Valade to Mississauga
Sudbury Under 16 Nickel Capitals defenseman Alexandre Valade has become an Ontario Hockey League draft pick.
Valade was taken by the Mississauga Steelheads in the fourth round of the 2023 OHL priority selections draft. The rugged defender had four goals, nine assists, 13 points in 24 Great North Under 18 Hockey League regular season games for the U16 Nickel Capitals in 2022-2023.