Source: Ontario Hockey League
http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/page/priority-selection-jack-ferguson-award
“It’s unbelievable to be drafted first overall,” McDavid said. “It’s a dream come true. I am very excited to be starting my Ontario Hockey League career in Erie.”
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| Connor McDavid - 2012 Jack Ferguson Award Winner |
History:
The "Fergie" is presented annually to the player selected first overall in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. The award recognizes the dedication and contributions made by Jack Ferguson during his 25 year association with the Ontario Hockey League, first as a scout with the Ottawa 67's and followed by his appointment as head of the OHL's Central Scouting Bureau in 1981 as its Director of Central Scouting.
2012:
On Friday April 6, 2012, the Ontario Hockey League in association with the Erie Otters Hockey Club today announced that 15-year-old Connor McDavid of the Toronto Marlboros will be the first overall pick in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection, presented by State Farm®.
The announcement was made during the Otters’ Priority Selection Party held at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA.
Born January 13, 1997, McDavid became just the third player to be granted “Exceptional Player” status by Hockey Canada making him eligible for the OHL Priority Selection as a 15-year-old following in the footsteps of 2005 first overall pick John Tavares, and 2011 first overall pick Aaron Ekblad. McDavid is also the second player to be chosen first overall by the Otters, joining current Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan O’Reilly who was selected first overall in 2007.
“It’s unbelievable to be drafted first overall,” McDavid said. “It’s a dream come true. I am very excited to be starting my Ontario Hockey League career in Erie.”
As a 15-year-old with the minor midget Marlboros, McDavid dominated the opposition as he averaged over two points a game. In 33 games during the regular season, McDavid collected 33 goals and 39 assists to earn GTHL Player of the Year honours. McDavid also led the 2012 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament in scoring with 11 goals and eight assists for 19 points in seven games and was the recipient of the Tim Adams Memorial Trophy as tournament MVP, recording the most points in an OHL Cup since Sam Gagner’s 17 points in five games for the Marlboros in 2005.
OHL Central Scouting describes McDavid as having “all the skill and tools to be very exciting and dominate at the next level. He controls the puck as if it were on a string and has the ability to make everyone around him a better player. He is also a fierce competitor and does whatever it takes to win a game.”
“This is a proud moment for the Erie Otters organization and the city of Erie to select Connor McDavid,” Otters general manager Sherry Bassin said. “He has such exceptional ability and it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a franchise. The hockey world thinks he’s exceptional because of the ability he has displayed. We know he’s exceptional because of his ability and high character. It is a credit to his parents, Brian and Kelly, that they have raised a son with such exceptional character.”
Past Winners of the Jack Ferguson Award:
Year Player Team
1981 Dan Quinn, Belleville
1982 Kirk Muller, Guelph
1983 Trevor Stienburg, Guelph
1984 Dave Moylan, Sudbury
1985 Bryan Fogarty, Kingston
1986 Troy Mallette, S.S. Marie
1987 John Uniac, Sudbury
1988 Drake Berehowsky, Kingston
1989 Eric Lindros, S.S. Marie
1990 Pat Peake, Detroit
1991 Todd Harvey, Detroit
1992 Jeff O'Neill, Guelph
1993 Alyn McCauley, Ottawa
1994 Jeff Brown, Sarnia
1995 Daniel Tkaczuk, Barrie
1996 Rico Fata, London
1997 Charlie Stephens, Toronto
1998 Jay Harrison, Brampton
1999 Jason Spezza, Mississauga
2000 Patrick Jarrett, Mississauga
2001 Patrick O'Sullivan, Mississauga
2002 Robbie Schremp, Mississauga
2003 Patrick McNeill, Saginaw
2004 John Hughes, Belleville
2005 John Tavares, Oshawa
2006 Steven Stamkos, Sarnia
2007 Ryan O'Reilly, Erie
2008 John McFarland, Sudbury
2009 Daniel Catenacci, Sault Ste. Marie
2010 Alex Galchenyuk, Sarnia
2011 Aaron Ekblad, Barrie
2012 Connor McDavid, Erie
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