Celebrating Blyth Academy's Recent OHL Draft Success 

Blyth Academy is thrilled to announce the remarkable achievements of our student-athletes who were recently drafted into the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). These young athletes have demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication, and hard work, and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishments. 

Blyth Academy is proud to recognize several current and former students for their recent achievements in the OHL Priority Selection. 

Current Students: 

• Carter Lewandowski: Forward with the Vaughan Kings U16 AAA, selected to the GTHL Top Prospects Game, and selected 36th overall by the Guelph Storm. 

• Eloan Le Gallic: Forward with the Vaughan Kings U16 AAA, selected 62nd overall by the London Knights. 

• Gensen Geldart: Forward with the Vaughan Kings U16 AAA, selected to the GTHL Top Prospects Game, and selected 75th overall by the Saginaw Spirit. 

• Lyndon Cabral: Forward with the Don Mills Flyers U16 AAA, named Team Red MVP in the GTHL Top Prospects Game, OHL Cup Finalist, and GTHL Champion, selected 81st overall by the Erie Otters. 

• Illia Shybinskyi: Forward with the Toronto Junior Canadiens Jr. A, named to Team OJHL Young Guns – Battle of Ontario All Star Event, Ukrainian National Team – U18 World Championships, selected 85th overall by the Guelph Storm. 

Former Students: 

• Tommy Kut: Drafted 44th overall by the Kitchener Rangers. 

• Gavin Yin: Drafted 68th overall by the Owen Sound Attack. 

• Tyler Bruce: Drafted 130th overall by the Soo Greyhounds. 

• Logan Massimi: Drafted 182nd overall by the Kitchener Rangers. 

Perseverance Pays Off: Students Earn Spot in U18 Priority Selection 

The OHL Under-18 Priority Selection provides a valuable second chance for draft-eligible U18 AAA players in Ontario to be selected by Ontario Hockey League teams. Open to players not already on an OHL Protected List and competing with accredited Ontario-based U18 AAA clubs or Hockey Canada sport schools, the draft was created to broaden opportunities for late-developing talent. We are proud to share that several of our student-athletes were recognized in this year’s draft. 

• Antonio Bonavota: Selected 15th overall by the Kingston Frontenacs. 

• Kayden Brand: Selected 17th overall by the Brantford Bulldogs. 

• Mark Dariavin: Selected 19th overall by the Kitchener Rangers 

• Trofim Litvinov: Selected 29th overall by the Niagara Ice Dogs. 

• Crosby Dacosta: Selected 37th overall by the Brantford Bulldogs.

• Carson Morkotinis: Selected 49th overall by the Oshawa Generals. 

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all these outstanding athletes. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the support of their families, coaches, and the Blyth Academy community. We look forward to following their journeys and celebrating their future successes in the OHL and beyond.