The Sarnia Sting added three players to the mix in Monday's OHL U18 Priority Selection.
The club took defenceman Dean Sheridan with the fourth overall pick.
This past season, the Uxbridge, Ontario native scored nine goals and added 19 assists in 64 games with the North Shore Whitecaps.
"Dean is a player we've been high on throughout the season," said Sting GTHL/U18 Scout Jason Nobili. "He's a big, mobile defenceman who impacts the game in all three zones. He defends hard, uses his size effectively, and makes smart decisions with the puck. We believe he has the tools to develop into a dependable two-way defenceman at the OHL level."
Sheridan said he's excited to begin the next chapter of his hockey career with the Sting.
"I am incredibly honoured to be drafted by the Sarnia Sting," said Sheridan. "Let's go, Sting Nation!"
The Sting then added to their goaltending depth, choosing Padraic Landry from the Halton Hurricanes U18 AAA program 24th overall.
He posted a 2.30 goals against average in 19 games this past season.
"Padraic is a goaltender who caught our attention with his athleticism and consistency," said Nobili. "He plays a technically sound game, moves well in the crease, and uses his size to his advantage. We feel he has a strong foundation and a lot of potential as he continues to develop."
Sarnia completed its U18 draft class by selecting forward Jayden O'Neill with the 42nd overall pick in the third round.
The Mississauga, Ontario product recorded 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points in 31 games with the Toronto Titans U18 AAA program last season.
Nobili said O'Neill adds a combination of size and offensive production to the Sting's prospect pool.
"Jayden is the type of player every team wants in its lineup," said Nobili. "He competes hard every shift, plays a complete 200-foot game, and brings a strong work ethic. He's willing to do the little things that help teams win, and we believe his character and leadership qualities will make him a valuable addition to our organization."
The Sting will now turn their attention to the OHL Priority Selection, taking place June 12 and 13 in Kingston.
