Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Top Pick Stephens Commits to Spirit

Press Release

The Saginaw Spirit announce today that the team has reached terms on an OHL contract with first round pick Mitchell Stephens.  The Peterborough, Ontario native was selected eighth overall in the 2013 OHL Priority Selection after posting 44 goals and 40 assists this past season with the Toronto Marlboros Minor Midgets program. Stephens will be participating at this weekend’s Spirit Development Camp, and will also showcase his skills at the upcoming 2013 OHL Gold Cup. The four day event will include eight teams outfitted with 160 of the premier under 16 aged players in Ontario, and will go from May 9th to 12th in Kitchener. The tournament will feature seven players who were selected by the Spirit in the recent OHL Priority Selection.

 (Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)

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