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CIHA ALUMNI UPDATE

09/22/2017

With most junior leagues already underway, we take a look at some alumni who have made an impact on NHL scouts and could be potential selections in the 2018 NHL Draft, as well as alumni who have made the jump to the next level. 
Semyon Der-ArguchintsevAfter two dominant years at CIHA (106 points in 76 games), Der-Arguchintsev was selected 27th overall by the Peterborough Petes in the 2016 OHL Draft. He enjoyed a successful rookie season for the Petes scoring 29 points in 63 games, and took things to another level in the playoffs with 8 points in 12 games. Der-Arguchintsev will be looking to impress even more as a skilled playmaking centre who specializes on the powerplay. Der-Arguchintsev was ranked 181st overall in a 2018 Mock NHL draft.Pavel Gogolev A line-mate of Der-Arguchintsev during his one year at CIHA and now in Peterborough, Gogolev led the HEO Midget AAA league in goals with 38 goals in 46 games. After being drafted 8th overall by the Peterborough Petes in 2016, Gogolev had an up and down year with 11 points in 53 games. Going into this season with the Petes, Gogolev knows this an important year for him, and is more prepared to lead his team after an impressive preseason with 8 points in 5 games. Matthew Grouchy Grouchy was a three year veteran at CIHA, playing one year for Bantam AAA and two years for Midget AAA before making the jump to Major Junior. He was drafted by the Charlottetown Islanders 101st overall in 2015, making the team in 2016/2017 and putting up 28 points in 62 games as a rookie. Going into this season, Grouchy will have an opportunity to show scouts what he can do by being one of the go-to guys on the Islanders. Grouchy was ranked 199th overall in a 2018 Mock NHL draft. Corson GreenAfter one successful year at CIHA (27 points in 31 games), the hulking defenseman was selected 101st overall by Sault St. Marie in the 2015 OHL draft. Green received a hockey scholarship from the University of New Hampshire Division I for the 2018/2019 season and opted to play his junior hockey in the USA instead of the OHL. He would eventually play for the Chicago Steel of the USHL, winning the league championship as one of the top junior hockey teams in the States. Eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, Green was passed over but was invited to the Anaheim Ducks Development Camp in July, showing his potential as an NHL prospect and potential pick in the 2018 draft. Gabriel Vilardi2016/2017 was quite a season for Gabriel Vilardi. From establishing himself as a top prospect for the 2017 NHL Draft, to winning the Memorial Cup, to being drafted 11th overall by the Los Angeles Kings, this is just the beginning for Vilardi. Currently rehabbing an injury, Vilardi would have had a legitimate chance to crack the Los Angeles Kings opening night roster. Once recovered from his injury, the Kings will determine if he sticks with the big club or is sent to the OHL for another season of development with the Windsor Spitfires. Recent GraduatesSeva Losev – Ottawa 67’s – OHLMarc-Andre Lecouffe – Acadie-Bathhurst Titans – QMJHL Kohei Sato – University of New Hampshire – NCAA Division IJake Jurgeneit – Rockland Nationals – CCHLJared Weber – Pembroke Lumber Kings – CCHLHisham Barayan – Carleton Place Jr. Canadians – CCHL2Devin Johnson – Brockville Tikis – CCHL2Jeremy Vasquez – East Coast Wizards – EHLEric Walbourne – Syracuse Jr. Stars – UPSHL  We want to wish all of our alumni the best of luck in their 2017/2018 season!

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