OHL In The System: Edmonton OilersThe latest instalment of OHL In The System takes a closer look at the Edmonton Oilers.
This 32-part series spotlights OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played.
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Sam O’Reilly (C) – London Knights (2022-24)Selected: 32nd overall, 2024 NHL DraftOHL Career Stats: 73 Games Played | 20 Goals | 36 Assists | 56 PointsAge: 18The London Knights’ second round pick at the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, Sam O’Reilly has recorded 56 points in 73 games played over two seasons. The 18-year-old forward helped the Knights hoist the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL champions this past season, tallying 12 points in 16 playoff contests. O’Reilly was named to the 2023-24 OHL Second All-Rookie Team. The Toronto, Ont. native was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round, 32nd overall at the 2024 NHL Draft.
William Nicholl (C) – London Knights (2022-24)Selected: 196th overall, 2024 NHL DraftOHL Career Stats: 70 Games Played | 7 Goals | 15 Assists | 22 PointsAge: 18William Nicholl was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the seventh round, 196th overall at the 2024 NHL Draft. The London Knights’ third round pick at the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, the 18-year old forward has registered 22 points in 70 regular season games. The Manotick, Ont. native tallied eight points in 18 playoff contests this past season, helping the Knights be crowned 2024 OHL champions.
Connor Clattenburg (LW) – Soo Greyhounds (2022-24), Flint Firebirds (2023-24)Selected: 160th overall, 2024 NHL DraftOHL Career Stats: 116 Games Played | 15 Goals | 24 Assists | 39 PointsAge: 19Originally selected by the Soo Greyhounds in the 10th round of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Connor Clattenburg has tallied 39 points in 116 OHL regular season games played between the Soo and the Flint Firebirds. The 19-year-old forward has added two points in four playoff contests. The Arnprior, Ont. native was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.
Dalyn Wakely (C) – North Bay Battalion (2021-24)Selected: 192nd overall, 2024 NHL DraftOHL Career Stats: 199 Games Played | 89 Goals | 98 Assists | 187 PointsAge: 20Dalyn Wakely was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the sixth round, 192nd overall at the 2024 NHL Draft. Drafted by the North Bay Battalion in the second round of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, the 20-year-old forward has registered 187 points in 199 regular season games played over three seasons. The Port Hope, Ont. native has helped the Battalion reach the Eastern Conference Final in three consecutive seasons, tallying 36 points in 49 post-season contests. Known for his charitable work, Wakely created “Wake’s Sake” back in 2022, supporting the homeless in North Bay and surrounding areas.
Daniel D’Amato (RW) – Erie Otters (2018-22)Signed (AHL): August 1, 2024OHL Career Stats: 189 Games Played | 46 Goals | 64 Assists | 110 PointsAge: 23Selected fourth overall by the Erie Otters at the 2018 OHL Priority Selection, Daniel D’Amato registered 110 points in 189 regular season games played over three seasons. The 23-year-old forward added five points in 10 playoff contests. The Maple, Ont. native spent the 2023-24 season with the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights, tallying 14 points in 54 games played. He has recorded 20 points in 81 career AHL games and 43 points in 47 ECHL games with the Savannah Ghost Pirates. D’Amato signed a one-year AHL contract with the Bakersfield Condors on August 1, 2024.
Connor Corcoran (D) – Windsor Spitfires (2016-20)Signed (AHL): June 20, 2024OHL Career Stats: 187 Games Played | 84 Goals | 110 Assists | 194 PointsAge: 22Connor Corcoran signed a one-year AHL contract extension with the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors on June 20, 2024. Originally selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Draft, Corcoran has spent parts of the past four seasons between the AHL and ECHL. Over 30 AHL games played between the Condors and the Henderson Silver Knights, the 22-year-old blueliner has tallied 13 points. In 149 ECHL games split between the Fort Wayne Komets and Savannah Ghost Pirates, Corcoran has registered 38 goals and 54 assists. Selected by the Windsor Spitfires in the second round of the 2016 OHL Priority Selection, Corcoran recorded 194 points in 187 regular season games. He won a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2017 U17 World Hockey Challenge.
Noel Hoefenmayer (D) – Ottawa 67’s (2015-20)Signed: July 1, 2024OHL Career Stats: 128 Games Played | 67 Goals | 116 Assists | 183 PointsAge: 25The Edmonton Oilers re-signed Noel Hoefenmayer to a one-year contract on July 1, 2024. The 25-year-old blueliner spent the 2023-24 season with the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors after joining the organization on a one-year entry-level contract in 2023. In 47 games with the Condors this past campaign, the Toronto, Ont. product tallied 18 points. Prior to joining the Oilers, Hoenmayer spent parts of three seasons with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, suiting up in an additional 91 career AHL games and registering 47 points. He was selected to the AHL All-Star game in 2023. Hoefenmayer was originally drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL Draft. Selected by the Ottawa 67’s in the second round of the 2015 OHL Draft, Hoefenmyer registered 183 points in 128 games played. He was named OHL and CHL Defenceman of the Year in 2020.
Beau Akey (D) – Barrie Colts (2021-24)Signed: October 10, 2023OHL Career Stats: 141 Games Played | 20 Goals | 52 Assists | 72 PointsAge: 19Selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft, Beau Akey signed a three-year entry-level contract with the club on October 10, 2023. Chosen by the Barrie Colts in the first round, 19th overall at the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, the 19-year-old blueliner has tallied 72 points in 141 games played over three seasons. The Waterloo, Ont. native has added five points in 19 playoff contests. Akey was named to the 2021-22 OHL Second All-Star Team.
Brady Stonehouse (RW) – Ottawa 67’s (2021-24)Selected: October 5, 2023OHL Career Stats: 200 Games Played | 75 Goals | 61 Assists | 136 PointsAge: 20Brady Stonehouse signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers as a free-agent on October 5, 2023. Selected by the Ottawa 67’s in the second round of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, the 20-year-old forward has tallied 136 points in 200 games played over three seasons in Ottawa. Additionally, the Blenheim, Ont. native has registered nine points in 25 playoff contests.
Nathan Day (G) – Flint Firebirds (2021-24)Selected: 184th overall, 2023 NHL DraftOHL Career Stats: 94 Games Played | 3.78 GAA | 0.871 SV% | 44-39-1-2 RecordAge: 19Selected by the Flint Firebirds in the third round of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Nathan Day has played to a 44-39-1-2 record along with a 3.78 GAA and 0.871 save percentage over three seasons in the OHL. The 19-year-old netminder from Grimsby, Ont. was chosen by the Edmonton Oilers in the sixth round, 184th overall at the 2023 NHL Draft.
Matvei Petrov (LW) – North Bay Battalion (2021-23)Signed: November 10, 2021OHL Career Stats: 128 Games Played | 67 Goals | 116 Assists | 183 PointsAge: 21Selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the sixth round of the 2021 NHL Draft, Matvei Petrov signed an entry-level contract with the franchise on November 10, 2021. The Russian forward spent the 2023-24 season with the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, tallying 14 points in 53 games. Chosen by the North Bay Battalion with the first overall pick in the 2020 CHL Import Draft, Petrov recorded 183 points in 128 games played over two seasons with the club. He helped the Battalion reach back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals, registering 32 points in 33 playoff contests. He won a silver medal with Team Russia at the 2021 U18 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Tune in on Monday as we conclude OHL in the System with the 2024 Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers!
