by Greg Blanchard, media/communications, Woodbine Entertainment Group

Campbellville, ON — Woodbine Entertainment Group today announced that Steven Stamkos will be the official “drawmaster” for this year’s 25th edition of the C$1.5 million Pepsi North America Cup at Mohawk.

The highly-skilled Stamkos is expected to go first overall in the 2008 NHL entry draft next month.

The native of Unionville, Ontario was also the first overall pick in the 2006 Ontario Hockey League entry draft by the Sarnia Sting. In two seasons with the Sting, he has racked up 100 goals and almost 200 total points.

Stamkos will assist in determining the post positions for the Pepsi North America Cup and speak briefly of his experiences in the sport at the noon-time press conference on Tuesday, June 10.

Joining him will be Charlie Leerhsen, the executive editor at Sports Illustrated who has authored “Crazy Good: The Story of Dan Patch.” Leerhsen will be on hand to talk about the book and sign copies for those in attendance.

For more details on the June 14 Pepsi North America Cup, visit www.northamericacup.com.