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03May2008
Barrie Colts Select Ryan O' Connor in First Round of Priority Selection - OHL
Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 08:59AM
MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - Barrie, ON- The Barrie Colts today announced they have selected Toronto Jr. Canadiens defenseman Ryan O’Connor in the first round (6th overall) of the 2008 OHL Priority Selection.
O’Connor, 16, anchored the OHL Cup Champion Junior Canadiens defense and posted 25 goals to go along with 58 assists plus 94 penalty minutes in 85 games during the 2007-08 season. A 5.10, 185-pound native of Hamilton, ON, O’Connor is eligible to join the club for the 2008-09 season.
“In O’Connor, we feel we are getting a complete player. He is a strong skater, hard hitter, and great at both ends of the ice. Not only is he a smart hockey player, but a great character kid who we feel can be a future leader of our club,” Darrell Woodley, Barrie Colts Director of Player Personnel & Head Scout.
O’Connor, 16, anchored the OHL Cup Champion Junior Canadiens defense and posted 25 goals to go along with 58 assists plus 94 penalty minutes in 85 games during the 2007-08 season. A 5.10, 185-pound native of Hamilton, ON, O’Connor is eligible to join the club for the 2008-09 season.
“In O’Connor, we feel we are getting a complete player. He is a strong skater, hard hitter, and great at both ends of the ice. Not only is he a smart hockey player, but a great character kid who we feel can be a future leader of our club,” Darrell Woodley, Barrie Colts Director of Player Personnel & Head Scout.
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