2007/2008 Rookie Champion
After tallying all the votes, OHL Tough Guys is proud to announce your 2007/2008 Rookie Champion is…
MIKE MASCIOLI of the Kitchener Rangers.
OHL Tough Guys would like to congratulate Mike on his outstanding rookie season. Thanks to all who voted.
Barring any major news developments during the summer, this will be the final update until September. On behalf of Aaron and Rob, I want to wish everyone a safe and healthy summer. A big thanks to all of the OAs who we’ve worked with during their career as well as those who can potentially graduate to bigger things. We couldn’t have done this without you!!
Enjoy the summer folks and we’ll see you in September. As always, if you want to get a hold of me - ohltg_dave@hotmail.com or on Facebook. Take care.
1. Justin Soryal – 6’2 200lbs Peterborough Petes – 59 games 17g 22a 39pts 140 PIMS – Soryal is the classic power forward. He came on as primarily a tough guy, but developed his game to be one of the best overall players in the league. A class act off the ice, his fists show he’s all business on the ice and he’s done damage against some of the best the league threw at him.
2. Anthony Peluso – 6’3 222lbs Erie Otters/SSM Greyhounds – 63 games 7g 14a 21pts 124PIMS – Peluso is similar to Peluso, only not quite as offensive. His fists have done the talking around the league and now he uses the fear factor to get it done on the ice. Not many will test him as he’s built a solid reputation.
3. Richard Greenop – 6’3 225lbs Windsor Spitfires – 60 games 2g 3a 5pts 194PIMS – “Sir Richard”, as he’s known in Windsor, has become one of the most recognized players in the league. While he’s not likely to put up great offensive numbers, he’s respected with the gloves off and has a heavyweight fight card that’s tough to beat.
4. Kyle Neuber – 6’2 215lbs Mississauga Majors – 54games 4g 4a 8pts 133PIMS – Neuber has surprised a lot of people with his fists this season. His ability to throw with power has shot him up in the rankings. Like Greenop, he won’t put up the points, but certainly will rack up the PIMS and fighting majors while defending teammates.
5. Luke Gazdic – 6’3 210lbs Erie Otters – 67games 17g 12a 29pts 144PIMS – Gazdic had a breakout season offensively for the Otters. Add in the fact he can go toe-to-toe with the best in the league makes him one valuable player. He’s not a guy to lead the league in PIMS, but he’ll certainly challenge for the league heavyweight title next season.
6. Scott Fletcher – 6’4 210lbs Niagara Ice Dogs – 44 games 0g 1a 1pt 153PIMS – Fletcher, a big nasty defenceman, isn’t going to put up the points, but will put fear into a lot of forwards. He showed a ton of willingness to drop the mitts this year, but not many takers. When he goes, though, he can really throw ‘em!
7. Devin Didiomete – 6’ 190lbs Sarnia Sting – 56 games 23g 33a 56pts 216PIMS – You want a guy who will go through the wall for a teammate, then come out the next period and score a couple points? Here’s the man known as Deeds. He can put up points in any situation and will drop the gloves for any reason. 88 majors in 5 seasons – enough said!
8. James DeLory – 6’5 225lbs Oshawa Generals – 54 games 2g 20a 22pts 154PIMS – This giant rearguard has proven time and time again that you don’t want to mess with his teammates. The only thing stopping him from moving up in the rankings is his fight card – there aren’t many names on there. He’s one of the best in the league, but given his value to the Gens, can’t show it often.
9. Brandon Mashinter – 6’3 225lbs Kitchener Rangers – 62 games 10g 10a 20pts 84PIMS – Here’s another guy who, if he went more often, could easily move up in the rankings. Mashinter has the size, has the chin, and has the ability. The only things missing are the names on the fight card. He’s fun to watch when he goes, though.
10. David Jarram – 6’3 216lbs Saginaw/Oshawa – 63 games 11g 7a 18pts 139PIMS – Jarram is one of the more under-rated power forwards in the league. He can put the points up and will step up against anyone in the league. He might not beat the top handful of guys every night, but he’ll show up and have some fun.
11. Pete Stevens – 6’3 223lbs Kingston Frontenacs – Here’s another entertaining, toe-to-toe blue-liner. Stevens has some very entertaining fights and will drop ‘em with the top dogs. He won’t win every fight, but certainly makes sure he lets his opponent know it’ll be a grudge-match.
12. Bobby Davey – 6’1 190lbs Peterborough Petes 53 games 1g 11a 12pts 200PIMS – Davey is the definition of “heart and soul.” He goes out there with a smile, does the damage, then shows his great character off the ice. He won’t put up the points, but has never shown anything but joy for dropping the gloves. 70 majors ranks 12th all-time in the OHL.
T - 1. Marco Maggio - Sudbury Wolves - 6′ 190 - 63 games 0g 6a 6pts 162PIMS
3. Jake Carrick -SSM Greyhounds -5′11 176 - 51 games 2g 5a 7pts 97PIMS
4. Zac Rinaldo - Mississauga Majors - 5′10 175 - 63 games 7g 7a 14pts 191 PIMS
5. Tyler Sheldrake - Peterborough Petes/Sudbury Wolves - 6′ 205lbs - 52 games 1g 8a 9pts 82 PIMS
6. Kain Allicock - Saginaw Spirit - 6′3 195lbs - 41 games 1g 1a 2pts 75 PIMS
7. Zack Kassian - Peterborough Petes - 6′3 205lbs - 58 games 9g 12a 21pts 74 PIMS
8. Garett Hunter - London Knights - 6′ 179lbs - 62 games 1g 2a 3pts 42 PIMS
9. Kyle Clifford - Barrie Colts - 6′1 190lbs - 66 games 1g 14a 15pts 83PIMS
10. Kenzie Sheppard - Peterborough Petes - 6′ 204lbs - 58 games 20g 12a 32pts 118 PIMS
11. Chris De Sousa - Niagara Ice Dogs - 5′9 198lbs - 64 games 23g 13a 39pts 103 PIMS
12. Josh Domingues - Owen Sound Attack - 5′11 191lbs - 53 games 5g 7a 12pts 59PIMS
Ryan Wilson – Sarnia
Harry Young – Windsor
Matt Martin – Sarnia
Mike Duco – Kitchener
Kaine Geldart – Plymouth
Michael Liambas – Erie
Dalton Prout
Brian Shaw
Julien Demers
Stefan Della Rovere