Top prospect from Great North


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December 27, 2016

Hard-shooting, hard-skating, hard-nosed forward Camaryn Baber of the Soo Greyhounds is believed to be the top prospect from the Great North Midget Hockey League for the 2017 Ontario Hockey League draft.

According to input received from various general managers and scouts from within the 20-team OHL, the compactly-built, 5-foot-11, 170-pound Baber is projected to be selected within the top two or three rounds of the 2017 draft.

Known for his hockey smarts and free-wheeling style in the offensive zone, Baber has an all-around game that includes strong transition and a competitive edge that can have a nasty side to it.

In 23 Great North games with the second-place Greyhounds thus far this season, Baber has 24 goals, 18 assists, 42 points.

Baber’s hockey bloodlines include his dad, mom and grandfather.

The dad, Brad Baber, played four OHL seasons with the Greyhounds, including one as a member of the 1993 Memorial Cup champions. He then captained the Greyhounds in his overage season.

The mom, Melissa Holder, is regarded as one of the best female hockey players to ever lace up a pair of skates in the Sault Ste. Marie area.

The grandfather, Brian Baber, starred for the Greyhounds prior to their OHL beginnings when they were members of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association.

Like the youngster, father Baber and grandfather Baber were both hard-working, high-end, somewhat-edgy forwards.

After Baber, the top prospect from the Great North is said to be defenseman Payton Vescio of North Bay.

PHOTO: Camaryn Baber of the Soo Greyhound midgets. (Photo by Ali Pearson.)


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