Roger Shannon

QMJHL head scout Roger Shannon reveals shocking truth! The Scouting News sat down for a feature podcast interview this morning with Lewiston Maniacs (QMJHL) head scout Roger Shannon. Shannon, who also runs the VReds AAA summer program in his spare time, set the record straight on some fascinating topics! Get the inside story on: (1) why he feels Couturier, Gormley and Clarke are a notch above the competition, (2) learn where Lewiston draft picks Zack Phillips and Zack Shannon will be playing next season, (3) find out why professional scouts like Shannon like to draft player prospect with late birthdates, (4) get Shannon's insight into why he agrees with Notre Dame head coach Jeff Jackson's thoughts on putting together a true North American hockey developmental model, (5) learn what questions you should be asking NCAA recruiters before signing on the dotted line, (6) get a thorough explanation on how the CHL's educational program works to help players achieve success off the ice in the classroom and (7) find out why Shannon feels the CHL education package is underrated - and how he thinks players can use properly to benefit themselves  and (8) get his thoughts on why the VReds AAA program has been such a major success over the years ... plus more ... in this exclusive interview with a true hockey insider ...