Peterborough Petes Draft Nathan Leek and Josh Hutton In 2023 U18 Priority Selection

The Peterborough Petes have drafted Nathan Leek and Josh Hutton in the 2023 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection on Wednesday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

“We’re excited about the talent that we were able to add today,” said Michael Oaky, Petes general manager. “We’ve had a lot of success with the U18 draft with picks like Sam Mayer, Dustin Hutton and Jaden Reyes who all played for the Petes. We believe the players we selected today have the potential to make an impact in the Ontario Hockey League and we’re looking forward to participating in their development.” 

Leek was a first-round pick, 11th overall. He’s a 2005-born forward from Alliston, Ont. Leek spent last season with the Barrie Colts U18 where he scored 30 goals and added 34 assists for 64 points in 35 games played.

Hutton was the Petes’s second-round pick, 31st overall from Midland, Ont. He spent last season with the Toronto Red Wings U18 and was teammates with Petes’ goaltending prospect Carter Frost.

The Petes start game one of the Eastern Conference Final against the North Bay Battalion on the road on Friday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Fans can attend the official watch party for game one at Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews.

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