Peterborough Minor Petes Alumnus Tyler Savard Traded To Barrie Colts

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Peterborough Minor Petes alumnus Tyler Savard has been traded to the Barrie Colts from the Soo Greyhounds in exchange for four draft picks announced on Tuesday.

Tyler Savard is son of Marc Savard, head coach for the Windsor Spitfires and won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011. Photo courtesy of the OHL.

The Greyhounds are receiving the following picks from Barrie:

  • Second-round pick (2024)

  • Third-round pick (2025)

  • Third-round pick (2026)

  • Fourth-round pick (2024)

Savard spent the 2017-18 season with the Peterborough Petes U15 AAA and the U16 team the following season.

He suited up in 30 games for the Greyhounds this season with 30 points (nine goals, 21 assists) and 70 penalty minutes.

Savard participated in the Philadelphia Flyers development camp this past summer.

“Tyler is someone we identified as being a player who can step into our lineup and make a difference,” said Marty Williamson, Colts head coach and general manager. “He’s a tough player to play against and has the skill set to go along with it. We feel Tyler will be a great addition to our team and we’re excited to start working with him.”

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