on their team. It seems the league knew the Wolves would have nobody worthy of playing in the CHL-Russia series this week as they are the only OHL team that plays Friday-Saturday-Sunday;
Midwest: Speaking of the CHL-Russia series there is only 1 OHL team that only plays 1 game this weekend and that is the London Knights who have plenty of talent on the roster for the games in Owen Sound and Sudbury.
East: What a rough weekend for the Generals. Stillman suspended indefinitly for a head check. Maclean out with a broken finger and Keyser got run over Sunday and left the game in a lot of pain. What is up with the Petes? They gave up 20 goals in 3 games this weekend but more concerning is the fact they gave up vs Mississauga and allowed 60+ shots on their rookie goalie. Like a Katy Perry song the Fronts are either hot or their cold. Started the season 6-1 then a rough winless streak and now they are back with 5 game point streak.
(1) Sarnia Sting 15-3-0 Power Rank Percentage (PR%) .7952
Ethan Langevin should have the inside track to back up Aiden Hughes next season as the 6th round selection is showing some great progress while playing for the Pickering Panthers this seaosn in the OJHL.
Ashton Reesor taken in the 5th round has 9 assists so far this season while playing for Stouffville. He seems to be getting better every week and should be primed to compete for a spot next season on the Sting.
Games this week: Nov 10 vs SSM; Nov 12 vs OS
(2) Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 13-3-2 (PR%) .7200
Alex Johnston become property of the Soo Greyhounds via their 6th round selection this year. After a high scoring season last year in the CCHL midget league Johnston has made the jump this year to JR A and has picked up 7 points in 23 games for the Kanata Lasers. Look for more production from the young forward as the season progresses as this is a player Hounds fans should get excited about
John Beecher The 5th round selection and top 5 2017 OHL priority selection prospect has committed to the University of Michigan. He is putting up good offensive numbers for the USNTDP U17 squad this year and is currently in Dawsons Creek playing for the heavily favoured Americans at the U17 Hockey Challenge.
Games this week: Nov 10 @ Sar; Nov 11 @ Fli
(3) Barrie Colts 10-4-1-1 PR% .6769
Jet Greaves Played 2 games with Cambridge last year in the GOJHL as an affiliated player. This season he is suiting up for the Guelph Hurricanes. Taken in the 3rd round by the colts his strong play allowed them to move Propp. In 14 games he has a .905 save percentage while playing for a team that isn't the greatest to say the least.
Connor LePage was a 5th round selection of the Colts and like Greaves is playing his 16 year old season with the Guelph Hurricanes. With 8 points in 14 games he is doing a great job filling a supplemental offensive role. There will be plenty of openings on the Colts up front next year and LePage should be primed to claim one of those spots if he keeps developing the way he has been.
Games This Week: Nov 10 @ Sby; Nov 11 vs Bar
(4) Windsor Spitfires 11-6-1 PR% .6446
Jordan Frasca taken in the 7th round from the Mississauga Senators he has been a point per game player with 6 goals and 11 assists in 17 games for the Chatham Maroons of the GOJHL. With the rebuild on the fly going on in Windsor there should be ample opportunity for him next season. Also of note is that he is sporting an "A" on his jersey as a 16 year old. I thought Eliteprospects was drunk with that but they have photo evidence.
Games this week: Nov 10 @ Kit; Nov 11 vs Kit
(5) Owen Sound Attack 9-5-2 PR% .6334
Carson Eden is currently playing on a very deep St. Catharines Falcons squad in the GOJHL. Still he has been able to find away to produce offensively as he has 5 goals and 3 assists in his first 15 games of the season.
Games this week: Nov 11 vs Sby; Nov 12 @ Sar
(6) Erie Otters 8-7-2-1 PR% .6305
Josh Shimizu the diminutive 5'5" forward who the Otters took in teh 8th round last year has only suited up in 2 games in the CCHL this year but has been fantastic at the midget level where he has seen his offensive production explode with 18 points so far in 14 games.
Games this week: Nov 10 @ Ham; Nov 11 vs Sag
(7) Kitchener Rangers 10-6-1 PR% .6224
Simon Mack the Rangers 7th round pick is playing for the Brockville Braves of the CCHL. This seaosn while playing 23 games for Brockville Mack has picked up 2 assists. I wouldnt worry too much about the offense as the fact that he has gotten into 23 games is the important thing and gets better each week before trying to crack the Rangers lineup next season.
Games this week: Nov 10 vs Wsr; Nov 11 @ Wsr
(8) Kingston Frontenacs 9-5-3 PR% .6169
Curtis Fabbro taken in the 8th round he has quitly put together a very nice 16 year old season suiting up for Naven in the CCHL where he has 4 goals in his first 22 games.
Ryan Dugas may have a crowded crease next year with Bonello and Peccia but he is putting together a stellar season in Ancaster sporting a .922 save percentage and a 6-2 record which includes a 36 save victory over the highly offensive St Catharines Falcons.
Games this week: Nov 10 vs Pbo; Nov 12 @ Pbo
(9) Mississauga Steelheads 7-9-1 PR% .6036
Jordan Power Committed to St Lawrence University but the Steelheads 14th round selection leads all '01 born skaters with 13 points so far in the CCHL season. With 1 goal and 12 assists he has shown a real penchant for offence. If he decides to flip from his NCAA commitment he could be a nice get for the fish.
Games this week: Nov 10 vs Sag; Nov 12 vs Ham
(10) Peterborough Petes 11-7-1 PR% .5816
Jagger O'Toole was picked up in the 5th round by the Petes. He is playing for the Listowel Cyclones in the GOJHL. He has 2 assists in 16 games but has show an ability to play with a chip on his shoulder with 41 PIMs this year. He is gaining some great expierience playing on a very good Listowel team.
Jacob Partridge is playing his 16 year old season in the NOJHL with the Rayside-Balfour Canadians. The 11th round selection is showing some very good production early on this season with 11 points in 18 games.
Games this week: Nov 10 @ Kgn; Nov 12 vs Kgn
(11) Hamilton Bulldogs 8-5-4 PR% .5706
Liam Van Loon selected in the 3rd round by the Bulldogs has been tearing up the GOJHL this year while playing for the Ancaster Avalance. with 11 goals and 11 assists in 14 games he is a virtual lock to make the GOJHL prospects game which is also to be played in Ancaster in late December. Don't be surprised if you see Van Loon get a few games with the Bulldogs over the christmas break.
Jayden Jensen is a big 6'4" defender that the Bulldogs took in the 8th round out of the Belle Tire program. He is playing in the tier 1 league again this season and has seen is offensive production jump up with 10 points already in 9 games.
Games this week: Nov 10 vs Ham; Nov 12 @ Miss
(12) Niagara Icedogs 7-5-4 PR% .5686
Mason Howard a 10th round pick of the Icedogs is plying his trade in their back yard for the Thorold Blackhawks in the GOJHL. In 20 games this year playing in the Jr B loop the young defender has 4 goals and 10 assists this season. Hounds star defender Connor Timmins started his 16 year old season playing for the Blackhawks where he too put up big numbers.
Jarod Hurley a 15th round draft pick plucked from the back yard of Director of Player Evaluation Mark Seidel. The young defender is one of 10 full time '01 born players in the NOJHL this year. Playing for the Espnaola Express Hurley has gotten into 19 games and has picked up 3 assists.
Games this week: Nov 11 @ Bar; Nov 12 @ NB
(13) Guelph Storm 8-7-2 PR% .5648
There are 4 '01 birth year forwards playing in the OJHL this year that have accumulated 14 points already this season. All 4 are draft picks of the Guelph Storm. 2 of them (the Jackson twins with St. Mikes) are commited to Northeastern University so I will look at the other 2 who both happen to play in the West Division.
Dennis Golovatchev a 3rd round pick of the storm has been producing nicely for the Burlington Cougars picking up 6 goals and 8 assists in 20 games. He is thriving offensivly under the tutaledge of head coach Mark Jooris and is seeing real growth in his game.
Eric Ciccolini is a 7th round pick of the Storm is the leading scorer on the Milton Icehawks. Not the greatest team but the fact that he is leading them in scoring with minimal talent around him at nearly a point per game is impressive.
Games this week: Nov 10 vs NB; Nov 12 vs Sby
(14) London Knights 6-9-2 PR% .5557
Emmett Pierce was selected in the 4th round by the Knights out of the Quinte program. He has been assigned to the Strathroy Rockets where he has added 8 points in 19 games this year. A big forward measuring in a 6'6" should be a handful as his body develops and he can better use his size against older players.
Games this week: Nov 10 vs Fli
(15) Ottawa 67s 10-8-1 PR% .5430
Luke Pearson is one of 3 '01 born goalies in the OJHL this year. As of Saturday Morning he was sporting a .917 Save percentage. He was winless in his 6 starts but has been doing a very good job on an overmatched Whitby squad.
Jack Quinn taken in the 2nd round has been tearing up the CCHL in limited action with 9 goals and 3 assists in 13 games for Kanata.
Games this week: Nov 10 vs Osh; Nov 12 @ Osh
(16) Oshawa Generals 8-8-2 PR% .5350
Ty Gilberds a 5th round selection of the Generals, Gilberds decided to ply his trade during his 16 year old season outside of North Bay playing for the Powassan Voodoos of the NOJHL. in 19 games this year he has racked up 4 goals and 6 assists.
Games this week: Nov 10 @ Ott; Nov 12 vs Ott
(17) Saginaw Spirit 6-8-2 PR% .5250
Nicholas Zabaneh is the 2nd player I have profiled here who has committed to the University of Michigan. Currently playing for the St. Michaels Buzzers the 5th round selection of the Spirit currently has 9 points in 22 games. He will be a nice boost to a great crop of '00 and '01 born talent currently playing/signed by Saginaw.
Alex Turcotte arguably one of the most talented players in last years draft the Spirit picked him up in the 2nd round as they have shown recently they are not afraid to pick up hard to sign players. Currently playing for the USNTDP look for Turcotte to help lead team USA to a gold at the U17
Games this week: Nov 10 @ Miss; Nov 11 @ Eri
(18) Sudbury Wolves 6-10-3 PR% .4868
Kosta Manikis is another 2017 priority selection drafted player currently suiting up for the Stouffville Spirit in the OJHL. with 7 points in 15 games he has one of the better points per game rates in the league for 16 year olds. With 12th round selection Levi Siau recently signed the continued development of Manikis could help turn this into a great draft for the Wolves.
Games this week: Nov 10 vs Bar; Nov 11 @ OS; Nov 12 @ Gue
(19) North Bay Battalion 6-10-2 PR% ,4271
Nathan Porter was selected in the 6th round by Stan Butler's crew and is playing his 16 year old season in Pickering. The youngster currently has 2 assists in 17 games while getting some meaningful ice time against players much older than he is.
Games this week: Nov 10 @ Gue; Nov 12 vs Nia
(20) Flint Firebirds 6-9-2 PR% .3951
Tanner McEachern is currently playing for the Wellend Jr Canadians in the GOJHL. where he has shown great offensive production with 16 points in 21 games. Not bad for the 2017 4th round selection. He should be primed for a spot in the GOJHL prospects game in December so that will be something for Firebirds fans to look out for.
Games this week: Nov 10 @ Ldn; Nov 11 vs SSM
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