Canadian National Gardens (Thunder Bay, ON, Canada)- As previously advertised, the Thunder Bay Timberwolves have named their new assistant coach before the 2008 CCHL Entry Draft. This being the eve of the Draft.
--Ryan McGill has been named the second assistant coach in Timberwolves history. McGill replaces Mike Ramsey, who is now the assistant coach for the Timberwolves minor-league affiliate in Duluth.
--The Sherwood Park, Alberta native was announced as the newest member to the coaching staff just hours before the official start of the Draft.
--"We are very pleased to add Ryan to our hockey club," said GM Blake Wendt. "He brings a wealth of coaching and playing experience, and knows how to get the best out of young players."
--McGill will be in the "War Room" with Wendt, head coach Craig Hartsburg and the other Timberwolves scouts for the Draft.
--"Ryan's apart of the team now, and his opinion on certain players will be taken into account with every selection," said Hartsburg.
--In other Timberwolves news, the team has made their first player movement of this offseason. Acquiring Thunder Bay native, Patrick Sharp from the Wisborg Donuts for the eleventh overall pick in this Draft, and prospect Ryan Stoa.
--"Patrick was and has been for a long time, someone that we targeted to aggressively pursue," said Wendt. "Hometown aside, he is everything we want out of all of our players. Blazing speed, defensive prowess, punishing checker, grit, heart and leadership."
--In other CCHL news, the Copenhagen Crusaders wasted no time in starting the Draft by announcing their selection of the OHL's Sarnia Sting's centre, Steven Stamkos.
--"I was a little suprised that River Cities moved out of the number one spot," said Wendt. "They got alot in return, but Stamkos is the real deal."
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