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Aurora Tigers rookie forward Tyler Boston (photo credit - Phillip Sutherland/OJHL Images) has officially signed with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League and made his debut on Thursday night versus the Mississauga Steelheads.

The 16-year old natiive of Newmarket, Ontario joined the Tigers this season out of the York-Simcoe Express Minor Midget 'AAA' squad, where he participated in the prestigious OHL Cup, as well as the OHA Gold Cup as a member of Team OMHA Black.  Following the season, Boston was drafted by the Guelph Storm in the 4th round, 72nd overall, of the 2013 OHL Priority Selection.  Thus far this season, he has recorded 5 goals and 18 points in 33 games played to help the club capture a second consecutive North Division regular season title.  

Boston made his OHL debut on Thursday night during an 8-0 victory over the Mississauga Steelheads,

Below is the official press release from the Guelph Storm website (www.guelphstorm.com):

The Guelph Storm Hockey Club announced today that Tyler Boston, the team's 4th round pick in 2013, has signed an Ontario Hockey League contract with the team.
The Newmarket native has five goals and 13 assists in 33 games playing with the OJHL’s Aurora Tigers so far this season. Last year he suited up for the York Simcoe Express and recorded 35 points in 34 games played.
Storm GM Mike Kelly said, “we are pleased that Tyler has made the decision to pursue his hockey and academic goals as a member of the Storm organization. We wish to welcome Tyler and his family to the Storm family.  We would like to congratulate both the York Simcoe Express and Aurora Tigers for the significant role they have had in Tyler’s development.”
Boston will be on the roster tonight as the Storm host the Mississauga Steelheads for a 7:00pm puck drop.
Tyler Boston
Pos: C               
Height: 5.10
Weight: 146
Birth date: June 24, 1997
Birthplace: Newmarket, ON