1st Team
G Stephen Dhillon Niagara Icedogs
No goalie in the leauge was busier this season than Stephen Dhillion who faced an average of 40.41 shots per 60 minutes. Most nights it was his goaltending that kept the often overmatched Icedogs in games. His 3433 minutes also placed him 2nd in the league behind only Jeremy Helvig of Kingston. Inspite of the heavy workload Dhillon continued to keep the puck out of the net as he finished among the league leaders in save percentage.
D Conor Timmins Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Timmins entered the year viewed by some as the Greyhounds 3rd defenceman behind NHL drafted and signed defencemen Colton White and Gustav Bouramman. Timmins quickly asserted himself as an offensive dynamo and strong defensive presence and by mid season was viewed as the top Dman on the team. Timmins led the OHL Defencemen in 5on5 points.
For more information on Timmins Dominic Tiano did a great profile on him for his NHL Entry draft series
D Matt Timms Peterborough Petes
Timms became the first Peterborough defenceman since Zach Bogosian to pick up 50 assists in a season. His consistency on the Peterborough blueline has been evident all year long. On a team filled with plenty of very good players but few stars Timms play has made him stand out all season long.
F Jordon Kyrou Sarnia Sting
The Sting forward had a huge season finishing 6th in the league in points. In fact his big season put him within striking distance of a few Sting all time career marks including assists and points. Kyrou is an elite OHL forward who helped make Sarnia difficult to play against vs the OHLs Western Conference elite.
F Taylor Raddysh Erie Otters
The Tampa Bay lightning 2nd round pick had a huge season for Erie. Teamed up with DeBrincat early in the season to lead the Otters before Strome came back and the teams Depth was improved at the deadline. He led all OHLers in assists. He had a huge spike in his shooting percentage this year so Im not sure if he can repeat his 42 goal season next year but there is no doubt he is among the leagues best playmakers.
F Adam Mascherin Kitchener Rangers
Mascherin became the first Kitchener Rangers player to hit the 100 point mark in a season since Jason Akeson. Mascherin led the league with 46 power play points this season. Mascherin saw little drop in his production once Bracco got traded and helped carry the Rangers offense post deadline. Mascherin should get lots of consideration for the World Junior team next year.
2nd team
G Dylan Wells Peterborough Petes
Stood on his head throughout the year for the Petes helping them stay in games as he faced an average of 36.6 shots per game. Finished the year 3rd in wins, 5th in Save Percentage and 2nd in saves.
D Victor Mete London Knights
IMO the best defencemen in the OHL. Missed a chunck of the season as he only appeared in 50 games and was sorely missed by the Knights when he was not in the lineup. Have him on the 2nd team because I felt Timmins and Timms were able to have a bigger impact with the extra games they played although there are plenty of valid arguments to have Mete up there.
D Mikael Sargachev Windsor Spitfires
Missed the begining of the year while with the Montreal Canadians. Play really picked up once Logan Stanley went down with an injury. relied on to provide both offence from the backend and be a defensive stopper. His complete game has him among the very best OHL defenders.
F Michael McLeod Mississauga Steelheads
After a slow start to the season McLeod finished with a bang for the Steelheds picking up 32 points in the final 2 months of the season. McLeod also led the league in Face Off Wins with 834 and was second in face off % behind only Blake Speers who had 800 fewer faceoff attempts. Relied on to lead the Steelheads in all situations McLeod is a complete player who should help the Steelheads stay very competitive next year.
F Kevin Hancock Owen Sound Attack
An NHL draft re-entry candidate. Hancock saw a huge spike in his production from .42 points per game to 1.25. He finished 10th in the league in assists and 10th in points. 38% of his games this season were multi point games as he has shown an ability to score in bunches.
F Jonah Gadjovich Owen Sound Attack
Owen Sound Attack sniper and 1st time NHL draft eligible skater finished 3rd in the OHL in goals. Compined with Palmu, Suzuki and Hancock he helps form one of the deepest and most dangerous OHL offenses. Gadjovich finished 9th in the league in shots on goal. one of 3 Attack forward to finish in the top 13 in that category.
For more information on Gadjovich you find it here on Dominic Tiano's site with another great profile
Difficult Omissions
Dominic Commisso Oshawa Generals
Very underrated player who should step up and be an offensive leader on the Generals next year who look to be among the very best in the OHL next season
Olli Juolevi London Knights
Knights defenceman was great once again this season with his 2nd straight 42 point season. Just misses the cut due to a deep age group on the blueline
Nicholas Hague Mississauga Steelheads
Highend NHL draft eligible defenceman. Players with a bit of a mean streak and can produce on the offensive end. For more check out the great write up from Dominic Tiano on his site.
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