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Local talent set to shine at PJHL Prospect Games

The PJHL’s Prospect Games are set for November 2, 2024, giving top 16 and 17-year-old talents a chance to shine.

Hosted by the North Middlesex Stars and the Wellesley Applejacks, the games showcase the league's brightest young players, including several from Midwestern Ontario.

North Conference standouts include Trevor Woods and Jakob Jackson (Fergus Whalers), Riley Foster (Walkerton Capitals), Talen Brown (Hanover Barons), and Tyson Eurig (Mount Forest Patriots). Also representing the area are forwards Ryan Ganselves (Mitchell Hawks), Kingston Powell (Goderich Flyers), Tate Berfelz (Wingham Ironmen), Wyatt Thomas (Kincardine Bulldogs), and Liam Wood (Hanover Barons).

These players will compete in the North and Western Conference game at 1 p.m. at North Middlesex District Arena, with the Eastern and South Conference game starting at 1:30 p.m. in Wellesley.

Fans can watch live on SportsEngine Play.

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