| Scouting Report: Ostapyk lives in Kanata, Ont., which is a suburb of Ottawa. He is the top defenseman in the Central Junior Hockey League. He was an 18-year-old rookie in the league during 2000-2001 and a dominant force. Ostapyk has good stick handling skills and on-ice vision. He has excellent offensive capabilities and was named captain of his team. He has had an outstanding career at Ottawa and has been named to numerous all-league and all-star teams.
High School/Juniors: 2000-2001 Team: Ottawa Junior Senators (CJHL)
2000-2001 Statistics: 52 GP 5-27-32 30 PIM
Honors: First team All-League; Scholastic All-Star; two-time Central League All-Star participant; All-Rookie Team selection; Central League All-Rookie participant
Personal: Ostapyk lists The Tragically Hip as his favorite band and names Jim Carreys The Cable Guy as his favorite film. Ostapyk enjoys playing golf and nintendo and admires Hall of Famer and current Phoenix Coyotes owner Wayne Gretzky.
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