BrockU SPMA Alum | U16 Central Ontario Head Scout
@thescoutdotca
| Previously of The U16 Pod | OHL Off-Ice Official
@OHLSteelheads
| Opinions are my Own
Mark Scheifele literally travelled the whole 200ft on the ice to hit Jake Evans. This is not what being a 200 foot player means folks. This is just horrifying.
Excited to be joining the team at TheScout, thank you to
@KLebScouting
for the opportunity. Got some big shoes to fill in
@BHiggins95
but looking forward to it!
Also want to thank
@NHLChiasson
and everyone at
@RecScouting
for the opportunity & support over my time there.
Some more exciting news!
After another graduation to the OHL, we have made another new hire!
We're excited to announce that Connor Williams
@cwilliams_384
will be joining us as our Central Ontario Head Scout!
His experience and knowledge will be a great addition to the team!
With the
#OHLDraft
being today, I just want to wish all the players eligible all the best tonight! I have some much respect & admiration for the work you have put in to get to this point. Just know that just like age, your draft spot is just a number & doesnβt define you.
Here is a look at all the teams who have qualified for the 2023 OHL Cup. TPH is generally the team from the US. While I have also listed the 5 teams who have been given Wild Card Play-In game opportunities. Listed are my predictions for the last 5 teams.
#2023OHLDraft
MATTHEW SCHAEFER FROM STONEY CREEK WINS IT IN DOUBLE OVERTIME FOR
@GoTeamOntario
AS THEY TAKE HOME GOLD AT THE
@CanadaGames
What a play to get a stick on it and what a pass from Brady Martin! But oh my if not for Jack Ivankovic and some MASSIVE saves this does not happen!
Up early, on the train and en route from Mississauga to Whitby for the Silver Stick! Could barely sleep in anticipation of some great hockey!
#2022OHLDraft
#SilverStick
Really looking forward to being a part of this, the outstanding work that Raine does can not be understated. Last years 2004 Guide was awesome, canβt wait for this one! So many incredible kids!
#HockeyTwitter
#2021OHLDraft
π¨ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTπ¨
With the
#OHLDraft
just around the corner, I'm beyond excited to announce how I will be attacking this year's coverage. Coming soon, I will be releasing an OHL Draft Guide that will feature stories/info on the top 05s in the province.
Stay tuned. π
Heading into tomorrows OHL Priority Selection here is a list of players who have signed a tender or reported to be signing a tender. Ken Campbell also reported in his article Caleb Malhotra had interest in NCAA route, leverage or not, we will see. See pic below:
Big congrats to the
@GTHL_Senators
on taking home the 1st tourney championship of the year! With their 5-0 win over the Marlboros! Over the summer I had seen what G Jack Ivankovic was doing & he is a game changer & he showed that all weekend long incl. the final!
#2023OHLDraft
This one took a while, and we are happy to put this out. 2 tiers represented by bold. With the Goalies listed in Italics! Thank you so much for your patience and support!
#HockeyTwitter
#2021OHLDraft
The U16 Podβs 2021 OHL Draft Watch List (Ontario Skaters and Goalies) is available via the link below. When viewing it on a mobile device, please hold it in landscape view to clearly see the two separate tiers.
#2021OHLDraft
7th OT and AJAX wins it!!!!. 2on2 OT!!! Rink was packed!! Right after I stopped recording Ajax scored! Absolutely nuts! Nothing like minor hockey and the Silver Stick!!
Oh my god
@OHLBattalion
fans are in for a treat with
@KidNelly89
coming. Talk about beautiful skating by a d man going from his own zone for a an absolute beauty goal showing off the silky mitts with the sweet deke and nasty finish!!!! Absolute π₯π₯π₯π₯ kid!!
It was so much fun talking to these guys! Thereβs so much talent up in Ottawa, HEO and especially in the
@GradsHockey
&
@NavanGradsAAA
organization. Such a great group of 2005s but the team in general is great to watch!
#HockeyTwitter
#2021OHLDraft
Podcast Ep
#5
- Navan Grads 2005βs
Interviews from Chris Barlas, Matthew Buckley, and Mathieu Paris.
#OHLDraft
news was discussed and we announced details of a bonus interview, which will be posted early next week.
#2021OHLDraft
#TheU16Pod
@HEOU18AAA
Big news for the
@AttackOHL
as they lock up their top pick in the OHL Draft this year, in 8th overall pick Colby Barlow! A highly skilled power forward, elite goal scoring ability with likely the best shot in the draft! Congrats Colby!
With the
#OHLDraft
just under 4 hours away. I want to wish all the players the best of the luck tonight & tomorrow! To those who hear their names called, enjoy it with your family and those close to you! If you arenβt drafted use this as motivation & continue to work hard!
@BrewCrew1584
You donβt have to let him score, but at least attempt to get the puck. And whether or not he glides at the circle he is built up the speed and momentum from the other end that makes it a charge. By the letter of the Charging rule it is charging.
βHey North Bay β¦ Itβs official!" -
@KidNelly89
Defenceman Ty Nelson has signed a standard playerβs agreement, including an education package, with the North Bay Battalion.
#BattleTogether
| π°:
Podcast is up on Spotify and is also available on the libsyn link attached. Really excited for this, not gonna lie was a little nervous mixed with excitement so I was a little jittery while recording. Huge thanks to the 05 Quinte team for talking to Ryan!
#2021OHLDraft
WE ARE LIVE!
Click on the link below for access to the first ever episode of
#TheU16Pod
! You can listen on the website and there are links on the page to listen via Spotify and Deezer. The first episode features the Quinte Red Devils 2005βs.
#2021OHLDraft
The matchups for the Wild Card Play-In Games for tomorrow night are:
1. Toronto Nationals vs Ajax/Pickering Raiders
2. Lambton Jr. Sting vs Barrie Jr. Colts
3. Vaughan Kings vs Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs
4. Don Mills Flyers vs Burlington Eagles
5. COW vs Whitby
#2023OHLDraft
#OHLCup
2021
#OHLDraft
Prospect Profile π:
Touted as one of
@ALLIANCE_Hockey
's top goaltenders,
@EMCChiefs
netminder Taya Currie's quickness, competitiveness and determination has her up on the
#OHL
radar and poised for a bright future π₯
Big news from one of the top U16 AAA players in Ontario. As one of the top defencemen for the
#2022OHLDraft
Matthew Virgilio has announced his commitment to
@umichhockey
on Instagram! Congrats to Matthew on the commitment!
If anyone doesnβt believe that racism still exists in hockey, look no further than what Ethan Bear has had to endure. It is truly a shame, athletes are not a punching bag to take out your frustrations about your team not winning, thru racism & discrimination
#IStandWithEthanBear
Lots of OHL teams locking up their draft picks today:
β’
#11
@OutwaterOwen
(NB)
β’
#14
Alex Pharand (HAM)
β’
#22
@JuanCopeland19
(Niagara)
β’
#31
Charlie Paquette (GUE)
β’
#35
Quinton Burns (KGN)
Congrats to all the players on signing with their respective teams!
Wow! A big move by
@YtownPhantoms
in the USHL shaking up the
#2024OHLDraft
midway through the season. Edwards a London, ON native played with Elgin in U15 and took his talents down to Little Caesars this season.
TENDER AGREEMENT π¨
The
@YtownPhantoms
have signed Beckham Edwards to a USHL tender for the 2024-25 season.
The Phantoms will surrender their first-round pick in the Phase 1 draft this upcoming spring.
#StarsRise
| π
If youβre doing this kind of thing, really look in the mirror. This is an opportunity to not only enjoy what happened but also uplift others who may be feeling sad and disappointed.
It sickens me to find out drafted kids have the balls to bully others who werenβt drafted this weekend to the
@OHLHockey
and rub it in their faces. You are all better than that. To those bullied - use this as added motivation. 1/2
Congratulations to the
@2004Elgin
on their
@ALLIANCE_Hockey
championship win over the
@2004Huskies
. They took the final game by a score of 3-2. Congrats to the Huskies on a great series. Would like to wish both teams Good Luck in the
#OHLCup
Packed house in here for the GTHL Top Prospects Game. Essentially Marlboros, Rebels, JRC in the White/Blue. While in the Red/White we see much of Vaughan, North York, Majors. Should be a good game!
#2024OHLDraft
@TheScoutDotCa
So the Ajax/Quinte QF lasted 8 OTs and to give everyone a sense of the amount of hockey these boys played. They played 3 regulation periods totalling 42 minutes, then played a 10 min 5v5 OT, then played 3 min 4v4, then 3 min of 3v3, then played 4 OTs of 2v2 hockey!
Big Congrats to the
@JrCanadiensAAA
on winning the
@GTHLHockey
Minor Midget Championship in game 5 with a 4-0 win over the
@vaughankingsAAA
. A great series by both. Congrats to Vaughan a tremendous season & playoffs. Good luck to both in the
#OHLCup
next week. Both are contenders
The
@OHLBattalion
select forward Ethan Procyszyn from the
@2006Preds
. A high IQ, powerful 2-way centre, who has a powerful shot. Procyszyn won the ETA U16 Player of the Year and was a driving force for his team. Congrats to Ethan and his family.
#OHLDraft
Misa brings the wow factor, the high hockey IQ, the quickness, high level of skill & as we all know from his OHL Cup performance the clutch factor, showing up in big games! Let the countdown to Draft Day officially begin! This is going to be a lot of fun!
#exceptional
#OHLDraft
Really excited to have this out! Almost 13,000 words & any video I could get a hold of for players! There will also be an article released soon featuring a 30 goalie Watchlist! Obv. the Michael Hage ranking takes a different meaning with him signing the tender w/ Chicago.
We now know all 3 automatic Wild Card Play-In spots:
1. Cambridge Hawks (ALLIANCE)
2. Toronto Jr. Canadiens (
@GTHLHockey
)
3. Niagara North Stars (OMHA)
See picture below of all teams qualified either in or playing in Play-In game.
@TheScoutDotCa
#2024OHLDraft
Been in the works, both Ryan and I are not the most skilled people with technology but we are getting there! Really excited to release it soon!
#hockeytwitter
Working on the release of our
#2021OHLDraft
watch list (Ontario born players and goalies only). Apologies to our listeners for the delay to publish the list, but it will be out soon and has ~300 prospects listed in two tiers. Stay tuned.
Great to see this... something to look forward to for all the players! Happy to see they are doing this publicly! Be sure to follow
@TheU16Pod
as we follow along and continue our coverage leading up to the
#2021OHLDraft
#HockeyTwitter
The first-ever
#OHLDraft
Lottery on May 5 will determine the order of selection for the 2021
#OHL
Priority Selection Presented by
@RealCdnSS
set to take place on June 4-5. Catch both events live on
@YouTube
!
DETAILS π°:
At 38 the
@Oshawa_Generals
pick Matthew Buckley from the
@NavanGradsAAA
. Buckley reunites with Ritchie whom he stayed with at the beginning of Bantam when he played with Oakville. Buckley is a pure goal scorer with a heck of a shot.
#OHLDraft2021
As this tough 2020 year comes to a close, Iβm happy to say today I hit 500 followers! Thank you to those who have supported me & taught me so much as I continue to develop! I wish everyone a Happy New Year & Best Wishes in 2021! Canβt wait to see everyone in the rinks again soon!
Dynamic, powerful, energetic, tons of skill and an incredible shot too! Will be ready to make an impact at the OHL level right away!
#OHLDraft
#2022OHLDraft
2022
#OHLDraft
Profile:
A fast-moving two-way centre who battles for every inch, Nathan Villeneuve of the
@NavanGradsAAA
was a go-to guy playing against older competition in the
@HEOU18AAA
π₯
And your 2023 U16
@HometownHockey
champions are the Peterborough Petes. What a play on the Powerplay,
#89
- Josh Avery reversing the puck back to the other side of the net to
#16
- Kaiden Harmon for the winner!
#2023OHLDraft
#RedHats
Well all in one day, managed to record this, edit and get it out while also having to finish up a spring course project presentation. Canβt thank everyone enough for the support, especially as I work towards earning a career in hockey! Canβt thank Ryan enough for the opportunity!
Final podcast of season one!!
Episode 26 features 2005-born Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and USA Hockey All-Stars. Features an interview with Connor Haynes from the Markham Majors.
#OHLDraft
#2021OHLDraft
Big News for the OHL Draft Eligible kids! This is some productive action finding a way to let these kids showcase their talents. I look forward to tuning in!!
#2021OHLDraft
The
#OMHA
and
@Hudl
are excited to announce a long-term partnership, kicking off with our U16 and U18 Virtual AAA Showcase, which give players the opportunity to showcase their skills to
@OHLHockey
teams before the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.
Oh my goodness 6 seeded Vaughan Kings take a 2 games to 0 series lead over the
#1
seeded Toronto Jr. Canadiens after beating the JRC tonight 4-3. These kids on VK are really something special and are 1 win away from taking down the
#1
team after eliminating the
#2
and
#3
teams!!!
My first U16 AAA Article of the year is up! As we prep for the
#2022OHLDraft
I write about some of the top teams, and list some players from each top 10 squad to keep an eye on! Check it out!
Congratulations to the
@2008Vk
on winning their 3rd straight Silver Stick. They won in Whitby in U14 & Port Huron in U15 as well. Missing two key players in Caleb Malhotra and Ben Bowen, they played a great tournament with 27 GF & allowing just 5 GA.
#2024OHLDraft
@TheScoutDotCa
Just like Ryan, it was awesome getting to talk to Taya on the Pod. So well spoken and such a great person off the ice while also being an incredibly talented goaltender. Canβt wait to see whatβs ahead!
Watching Taya Currie on
@hockeynight
in Canada tonight was amazing! Iβm so honoured to have met her through her
@TheU16Pod
interview. Such a great person and an extremely talented goalie. Best of luck to Taya and Iβm so happy sheβs getting the recognition she deserves.
#OHLDraft
Where can I apply??? Legit for that or any type of position in scouting or hockey ops. Willing to be in a volunteer or mentorship type thing. Just a young kid eager to learn and looking for a start!
First tourney of the year as the Titans Tournament is back again! First game of the day features the Whitby Wildcats vs the Toronto Red Wings.
#2023OHLDraft
Really Excited and proud to see this Watchlist from Ryan! I know he put in tons of time and effort watching so much hockey on whatever video was available to him along with any live games from Bantam. Check out the list!
#2021OHLDraft
Saturday in Whitby with the OMHA Showcase at Iroquois. First game of the day on Pad 1 has Buffalo up on Oshawa 3-2 in the 3rd.
#2024OHLDraft
@TheScoutDotCa
Took 2 buses for my 1st game for me here at Seymour-Hannah in just over 1.5 years. Exhibition between Niagara North and Elgin-Middlesex!
@TheU16Pod
@RecScouting
#2022OHLDraft
At 47 the
@AttackOHL
take Thomas Chafe from the
@NotreDameHounds
. A skilled centre, who is quick and uses his skating to be shifty and weave through small areas, creating chances for him and just teammates.
#OHLDraft2021
The Whitby Silver Stick Schedule is now up, if you donβt want to look at the website here are the pics of the Groups in a little thread. If you do, here is the link to the groups and schedule:
Congrats to all prospects interviewed by
@TheU16Pod
selected at the 2021 OHL Draft! Thanks to everyone interviewed for joining us on the pod. The article below includes all players interviewed, with links to DOWNLOAD their episode.
#OHLDraft
#2021OHLDraft
π¨GRADS GOALπ¨
Both 2006s on the ice for a Dzone draw defending a 1 goal lead with 30 seconds remaining and Nathan Villeneuve puts his 2nd of the game in the empty net from Ben Cormier to seal the 4-2 win
#Grads
#OHLDraft
@OHLHockey
With the 2023 Silver Stick getting underway tomorrow night here are the 6 groups for the event. With the Group winners along with the top 2, 2nd place teams advancing to the Quarters. Group C for me is the βDeathβ group, while A & B are also intriguing.
#2024OHLDraft
Excited to be watching 04s and 05s at the
@AHSuperShowcase
today. Earlier today got to see
@Oshawa_Generals
prospect Calum Ritchie tally 2 goals and an assist.
Caught some action between Honeybaked and Bishop Kearney. Hereβs a great goal from top
#2021OHLDraft
prospect
@Luke_mcnamara9
on the PP. Shows off great footwork and hands to get into the slot and rips a hell of a shot. Keep an eye on this kid.
A sad day for the hockey world. Rest In Peace Daleππ»π. A great hockey player and coach, an even better person. Condolences to the Hawerchuk familyππ».
#HawerchukStrong
After an incredibly brave and difficult battle with cancer, our dad has passed away. My family is so proud of him and the way he fought.
#HawerchukStrong
Great profile on one of the top defencemen in this years
#2021OHLDraft
in Cameron Allen!
@ryanpmcarthur
& I discussed his game on our Toronto Nats episode of
@TheU16Pod
be sure to check it out! Such an entertaining player to watch, always making things happen!
#HockeyTwitter
2021
#OHLDraft
Prospect Profile π:
Defenceman Cameron Allen of
@GTHLHockey
's Toronto Nationals has the speed, competitiveness and hockey IQ to flourish on both ends of the ice π₯
Here we go packed barn on a Saturday Matinee at Mattamy Athletic Centre and Old Maple Gardens as the Vaughan Kings and Oakville Rangers faceoff for U16 Supremacy for the OHL Cup Championship!
#2024OHLDraft
@TheScoutDotCa
With the 11th pick the
@AttackOHL
take forward
@ben_cormier86
from the
@NavanGradsAAA
. A high energy, high compete forward, who can put the puck in the net like nobody's business. Congrats to Ben and his family!
#OHLDraft
With the OHL Draft Lottery being held at 7 pm tomorrow.
@TheU16Pod
will be releasing the 2nd part of our Barrie episodes shortly after the Lottery. Where we will discuss the results!
#HockeyTwitter
#2021OHLDraft
Massive thank you to Joey for taking the time to talk to Ryan & I. I learned so much from our conversation about the draft & the year that was, in prepping for the draft. Give it a listen! Ryan & I are looking forward to putting out more content this season!
@OHLIceDogs
NEW PODCAST EPISODE!!
Interview with Niagara IceDogs General Manager Joey Burke. Main topics discussed include: his 2021 OHL Draft Class and what OHL fans can expect from Niagara this upcoming season.
#OHLDraft
#OHL
Apple:
Spotify:
The fact that the
@ChicagoSteel
be picking up Celebrini and Hage, 2 elite players is incredible. Hage brings so much creativity with his elite skill, uses his edges so well to cut and create space, high hockey IQ, just so much to love on the ice & great person off the ice too!
With the final pick of the first round
@Ottawa67sHockey
selects big Toronto Titans winger Nicholas Moldenhauer. He possesses a great shot, great work ethic and a knack for finishing in and around the net.
And just as I said the steelheads passed up in Dalyn Wakely, the North Bay Battalion give
@KidNelly89
a centreman to snipe breakout passes to up the middle as they pick Wakely at 30. Big time leader on Quinte this season was the captain while averaging 2 putts per game
The bigger the game, the bigger the moment, the better he performs!
β Primary Assist on OT Championship Goal at Canada Winter Games
β Hat trick in Quarterfinal win over the Marlboros at OHL Cup.
β Led team to Alliance U16 Championship!
#2023OHLDraft
To recap the teams who have qualified for the OHL Cup showcase:
1. Vaughan (GTHL)
2. Marlboros (GTHL)
3. London (ALLIANCE)
4. Elgin (ALLIANCE)
5. Sun County (ALLIANCE)
6. Huron Perth (ALLIANCE)
7. Myers (HEO)
8. OTT Valley (HEO)
9. TB (HNO)
10. NOHA
11. TPH (USA)
#2024OHLDraft
With wins today by EMC & LDN, the 4 OHL Cup spots from the ALLIANCE have been decided, with those teams being:
(1) London
(3) Elgin
(5) Sun County
(8) Huron Perth
The 2nd seeded Cambridge Hawks will get a guaranteed Wild Card Play-In Game spot.
#2024OHLDraft
SCTA semifinals are now set(numbers are their regular season standings). Winners move on to the OMHA championship and book a spot in the OHL Cup.
Semifinal A:
#1
Southern Tier Admirals vs
#3
Oakville Rangers
Semifinal B:
#5
Buffalo Regals vs
#2
Niagara North Stars
The fact that the
@TheU16Pod
still doesn't have 1000 followers is criminal.
@ryanpmcarthur
and
@cwilliams_384
have put in the work to give these OHL Priority Selection eligible kids a voice this year and it is incredible and unique.
Owen Diodati, Niagara Falls native and the older brother of 2004 born Southern Tier Admiral Adrian Diodati. Btw, Owen hits dingers! π₯Tons of π¨π¦ talent playing NCAA D1 baseball and having success. In the SEC Diodati with Bama & Sauga native Cooper Davis with
@VandyBoys
Day 2 at the Titans tournament, opening up with a very exciting Barrie Jr. Colts taking on the Toronto Red Wings. Barrie added a bunch of players incl. Alex McLean and Kent Greer out of OTT, underaged Brock Chitaroni from the SOO, and Logan Hawery who played up with 07 Barrie.
As we approach the
#OHLDraft
tonight. I just wanted to wish all the players the best of luck tonight. Whether you are drafted in the 1st rd, 15th, or not at all. Just know the work is just getting started and use it to motivate you and continue getting better!
They gave the goal to Jones, but my goodness the way Drysdale skates and moves, walks the line and opens up lanes so effectively with his movement. He has 2 Assists this game. Boy the Ducks gotta be excited with Zegras and Drysdale!
#HockeyTwitter
#FlyTogether
Here it is - - The much anticipated two round 2020 OHL Priority Selection Mock Draft. Nearly 10,000 words on some of the top players available for April 4th.
#OHLDraft
Day 1 of the 2024 OHL Cup! Ben Bowen just helped tie the game at 3 for Vaughan between them and Oakville. York Simcoe beat Cambridge 7-0 in a Play-In Game to book their spot in the big dance. While North York holds a 2-1 lead over Oshawa and Niagara holds a 1-0 lead over Halton
2021
#OHLDraft
Prospect Profile π:
Late 2005-born fleet-footed centreman Luke Misa has played a big part in the success of his
@oakvillerangers
and is eager to bring that winning attitude to an
#OHL
club next season π₯