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THREE OJHL SKATERS ON NHL DRAFT 'WATCH' LIST

Date:  Source: Ontario Junior A Hockey League

CALGARY, Alta. – National Hockey League Central Scouting released its initial Players to Watch List for the 2019-20 season and a total of 13 skaters from the Canadian Junior Hockey League earned a place in the listings – including three Ontario Junior Hockey League players.

Ryan Alexander (St. Michael's Buzzers), Ryan Tverberg (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) and Brendan Kennette (Burlington Cougars) made the early-season list.

The top rated player among CJHL clubs is Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) left winger Carter Savoie, who was tabbed with a ‘B’ rating, which indicates him as a potential second or third round draft selection candidate.

The remaining 12 CJHLers were all listed with a ‘C’ rating, making them possible fourth, fifth or sixth round choices.

The 2020 NHL Draft will be held June 26-27 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Que.

CJHL PLAYERS ON NHLCS WATCH LIST (As of Oct. 7)

RATING FIRST LAST POS. TEAM LEAGUE
B Carter  Savoie LW Sherwood Park Crusaders AJHL
C Michael  Benning D Sherwood Park Crusaders AJHL
C Stanley Cooley C Spruce Grove Saints AJHL
C Kabore Dunn D Fort McMurray Oil Barons AJHL
C Ethan Edwards D Spruce Grove Saints AJHL
C Ethan Bowen C Chilliwack Chiefs BCHL
C Ryan Helliwell D Langley Rivermen BCHL
C Kyler Kovich LW Nanaimo Clippers BCHL
C Trey Taylor D Vernon Vipers BCHL
C Danny Weight C Penticton Vees BCHL
C Ryan Alexander C St. Michael's Buzzers OJHL
C Brendan Kennette D Burlington Cougars OJHL
C Ryan Tverberg C Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL