For the third time in the past 4 years, the President's Cup was won by Team East. This years game, featuring CJHL Prospects from across Canada, was played in Summerside, PEI.

Brandon Pirri of Georgetown and Lindsay Sparks of Oakville led the way with a goal and two assists each. Reilly Smith of St. Mikes had a goal and an assist whileConnor Tresham of North York had a goal. David Pratt of Wellington and Nick Quinn of Dixie each chipped in with a pair of assists.

Other members of the OJHL that played on Team East were goaltenders Matt Ginn of Lindsay and Shawn Sirman of Kingston who shared net duties. Also, Pat McEachern of Stouffville and Dustin Walsh.

Congratulations to all members of Team East.

Pratt and Quinn each had one assist while Walsh plays for Trenton.

Who picked that team. Was this the best the ojhl had to offer?

The player selection is a combined effort of the CJHL and NHL Central Scouting. Seven of the prospects on Team East were listed as "Players to Watch" by NHL Central Scouting in October 2008.

You're kidding!

But would love to hear your picks.

I would not pick ANY owners kids or coaches kids!!!!
Just for integrity ALONE. If you think those are ALL the best we have both you and the league are in trouble!

Would love to hear your picks.

Basso, Calivecchia, Zrilich,Morley,Sardella,just to name a few, and guess what, Not RELATED!!!!!

Not related to whom? LOL

Read above! Duh.

Kyle Essery of the Georgetown Raiders was also on Team East!

here's the link to the score sheet

http://www.mjahl.com/stats_gamesheet.php?ID=780

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1forgot1t, the team(Team East) with OP players on it wins the game 6-3, but you are not happy because your player did not make it ?

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No,no,no. BECAUSE of who the father is!!!!!

Mr. Zdrilich, if you are going to come onto a fan forum and rip on kids and explain why your son, amongst others, is better and should have been picked to play in the prospects' game, you should learn how to post without showing your email address in your post. It's been my experience this type of thing causes very hard feelings when one parent (you) rips on guys who play with or against your son. I know, I know what's coming next. Someone else in the family used your email account to post that. It wasn't you. Of course not. Final piece of advice, take it for what it is worth, parents are supposed to make their kids' lives easier, not more complicated.

Wexdog - not true at all ! Hate to burst your bubble, but in our league (OJHL), it's NOT always the best. Yes Pirri is very good and belongs, however, many picks are very questionable. Previous writer made some excellent picks ( Sardella, Morley, Zdrilich, ect...) as for defensemen, is Quinn really the best we have to offer, or is his dad promoting him selfishly at the cost of others? I would pick a dozen other kids before him. Hmmmm, daddy works for the 'scouting service' , do you suppose that has something to do with his being on the team? or the many PHANTOM points that he and some others seem to accumulate at the expense of their TEAMates . In any case , it's just another case of whats wrong with junior A hockey here in Ontario. Is this why many of our best are and have left to play in BC or Alberta ? hmmmmmm.

Hey lets not forget, another father/son combo, Vassos was also picked for this team. Even though he has only played 8 games this year.

I really don't know the pre-requisites are for the selections. But it does say, "showcase game of the best NHL draft eligible Canadian Junior Hockey League players "

Unless things have very recently changed Norht American players who turn 18 by September 15 and are not older than 20 by December 31 are eligible for selection.

Using that criteria, Nick Quinn is in-eligible since he will only be 17 by September 15th. In addition using the "not older than 20" criteria. If you really think the selections were the "best NHL draft eligible Canadian Junior Hockey League players", your head is stuck firmly up your butt.

Too many coach/owner/player relationships for my liking, once again, for the selections.

Some NCAA scouts were also in attendance and I'm just wondering if a guy like Quinn would catch their eye.

As far as Vassos, while he only has been able to play 8 games so far, he did pick up 12 points. When he was selected, there may have been hope he would be healthy by the time the game rolled around.

I don't need to hide or am I trying. I also never said the boys chosen where not good players. It's the appearance I question and MAYBE there are some boys that where overlooked.