| HT | WT | DOB | POS | SHOOTS | OHL DRAFT | NHLCS | COUNTRY |
| 6’2” | 183 | Oct 4, 2005 | D | R | 81st 2021 | 46th N.A. | CAN |
| SEASON | LEAGUE | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS |
| 2020-2021 | DID NOT PLAY | |||||
| 2021-2022 | OHL | Oshawa Generals | 62 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| 2022-2023 | OHL | Oshawa Generals | 58 | 5 | 23 | 28 |
| 2023-2023 | OHL | Oshawa Generals | 67 | 6 | 51 | 57 |
Marrelli’s game relies on making smart, decisive, and proper plays at both ends of the ice, largely due to his high hockey IQ. Combined with his size, mobility, vision, creativity, and right-handed shot, he is sure to attract ample interest.
The OHL has a few highly-touted defensemen expected to be selected early in the NHL draft, but Marrelli may stand out as the top defender at maintaining offensive zone possession. When holding the blue line, he stays composed, rapidly reads the unfolding play with superb vision, and executes skilled passes.
His high hockey IQ benefits him in the defensive zone too. He reads plays well, anticipates movements adeptly, and blocks passing lanes to disrupt opponents. Quick to retrieve the puck, he’s even quicker at initiating the transition game with crisp outlet passes.
Marrelli, a late birth-date, has already played three full seasons in the OHL, giving him significantly more experience than others in his draft class. As a result, he is further along in his development. In my view, he is a third-round pick in the upcoming draft, as his third OHL season demonstrates his versatility but lack of elite skills in any single area.
OHL Writers 