TORONTO – Zayde Wisdom, the 54th-ranked North American skater for the 2020 NHL Draft™ presented by EA SPORTS NHL 21, has been presented the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence, the National Hockey League announced today.
First handed out in 2015, the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence is presented annually by the League to a candidate who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism.
In the 2019-20 season, the Toronto, Ont., native ranked second on the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs in goals (29), assists (30) and points (59) in 62 games, marking a huge leap in production over his rookie campaign with a 26-goal and 49-point improvement (3-7—10 in 60 GP in 2018-19).
“Zayde Wisdom displays all the qualities that the E.J. McGuire award represents and truly merits this recognition,” said Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting. “His commitment and drive to succeed throughout his journey as an aspiring prospect exemplifies all that is good in our game, from the grassroots level and hockey community to the professional mentorship he’s receiving today, all which serve to highlight Zayde as an inspiration for future players.”
Marr, alongside NHL veteran, Wayne Simmonds, presented Wisdom with an engraved crystal on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020.
The 2020 NHL Draft will be held virtually over two days. The first round will take place at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and the subsequent rounds (2 through 7) will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
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