Blake Clarke of the Brampton Battalion is the Ontario Hockey League’s rookie of the month for December, the league announced Friday.
“It’s a huge honour,” said left winger Clarke. “Obviously, to be recognized that way is huge for me and my confidence.”
General Manager Mark Hunter announced today that the team has signed defenseman Dakota Mermis to an Ontario Hockey League contract. Mermis, a 12th round pick of the London Knights in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection, spent the first part of this season at the University of Denver. He was also a part of the USHL’s 2011-2012 Green Bay Gamblers who went on to win the Clark Cup last season. London Knights forward Alex Broadhurst was also a member of that championship team. Mermis will wear #44 for the London Knights.
Blake Clarke scored twice, including the eventual winner, as the Brampton Battalion edged the host Sarnia Sting 3-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.
Both of Clarke’s goals came late in the second period and his second at 18:32 gave Brampton a 3-1 lead heading into the final period.
Blake Clarke set up three power-play goals on Sunday afternoon as the Brampton Battalion defeated the visiting Kingston Frontenacs 4-1 in Ontario Hockey League play.
With fans in attendance from North Bay, the visiting Brampton Battalion gave them something to smile about as they beat the Sudbury Wolves 4-2 in Ontario Hockey League play Wednesday.
Mike Amadio, Barclay Goodrow, Blake Clarke and Matt MacLeod scored for the Battalion (9-8-3-2). Joshua Leivo and Nathan Pancel replied for the Wolves (8-12-0-2).
The 16-year-old Clarke (1G-2A, +1) put his big frame and fast hands to work. The Wildwood, Mo., native recorded his first three-point OHL game in Brampton’s 4-1 home win over the Barrie Colts, who came into Sunday’s play in first overall.
USA Hockey announced today the 40 players who will participate in the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, which will take place Sept. 29 at First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y.
The roster boasts 40 of the top American prospects eligible for the 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Represented are 31 players from the United States Hockey League, the top junior league in America, including 22 from USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich. Additionally, at least 28 of the 40 are future NCAA Division I college players.
Hockey long ago stopped being just a winter sport. It’s now a 12-month operation with a heavy emphasis on fitness and training to prepare for the long grind of exhibition games, regular-season games and playoffs.
The Brampton Battalion chose left winger Blake Clarke of the St. Louis Blues under-18s with the 15th overall pick in the Ontario Hockey League’s Priority Selection on Saturday.
Head Coach and General Manager of the Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club Steve Spott has announced the team’s third round pick, 46th overall in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection presented by State Farm® is Centre, Ryan MacInnis of the St. Louis Blues U16s of St. Louis, MO.
