2014 OHL Priority Selection Preseason Top Prospects List

The following unranked lists names potential top 40 (rounds 1 and 2) OHL eligible minor midget players (skaters) born in 1998 as well as five goaltenders to watch for.

The first list (skaters) is comprised of:
48 prospects (33 Canadians, 13 Americans, and 2 dual nationals*)
31 forwards and 17 defencemen

NAME	2012-2013 CLUB	POSITION
Michael McLeod	Toronto Marlboros	F
Joseph Mizzi	Toronto Marlboros	F
Jeremy  Smith	Toronto Marlboros	D
Victor Mete	Toronto Jr. Canadiens	D
Adam Mascherin	Toronto Jr. Canadiens	F
David Sherman	Toronto Jr. Canadiens	F
Travis Barron	Toronto Jr. Canadiens	F
Cole Candella	Toronto Jr. Canadiens	D
Brandon Saigeon	Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs	F
Nicholas Caamano	Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs	F
Jacob Buch	Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs	F
Griffin Luce* (dual national)	Elgin Middlesex Chiefs	D
William Bitten	Ottawa Jr. 67’s	F
Tye Felhaber	Ottawa Valley Titans	F
Eddie Schulz	Halton Hurricanes	F
Tyler Nother	Halton Hurricanes	D
Chris Paquette	Kingston Jr. Frontenacs	F
Samuel Dunn	Central Ontario Wolves	D
Matt Hotchkiss	Clarington Toros	F
Keaton Middleton	Huron-Perth Lakers	D
Mitchell Mendonca	Southern Tier Admirals	F
Nicholas Prestia	Southern Tier Admirals	F
Matt Barnes	Barrie Colts AAA	D
Liam Gillanders	North York Rangers	D
Nicolas Sicoly	Soo Thunder	F
Dayton Kent	Peterborough Minor Petes	F
Riley Stillman	Peterborough Minor Petes	D
James Allen	Peterborough Minor Petes	F
Givani Smith	Mississauga Senators	F
Zachary Magwood	Cambridge Hawks	F
Logan Stanley	Waterloo Wolves	D
Jack Hanley	Whitby Wildcats	D
Jonah Gadjovich	Whitby Wildcats	F
Johnathan Ang	Markham Waxers	F
Logan Brown* (dual national)	St. Louis AAA Blues	F
Ty Farmer	St. Louis AAA Blues	D
Luke Martin	St. Louis AAA Blues	D
Max Jones	Detroit Compuware	F
Keenan Suthers	Detroit Compuware	F
Keegan Howdeshell	Detroit Compuware	F
Kyle Bloom	Detroit Compuware	F
Jacob Chychrun	Detroit Little Caesars	D
Nick Pastujov	Detroit Honeybaked	F
Nick McKeeby	Detroit Honeybaked	D
David Melarigni	Team Comcast	D
Timmy Gettinger	Cleveland Barons	F
Dante Palecco	NJ Avalanche U16	F
James Sanchez	Chicago Young Americans	F

The second list (goaltenders) indicates five prospects who have stood out at their position during their major bantam season.

NAME	2012-2013 CLUB
Zachary Moore	Niagara North Stars
Joseph Raaymakers	Chatham-Kent Cyclones
Olivier Lafreniere	York Simcoe Express
Tyler Johnson	Buffalo Regals
Joseph Woll	St. Louis AAA Blues

Player Profile: Carson Gicewicz (2013 OHL Draft)

Carson Gicewicz

Nichols School

Forward

Year of Birth: 1997

Carson Gicewicz is a player whose potential reveals itself with every additional viewing. Gicewicz could be described as a physically engaging forward with skill. Athleticism seems engrained in his genes as his father is a former college football player and brother R.J, also at Nichols School, has been drafted into the USHL. Gicewicz has good size and likely has room to grow. Processing the game at a high speed gives Gicewicz palpable offensive instincts. Gicewicz has a powerful stride, good puck skills and a soft finishing touch. Viewings of him as a Buffalo Jr. Sabre seem to indicate a strong penchant for scoring key goals late in the game.

Updated Feb. 2013
With the Varsity Nichols squad, Gicewicz plays a key defensive role on almost every penalty kill while being one of the youngest players on the roster -  a fact that does not prevent him from persistently throwing hits with purpose. His vision and puck skills allows him to hit linemates with firm and accurate mid to long-range passes. Gicewicz has committed to St. Lawrence University.

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Player Profile: Nick Boka (2013 OHL Draft)

Nick Boka

Compuware

Defence

6'0, 174 lbs
Year of Birth: 1997

Nick Boka is yet another talented defenceman on a very solid back end for Compuware U16. Boka is dependable in his own zone, providing stable and well positioned support. Engaging in a physical brand of defence, Boka does very well for himself in puck battles along the boards and will throw his fair share of hits. Latent offensive potential should continue to develop has his skill set suits that branch of development. Boka has good mobility and reads the developing offensive situation allowing for successful transitions. In addition, an under-utilized shot  from the point is another tool Boka possesses. Nick Boka has committed to Michigan State University (2015).

Player Profile: Grant Gabriele (2013 OHL draft)

Grant Gabriele

Compuware

Defence

6'0
Year of Birth: 1997

One is immediately drawn to Gabriele as his advanced skating skills dictate attention. With an effortless glide, he is engaged at both ends of the ice and projects as a two-way defenceman at the next level. Gabriele not only uses his mobility to provide stable defensive coverage, but he also utilizes his quick feet to avoid checking when moving the puck up the ice. With puck possession, Gabriele shows patience and vision with his first pass. His skating also complements his puck skills and Gabriele has a decent shot. As of the posting date for this article, Grant Gabriele has not committed to a college.
 

Player Profile: Brendan Warren (2013 OHL draft)

Brendan Warren
Compuware
Forward
6'0, 170 lbs
Year of Birth: 1997

Warren has already gained adequate height to compete at the next level but his style of play gives the impression of a much larger forward. A powerful skater whose above average speed is often displayed through his dedication towards a two-way game. Warren's puck skills make him an offensive threat but that danger is multiplied by his hockey IQ, sensing the play before it develops. Warren will often delay discharging the puck, waiting until all the pieces are set before passing or unleashing a potent wrist shot. His innate ability to slow the pace of the game with puck possession is among the best in his age group. Brendan Warren recently committed to the University of Michigan (2015).