Johnston Signs With OHL’s Spitfires

Wallaceburg student and Port Lambton resident Brendan Johnston has signed an OHL Contract and Standard Education Package with the Windsor Spitfires.

A fifth round draft pick of the Spitfires in this spring’s OHL Priority Selection Draft, Johnston was the backbone of the Chatham-Kent Cyclones Minor Midget “AAA” team this year, and caught the eye of scouts from across the league with a spectacular performance at the recent OHL Gold Cup.

The Spitfires also signed defenseman Andrew Burns, who spent last season in Oakville. According to Windsor Spitfires General Manager Warren Rychel, the team is ecstatic about the two players, including Johnston, joining the team,

“We’re really happy to get these two boys locked up,” said Rychel in a Windsor Spitfires news release. “Both are a big part of the club’s future. Burns is a real smart two-way defenceman and Johnston is a heck of a prospect in goal. We’re looking forward to seeing both of them at our upcoming mini-camp.”

The Windsor Spitfires will host their 2013 Mini-Camp on Friday May 31 and Saturday June 1. Johnston will be in attendance and participating in the camp.