Thursday, January 17, 2013 Richmond Hill, ON: - The Ontario Minor Hockey Association [OMHA] is pleased to announce the rosters for the Midget AAA All-Star game featuring forty of the top Midget players in the OMHA at the Seymour Hannah Sports Complex, St. Catharines January 26th at 1:10PM. Players are selected from both AAA Leagues: South Central AAA [SCTA] and Eastern AAA [ETA].
The Midget All-Star event provides the OMHA the opportunity to recognize and
highlight the talents of Midget players and coaches. It also provides an
opportunity for the OMHA to actively interact with the players and their
families.
The participating clubs from the Eastern Triple A League [ETA] are the
Central Ontario Wolves, Peterborough Minor Petes, Quinte Red Devils, Kingston
Junior Frontenacs, Barrie Junior Colts, Ajax-Pickering Raiders, Markham Waxers,
Clarington Toros, North Central Predators, South Central Coyotes, Oshawa
Generals, Whitby Wildcats, and the York Simcoe Express.
The participating clubs from the South Central Triple A League [SCTA] are
Oakville Rangers, Halton Hills Hurricanes, Grey-Bruce Highlanders, Brampton 45s,
Burlington Eagles, Niagara North Stars, Guelph Storm, and the Hamilton Jr.
Bulldogs.
Top prospects include Saginaw Spirit 2012 priority draft selection, TJ
Melancon [Oshawa Minor Generals], London Knights pick, Ryan Taylor [Clarington
Toros], Ottawa 67’s prospect, Stephen Jablonski [Burlington Eagles], Guelph
Storm pick, Griffin Heitshu [Guelph Jr. Storm] and Sault Ste. Marie Grey Hounds
prospects, Patrick Desjardins [Niagara North Stars] and Brandon Hughes [Oakville
Rangers].
“Midget hockey is among the most exciting hockey to watch," said OMHA
President Joyce Junker. "All-Star games such as these provide great
opportunities to see the top Midget players recognized by their respective
leagues all under one roof."
The ETA are the defending champions of this event and have a record of 10-3
since 2000. Photos will be available following the event by contacting:
Matt Rhodes, Ontario Minor Hockey Association
P: [905] 780-6642
E-mail:
[email protected]
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