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Reid had a remarkable season, with 38 points (17 goals and
21 assists) in 28 games in the AYHL and 27 points (6 goals
and 21 assists) in 16 games in the NAPHL. VARGA SIGNS WITH

?Being drafted means a lot especially because it shows that
my hard work and dedication are starting to pay off,? Reid
said. OHL MISSISSAUGA

?We?re extremely excited for these players,? said Little Caps
hockey director Dan Jablonic. ?It?s great to see their names
being selected in such a prestigious league. In addition to
being terrific hockey players, they are three fantastic kids STEELHEADS
too.?

?We?re are also very proud of what their selection says about
our program,? Jablonic said. ?Our goal is to be the best

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developmental hockey program, so that we can give local
players a local option that can put them on a national stage.?

?This shows that players can stay here in DC, develop within
the program, and get recognized. It shows that what we are
doing here is working. These players made a choice to stick Little Caps forward Adam Varga has signed with the Ontario
with our program, and had faith in our coaches and our Hockey League (OHL) Mississauga Steelheads.
philosophy. So as we celebrate their accomplishment, we also
The OHL is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues
celebrate the fantastic coaches and players who helped them
which constitute the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), the highest
get there,? Jablonic said. level of junior hockey in Canada. The OHL is a professional
hockey league made up of 16-21 year old players, and competes
with the NCAA for top talent in the U.S. and Canada.
Varga was selected by the Steelheads in the 7th round of the 2017
OHL Priority Selection draft, 121st overall.
?We are extremely proud of Adam,? said Little Caps hockey
director Dan Jablonic. ?He was not only drafted, he was drafted
high. They had 15 rounds in that draft. It shows they really want
him. His selection is a great testament to Adam?s skill and hard
work,? Jablonic said. ?And it?s also a testament to his teammates.
Success doesn?t just happen with one player, you have to have
great guys to play with.?
?We are thrilled that Adam has committed and will be joining our
Steelheads family,? said Steelheads? general manager, and head
coach, James Richmond. ?Adam is an elite player who had an
impressive season with the Little Capitals. He has continued to
impress in the first few days of training camp, and we look
Ryan Leibold played last season with the Springfield Jr.
forward to seeing him in a Steelheads jersey this season.?
Blues in the North American Hockey League (NAHL)

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