The other players to have previously received the exemption are John Tavares in 2005, Aaron Ekblad in 2011 and Connor McDavid in 2012. We have three other players with similar names. Related Information Similar Players. Day enters the #OHLDraft Day was the fourth player out of seven to ever be granted the exemption, allowing him to start his major junior hockey career as a 15-year-old. Sean Day (b.1978) (WCHA, CWUAA, AJHL) [1994-2002] Sean Day (EPL) [2011-2013] Sean Dhooghe Contract Status. Only three players had ever been granted “exceptional status” by the Canadian Hockey League back in 2013: John Tavares, Aaron Ekblad and Connor McDavid. The term exceptional status … Sean Day; Born: January 9, 1998 Birthplace: Leuven, BEL Not the Sean Day you're looking for? Day's application for Exceptional Player Status was granted by Hockey Canada on March 21, 2013, making him eligible to be drafted a year early in the 2013 OHL Priority Selection. The New York Rangers placed defenseman Sean Day on unconditional waivers, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.Day was granted "exceptional status" into the OHL as a 15-year-old. Sean Day has been granted exceptional status by Hockey Canada, becoming the fourth player ever to receive the lofty designation. Sean Day does not have any NHL stats. On March 21, 2013, Sean Day was granted Exceptional Player Status by Hockey Canada, making him eligible for the 2013 OHL Priority Selection. Won back-to-back NARCh Peewee championships with Honeybaked Rollin' Hogs in 2012 and 2013. Cap Hit of $761,667 to 2020-21 (RFA) Contract info provided by . He was drafted fourth overall in the OHL Priority draft.