Peterborough Petes Acquire Former First-Round Pick In Trade

The Peterborough Petes have acquired left-winger Emmett Sproule from the Erie Otters in exchange for Peterborough’s sixth-round pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection announced on Tuesday.

Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Sproule, a 2001-born forward was selected in the first round, 21st overall by the Otters in the 2017 OHL Priority Selection. The 5’11, 174 lbs Collingwood, Ont. native has recorded 30 goals, 45 assists and 75 points in 187 games with the Erie. He hass recorded three points (two goals, one assist) in five preseason games this season. 

“We’re excited to add Emmett to our team,” said Michael Oke, Petes General Manager. “He’s a player that we took note of during his OHL Draft year, and have been following as his OHL career has progressed. Emmett has the skills and abilities that we think will complement our roster, both on and off the ice.”

Sproule attended the Philadelphia Flyers 2019 Development Camp on an invite basis.

Sproule is expected to be in the Petes lineup when they face the Battalion in North Bay this Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

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