On Tuesday, April 15, the CCHL held the 2025 CCHL Entry Draft at the Nepean Sportsplex. The Jr Seantors made 13 selections over the course of the 12-round draft.
We are pleased to welcome these 13 players to the Ottawa Jr Senators family. We are excited to see what you will accomplish in the coming years. Without further ado, the Jr Senators are pleased to introduce the 2025 Draft class.
Round 1 – Evan Graham – Upper Canada Cyclones U-16 AAA – Defense
“Evan is a highly skilled puck-moving defenseman who excels at creating offence from the back end. He is a dynamic player who takes full advantage of open ice with his skating ability and level of awareness on the ice.”
Graham scored 31 points in 26 games played for the Cyclones this season. While he finished third on the team in scoring, he had the best points per game on the team and was the Cyclones’ top-scoring defender by a long shot.
Round 2 – William Walker – Ottawa Jr. 67’s U-16 AAA – Forward
“Will is a smart, slick winger who has the ability to create scoring opportunities for himself and teammates with limited time and space. He possesses great vision with a knack for finding the back of the net.”
Walker led the Jr. 67’s in points scoring 20 goals and adding 19 assists in 32 games. He also acted as the captain of the team throughout the season.
Round 3 – Presley Kelly-Wright – Eastern Ontario Wild U-16 AAA – Defense
“Presley can be used in all game situations. He utilizes a strong gap with aggressive play at the blue line to disrupt the rush and can also burn you on the power play with his creativity and play-making ability.”
Kelly-Wright finished the season with 15 assists in 31 games with the Eastern Ontario Wild. This was his first season playing AAA, and he rose to the challenge, finishing third in defensive scoring on the team.
Round 3 – Alex Tangalin – Ottawa Myers Automotive U-16 AAA – Defense
“Alex is a smart two-way defenseman who balances offensive instincts with dependable defensive play. He’s a smooth skater who can make clean exits and be the second wave of offence off the rush.”
Tangalin acted as an alternate captain for Myers this season on his way to scoring four goals and 11 assists in 32 games. He also played two call-up games for the Myers U-18 program.
Round 4 – Kairui Gardner – Ottawa Myers Automotive U-16 AAA – Forward
“Kairui is a 200ft Centre that plays the game the right way with a high level of compete. He can impact the game on both sides of the ice with his skating ability and willingness to go to the dirty areas on the ice.”
Gardner scored 10 goals and added 11 assists for 21 points in 32 games with Myers Automotive this season.
Round 5 – Liam Kelly – Ottawa Myers Automotive U-16 AAA – Forward
“Liam is a two-way winger who plays with a relentless work ethic that battles on the boards, tracks back responsibly, and makes smart plays in all three zones. Always in the right spots, and willing to do anything to help the team win.”
Kelly is a career AAA player who scored six goals and added nine assists in 32 games for Myers Automotive this season.
Round 6 – Noah Lewis – Cumberland Jr. Grads U-16 AA – Forward
“Noah is a smart winger who sees the ice very well and has a great ability to score. With a great sense of timing and awareness, he consistently slips into open areas and drives the net hard.”
Lewis led the Cumberland Jr. Grads in points, scoring 24 goals and adding 16 assists in just 28 games. He played call-up games for both Cumberland U-18 and the Eastern Ontario Wild U-16 programs. He scored three goals and three assists in 10 games with the Wild.
Round 7 – Noah Meloche – Cumberland Jr. Grads U-16 AA – Forward
“Noah is dangerous with the puck on his stick. He has a sharp hockey sense, understands the game very well and keeps defenders on their toes with his goal-scoring ability and play-making skills.”
Meloche scored 24 points in 30 games for the Cumberland Jr. Grads. He was second in the team in scoring behind fellow draft pick Noah Lewis.
Round 8 – Ethan Juneau – Ottawa Jr. 67’s U-16 AAA – Defense
“Ethan is a well-rounded defenseman with a versatile skill set that showcases both physicality and agility. He has the ability to fake out opponents with his footwork, making it difficult to defend.”
Juneau was the highest-scoring defender on the Jr. 67s this season, scoring nearly half a point per game. In 31 games, he scored two goals and added 13 assists for a total of 15 points.
Round 9 – Aidan Emberg – Nepean Raiders U-16 AA – Defense
“Aidan is a 6-foot-5 defensive defenseman who uses his long reach to his advantage, making it tough on opponents to enter the zone. He thrives in defensive situations with his ability to block shots and win net-front battles.”
Emberg scored a goal and added four assists in 29 games with the Nepean Raiders this season.
Round 10 – Luciano Dinardo – Kanata Blazers U-16 AA – Defense
“Luciano has played both forward and defence, making him a unique, versatile player in this year’s draft. With his ability to join the rush as a defenseman or drive his line as a forward, Luciano impacts the game all over the ice.”
Dinardo played 25 games for the Kanata Blazers at the U-16 level and was called up to play seven games for the U-18 squad. He thrived at both levels, averaging just over a point per game at the U-16 level and just under a point per game at the U-18 level.
Round 11 – Isaak Giguere – Cumberland Jr. Grads U-16 AA – Forward
“Isaak is a smart, cerebral forward who has a knack for scoring. A determined player who carries a strong work ethic on and off the ice and does what it takes to win.”
Giguere played 30 games with the Cumberland Jr. Grads this season. He finished second on the team in goals with 16 over the course of the season. He added six assists to end the season with 22 points.
Round 12 – Ryan Begley – Gloucester Rangers U-16 AA – Forward
“Ryan is a playmaking winger who can make players around him better. He has the ability to play in all three zones and competes at a high level.”
Begley scored three goals and added 17 assists in 27 games with the Gloucester Rangers this season. He was called up to play a pair of games for the Upper Canada Cyclones U-16 team as well as five games with the Gloucester Rangers U-18 team.
