Guilford, Conn.,

The East Coast Elite League is prod to announce the league's third USHL Draft pick in 2017! Liam Dennison, a two year veteran in the East Coast Elite League, was drafted in the 14th round, 220 overall, by the Youngstown Phantoms. Liam is the backbone of Hill's 18U defensive core, as played a large role in Hill's 2016-17 ECEL championship! In his ECEL career, Liam has been selected as an ECEL All Star and has committed to play Division I NCAA hockey at Merrimack College! 

Congratulations to Liam and we wish him the best of luck!

Founded in 2014, the East Coast Elite League is a four-weekend showcase series that will provide maximum exposure for its member organizations and their players, by playing in top venues, in ideal scouting locations. Spread across the U16 and U18 divisions and represented by several of the top hockey organizations across the country, the ECEL is the premier showcase series in the United States, unmatched in its format and exposure opportunities. For more information please visit us online: www.ECELHockey.com or follow us on Twitter @ECELHOCKEY.