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Elite minor hockey has become so expensive and all-consuming that increasingly young players need connections to access elite programs

'I definitely felt like I wanted to throw up out there. It was a big relief to hear my name called,' said Beau Akey, who was drafted by Edmonton

Hunter Maheu, of the Penetang Flames, one of two people in province to receive Wally Scott Bursary

'I'm a Canadian boy who grew up watching Saturday night games so it's surreal to be a part of the Winnipeg Jets,' Barlow said

Journey to NHL started for Colby Barlow when he was three, and countless people have helped him realize his dream of making it to the NHL

Barrie-born and Toronto-raised, Monahan was the first player ever selected through the draft ... 60 years ago

'The club is really exciting now,' said avid rower who invites people to try the sport

Induction ceremony to be held on Sept. 30

Regarding when Orillia's Colby Barlow will be picked, 'it’s a crapshoot between about four and 10,' says scout

John Muckler and Peter Millar 'never scored a goal or made a save for the Oilers, but each man helped create one of the true NHL dynasties,' says historian