Taya Currie became the first female player ever chosen in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft Saturday.

The 16-year-old goaltender from Parkhill, Ontario, was selected in the 14th round, 267th overall, by the Sarnia Sting.

"It's just awesome," Currie told OHL TV when asked about her reaction to being drafted. "I can be a role model for so many young girls to follow their dreams."