North Bay Native Ben Garagan is the third local product heading to the Sudbury Wolves main camp this fall. PHOTO COURTESY SUDBURYWOLVES.COM
The Sudbury Wolves announced today that 5th round selection and North Bay native Ben Garagan has made a commitment to the Sudbury Wolves organization.
Garagan, 16, is 5'10", 165 lbs. He was selected 85th overall in the OHL Priority Selection by Sudbury.
The skilled forward played for the North York Rangers in the GTHL last season.
Garagan's decision marks the fifth commitment made to the Sudbury Wolves from the 2015 Priority Selection.
The 16-year-old led his North York Rangers team in scoring with 26 goals, 18 assists for 44 points in 45 games last season.
The Wolves say Garagan was a stand-out at the Wolves' Rookie Camp in April as well as at the OHL Gold Cup tournament in May.
"Ben had an outstanding season last year and proved that he can score goals," said Wolves' GM Blaine Smith in a release.
"He has excellent speed and he is very quick. We are very pleased that Ben has decided to make the Sudbury Wolves his #1 priority for his hockey and educational progression."
Garagan is one of three players invited to the Wolves' main camp from the North Bay area.
Others include 20-year-old veteran Danny Desrochers and 18 year-old forward Michael Silveri.
Garagan will be one of a number of young prospects that will be looking to secure a roster spot when the Sudbury Wolves open main camp on September 3rd at the Sudbury Arena.
