Are OHL letters sent to every one, or do the serious draft prospects meet with teams over and above a letter?

some kids are receiving letters from OHL teams. They are letters of interest.

If you don't get a letter or phone call ect. does that pretty much mean you arent getting drafted? Or does it mean you might, but real low.

well obviously if you get a letter what do you think it means as apposed to not getting a letter ?

reality will hit soon enough

well it's hard to know what to think, because letters are pretty generic. They state that they aren't promising anything, but that you have been identified as a prospect. If many are mailed out, then someone is blowing smoke up ones a**.

again, its better to get a letter than not get one at all becuase that means they have more than a passing interest in you. Some teams also follow up with personal phonje calls.

If you don't receive a letter from an ohl team would this mean that aren't gonna get drafted?

for those asking about the significance of a letter has your coach told the player that he's on the radar ?

nope.....but got a letter?

what OHL teams are they being sent by ?

To all parents. Letters mean nothing; the players will receive calls from the respective teams. A player might receive calls from several teams and end up getting drafted by a team that doesn't even call..It's great to receive a letter and call, but the rankings usually dictate where the player is drafted.

There are no rankings just grades, after that it's up to the teams to internally decide who they pick and where.

Letters mean nothing ? That is a false statement.

Letters don't mean anything because you could get a letter from majority of teams and still not be drafted. But it is a great confidence builder.

an OHL team drafting a player also doesnt mean anything since the player needs to make the team.

an NHL drafting a player doesnt mean anything as well since the palyer can get injured and never play

Its true the draft doesn't mean anything. Its what happens after the draft that means something.

lets just give up on living cause in the end it doesnt mean anything...only losers talk that way..good luck to those you get the letters, make the draft and stay healthy

Reality check folks. Only a handful of 95's will make their respective OHL clubs next year. Those kids will see little or no ice in the first year. There are no Crosby's in the Ontario-95 age group but there could be a few late bloomers. Be realistic folks.

letters and phone calls mean nothing, my son received several letters and phone calls but was not drafted.dont get to excited untill draft day.GOOD LUCK!!

teams this year have sent out the least amount of letters or making least amount of calls hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm wonder what that means????
weakest draft in years???? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Question - what is the standard. If you get one letter or more does this mean that the team sending has the boy as a top 40 pick in May at this time?

That silly comment is getting really old. No one is really getting rattled over it any more, it's lost it's shock value. We all know that it is just to get people rattled. We know the 95's will be drafted like every other year, so maybe come up with some other defecating disturbing type of statement. You have to be boring yourself by now as well. LOL

We were drafted last year in the first round and didnt get one letter so this shows you the letters mean 0

good luck

Thanks

***""Reality check folks. Only a handful of 95's will make their respective OHL clubs next year. Those kids will see little or no ice in the first year. There are no Crosby's in the Ontario-95 age group but there could be a few late bloomers. Be realistic folks."""***



Complete BS. Many of the '94's drafted in the first 3 rounds are playing full time in the OHL.

****"""letters and phone calls mean nothing, my son received several letters and phone calls but was not drafted.dont get to excited untill draft day.GOOD LUCK!!""***

ha. and what does that tell you about your son as a hockey player?

My son received a package that included team logoed Under Armor shirt and shorts, 4 tickets to an upcoming game, and a personal note from the teams top 3 draft picks last season.

From the Major Midget team maybe!

YES 320, that was last year, this is this year, very good sources are predicting a very below average talent base this year in the 95 Priority draft. Every year is different but they are summing this one coming as a 'poor crop'.

No "they" aren't - too bad your 94 didn't get drafted (and won't this year). The 95s have some very skilled players and trust me 300 of them will be getting drafted.

My kid got a nice package too - tickets to a game, hoodie, media guide, invite to dressing room after a practice, etc. Battalion do it up right.

438, HA,300 get drafted!?, 1st of all, more free agents will this year according to many scouts, so good luck, playing is another story dude, drink some coffee and wake up, make sure your kid is doing his homework and sounds like will need his education, more important. You arent one of the families that mortgaged their homes and got everything they could to try to get drafted and flashed money to coaches, scouts????

OMG DUDE - help with his homework, start now!

Heard of a kid who got a letter with hundreds stuffed in it!

Letters don't mean much. My kid didn't get a letter 4 years ago and went in the 4th.

DUDE?? - OMG I think the 95s are weak guy is also the Elgin DB is bad guy. Similar psudo english.

Psudo? LOL Moron

Pseudo, for future reference.

Thanks moron.

lol your an angry man

Spelling dorks bring out the worst in me. Sorry ... moran.

We've had 7 or 8 scouts talk to us, a couple have called my son personally, and we've received no letters. Letters aren't that big a deal, and quite frankly neither are talks or phone calls. On draft day the team is going to select the player they think will help them 2 years down the road, simple as that.

letters and phone calls may not be a big thing in some peoples minds but it is always good to be noticed. Getting a letter means you ARE being noticed.

i got one through e-mail. Same thing for others right?

You mean you got the OHL Questionarre via email ??

Copy and paste the email you got here - just delete your personal information.

That is, if you did get an email.

Did everyone get a OHL Questionarre?

On behalf of the Ontario Hockey League, it gives me great pleasure to connect with you at this time.

As the 2010-11 regular season winds down , the League looks forward to an exciting P layoff schedule of games and the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship in Mississauga, Ontario. OHL Member Teams continue to exhibit a competitive excellence that has made the Ontario Hockey League the number one development League in the world and the primary source of talent for the National Hockey League and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS).

Equally as important to yourself, the OHL Central Scouting Bureau has identified you as a prospective player for the Ontario Hockey League. You should be very proud of this fact. If you desire to play, you may be selected in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection Process.

In addition, your desire to play in the Ontario Hockey League can be noted through the completion of the OHL Player Questionnaire.

You should note that we ask you to be honest and factual and in no way is this form binding.

Completed OHL Player Questionnaires are provided to every OHL General Manager and Head Scout in order to assist in their player selection process.

Please find your personalized OHL Player Questionnaire attached.

Should any of the pre-populated information be incorrect please change accordingly.

Once again this year, for the benefit and comfort of all players, their families and OHL Member Teams, the 2011 OHL Priority Selection will be conducted by way of the Internet on Saturday, May 7th , 2010 commencing at 9:00 a.m. at www.ontariohockeyleague.com .

Attached are instructions to help you complete the questionnaire . If at this time, should you have any specific questions regarding the Ontario Hockey League questionnaire, please feel free to contact me at the OHL business office at 416-299-8700 ext. 230 or at [email protected] . If you have any issues using the form, please contact RinkNet Scouting at (519) 836-2504 or email at [email protected]

Wishing you continued success.

Sincerely



top 100 get these

What about players that didnt get the OHL letter but got letters from teams ?

how do you know it's the top 100 ?

I heard it was top 110 but its probably false information.

4:22PM is the OHL Letter that was sent out past 2 weeks.

422

thats not the letter we got, yours is a made up letter

Ours went something like,

I trust this letter finds you well.

Your son has been identiifed by members of the OHL as a plywer that has the potential to play in the OHL. He is considered a top round prospect and is rated AA. The annual Priority Selection Draft will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011.

blah blah blah,

In the coming weeks we will be in touch with you and your parents directly through telephone call and arrange a meeting, to confirm your interest in the OHL.

In closing if you and your family would like to attend a playoff game, to meet personally and learn more about our organization, please feel free to contact ..... direclty.

Sincerely

Each team has a different letter, calm down

4:22PM's letter is the one sent out from the OHL and NOT from a specific team. We received a letter with the exact same wording. FYI, the OHL doesn't phone the individual players but rather the teams do you numbnuts! At least Bull$hit with some consistency.

so if you got the
ohl email letter does that mean your son is on the draft list of 300 ...does it mean he will get drafted but they are not saying where?

or if it say priority that you could be top 150? confused

How do you know the OHL questionnaire is for top 110 my son was on the actual list and never got one.

What actual list? And what was he rated?
Please don't say The Scouting News or Redline list.

No way to know unless you talk to a scout for an OHL team

There's NO list from Central Scouting! Ignore those paid lists as they're useless!

Is this OHL questionnaire real?

How do you know the OHL questionnaire is for top 110 my son was on the actual list and never got one.

-even the "bs" list had 100! the rest were posted by the desperrate moms

see link below

http://www.network54.com/Forum/475429/thread/1295451886/last-1297213293/1995+rankings+draft+list

1995 rankings draft list

January 24 2011, 5:46 PM

- some funny additions!

They ohl questionnaire is real. They send it to players who they think have a potential to play and suceed in the ohl. They don't have a limit on how many players they send it to. But they do send it to variety of players on the list according to ohl central scouting which ranks players by grade (AA,A,B,C, LV,EP) which i s not top 100 list. They would normally send it to majority of the AA and A prospects but they do also send it other players who may not be ranked as high. Thescout, scoutingnews and redline are not legit lists.

as previously explained, these legit lists are not on this site, thus the additions and the copy -and-paste lists are an embarrassment to the pimping parents! Parents, please acknowledge!

OCS List Release January 2011 TOP 21 plus Honourables
official

Rank Name Position Team Height Weight
1 Nicholas Ritchie Forward Toronto Marlboros (GTHL) 6'2" 195
2 Darnell Nurse Defence Don Mills Flyers (GTHL) 6'3" 175
3 Max Domi Forward Don Mills Flyers (GTHL) 5'9" 160
4 Steve Santini Defence New York Apple Core (EJHL) 6'1" 195
5 Nicholas Baptiste Forward Ottawa Senators (OEMHL) 6'0" 170
6 Will Butcher Defence Madison Capitals U18 (Tier 1) 5'11" 175
7 Jordan Maletta Forward St. Catharines Falcons (OMHA) 6'2" 190
8 Charlie Pelnik Defence Carolina Hurricanes U16 (CYHL) 6'3" 178
9 Bryson Cianfrone Forward Toronto Marlboros (GTHL) 5'9" 155
10 Anthony DeAngelo Defence Ceder Rapids Roughriders (USHL) 5'11" 160
11 Steven Varga Defence York Simcoe Express (OMHA) 6'2" 185
12 Michael Vlajkov Defence St. Catharines Falcons (OMHA) 6'2" 185
13. Mitchell Dempsey Forward Cambridge Hawks 6'3" 205
14 J.T. Compher Forward Team Illinios (Tier 1) 6'0" 150
15 Jordan Subban Defence Toronto Marlboros 5'11" 165
16 Adam Bateman Defence Don Mills Flyers (GTHL) 5'10" 165
17 Nicholas Halagian Forward St. Catharines Falcons (OMHA) 5'11" 180
18 Nick Moutrey Forward York Simcoe Express (GTHL)6'1" 185
19 Ian McCoshen Defence Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL)6'2" 195
20 Ryan Kujawinski Forward Sudbury Wolves (GNML) 6'1" 185
21 Gabe Guertler Forward Team Illinois (Tier 1) 5'10" 170

Nick Moutrey Forward York Simcoe Express (GTHL) 6'1" 185
Gabe Guertler Forward Team Illinois (Tier 1) 5'10" 170
Mitchell Fitzmorris Forward Elgin Middlesex Chiefs (MHAO) 5'11" 170
Brody Milne Forward Halton Hurricanes (OMHA) 6'0" 170
Stephen Nosad Forward York Simcoe Express (OMHA) 5'11" 170
Anthony DiFruscia Forward Welland Tigers (OMHA) 5'10" 180
Alex Smith Defence Detroit HoneyBaked U18 (Tier 1) 6'0" 175
Daniel Nikandrov Forward Markham Majors (GTHL) 6'1" 170
David Perklin Forward Toronto Marlboros (GTHL) 6'2" 180
Hunter Smith Forward Windsor Jr. Spitfires (OMHA) 6'6'" 200
Sam Povorozniouk Forward Chicago Steel (USHL) 5'10" 184
Jimmy Lodge Forward Toronto Titans (GTHL) 5'11' 150
Scott Teskey Forward Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL) 6'0" 185
Chris Bigras Defence Barrie Colts (OMHA) 6'0" 165
Michael McCarron Forward Detroit HoneyBaked U18 6'5" 204
Mac MacSorley Forward Huron Perth Lakers (MHAO) 5'10" 175
Hunter Garlent Forward Welland Tigers (OMHA) 5'8" 145
Josh Sterk Forward Mississauga Senators (GTHL) 5'11" 145
Mitchell Amante Forward Windsor Jr. Spitfires (MHAO) 5'9" 155
Matt Buckles Forward Don Mills Flyers (GTHL) 5'8" 150
Dylan Mascarin Forward Thunder Bay Kings (HNO) 6'0' 160
Ryan Hutchinson Forward Chicago Young Americans U18 (Tier 1) 6'1" 215
Bo Horvat Forward Elgin Middlesex Chiefs (MHAO) 5'9" 170
Brent Pedersen Forward Waterloo Wolves (MHAO) 6'1" 180
Spencer Martin Goaltender Toronto Jr Canadiens (GTHL) 6'1" 180
Corey Pawley Forward Lambton Jr. Sting (MHAO) 5'9" 155
Alex Robinson Defence Ottawa Valley Titans (OEMHL) 6'1" 165
Conor McGlynn Forward Oakville Rangers (OMHA) 6'1" 185
Derian Plouffe Forward Ottawa Senators (OEMHL) 5'11" 160
Jason DaSilva Goaltender Halton Hurricanes (OMHA) 5'11" 180
Thomas Welsh Defence Salisbury Prep 6'0" 170
Jason Dickinson Forward Halton Hurricanes (OMHA) 5'11" 150
William Petschenig Defence Upper Canada Cyclones (OMHA) 6'2" 185
Alex Yuill Defence Quinte Red Devils (OMHA) 5'8" 150
Mac Lemmon Forward Markham Majors (GTHL) 5'11" 175
Ian Jenkins Goaltender Detroit Belle Tire U16 (Tier 1) 5'10" 155
Danny Vanderweil Forward Team Illinois (Tier 1) 5'10" 186
Jared Gilbert Defence Toronto Marlboros (GTHL) 5'11" 174
Jordan DeKort Goaltender Markham Majors (GTHL) 6'4" 175
Matthew Mistele Forward Whitby Wildcats (OMHA) 6'2" 170 Cash Seraphim Defence Cambridge Hawks (MHAO) 6'3" 185
Jacob Harris Forward Halton Hurricanes (OMHA) 5'11" 180
Cole Cassels Forward Ohio Blue Jackets U16 (Tier 1) 5'11" 165
Alex Carnevale Forward Barrie Colts (OMHA) 5'10" 153
Connor Chatham Forward St. Louis Blues U18 (Tier 1) 6'2" 185
Broderick Kelly Defence St. Catharines Falcons (OMHA) 5'10" 180
Michael Turner Forward Chicago Mission (Tier 1) 6'2" 180
Trevor Murphy Defence Sun County Panthers (MHAO) 5'10" 150
Alex Robert Defence Detroit HoneyBaked (Tier 1) 6'0" 165
Rory McGuire Defence York Simcoe Express (OMHA) 6'1" 190
Adam Brady Forward Brantford 99ers (OMHA) 5'10" 160

Here it is again - the same list that is on the Scout paysite, order of players the same but just took number off so it does not look like a ranking. Geez...whoever keeps putting this list up must have their kid in this top 20 portion.

Can't see this list to be true. Kids under 170lbs won't be able to play in the O.

Rumour has it a Chief mom is appealing this Central Scouting list.

To the moron at 608, there is no way your email identified your kid as a AA prospect. He ain't that good! LOL

The email at 4 is the same one we got, with the attached questionairre and instructions on how to submit.

Is there a select # of prospects that receive the emailed Questionnare ..100- 150 ??

ask a scout at the rinks, no one on here will tell the truth

we got a letter that smelt like lavender from the Ice Capades!

Should I be worried?

From a pretty good source the OHL questionnaire is for the top 250 prospects.... I don't think alliance are getting to many! Lol!

1158? How did she appeal? She pay someone? Which one is she?

5;12

there is no appeal. Guy is just taking a shot at a mom.

When does my son get the ohl questionnaire? Who gets them? What is it for?

Cant Appeal a List you dummies! OMG what are you folks smoking?
Who did she call, Branch? LOL
Who is the wing bat anyway?

Some desperate guy from London.

Heard last ditch appeal held up and is now on way to Toronto to join team for flight out tomorrow morning. Instead of replacing a player they are going with 13 forwards.

No appeal, just a guy who likes to take pot shots at a mom, but doesnt want to do it to anyones face.

The wing bat is a mom on the elgin team, still trying to appeal is she, last minute appeal?

And there we have that gutless guy who just want to take shots at a mom.

Put your name on it

Appeal was turned down.

LMAO there was no appeal man, stop making things up. If you dislike someone, use facts not made up crap

I have heard of a few teams sending letters. So from what I understand, not all send letters, some call you, some don't make contact? Hard for a kid to get a read on what is happening until the actual draft day. Any insight from the wise?

4:22 Post is Correct

That is the email my son received on 2/7, and we received an email on 2/9 directly from an OHL team. We have not sent the OHL Questionnaire back and we do not live in Canada, so I am assuming this team scouted my son on their own and wanted to reach out to talk to us...

The OHL questionnaire has gone out and several OHL teams have sent e-mails/letters expressing interest in certain players, making the case for why the players should play in the O and for their team and inviting them to visit the team and see a home game. However, nothing is settled - OHL teams will continue to scout 95's right through the OHL Cup and their views on who to draft won't be settled until May 7th.

These letters don't mean a thing except some interest in the kid. Doesn't mean they will be drafted; often they are not. It means there is some hope.

We are in talks with three teams,

they have all offered educational contracts confirmed
no trade clause
ice time guarantee

four tickets to the final game of the memorial cup

Good luck

well you must have a weak agent then we got offered tickets to the stanley cup finals

11:06 is hilarious!!!

1106 here and no i'm serious

you would be surprised what can be accomplished when your kid is being drafted in the first round

Keep on dreamin' buddy.

What OHL teams have sent out letters?

London

London, Peterborough and Oshawa.

11:06 That's all you're getting? I've heard of way more being offered, your kid must be a projected low first rounder!

will any other teams send out letters?

yes

Every carded kid gets an OHL letter so come down "Next Ones" parents!

when are all the letters received???

my kids got drafted last year and this is how it works. Some teams give letter, some teams dont. Teams interested in the top 200 kids will also receive phone calls, asking them stuff like ;

1. Where would you like to play next year
2. Who in the NHL do you most play like
3. What are your strenghts, weaknesses ect..


you get the point

The kids going in the first round or two will get some interviews, although not all teams interview.

From my experience, there will be a few phone calls right before the draft day, and most likely those teams will make a run for your kid.

Be aware, they lie, most teams that called said that if the kid was still available by such a round that they would take him, and as the rounds went by it became clear that they tell you what you want to hear.

Do yourself a favour, dont watch the draft, or if you do, dont let your kid watch, theres allot more disapointment then anything else. In the 1994 year, i know of at least 10 families that received the letters, phone calls ect.. that werent drafted at all, immagine the kid looking at the screen waiting for his name to pop up over 6 hrs !!

great info above poster, when does this all happen around and when are the letters recieved

Feb 15 5:12 you are bang on and i will reiterate not all teams send out letters

we had fun with it. Height 8 ft, weight 265lbs, shoots both left and right, have 2 advisors. Dads occupation, ex NHL player, moms occupation, puck bunny.
Coach, Pat Quinn, Manager Don Meehan. Do you want to play in the ohl, no right to the show. LOL

Agree with 512 it was tough last year as all players appeared on the Draft List, approx 1500, that gave them all the illusion that there was something coming.

With my 89 and 90 the draft list contained only 400 names so if you were not on it ... you knew not to bother to watch the computer screen.

My 89 had no or little chance draft day was nothing special

My 90 had received some interest so when he didnt go it was a crappy day!

My 94 had interest and went so great day but horrible for the ones thinking there was a chance.

But the parents have to take some of the blame sometimes placing expectations etc on them...but it is hard not to when a scout for an OHL team actually calls your house and speaks to your son. Alot of anger after the draft and the parents and kids go a little bonkers...that is one of the reasons that Major Midget is, at times, so messed up,

^^ above statement puts it out there. what about those kids that do get all the calls, letters, hype from agents, calls from ohl teams and then nothing the day of draft. that would be very sad forsure. just thinking about it and if i was the kid, would be very tough.

i know from experience that its tough on all the kids, my guy was picked in the middle rounds, but for whatever reason he thought he was going earlier. I know of kids that were down in the dumps for weeks after the draft, and the fathers still bitter at all the broken promises ect...


Look at the bright side, if your kid isnt selected, then he's free to persue other avenues. I think its much better to be undrafted and get invites when you're 17 to several teams, then to be drafted in the higher rounds and have little to no chance of making it.

The only advantage of being drafted is that you get to go to an ohl camp the first year, where undrafted players cant.

Is it unusual to get a letter a year before you're eligible for the draft or is this a mistake?

Well if some teams don't send out letters or contact there prospects, then there could be an instance where a boy has not been talked to by a team or hasn't recieved a letter and gets picked up by one of those teams that dont make contact to players. And while another player could have been contacted by the serval of the teams that talk to players, but wont get picked up. Just have to wait for drafted day I guess

We received the generic letter and questionaire today as well... After reading these blogs, it seems it means very little and it probably was sent to all 95's this year... even my son...who plays in the Alliance the bottom of the barrel... so it means nothing

Everyone gets the qustionare so good work.

any news

"Look at the bright side, if your kid isnt selected, then he's free to persue other avenues. I think its much better to be undrafted and get invites when you're 17 to several teams, then to be drafted in the higher rounds and have little to no chance of making it."


1:16, by all means never give up the dream. but at the same time don't unduly raise false expectations.

the reality is that there are many teams that don't have any free agents on them, ie most of the better teams, while some bottom feeders like Barrie may have a couple signed. so in a twenty team league you'll be pressed to find 20 free agents/undrafted kids.

these kids, in addition to the better AA kids, who perform reasonably well in T2 become the D3 and lower level D1 "partial schollie" kids. that's reality and not a bad one at that.

Great Post!

from another thread

First round picks only account for 14.2% of the current OHL players.

1st round pick - 77 players (14.2%)
2nd round picks - 77 players (14.2%)
3rd round picks - 59 players (10.9%)
4th round picks - 55 players (10.1%)
5th round picks - 41 players (7.6%)
6th round picks - 33 players (6.1%)
7th round picks - 25 players (4.6%)
8th round picks - 15 players (2.8%)
9th round picks - 13 players (2.4%)
10th round picks - 10 players (1.9%)
11th round picks - 15 players (2.8%)
12th round picks - 10 players (1.9%)
13th round picks - 8 players (1.5%)
14th round picks - 13 players (2.4%)
15th round picks - 6 players (1.1%)

Free Agents - 43 players (8.0%)

Import Picks - 37 players (6.9%)

43 is double I what I thought and I love to see a list of these players. the point is how many were regulars ie, played 40 games or more.

those stats don't look unreasonable but I'd like to see a dump of the names by round, undrafted/free agent and the imports. again at 37, it appears almost every team maximizes it's 2 player quota which seems awefully high. bringing in imports is tres expensive.

What is an import at the OHL level? American?

An import is a eurpoean, they have a draft for them called the CHL Import Draft.

Thanks. Is that common? That is, are European's regularily drafted to the O?

Each team has 2 euro picks every year.

They may not sure them, as they are allotted only 2 euro's on the roster.

If your from Another province other Ontario can you be signed by an ohl team or put on a protected list even of your not a free agent?

When do the letters start coming for the 96's?

They arrive between feb-april, but with the draft moved up a month I'm sure the letters should be out on their way within the next couple weeks.

Draft moved up? When is it now?

April 7th.

The letters mean nothing so don't get too excited, some received them last year and did not get drafted, others didn't and were. Wait for draft day.

If you're a viable draft prospect you already know.

It might surprise you how much scouts from different teams will know about who's going where. If you're close enough you'll hear scout talk to each other and you hear 'your guy', 'John's guy' in the conversation, those are marked and picked players. In the weeks before the draft, players in the first round know where they are going, most of the second round players know they are going second round.

After that it's a crapshoot, teams make up their mind in the days before the draft.

At least 40 letters went out to 95's asking thier interest by various teams.
Interesting!

Got a letter by email today