Phantom tabbed for top camp

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Scott Mayfield has been invited to participate in the 2010 NHL Research, Development and Orientation Camp Fueled by G Series on Wednesday and Thursday.

The camp will be at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ training facility in Etobicoke, Ont.

The purpose of the camp is for team officials to get a look at possible rules changes — with the extra benefit that 33 of the top 2011 Draft-eligible prospects will show off their skills while bringing those changes to life.

“This camp has the bonus element of giving general managers and their staffs an early season look at many of the players whose names they will be calling out as their teams’ top-round selections in the June 2011 Entry Draft in St. Paul,” said E.J. McGuire, Director of the NHL Central Scouting. “These are some of the most talented players available to execute the unique skills and strategies which the camp is designed to test and evaluate.”

Twenty forwards, 12 defensemen and three goaltenders were picked for the camp. They will be led on the ice by veteran coaches Ken Hitchcock and Dave King.