A total of 82 GTHL players were drafted as part of the 2017 OHL Priority Selection, including 12 in the first round.
The North Bay Battalion were the first team to draft a GTHL skater, selecting Toronto Nationals centerman Brandon Coe with the third overall pick. Ryan Suzuki of the London Jr. Knights went first overall to the Barrie Colts, while Oakland Jr. Grizzlies centre Tag Bertuzzi was selected second overall by the Guelph Storm.
Seven GTHL players were selected in the top 10, including GTHL Minor Midget Player of the Year Nicholas Porco, who was selected fourth overall by the Saginaw Spirit.
Click here for a full list of results from the 2017 OHL Priority Selection.
Social Media Reaction
Extremely honoured to be selected 3rd overall by the @OHLBattalion . Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way! #troops
— Brandon Coe (@coe_44) April 8, 2017
Congrats to alumni @71NPorco on being 4th overall pick of the @SpiritHockey ! pic.twitter.com/M1irIlI23s
— Sault Minor Inc. (@SaultMinor) April 8, 2017
“It’s an unbelievable feeling.”
Graeme Clarke talking about getting drafted 6th overall to the #67s. #OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/gbbJqttvfO
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) April 8, 2017
Looking forward to watching these 2 play with @Storm_City over the next four years! Congrats boys! #RoyalCity #ANewDawn pic.twitter.com/lblrEJPMEq
— Wayne Primeau (@Preems18) April 8, 2017
WATCH THIS: #OHLDraft 3rd overall pick Brandon Coe (@coe_44) of @GTHLHockey @2001_Nats chats with @Terry_Doyle after picked @OHLBattalion: pic.twitter.com/HoM1HjuGMf
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) April 9, 2017
