On Saturday Oct. 21, 2017, the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) and Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) will be holding the first-ever PJHL Prospects Day at the Wilmot Recreation Complex, home of the New Hamburg Firebirds of the PJHL’s Doherty Division. 

Eight teams have been assembled from the top 16 and 17 year old players (2000’s and 2001’s) from across the PJHL with players representing all eight PJHL Divisions, totaling nearly 160 players. Six of the league’s eight Divisions are sending full teams, and while the two East Conference Divisions (Orr and Tod) were unable to send enough players for full teams, two all-star squads (Red and Black) have been formed from players from all eight Divisions to ensure every Division is represented.

PJHL Prospects Day will feature four full-length games between the eight teams beginning at 10:30 AM. Rosters for all eight teams are listed below (*rosters subject to change), and full rosters and games will be scored live on Pointstreak and the PJHL website at: 
prospects.pjhlontario.ca.

Doug Kennedy, Chair of the PJHL Committee, and the General Manager of the Kincardine Bulldogs, believed this idea would work as it was something they had previously done between the old Western Junior C Hockey League (now the PJHL Pollock Division) and the Georgian Bay Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League (now the PJHL Carruthers Division). Kennedy said, “We always had luck showcasing 16 and 17 year olds and we knew it could be done on a bigger scale. This is a great showcase for the players and for the league.”

The OHA is extremely pleased that the PJHL has implemented this initiative league-wide, as OHA President Karen Phibbs explained, “This is an excellent opportunity for the league’s top young players to be exposed to scouts from higher levels of hockey and learn about future opportunities in hockey from the guest speakers. This will be a great day of hockey for everyone involved and will be a fantastic lifelong memory for our young players. The OHA is committed to player and program development and supports the teams of the PJHL as they continue to pursue excellence at the Junior level.” 

The 2017 PJHL Prospects Day is hosted by the New Hamburg Firebirds and Firebirds’ President Bernie Shantz is excited for the opportunity and is really looking forward the event, saying: “We are honoured and elated that the PJHL has decided to come to our facility, we know our great local fans are in for a real treat.” Shantz added, “When you get the top 16 and 17 year olds from across the entire PJHL, there are a lot of really good hockey players out there, the fans will be impressed at the calibre of play and the players in our league.”

2017 PJHL PROSPECTS DAY

WHERE:
Wilmot Recreation Complex
1291 Nafziger Rd.
Baden, ON  N3A 0C4

WHEN:
Saturday Oct. 21, 2017

GAME SCHEDULE:
Game 1: 10:30 AM - Stobbs Division vs Yeck Division
Game 2: 11:30 AM - Bloomfield Division vs Carruthers Division
Game 3: 1:00 PM - Doherty Division vs PJHL Red
Game 4: 2:00 PM - Pollock Division vs PJHL Black

All games will be 3 - 20 minute periods. If teams are tied at the end of regulation, a 3-on-3 sudden victory 7 minute overtime will be played.

2017 PJHL PROSPECTS DAY ROSTERS*
(*note: rosters are subject to change)

STOBBS DIVISION
Catalin Morin, Amherstburg Admirals
Cole Welsh, Amherstburg Admirals
Luc Warnock, Amherstburg Admirals
Lucas Fancy, Blenheim Blades
Michael Vanek, Blenheim Blades
Aidan Lachine , Dresden Kings
Nolan Ross, Dresden Kings
Braydon Davis, Essex 73s
Wyatt O'Neil, Essex 73s
Kyle Brothers, Lakeshore Canadiens
Matt Smith, Lakeshore Canadiens
Josh Vale, Mooretown Flags
Logan Gardner, Mooretown Flags
Clay Dolbear, Petrolia Flyers
Cole MacKinnon, Petrolia Flyers
Jakob Knowles, Petrolia Flyers
Bailey Smith, Wallaceburg Lakers
Jake Vancoillie, Wallaceburg Lakers
Cameron Cronheimer, Wheatley Sharks
Matt Carvalho, Wheatley Sharks

YECK DIVISION
Brayden Smith, Aylmer Spitfires
Tanner Rickwood, Aylmer Spitfires
Braidon Duncan, Dorchester Dolphins
Dylan VanDusen, Dorchester Dolphins
Ryan Poley, Dorchester Dolphins
Lucas Bowers, Exeter Hawks
Nathan Young, Exeter Hawks
Nolan Koetsier, Exeter Hawks
Alex Schramowsky, Lambeth Lancers
Owen Zimmer, Lambeth Lancers
Ethan Roche, Lucan Irish
William Chisholm, Lucan Irish
Wesley Griffiths, Mt. Brydges Bulldogs
Adrian Franklin, North Middlesex Stars
Cameron Hanson, North Middlesex Stars
Liam McCarthy, North Middlesex Stars
Austin Muscutt, Port Stanley Sailors
Tyler Simon, Port Stanley Sailors
Cody Brock, Thamesford Trojans
Kolbe Doxtator, Thamesford Trojans

BLOOMFIELD DIVISION
Ben Sheppard, Dundas Blues
Jordie Morgan, Dundas Blues
Will Beeton, Dundas Blues
Dakota Huit, Dunnville Mudcats
Damian Garbutt, Dunnville Mudcats
Eric Topp, Dunnville Mudcats
James Hruska, Dunnville Mudcats
Kyle Martin, Dunnville Mudcats
Milos Todorovic, Dunnville Mudcats
Shayne Butler, Dunnville Mudcats
Daniel Lapointe, Glanbrook Rangers
Jacob Campbell, Glanbrook Rangers
Mitchell Robinson, Glanbrook Rangers
Cam Allan, Hagersville Hawks
Michael Marchesan, Hagersville Hawks
Alex Page, Niagara RiverHawks
Gabe Maskaluk, Niagara RiverHawks
Isaac MacAulay, Port Dover Sailors
Mitch Barker, Port Dover Sailors
Matt Tonner, Simcoe Shamrocks

CARRUTHERS DIVISION
Ben Beausaert, Alliston Hornets
Brandon Smyth, Alliston Hornets
Caden Maher, Alliston Hornets
Rhys Krafts, Alliston Hornets
Ryan Twigg, Alliston Hornets
Brody Read, Caledon Golden Hawks
Cameron Clewes, Caledon Golden Hawks
Lucas Amoroso, Caledon Golden Hawks
Cole Earl - INJ, Huntsville Otters
Brandon Bressette, Midland Flyers
Eric Moreau, Midland Flyers
Zach Berriault, Midland Flyers
Ben Schryer, Orillia Terriers
Luke Charlebois, Orillia Terriers
Michael Redick, Penetang Kings
Robert McLaughlin, Penetang Kings
Will Redick, Penetang Kings
Hunter Mabee, Schomberg Cougars
Connor MacDonald, Stayner Siskins
Zach Levac, Stayner Siskins

DOHERTY DIVISION
Cooper Page, Ayr Centennials
Gianfranco Commisso, Ayr Centennials
John McDonald, Ayr Centennials
Ethan Conn, Burford Bulldogs
Ethan Tollar, Burford Bulldogs
Austin Forsyth - INJ, Delhi Travellers
Brady Van Ymeren, Delhi Travellers
Carter Dejong, Delhi Travellers
Brady Schmidt, New Hamburg Firebirds
Zach Mark, New Hamburg Firebirds
Brandon Odorjan, Norwich Merchants
Sam Davies, Norwich Merchants
Jacob Schnittke, Paris Mounties
Tyler Kress, Paris Mounties
Josh Schindler, Tavistock Braves
Mitch McKay, Tavistock Braves
Ryan Donat, Tavistock Braves
Liam Hartman, Wellesley Applejacks
Josh Wright, Woodstock Navy-Vets
Keaghan Brett, Woodstock Navy-Vets

PJHL RED
Zach Edwards, Ayr Centennials
Dallas Anderson, Essex 73s
Evan Prince, Essex 73s
Josh Jacobs, Essex 73s
Justin Bondy, Essex 73s
Justin Marlowe, Kincardine Bulldogs
Trevor Donaldson, Kincardine Bulldogs
Carson Hartwick, Lakefield Chiefs
Derek Sweeney, Midland Flyers
Tyler Parr, Mitchell Hawks
Aidan Quish, Mount Forest Patriots
Jake Campbell, Napanee Raiders
Tyler Ignazzitto, Napanee Raiders
Joe Crothers, North Kawartha Knights
Liam Munro, Norwich Merchants
Zack Jankovic, Norwich Merchants
Jack Dieghan, Paris Mounties
Graham Dickerson, Port Hope Panthers
Josh Dickson, Port Perry MoJacks
Troy Vandenbussche, Woodstock Navy-Vets

POLLOCK DIVISION
Kevin Linker, Goderich Flyers
Matt Bean, Goderich Flyers
Alex Paylor, Hanover Barons
Alex Rico, Hanover Barons
Brett Zabel, Hanover Barons
Derek Cornfield, Hanover Barons
Tyson Lina, Hanover Barons
Connor Gibson, Kincardine Bulldogs
Kent Ribey, Kincardine Bulldogs
Eric Rolph, Mitchell Hawks
Ethan Hill, Mitchell Hawks
Reid Ramseyer, Mitchell Hawks
Haydon Coulter, Mount Forest Patriots
Austin Vanwyck, Walkerton Hawks
Mathew Donnelly, Walkerton Hawks
Jacob Bishop, Wingham Ironmen
Kyle Stanbury, Wingham Ironmen
Parker Gibbings, Wingham Ironmen

PJHL BLACK
Dawson Foerster, Alliston Hornets
Amilio Acampora, Amherstburg Admirals
Reid Stieler, Amherstburg Admirals
Colton Shoemaker, Blenheim Blades
Ethan Paxton, Blenheim Blades
Joe Betterley, Blenheim Blades
Eric Brooks, Delhi Travellers
Rich Little - INJ, Delhi Travellers
Brodie Conlon, Dresden Kings
Cody Hitchcock, Dresden Kings
Spencer Preece, Dresden Kings
Keegan Cumming, Hagersville Hawks
Matt McKeraghan, Hagersville Hawks
Riley Pinkney, Hagersville Hawks
Ryan Marriage, Lucan Irish
Baily Matthews, Picton Pirates
Devin Morrison, Picton Pirates
Brett Stroud, Port Dover Sailors
Tanner Reid, Wingham Ironmen

PJHL PROSPECTS DAY WEBSITE: prospects.pjhlontario.ca