The Toronto Maple Leafs officially revealed the 25 rookies that will take part in their annual rookie tournament set to take place in September.
This year the Leafs' rookies will take on the rookies from the Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators starting on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the GM Centre in Oshawa, Ontario.
Four of Toronto's 2011 draft picks will take part in the tournament. Making their Leafs debuts will be Stuart Percy (25th overall), Josh Leivo (86th overall), David Broll (152nd overall) and goaltender Garret Sparks (190th overall).
Also taking part is Matt Frattin, who had an impressive Leafs debut in the final game of the 2010-11 regular season against the Montreal Canadiens. The former University of North Dakota forward registered 36 goals and 24 assists for 60 points in 44 games in his final NCAA season, and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.
Forwards
Tyler Brenner - 6'2, 200 lbs
David Broll - 6'1, 225 lbs
Sam Carrick - 6'0, 188 lbs
Jerry D'Amigo - 5'11, 213 lbs
Jamie Devane - 6'5, 220 lbs
Matt Frattin - 6'0, 200 lbs
Mitchell Heard - 6'2, 180 lbs
Josh Leivo - 6'2, 180 lbs
Greg McKegg - 6'0, 195 lbs
Kyle Neuber - 6'2, 215 lbs
Josh Nicholls - 6'2, 186 lbs
Sondre Olden - 6'4, 176 lbs
Brad Ross - 6'0, 175 lbs
Kenny Ryan - 6'0, 210 lbs
Defence
Jesse Blacker - 6'1, 190 lbs
Dave Cowan - 6'4, 205 lbs
Jake Gardiner - 6'2, 193 lbs
Stuart Percy - 6'1, 186 lbs
Mike Schmidt - 6'4, 215 lbs
Matt Stanisz - 6'1, 200 lbs
Danny Urban - 5'10, 170lbs
Goalies
Mark Owuya - 6'2, 198 lbs
Garret Sparks - 6'2, 204 lbs
Toronto Marlies head coach Dallas Eakins will once again stand behind the bench at the Leafs' rookie tournament and oversee the young prospects. He will be joined by his assistant coaches Gord Dineen and Derek King.
Tournament Schedule
Sat. Sept. 10 - 11:30 AM - Practice
Sat. Sept. 10 - 7 PM - Game vs. Chicago
Sun. Sept. 11 - 10:30 AM - Practice
Sun. Sept. 11 - 7 PM - Game vs. Pittsburgh
Tue. Sept. 13 - 11:30 AM - Practice
Tue. Sept. 13 - 7 PM - Game vs. Ottawa
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