Having the top pick in the OHL Priority Selection gives an organization plenty of options, but it also comes with enormous pressure to get it right.
For the first time in franchise history the Peterborough Petes will be on the clock first when the draft starts on Friday.
Vice-President and General Manager Mike Oke says he believes there are a lot of really strong players in this particular class.
Audio PlayerDo you draft for specific need or the best overall talent? Some managers have different approaches but Oke says the focus for his leadership group is actually quite simple.
Audio PlayerThe Petes have drafted third multiple times, including Colin Fitzgerald last year, with their only second overall pick coming in 2011 when they selected Nick Ritchie.
The 2025 OHL Priority Selection will once again be conducted online beginning with Rounds 1-3 on Friday at 7:00 p.m. followed by Rounds 4-15 on Saturday. You can follow the entire process online at www.ontariohockeyleague.com and streaming live on OHL Live.
(Written by: Jordan Mercier, with files from Scott Arnold)
