I already told of the players and standings that on paper kept these teams far apart. It wouldn't have been shocking had this been a sweep. But North Bay hung in. Of the four loses three were by one goal. The other proved just how good Guelph could be when they won 10-1. In the end the team with a lot of talent ended up victorious.
Instead of getting into all the little aspects, the championship team simply gets their final stats for the season displayed. And maybe a few notes here and there but mainly here.
REGULAR SEASON
PLAYOFFS
Robbie Fabbri won the OHL playoff MVP award. Oddly enough he is one of the better players on the team not to be drafted. Hard to argue when you score 13 goals in 16 games.
I'm most intrigued by Kerby Rychel. He also happens to be the highest drafted player on the team going 19th overall to Columbus. I love a good playoff performer which he was with a team high 32 points. He had a strong season with 90 points and can play a physical game too.
Captain Matt Finn could be a player to watch down the road. On a team with such talent a lot of numbers are inflated for him and a lot of other players. You still have to go out there and perform. Finn showed he can score and be a solid defenseman. He was picked 35th overall by Toronto.
Lastly I'm throwing him in there not just because of his name. When Tyler Bertuzzi first came into the OHL all he seemed to do was fight. Now in his third season he averaged over a point a game while still managing 49 penalty minutes in just 29 games. His playoff stats weren't too bad either. This is what sold me. Bertuzzi, who is Todd's nephew, was picked by the Detroit Red Wings. There is no team I respect more when it comes to drafting players. Plus, they took him in the second round. They see something. My guess is it is the passion and energy he brings on each shift. Hit, score, fight the kid will do what it takes. You can never have too many of those players.
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