GUELPH, Ont. – A total of nine new faces have joined the Guelph Gryphons men's hockey program for the 2022-23 season. Five forwards, 2 defenceman and 2 goalies make up the 2022-23 recruiting class for the Gryphons, who will officially drop the puck on their OUA regular season schedule on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Western. Prior to the regular season opener, the Gryphons will play in four exhibition games, including a matchup this Sunday (Oct. 2) versus the Colgate Raiders (NCAA DI). Of the eight new arrivals to the Gryphon team, six have OHL playing experience. See below for more details on the newest additions to the seven-time OUA champion Gryphons men's hockey program.
#16 Anthony Tabak
Position: Forward
Height: 6-5
Weight: 216
Shoots: Left
Program: Marketing Management
Hometown: Oakville, ON
Last Team: Barrie Colts (OHL)
Additional Note: Career-high in points (52 points | 15 goals | 37 assists) with the Barrie Colts in 2021-22. Served as assistant captain for the Colts.
Quote from Gryphon head coach Shawn Camp: "Anthony is a big, power forward who has a nice offensive touch around the net."
#49 Nolan DeGurse
Position: Forward
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170
Shoots: Left
Program: Arts
Hometown: Bright's Grove, ON
Last Team: Sarnia Sting (OHL)
Additional Note: 20-goal scorer in the OHL during the 2021-22 season (20 goals, 23 assists in 47 games played with Sarnia Sting)
Quote from Gryphon head coach Shawn Camp: "Nolan has excellent offensive instincts. He has a nice balance of not just scoring ability, but also the ability to create chances and set up his teammates."
#72 Nathan Allensen
Position: Defence
Height: 6-0
Weight: 202
Shoots: Left
Program: Arts
Hometown: Waterloo, ON
Last Team: Barrie Colts (OHL)
Additional Note: Ended the 2021-22 OHL season as the captain of the Barrie Colts.
Quote from Gryphon head coach Shawn Camp: "Nathan is a gifted, offensive-defenceman with a heavy shot and excellent vision on the ice."
#17 Giordano Biondi
Position: Forward
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175
Shoots: Left
Program: Arts
Hometown: Sudbury, ON
Last Team: Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
Additional Note: OHL champion with the Hamilton Bulldogs during the 2021-22 season.
Quote from Gryphon head coach Shawn Camp: "Gio is a great addition. He is a player with excellent speed and a very high compete level."
#3 Ashton Reesor
Position: Defence
Height: 6-4
Weight: 198
Shoots: Left
Program: Arts
Hometown: Stoufville, ON
Last Team: Guelph Storm (OHL)
Additional Note: Assistant captain with Sarnia Sting, traded to Guelph Storm at deadline during the 2021-22 season.
Quote from Gryphon head coach Shawn Camp: "Ashton plays a big, heavy game. He is very responsible defensively, and has all the tools to establish himself as a shut-down 'D' man in the OUA."
#37 Nate McDonald
Position: Goalie
Height: 6-1
Weight: 181
Catches: Left
Program: Management (Masters)
Hometown: North Bay, ON
Last Team: Cornell Big Red (NCAA - DI)
Additional Note: Named ECAC Goalie of the Week in November of 2021 after backstopping Cornell to wins over Brown and Yale.
Quote from Gryphon head coach Shawn Camp: "Nate is a veteran goaltender with high-end experience who adds depth to goaltending core."
#20 Griffin Wilson
Position: Centre
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200
Shoots: Left
Program: Economics
Hometown: Elora, ON
Last Team: Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL)
Additional Note: Played two seasons in the OHL with the Owen Sound Attack (2018-19 & 2019-20). Recorded 33 points (10 goals, 23 assists) with Cowichan Valley during 2021-22 season.
Quote from Gryphon head coach Shawn Camp: "Griffin gives us some additional size and smarts up front."
#15 Ethan Doyle
Position: Forward
Height: 5-9
Weight: 165
Shoots: Left
Program: Management Economics and Finance
Hometown: Whitby, ON
Last Team: Pickering Panthers (OJHL)
Additional Note: Won a Jr. A/OJHL championship with the Pickering Panthers during the 2021-22 season.
Quote from Gryphon head coach Shawn Camp: "Ethan is a player with an excellent work ethic who always finds a way to be productive."
Name: Tanner Wickware
Position: Goalie
Height: 6-4
Weight: 200
Catches: Left
Program: Real Estate
Hometown: Milton, ON
Last Team: Barrie Colts (OHL)
* appeared in 2 games with the Gryphons in 2021-22 *
Additional Note: Won a Cherrey Cup with the Cambridge RedHawks during the 2021-22 season.
Quote from Gryphon head coach Shawn Camp: "After appearing in two games as a Gryphon last season, we are excited to have Tanner on board for a full season in 2022-23. He is an athletic goaltender with good size and tremendous upside."
