Chris Terry First Winner of the Mickey Renaud Captain's Trophy

A truly great picture courtesy of the OHL press release found here.

I recently posted the list of all the award winners in the OHL for the 2008-09 season. However, this award was given out today and I felt it deserved its own post. Terry is the inaugural winner of the award which is given to the captain whom best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice. The Captain's award is obviously named in honor of late Spitfires forward and captain Mickey Renaud.

The Carolina Hurricanes are getting a good one in Terry. Probably one of the best NHL prospects no one talks about.

2009 OHL Priority Selection Results

This past Saturday, the OHL got together to hold it's priority selection for the year 2009.

The following are the results of round 1 with credit to the OHL link found here.

Rnd.	No.	OHL Team	Player Name	Team Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Birthdate
1	1	Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds	Daniel Catenacci	York Simcoe Express	LC	5.10	175	09/03/1993
1	2	Kingston Frontenacs	Alan Quine	Jr. Canadiens	LC	5.10	160	02/25/1993
1	3	Kitchener Rangers	Ryan Murphy	York Simcoe Express	RD	5.10	160	03/31/1993
1	4	Oshawa Generals	Boone Jenner	Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs	LC	6.01	190	06/15/1993
1	5	Sudbury Wolves	Justin Sefton	Notre Dame Hounds	RD	6.02	190	04/14/1993
1	6	Peterborough Petes	Matthew Puempel	Sun County Panthers	LW	6.00	185	01/24/1993
1	7	Niagara IceDogs	Lucas Lessio	Toronto Marlboros	LW	6.00	175	01/23/1993
1	8	Barrie Colts	Ryan Strome	Toronto Marlboros	RC	5.11	160	07/11/1993
1	9	Owen Sound Attack	Curtis Crombeen	Lambton Jr. Sting	LD	5.11	160	02/12/1993
1	10	Erie Otters	David Broll	Toronto Young Nationals	LW	6.01	220	01/04/1993
1	11	Guelph Storm	Carter Sandlak	London Knights	LW	6.01	175	05/18/1993
1	12	Sarnia Sting	Brett Ritchie	Toronto Marlboros	RW	6.03	190	07/01/1993
1	13	Plymouth Whalers	Garrett Meurs	Huron-Perth Lakers	RC	5.10	160	01/12/1993
1	14	Saginaw Spirit	Anthony Camara	Mississauga Senators	LW	6.00	185	09/04/1993
1	15	St. Michael's Majors	Stuart Percy	Toronto Marlboros	LD	6.01	175	05/18/1993
1	16	Ottawa 67's	Cody Ceci	Peterborough Petes	RD	6.01	185	12/21/1993
1	17	Brampton Battalion	Barclay Goodrow	York Simcoe Express	LW	6.03	210	02/26/1993
1	18	Belleville Bulls	Tyson Teichmann	Quinte Red Devils	G	6.00	135	05/19/1993
1	19	London Knights	Scott Harrington	Greater Kingston	LD	6.00	175	03/10/1993
1	20	Windsor Spitfires	Austen Brassard	Windsor	RW	6.02	185	01/14/1993

For the results of rounds 2-15, check the above link.

It's always interesting to see the results of the Priority draft, although admittedly I know very little about the majority of these players.

The one interesting thing I do know is that defenseman Scott Harrington was apparently one of the top players available in the draft and it would appear he used the "NCAA card" to get himself to London at 19th overall. Huge pick-up for the Knights should he report.

2008-09 OHL Award Winners

With the naming of the OHL All Star teams late last week, the OHL awards have been officially handed out for the 2008-09 season.

Here are your winners...

Red Tilson Trophy (Most outstanding player of the year)

Cody Hodgson - Brampton Battalion

Goaltender of the Year
Mike Murphy - Belleville Bulls

Defenseman of the Year
Ryan Ellis - Windsor Spitfires

Rookie of the Year
Evgeny Grachev - Brampton Battalion

Overager of the Year
Justin DiBenedetto - Sarnia Sting

Most Sportsmanlike Player
Cody Hodgson

Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy (Humanitarian of the year)
Chris Terry - Plymouth Whalers

Coach of the Year
Bob Boughner - Windsor Spitfires

Executive of the Year
Warren Rychel - Windsor Spitfires

2008-09 All-Star Teams

First Team:
Centre – Cody Hodgson, Brampton Battalion (81)
Left Wing – Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires (68)
Right Wing – Bryan Cameron, Belleville Bulls (63)
Defence – Ryan Ellis, Windsor Spitfires (81)
Defence – P.K Subban, Belleville Bulls (79)
Goaltender – Mike Murphy, Belleville Bulls (81)
Coach – Bob Boughner, Windsor Spitfires (58)

Second Team:
Centre – John Tavares, London Knights (65)
Left Wing – Justin DiBenedetto, Sarnia Sting (40)
Right Wing – Greg Nemisz, Windsor Spitfires (47)
Defence – Cameron Gaunce, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors (61)
Defence – John Carlson, London Knights (43)
Goaltender – Thomas McCollum, Brampton Battalion (44)
Coach – George Burnett, Belleville Bulls (38)

Third Team:
Centre – Chris Terry, Plymouth Whalers (25)
Left Wing – Evgeny Grachev, Brampton Battalion (33)
Right Wing – Matt Kennedy, Guelph Storm (43)
Defence – Alex Pietrangelo, Niagara IceDogs (26)
Defence – Michael Del Zotto, London Knights (20)
Goaltender – Edward Pasquale, Saginaw Spirit (19)
Coach – Michael Vellucci, Plymouth Whalers (34)



The official link to the OHL awards archive is here and the link to the All star teams is here.

The Sunday Top 10 - Jumping Ship to the OHL

First off, sorry for the lack of updates recently. My computer access has been limited lately due to some computer/virus related problems again. I should be back up and running soon enough which will mean more updates.

As for the Sunday Top 10, this week we look at 10 player who look like they will be jumping ship to the OHL next season. That is to say, 10 players from outside leagues who look to or have already committed to playing in the OHL next season. This list does not include "natural" OHL rookies, or 93 born players who were just recently drafted in the Priority draft. This is a list of "overage" rookies, if you will. There is a lot of talent on this list, some of whom have already stated they will be playing in the OHL next season. Others is merely speculation on my part based on a little background research. Quite frankly, I'd be surprised if every player on this list isn't in the OHL next year, but you never know.

Here is the Top 10...

10. Chase Balisy - U.S. National Under 17 Team
Balisy is a very interesting case. He actually played last season in Toronto with the Montreal Jr. Canadiens alongside OHL first overall pick John McFarland. Originally from California, Balisy returned to the U.S., accepting an offer to play for the Under 17 Development Program this season, where he had 39 points in 67 games. Balisy also shifted back and forth between forward and defense this year, generating offense from both spots. He's an excellent playmaker with speed to burn, although he is undersized at 5'10. Balisy does not currently have an NCAA committment, and with his previous time spent playing in Canada, it is expected he will make the jump to the OHL next season.
Destination team - London Knights

9. Adam Clendening - U.S. National Under 17/18 Team
Clendening is an averaged sized (5'11), but very skilled blueliner who has long been rumoured to be jumping ship to the OHL. He spent the majority of his season with the U.S. Under 17 team where he had 14 points in 39 games. He did also see some time on the Under 18 team, in particular playing at the recently concluded World Under 18 Championships, where he helped Team U.S.A. capture the gold. This feat is especially impressive considering that Clendening is a late 1992 birthdate, making him one of the youngest players in the program, and not eligible for the NHL draft until 2011. Don't expect him to become an impact player right away, but he should be able to jump right into the top 4 of a team's defense.
Destination team - London Knights

8. Brandon Pirri - Georgetown Raiders (OPJHL)
This is purely speculation on my part, but I have a hard time seeing this talented forward at R.P.I. next season. Pirri is an exceptionally talented offensive forward who had 94 points in 44 games this season, and is expected to go in the top 3 rounds of the NHL draft this year. He was spurned by the Canadian Under 18 team, which had to hurt his stock a bit since scouts were unable to make a comparison against his equally talented peers. However, R.P.I. was one of the worst teams in the NCAA this season. If an NHL team takes Pirri high, which is very likely, I'd say it's also likely they convince him to go to the OHL where he'll be surrounded by a few more talented players. Pirri was originally drafted by Sudbury, but don't be surprised to see his rights traded.
Destination team - Sudbury Wolves?

7. Jerry D'Amigo - U.S. National Under 18 Team
D'Amigo is a 5'11, 200lbs hard working forward who finished second in scoring on the Under 18 team this season, with 56 points in 53 games. He was especially outstanding for Team U.S.A. at the Under 18's, where he finished with 13 points in 7 games in helping Team U.S.A. to gold. He was also named to the tournament all star team. Interesting enough, D'Amigo is another R.P.I. recruit who's slated to go in the first three rounds of this years NHL draft. However, unlike Pirri, his intent to play in the OHL appears to be much more forward. While he hasn't signed a contract yet with Kitchener, like Morin and Maxwell, he has apparently been seen in the Kitchener area, leading you to believe it's just a matter of time. On the other hand, as recently as a few months ago, his family has stated he's still dedicated to RPI. So who really knows, and a lot depends on whoever drafts him in the NHL Should he report to Kitchener he'll be an impact player for them next season.
Destination team - Kitchener Rangers

6. Brandon Maxwell - U.S. National Under 17/18 Team
Maxwell had quite the incident filled year. Maxwell started the season as potentially the best goaltender available for 2009 NHL entry draft. However, as the season went along, things started to happen. First, Maxwell tried to get out of the development program so that he could go play for Windsor. His push was denied by USA Hockey and he was forced to stay with the Under 18 team. From there, things spiraled from bad to worse. His play slipped, and he was eventually booted from the Under 18 team for an altercation with another teammate. He was demoted to the Under 17 team, where he was not incredibly great, finishing the season with a Sv% under .900. However, his rights were traded to Kitchener and he has already signed the contract to play with the Rangers next season. It remains to be seen how talented Maxwell is, simply because of all the drama that surrounded him this year. I guess we'll see how he responds next year in Kitchener where he's going to be responsible for backstopping an up and coming team who expects to challenge for a Division title.
Destination team - Kitchener Rangers

5. Richard Panik - HC Trinec (Czech League)
Panik has long be considered a first round selection for the 2009 draft, at one point last year, even as high as the top 10. However this season has not been kind to him. His stats have greatly slipped with HC Trinec in the Czech junior league and he was completely overshadowed on the Slovakian World Junior team by fellow 2009 eligible teammate Tomas Tatar. Panik was taken last year in the Import Draft by Windsor, but decided to not come over. However, he has since committed to coming over next season and will be a Spitfire in 2009-10. Panik is a big body with a lot of skill and should be an impact player, especially with the talent he'll be surrounded with.
Destination team - Windsor Spitfires

4. Brandon Saad - Mahoning Valley Phantoms (NAHL)
Saad, a talented winger from Pittsburgh, as the 10th overall selection in the 2008 OHL Priority draft by the Saginaw Spirit. However, he did not play in Saginaw this season because he wanted to play one last season with his brother George in the NAHL, even turning down the USDP for that chance as well. Saad is a big time offensive forward who is an especially dangerous goal scorer. He was named the NAHL's Rookie of the Year and he also lead Team USA in scoring with 9 points at the Under 17 World Hockey Challenge. While he hasn't yet signed to play in Saginaw, it's all but expected he will, with no NCAA committment, and quotes saying that he would head to Saginaw after one more season in the NAHL. He should jump right into the Saginaw line up and become an impact forward.
Destination team - Saginaw Spirit

3. Jeremy Morin - U.S. National Under 18 Team
Jeremy Morin is a winger who lead the Under 18 in scoring this season with 33 goals and 59 points. He also finished second in penalty minutes with 107. He's been considered a first round selection for the 2009 NHL draft pretty much all season, even increasing his stock with a very solid Under 18 championship performance with 10 points in 7 games. He just recently signed his contract to play for Kitchener next season, where he'll likely jump right into the line up and become an immediate team leader and leading scorer.
Destination team - Kitchener Rangers

2. John Moore - Chicago Steel (USHL)
Somewhat surprisingly, Moore was drafted yesterday by Kitchener in the second round of the OHL Priority draft. Even more surprising is the fact that Moore is apparently heading to Kitchener, ditching his committment to Colorado College. This incredibly talented blueliner is slated to be a top 20 selection in the 2009 NHL entry draft after putting up 37 points in 49 games and being named the USHL defenseman of the year. He should enter Kitchener's line up and have a very similar impact to John Carlson's in London this year. In other words, he should be one of the best defenseman in the league next year.
Destination - Kitchener Rangers

1. Cam Fowler - U.S. National Under 18 Team
It should not be surprising to most that Fowler tops this list. This 6'2, 190lbs defenseman is an absolutely elite player. He is the complete package. Outstanding skater and offensive producer, but also a developing dominant two way defenseman. He was absolutely fantastic at the Under 18's, leading U.S.A. to gold and being named the tournament's top defenseman. He could very well go first overall in 2010, likely battling with future teammate Taylor Hall in Windsor. This kid could very well be the OHL defenseman of the year next year, his first in the league. He's that good.
Destination - Windsor Spitfires

Other Notables

I don't usually include any honorable mentions in the Sunday Top 10, however this list is a little different because of the nature of the topic. Here are a few more situations to keep an eye on...

Kenny Ryan, Stephan Johns, Jack Campbell to Windsor. Ryan is a great goal scorer who was a big part of the Under 18 team this year. Johns is a talented and big, imposing defenseman from the Under 17 team. And Jack Campbell was the goaltender who lead Team USA to Gold at the recent Under 18's. All three are potential impact players. All three are potential recruits to Windsor. However, they remain longshots at best at this point, however with Kitchener spending so much money this offseason to bring in talent, don't be surprised to see Windsor make a big pitch to get these guys. Especially Jack Campbell, who could be their goaltender of the future.

USHL star Stanislav Galiev, of the Indiana Ice, is looking to join the CHL next year and will go wherever he is selected in the Import Draft. He's someone to look for if he joins an OHL team as he's an incredibly talented offensive player who could make a big impact. He's also 2010 NHL Draft Eligible.

When Kyle Palmieri was booted from the US Development Program this year, many expected him to announce his decision to join Guelph next year shortly after. However, he has remained adamant about his intent to play for Notre Dame next season. We do now how quickly things can change though, so keep an eye on this situation and don't be surprised to see him commit to Guelph after the NHL draft.

Which brings me to my next point. There are a lot of guys who could have made this list, too many to even mention. A lot can be said about their intentions now, but even more can be said after the NHL Draft, when a team can influence their new draft pick to select the route they decide is best for said players development.

Stay tuned next Sunday for a yet decided Top 10!

The Sunday Top 10 - American Players

In today's Sunday Top 10, I look at the top American born OHL players for the 2008-09 season. This was an incredibly difficult list to create, because of the large talent pool of American players currently playing in the OHL. I had some diffuculty in really settling on my top 10 and ended up leaving out a lot of talented players, especially some younger guys like Jared Knight, Austin Watson, Andrew Yogan, among others.

The list took a few things into account. For one, prospect standing and NHL potential. But it was also weighed largely by on ice performance, regardless of NHL standing or chances.

Here is the list...

10. Tony Romano - Peterborough Petes

Romano was outstanding for Peterborough this season after struggling last season in London. He came to London from Cornell University with a lot of hype and high expectations at the offensive end. However, he was largely unimpressive and looked like one of those guys with some solid athletic ability, but little hockey sense and finishing skill. However, this season with the Petes, he was a completely different player. He played in all situations, he showed great speed, he was named one of the dangerous players in the goal area by the coaches in the coaches poll and he looked to re-establish himself as a good professional prospect. Keep in mind, that this was Romano's overage season, but the progression was still great to see. He looks like he could be a solid 3rd line forward at the NHL level.

9. Brian Lashoff - Kingston Frontenacs

Lashoff is one of the best kept secrets in the OHL. Brian, the brother of Tampa defenseman and former NHL 1st round draft pick Matt Lashoff, went unselected in the 2008 NHL entry draft. However, following a strong performance at the Detroit Red Wings prospect camp, Lashoff was given a contract with the defending Cup champions. He has good size, is a great skater, can play both ways, and tends to be smart with the puck. He put up only 32 points from the backend this season combined between Barrie and Kingston, but he's capable of doing more. He's playing outstanding for Grand Rapids in the AHL currently, where he has 8 points in 11 games since the OHL season ended, and is currently playing a large role in the Griffins run for the Calder Cup.

8. Adam Comrie - Saginaw Spirit

Comrie didn`t really make a lot of strides offensively in his 2nd OHL season after transferring from the USHL, but he remains a solid prospect. The 6`4, 200lbs defenseman skates like a 5`10, 170lbs defenseman, and uses his mobility to be an effective defender. He`s also got a mean streak and isn`t afraid to use his size to gain defensive position. He does have a very booming point shot, so I do expect him to eventually score more goals in the OHL, however he remains a really solid defender and somewhat underrated based on the fact that he plays out of the spotlight in Saginaw. I also think he`s got a great shot of being a part of the next World Junior Championships for Team USA.

7. Jeremy Smith - Niagara IceDogs

Smith had an interesting season. He struggled mightily to start the year with Plymouth and lost his starting job to the tremendously talented Matt Hackett. After a trade to Niagara, he was outstanding to close the year and in a sense, re-cemented his status as a solid NHL prospect. You have to think his play to start the season is a complete anamoly. Smith is a solid technical goaltender who moves well in his crease and has a great glove hand. I expect him to move on to the AHL or ECHL next season, especially since he`s already under contract with Nashville. However, I have heard some rumblings that Nashville is considering returning him to Niagara next season to play as an overager due to the fact that they`ll already have two solid goaltending prospects looking for playing time in the minors next season, Mark Dekanich and Chet Pickard.

6. Nick Palmieri - Belleville Bulls

Palmieri is a monster...when he wants to be. He took a lot of flak for the way he handled things in Erie this season and his subsequent trade to Belleville. But he`s a solid player, when he wants to be. When he`s at his best, Palmieri is nearly impossible for OHL defenders to contain due to his combination of size, strength, and skating ability. He also possesses an NHL caliber shot which he gets off quickly. He`s definitely a potential NHL goal scorer. However, he doesn`t use his size nearly as much as he should. if he did, he`d be up near the top of this list. Moving on to the professional level should motivate him to be at his best in every game. On the plus side, he had an absolutely outstanding playoffs for Belleville, with 14 goals in 17 games. Just a glimpse of what he`s capable of.

5. Jack Combs - Saginaw Spirit

Combs was definitely one of the better and most important overage players in the OHL this season. He`s a tremendous offensive player who is a great playmaker who possesses great hockey sense and often makes the players around him much better. While he is slightly one dimensional, there is no doubting how important Combs was to Saginaw`s outstanding season this year. I fully expect him to make an impact at the professional level, whether it be earning an NHL contract or working his way up through the AHL/ECHL. While Combs may not be as good of an NHL prospects as some of the other players on this list, the St. Louis native has bled Spirit red, white and blue the past 4 years, being an impact player in two of them.

4. Phil McRae - London Knights

McRae was having quite the breakout season prior to the Knights acquisition of John Tavares. Following that, he tended to take a backseat, being pushed off the top powerplay unit and top line. It's tough playing second fiddle, but next season should be a significant one for McRae, as I expect him to finish in the top 10 of OHL scoring. He's a big kid who skates well, competes hard and has a high skill level. Just the pull package, who is still gaining the confidence in using it. McRae is another guy I expect to be playing for Team USA at the next World Juniors.

3. Thomas McCollum - Brampton Battalion

McCollum sure didn't help the public's perception of his ability with his stinker of a performance at the World Juniors this year, however those that see him more regularly know he's capable of significantly better. In his time with Guelph and Brampton this year, he was consistently one of the best netminders in the league and is currently heading to the OHL Championship after ousting Mike Murphy and the Belleville Bulls, showing he is capable of playing in big games. And sure, he is prone to some bouts of inconsistency, but he's still a talented goalie with a bright future. Look for him to be in the AHL next year, likely splitting time with either Dan Larsson or James Howard, whichever one isn't in the NHL as the Wings back up.

2. John Carlson - London Knights

Carlson exploded into the league this season, as the NHL first round pick of the Washington Capitals came completely as advertised following his transfer from the USHL. He was easily one of the best defenseman in the league and IMO should have been the defenseman of the year, despite not finishing in the top 3 of voting. He is a monster at both ends of the ice and uses great speed to lead the rush. He controls the powerplay and isn't afraid to get in your face, using his size. I think there is a strong chance he actually makes the Caps next season, as he was apparently pretyt damn close this season. if he's back in London, expect him to be even better.

1. Eric Tangradi - Belleville Bulls

Let's face it. Eric Tangradi is a beast. I had a little bit of trouble deciding upon Tangradi, Carlson and McCollum for the first spot on this list, and ultimately went with the big guy from Philly. He uses his size like a 6'4, 220lb forward should. And while he isn't the world's greatest skater, I don't think it's an issue either. He's incredibly skilled and is a solid all around offensive player, possessing both an NHL caliber shot and playmaking ability. He should get a shot to play in Pittsburgh as early as next season, and has a good chance to be a top quality, impact NHL player. Tangradi's performance against Niagara this postseason, for the record, essentially locked up his spot at number 1 on this list. he flat out dominated.

Check back next Sunday as we take a look at the Top 10 player who could be or are jumping ship to the OHL next season. Any guesses on where Cam Fowler will sit??

OHL Playoff Predictions - OHL Championship

Last night, thanks in part to Matt Duchene's hat trick, the Brampton Battalion dusted off the Belleville Bulls to capture the Eastern Conference title. Earlier in the week, the Windsor Spitfires defeated the London Knights in 5 games, all of which went to overtime.

Now here is the sad part. I went 0/2 in my predictions of the conference finals (my predictions can be found here).

This drops my overall playoff prediction record to 10/14. Not tremendous. I need to step it back up for the OHL Championship. So here is my prediction...

OHL Championship

1 (West). Windsor Spitfires vs. 2 (East). Brampton Battalion
Season Series: Windsor 2-0
My Analysis: OK, so both teams stepped up large in the Conference finals. In Windsor, goaltender Andrew Engelage stepped up his game and looks to be capable in helping the team to the Memorial Cup, even if he isn't capable of stealing his team a game. In Brampton, goaltender Thomas McCollum is capable of stealing his team a game and is likely going to have to do that in order to push this series. I like Windsor's offense a lot here. I think that their competitive drive and skill makes them a more dangerous overall unit than Brampton. Defensively, I like Windsor as well, just because of the potential game changer they have on point in Ryan Ellis. Personally, I think Windsor really takes it to Brampton in this series and moves on to represent the OHL in the Memorial Cup.
Prediction: Windsor in 5

2009 NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings

Last week, the NHL's Central Scouting Bureau released its final draft list for the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Here is the breakdown of the OHL prospects on the North American lists:

Skaters:
1. John Tavares - London
2. Matt Duchene - Brampton
10. Zack Kassian - Peterborough
15. Nazem Kadri - London
16. Ryan Ellis - Windsor
19. Peter Holland - Guelph
25. Calvin de Haan - Oshawa
31. Matt Clark - Brampton
32. Ethan Werek - Kingston
39. Ryan O'Reilly - Erie
44. Alex Hutchings - Barrie
45. Michael Latta - Guelph
47. Jesse Blacker - Windsor
48. Taylor Beck - Guelph
58. Taylor Doherty - Kingston
66. Garrett Wilson - Owen Sound
68. Jordan Szwarz - Saginaw
79. Ben Chiarot - Guelph
92. Casey Cizikas - Mississauga
94. Matthew Tipoff - Belleville
105. Paul Bezzo - Owen Sound
107. Marcus Foligno - Sudbury
108. Bjorn Krupp - Belleville
110. Scott Valentine - Oshawa
116. Tyler Randell - Kitchener
122. Michael Fine - Sault Ste. Marie
129. Luke Judson - Belleville
155. Tyler Hostetter - Erie
157. Darren Archibald - Barrie
168. Andy Andreoff - Oshawa
170. Simon Gronvaldt - Kitchener
172. Phil Varone - London
176. Jordan Mayer - Mississauga
178. Brett Flemming - Mississauga
182. Kyle Clifford - Barrie
185. Marc Cantin - Belleville
189. Daniel Maggio - Sudbury
191. Adam Payerl - Barrie
192. Cody Sol - Saginaw
195. Beau Schmitz - Plymouth

Goalies:
1. Matt Hackett - Plymouth
3. Edward Pasquale - Saginaw
5. Scott Stajcer - Owen Sound
7. Michael Zador - Oshawa
13. Jaroslav Janus - Erie
14. Peter Di Salvo - Barrie
20. Chris Perugini - Ottawa
25. Alain Valiquette - Sudbury

The official release of the rankings (with full order) can be found here.

Should you want to compare this final list with the preliminary and midterm lists, they can be found here and here.

Just a few minor comments on the list and its order.

• Congrats to Matt Hackett for being named 1st among North American goalies. He earned it after being passed over last year. He was sensational in the playoffs for Plymouth as well.
• Still no Andrew Agozzino, (or for that matter Chris DeSousa as well) from Niagara. Not sure what he did to the scouts at CSB, but I have a hard time seeing neither of these guys on the list, at least towards the back end. I know that Redline report (another scouting service) thinks very highly of DeSousa.
• The Zach Tatrn mystery unfolds a little bit more. Tatrn burst on to the the midterm ranking at 86, much to the 'wtf' of myself, considering I didn't consider him anywhere near an NHL draft prospect. Sure enough, he's disappeared off the list completely now. Makes me wonder if his ranking at 86 was a complete knee jerk reaction on their part to a strong performance in a single game.
• You have to wonder, if these rankings come out after the CHL playoffs have finished, does Phil Varone still drop from 90 on the midterm, to 172 on the final, considering the outstanding playoffs he has had thus far.
• Besides Tatrn, the others to fall off the list completely are Marc Zanetti and Brandon Foote. The guys who joined the list following an omission on the midterm are Scott Valentine, Beau Schmitz, Cody Sol, Daniel Maggio, and Marc Cantin.

I'll be releasing my final draft ranking sometime following the completion of the OHL playoffs and Memorial Cup. I truly believe that strong playoff performances can earn you significant positive draft attention.