NHL agents expressing interest ...
Alec Mahalak (Compuware - 5'8" - 152 pounds - D – 1998 - RD) has always been a top-end USA 1998 DOB Defender; however, in our opinion, we believe he will grow, rapidly progress and surprise recruiters on the NTDP, USHL, NCAA and OHL scouting front in 2013-2014 beyond expectations … |
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Future WHL starter?
Few goalies in Western Canada possess the extraordinary ability to cause a change in a game quite like Dorrin Sekikawa-Luding (NSWC - 1999 - Goalie), and we're expecting key Western Hockey League decision-makers to take note of this important fact come draft day 2014 … |
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A BIG TIME WHL bantam draft sleeper pick!
It's a bit early to predict what will happen on WHL Bantam draft day 2013, however, based on what happened this year it wouldn't be unrealistic to see Dominic Schmiemann (Red Deer Rebels White - 6'1" - 155 pounds - D - 22/04/99) being drafted as high as the first round … |
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Future NHL draft pick?
Howdeshell (F – Compuware – 1998) possesses eight marquee quality talents which simply can't be taught, bought or acquired, and therefore, it's evident right now in the next six months he'll emerge as one of the biggest names on the D1 - OHL scouting marketplace … |
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Future next level top six forward?
Lewandowski (Honeybaked - F – 1998) will be a marked man in 2012-2013 with OHL, NCAA and USHL scouting stakes raised in the all-important minor midget year; however, we think he'll come out ahead because he's developed a wide, diverse variety of offensive weapons … |
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An unstoppable freight train!
Willie Knierim's (Chicago Mission - Forward - 1998) stiletto-sharp physical ability, raw athletic strength and potential to drive the puck to the net like a beast make him an early favorite to claim a 2012-2013 spot on the USA NTDP team's final 40 camp in our opinion … |
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WHL scouts ready to take notice!
Connor Mcdonald's (1999 - NSWC Winter Hawks - 5'9" - 157 pounds) superlative performance playing for one of the best teams in Canada has more than caught the eye of top recruiters, and it's quite reasonable to say in our opinion; he deserves to be ranked in the top three rounds ... |
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NTDP and Portland ready to battle for Wait?
The big question: Has top 150 ranked USA 1998 DOB prospect Garrett Wait (Portland Winter Hawks list player - 1998 - Edina Bantam AA - 5'11" - 165 pounds) positioned himself within with a spitting distance of earning himself a USA NTDP final 40 camp 2014 invite? |
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We're predicting great things for this kid!
WHL teams place a lot of value in talent, character, smart and multifaceted skill sets, and one player we predict they'll become enamored with as a potential top 100 overall, 2014 Bantam draft pick is Adam Sandstrom (Red Deer Bantam AAA team Black - 5'9" -140 - 4-2-1999 - D - RD) … |
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These five prospects are head and shoulders above the competition!
We're sorry to say it, but let's face it, at this point of their hockey development player prospects Ryan Lindgren, Adam Mascherin, Victor Mete, Mikey McLeod and Clayton Keller make their competition look like journeymen ... |
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Development takes patience!
There's a good possibility a long line of prep school, NAHL and EJHL scouts will one day be knocking on Johnny Pesek (D - 1998 - Highland Park Falcons AA - 10-28-1998) door if his strength and hockey explosiveness are expertly developed properly in the next 12 to 24 months … |
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A better player than he's given credit for!
There may be more than meets the eye with Hiddink's (Elgin Chiefs - 5'8 - 160 pounds - LW - 01-16-1998) game, and we figure by the seventy game mark of next season OHL scouts will begin to value the youngsters' versatility, willingness to block shots and formidable two way presence … |
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Scouts: don't forget about Dane!
Rivals often found themselves in the role of a bull mesmerized by a matador's red cape last year when the superlative Elgin group of Elgin Middlesex Chiefs prospects Griffin Luce, Carson Moniz, Dane Johnstone and Ryan VanRoestel turned on the heat! |
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The ultimate project player?
We'd love to be a fly on the wall in September when the coaching staff of the Winnipeg Blues (MJHL) makes their developmental plans for the VERY RAW (but massive) project Defender Carter Comeau (6'6 - 285 - November 23 1995 – Interlake Lightning midget AAA) … |
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Coming into his own!
A landmark performance at the Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds tournament wasn't lost on WHL scouts who came away with a newfound respect for Swift Current Broncos list prospect Owen Seidel's (5'10" – 155 pounds – 1998 – BWC) ability to deliver when it matters most, in the clutch! |
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Most underrated player in Michigan?
You have to believe OHL and USHL scouts will see the uniqueness of Precopio's (Compuware - 5'11" - Forward - 1998) game right up front; however, those who dig in a little deeper might be surprised at the depth of his game, character and willingness to drive the bus with his hockey development … |
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The right fit for the next level?
OHL, D1 and USHL teams are always on the marketplace for prospects who can fit into a top nine goal scoring role, and one player who can single handedly turn the tables in a big game is highly skilled Compuware forward Jack Kopacka, one of the best 1998's in the state of Michigan … |
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Serious upside to Jay's game ...
We're sure NCAA and OHL scouts will all agree on one thing this season - Jay Denman (Compuware - F – 1998) possesses a highly combustible game; and talented enough to change the momentum of any game, in any top U16 league in North America with no if's, and's or but's! |
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Ready to take that next step in his development?
100's of recruiters who will undoubtedly zero in on Jake Rott (1998 - 5'10 - 150 pounds - Chicago Fury), will be trying to determine whether the youngster is capable of going from above average to great, and competing - producing against first pairing defenders in the important games this season … |
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Hats off to this inspiring kid!
Michael Polito (1997 - 5'10" - 180 - u15 Buffaloes) has always exhibited the work ethic and willingness to do whatever it takes, and you have to commend him for giving up his friends, school and teammates to attend prep school in Banff in his never-ending quest to make hockey pay for his college education … |
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We can't wait until he hits his stride!
Every season late developers emerge, and one player who's still not found his stride (who could) is Adam Blackman (1996 - Mansfield HS - 6'0" - 175 pounds), a player with GREAT upside in our opinion, who hasn't YET taken that all important next step in his development ... |
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This is a kid who knows what he wants!
Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA goalie Logan Bateman (October 12 1998 - 5'8 - 145 pounds) is a solid prospect on the rise, no doubt about it, and 2012-2013 will be the year where he'll need to once and for all prove to the OHL, Prep and Junior A organizations he's a goalie capable of taking the ball and running with it … |
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Will he prove those who say he's to small wrong?
Alec Roye (7/2/98 - Detroit Honeybaked - 5'8 - 150 pounds - Goalie) took the wind out of opposition forwards sails last season with his high end athletic talents, and a result; we believe Roye will be a factor come OHL Priority Selection Day 2014 … |
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Waiting to get his opportunity to shine!
Attending the East Coast Prospects Camp in March proved to be a worthwhile experience for Doug Johnson (1998 - Eaglebrook School Varsity - 5'10 - 140 pounds); however, he's hoping to make an even bigger splash this summer at other top showcase events … |
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There is always hope for the little guy!
He was always considered to be too small by the experts; however, we'd like to point out Keyvan Mokhtari (1998 - NSWC - 5'7" - 135 pounds) proved his mettle, upside and overall mental toughness beyond the slightest shadow of doubt in 2012-2013! |
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WHL teams are still calling!
Despite being undrafted (WHL) in 2013 it's not the end of the world for Eric Soar (5'11 - 162 pounds – D - 1998), who's still HIGH on the watch lists of five WHL teams, who all extended him rookie camp invites after his solid showing last season playing for the high-flying power house Notre Dame Hounds … |
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All isn't lost just yet!
The Interlake Lightning were, for the most part, overmatched in most Manitoba AAA games last season; however, scouts still looked for positives, and many found them in player prospects Clay Tait, Chase Faulkner, Braden Groot, Travis Kilbrei and Carter Johnson … |
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1998's prove themselves in more ways than one!
When assessing players from top teams it is always difficult for talent evaluators to separate the hype from the truth, however, in our opinion that certainly wasn't the case last year with BWC's group of four fabulous prospect with pro upside (Fabbro, Barberis, Kryski and White) … |
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This young man is the real deal!
Bloom's (Compuware - F – 1998) solid 2012-2013 showing on the High-Performance League's stat sheet (23 games – 16 points) is an excellent sign he possesses the talent, toughness and shooting skills to be in the mix when important NCAA, OHL and USHL scouting decisions get made this upcoming winter … |
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This 15 year is a PRO prospect!
Nicholas Prestia (1998 - Southern Tier Admirals – Forward) will have a lot to prove this season as he begins his first round OHL Priority Selection quest, and we think his big body presence will spark immediate top twenty draft interest once the 2014 campaign opens up … |
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Keller HAS IT!
The ability to read the flow of the game and anticipate plays a step or two ahead of competition isn't something you can learn in a hockey academy, which is why SSM 1998 forward Clayton Keller is a slam dunk for a first-line spot on the NTDP's 2014-2015 roster … |
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The future looks very bright on the scouting front!
Logan Brown (F - 1998 - St Louis AAA) is slowly and surely developing into a polished and accomplished gamer, and he's a young man, who in our opinion, could develop into a front line NHL player of the future if everything perfectly falls into place for him … |
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Good news ... D1 scouting nibbles of interest!
You've got to hand it to Albert Rogers (Selects Hockey Academy U16 - 6'0 - 175 - Goaltender - 1/4/96) who stuck with the program, and finished the 2012-2013 season in an "all machine guns blazing mode" (which certainly put NCAA D1 recruiters on notice) … |
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Vince says he'd love to play in the WHL!
Vince Loschiavo (1998 - RW – 5'6" – 125 pounds) looked like a qualified, sure-handed surgeon in the offensive end of the ice in 2013-2014, and despite his relatively small frame, the Kootney Ice took notice and selected the skill forward with their all important, franchise defining second-round draft selection … |
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Kubic has HIGH WHL upside!
The great players always find a way to stand out from the crowd, and player prospects Nolan Patrick, Ryan Kubic, Linden McCorrister and Connor Barley (Winnipeg Hawks) definitely made a statement to interested NCAA, WHL and MJHL scouting fraternity members ... |
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NSWC talents are always impressing scouts!
The dynamic fabulous five of Jordy Bellerive, Nolan Kneen, Justin Almeida, Brett Stapley, Dorrin Luding (NSWC) often looked like a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti taking on 2004 Russian Lada in head-to-head competition last season … |
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You watch, he'll one day succeed when he gets his big break!
We'd encourage scouts not to write off WHL undrafted prospect Curtis Beck (1998 - Interlake Lightning AAA – 5'6" - 135 pounds) as a too small for prime time goalie prospects just yet, especially when one factors in his ever improving game, character, work ethic and potential … |
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His stock is on the rise!
High end scoring forward Hunter Moreau (Bantam AA West Island Royals - 5'8" - 150 - RW - 1998) is a guaranteed top five QMJHL draft pick for 2014, and his recent nomination to the All-State All Canadian camp only helps in solidifying his pedigree as a game changing, world-class superstar goal scoring CHL star of the future … (feature interview in member's area with Hunter) … |
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The NTDP struck gold recently when they secured a commitment from top recruit White (Noble & Greenough School - 6'1 - 185 - Forward - 1997), who explained to us yesterday that the NTDP and D1 (Boston College - 2015) opportunity were to good to pass up ... |
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These kids are bound for the NTDP!
You can mark this one down as GUARANTEED -- three of the first players the USA National Team Development program will want to secure commitments from early in the scouting – recruiting process are blue chip, high NHL draft watch 1998 prospects Clayton Keller, Logan Brown and Ryan Lindgren … |
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All the big NCAA D1 schools are doing everything they can to get a verbal commitment from Canadian superstar Daniel Sprong (Lac at Louis Tigers - 6'0" - 170 pounds - LW - 1997); so, we took the time to speak with the Pat Kane clone about his next step (QMJHL or college) ... |
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Goalie to watch!
One scouting source breaks down four reasons as to why Zach Moore (Southern Tier Admirals - 1998 - G) will be a man in demand next year in the 2014 OHL Priority Draft goalie selection and evaluation process ... |
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NTDP bound for 2014?
Ryan Bogan (NJ Devils Bantam Major - 6'0" - 185 pounds – D – 1998) came into his own this season, and proved to the hockey community, he was one of the top 1998 defenders in the county with memorable performances against the power house franchises St Louis and Comcast … |
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#1 prospect for QMJHL draft?
Michael Campoli (West island Royals - D - 1998) is as good as any player in the Canadian 1998 age group, and he'll be out this season to prove to his skeptics. he's more deserving than Getson, Balmas and Green for the # 1 slot in the 2014 QMJHL draft … |
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NHL agents alerted!
NHL agents have been circulating like vultures all season watching Sandro Silvestre (West Island Royals - Goalie - 1998), a big time goalie who's rated on some pre-QMJHL draft 2014 lists as a certifiable top ten draft candidate … |
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Second round QMJHL draft upside?
Determing where a 5'11" defenseman like Alexandre Drapeau (Albatros College Notre-Dame de Rivière-Du-Loup – 5'11" – 210 – 1997) will get drafted on June 8th (the date of the QMJHL draft) is hard to project even for the most seasoned scouting expert … |
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BIG TIME miss!
It's never easy to get scouted in Atlanta, and with that said in our opinion USHL and NAHL teams have completely missed two way skill forward performer Nathan Krusko (1996 - TPH Thunder u16 - 5'9 - 160 - center) whose flying under the radar big time ... |
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Underrated Quebec tender?
Getting scouting attention in the goalie rich province of Quebec is a difficult task, and as a result one scout believes James Povall (G - 1997 – LSL Tigers) has been overshadowed and undervalued by QMJHL draft analysis, which've always paid more attention to others ... |
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HS star shines in AAA!
In our opinion, Tier II teams team in Canada, looking for a mature game ready prospect would be wise to invest time, recruiting calls and resources into recruiting Brandon Grillo (Honeybaked Midget Major - 6'2 - 180 pounds - RW - 1994), a late developing prospect if we ever saw one! |
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D1 scouting jump?
The coaching staff at Prior Lake High school has issued a challenge to Connor Bump (6'1" - 200 - 1995 – D) by naming him team captain for 2013-2014, and with this lofty promotion, expectations will be sky high for the eighteen year old to prove he's capable of taking his game to that all important next level … |
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Klevens stands out!
Scouts who've taken a gander in the past year at Prior Lake HS prospects have undoubtedly come away impressed with four player prospects of note – the physical Joey Kleven, skilled prospect Gavin Smith, quick moving Dylan Zins and all-out, 110% inspired performer Jack Murphy … |
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WHL scouting interest!
2013-2014 was a growing year in many ways for Ryan Grant (South East Hockey Hounds Bantam AAA - 5'9" - 160 - LD) who's meteoric rise up the Bantam scouting depth charts caught the attention of one WHL organization who believes the best may be yet to come for the strong skating defender … |
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Five names to know!
WHL talent sleuths intent on grading top prospect from the South East Hockey Hounds Bantam AAA team this season came away impressed at the end of the day with the play of five high end prospects Michael Clarke, Michael Doneff, Slater Dykema, Tash Bowles and Jordan Taupert … |
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Interest from big time programs!
USHL and WHL teams like the Vancouver Giants and Green Bay Gamblers have Tyler Bump (1997 - 5' 10" - 185 pounds) on their "high watch" list after the sixteen-year-old put up solid number playing for a Shattuck St. Mary's U16 team ... |
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Big time prospects!
The Shattuck U16 team was once again stacked with high end talent in 2013-2014, and numerous NHL, OHL, WHL, USHL and NCAA teams were in the stands nightly getting the early bead on future studs Kevin Dineen, Mason Kohn, Jordan Klehr, Collin Saccoman and Jordan Greenway … |
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Kolias earns rave reviews!
No rankings of top USA born 1997 and 1996 midget talent would be complete without the names of five outstanding trend-setting prospects like finesse forward Gordie Green, shut down defender Christian Evers, two way threat Ryan Wagner, experienced PP specialist Vasili Kolias and recent NCAA commit Nick Boka … |
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A BIG scouting mistake?
We were a little stunned USHL teams took a pass on smooth skating offensive defender Aaron Reinig (Buffalo Junior Sabres - 6'0" - 170 pounds - 02-20-1996 - D) on USHL Draft Day 2013 given his pedigree, above-average size, excellent range and track record … |
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Scouts forget about Buffalo!
There were a lot of underrated players on the Buffalo Junior Sabres, which did not get the type of scouting attention they deserved from USHL, NAHL, Prep and NCAA decision makers, and most certainly Blattenberger, Green, Radziwon, Cecconi and Benshadle deserve to be at the front of the list … |
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He ISN'T to small!
Lucas Chiodo (Barrie Colts AAA - 5'2" – 126 – Forward – 1998) is continuing to play above expectations, and silence his "he's too small" skeptics, and as a result he's a player we'd have no problem recommending to a prep school as a high watch player prospect for 2014, recruiting cycle … |
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Barnes leads the way.
OHL scouts will be out in full force next year, and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out five 1998 prospect, which played for the Barrie Colts (Matt Barnes, Nolan King, Brett Bannister, Mack Falconer and Christian Papineau) will be high on everyone's MUST SCOUT list … |
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Varga's got OHL upside!
OHL organizations are always seeking the best of the best, so naturally one has to reason they'll come to see the merits of three class of 2014 Priority Selection player prospects of the future in Jack Varga, Cameron Morrison, Matt Hotchkiss once the 2013-2014 season begins shortly … |
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Comeback time?
NCAA schools were close to offering Joey Caffrey (CT Yankees - Springfield Rifles - 5'11'' – 170 – Center – 1995) after a breakout 2012 showing; however, a knee injury and mono derailed his progress at an all-important time during his career … |
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Tucker stands out!
High-impact high school hockey stars Sam Tucker, Max Daigle; Luke May and Charley Borek are all expected to make their marks at the highest levels of NCAA collegiate hockey down the road if their progress continues unabated … |
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Scouts love Allen's upside!
NHL, NCAA, OHL and QMJHL teams all know about the merits of eastern based USA prep school stars in the making Griffin Martin (gamer), Jason Salvaggio (skill), Anthony Florentino (NHL upside) , Marc Cibelli (quick), Mitchell Allen (projectable) and Joey Fallon (hard working) … |
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Potential late developer?
There is always a spot somewhere for a hard working, smart and committed player like Adam Tisdale (1998 - 5'6 - 141 pounds - Airdrie Xtreme AAA Bantam), and we'd recommend to scouts not to give up on this potential late developer to early in the scouting and recruiting process … |
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Five must have players.
A top Alberta prospect explains to us why he would want to go to war any day of the week with these five prominent Alberta based 1998 born player prospects - TJ Brown, Noah Philp, Shaye Seefried, Matthew Philips and Kale Clague ... |
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An interesting take!
There was a reason WHL teams were eye-balling player prospects Carter Czaikowski, Jordan Taupert, Jesse Sheen, Steven Lawrence, Cale Makar all season, and one prominent 1998 born prospect from Alberta explained to us the reasons from a player's perspective … |
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#1 OHL upside?
Will 1998 born goalie Adam Wisco (5'11" - 160 - Goaltender), who played as an underage last season with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights U16 achieve his goals in 2013-2014 of being one of the first goalies selected in the 2014 OHL Priority Selection process? |
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Devils shine against the best!
The legion of NJ Devils program studs Pete Negron, Logan Kramsky, Tim Clifton and Zach Berzolla proved their net worth to watchful NCAA D1, USHL, OHL and NTDP scouts this season leading their team to an unexpected victory over heavily favored foes on the road to nationals … |
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He'll get there!
We can certainly envision skilled, smart, play making forward Holden Brock (Soo Junior Greyhounds - 5'8" - 140 - 1999 - C) being a mainstay on the OHL central scouting list when OHL teams begin the process of identifying talent for the 2015 Priority Selection process … |
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Legit next level players?
Five high end prospects from the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights U16 look like legitimate prospects for future D1, KHL, CHL or USHL duty in the opinion of many scouting experts. The list includes: Paul Denaples, Vladislav Dzhioshvilli, Mike Morissey, Trey Maracle and Ryan Kelly … |
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Decision time looms for scouts.
It's do-or-die time in the next twelve months for high end player prospects like Bryan Whelan, Tage Thompson, Kyle Delmaestro, Matt Roy and Griffin Welch, 1997 and 1996 talents who'll need to work hard this summer to separate themselves from the scouting and recruiting pack … |
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School is the way to go!
The prep school - Ivy League route is in our opinion the way to go for Massimo Luciani (Lac St. Louis Tigers Espoir - 5'10 - 180 - C - 1997), a high end collegiate prospect from Quebec who's generating a lot of big time New England prep schools intent on improving their top six forward slots … |
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Kids in scouting demand!
Five prospects from the Lac St. Louis Tigers Espoir AAA team who'll be able to write their ticket to the D1 NCAA, USHL, QMJHL, Prep school or Junior A league of their choice includes prospects Matthew Efros, Daniel Sprong, Chris Chaddock, Trevor Butler and Sam Dove-McFalls … |
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Proving he can play against the big boys!
Jake Gagnon (Bantam AA West Island Royals - 5'8" - 150 - RW - 1999) played above and beyond expectations in 2012-2013 and proved to scouts, media and his peers he's more than capable of holding his own against some of the best 1998 talent throughout the country … |
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Mr Steady Eddy personified!
Every QMJHL team knows the value of having solid, character, stay at home types that quietly go and about their business, and with that said were expecting there to be a very nice market for a player of Sean Thomson's (Lakeshore – Defense - 1998) niche … |
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A safe next level bet?
QMJHL teams hoping to find a player prospect with solid secondary scoring potential and foot speed will undoubtedly take a closer gander at Tyler Hylland, an often under appreciated 1998 date of birth talent from Suroit … |
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Impressive QMJHL prospect?
Tommy Tanner (Lakeshore - Forward - 1998): His all-around impressive skill set, toughness, drive and versatility will not be lost on high level QMJHL scouts looking to locate a player who has a low 2014 draft day bust threshold as a player prospect … |
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The ever-so talented Blake Jamieson (5'10 - 150 - RW - 1999 - Right wing - Kings County Kings), who's already ranked as the number two prospect for the 2015 QMJHL draft is at the top of the list of every USA - Canadian prep school's recruiting list for the upcoming 2013-2014 season ... |
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Chabot (Commandeur Lévis - 6'0" - 180 - 30/01/1997 - D) possesses the winning combination (skill - size and talent) for future QMJHL success, and as a result we're expecting QMJHL teams will take a long and hard look at selecting him as a D-Day 2013 top twenty prospect ... |
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WHL scouts who are currently labeling Preziuso (5'10 - 145 pounds - 19/09/1999 - Right Wing - JDF) as a top 50 talent for the 2014 WHL Bantam draft aren't far off the mark according to our scouting sources which rate the youngster as one of the Island's best bets for long-term success ... |
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QMJHL scouting interest in Galipeau (Phenix College Esther-Blondin Midget AAA - D - 1997 - 6'1" - 189 pounds) is at an all-time high presently, and it's not out of the question right now to project this Kronwall style of defender as a top fifteen overall first round for this June's draft process ... |
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We were a bit surprised to see the Seattle Thunderbirds drop Jordan Ross (6'2 - 190 - 1996 - Centre) from their 50 player protected list after a solid 14 goal showing in 2012-2013 for Tisdale, however, in a way this poses as promising news for D1, USHL and BCHL recruiters ... |
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The future looks truly promising for Lethbridge Hurricane's list prospect Tyler Rohl (Calgary Royals Midge AAA 15s 6'0 - 190 - RW - 19/09/97) when one factors in his good speed, production, history and leading 2012-2013 showing on the statistical front ... |
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Ottawa player prospect which are expected to lead the way locally in the 2014 OHL draft charge include a field of four stand out prospects - highly skilled William Bitten, play maker Tye Felhaber, speedy Alex Way and physical power forward Joey Larcher ... |
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Trygve Many Guns (Notre Dame Bantam AA Hounds - 6'2 - 210 - 1998 - C) is about as raw as they come (we admit), however, WHL scouts would be crazy to give up on a player like this who possesses a quality pro style frame and VERY underrated hands ... |
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MJHL - SJHL teams seeking out a prospect that could eventually mature into a standout two way performer might want to start the recruiting process with Johannesson (Interlake Lightning Bantam AAA - 5'10" - 180 - D), who's a tad underrated at this point in our estimation ... |
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Patrick, Thiessen, Lewis, Kubic and Link - Manitoba 1998 DOB standouts are all impending WHL, D1 and MJHL player prospects of note with the outstanding character, heart, talent, skill and upside to make a significant impending impact ... |
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Recruiters who came out last season to view the Interlake Lightning Bantam AAA couldn't help but be impressed with the superlative standout performances exhibited on a nightly basis by top prospects Lowen, Bear, Kristjanson, Beck and Collins ... |
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BCHL, WHL, D1 and Prep school teams will all be closely tracking five top player prospect (Cam Kinsman, Cameron Coutre, Brendan DeJong, Ryan Warner and Jordan Spandli), who all appear to be future standouts with intriguing long term upside ... |
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OHL teams know character when they see it, and D'Aoust (5'11" - Eastern Ontario Wild - Goalie - 1998) certainly increased his net scouting worth with major scouting insiders overcoming the toughest type of adversity an athlete and individual could ever face this 2012-2013 campaign ... |
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OHL scouts who took a sneak peak at up and coming 1998's from the Ottawa area saw specific player from the Eastern Ontario Wild with legit next level upside in player prospects Cameron Gallant, Keenan Reynolds, Jackson Thompson, Ellie Boulerice and Josh Bourdeau ... |
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The Calgary Royals Midget AAA 15s were one of the most heavily scouted teams in the Alberta prospects ranks these season thanks to four prospects of note who are already showing D1, WHL and AJHL upside -- Ferguson, Giacomin, Scalise and Ofner ... |
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We believe there's a good chance a WHL team will eventually add Reece Soukoroff (Royals Bantam AAA - 6'0" - 160 - D - 1998), the 178th overall ranked player for the 2013 WHL draft to their protected list if he picks the right fall rookie camp to attend ... |
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Here's an interesting note on a player for our USA prep school coaching readers - Czech born defender Roman Tintera (HC Moutfield Ceske Budejovice, - 1998 - D), who patterns his game after Slovakian born Zdeno Chara, is interested in hearing from teams abroad in North America ... |
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We're expecting future interest in Montgomery (hard shot), O'Connor (intelligent), Richmond (tough), Tuck (worker) and Karpyshyn (brave) from the Calgary Royals Bantam AAA to make an impact with D1, AJHL and WHL recruiters moving forward in the next three years ... |
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Top 15 overall ranked QMJHL class of 2013 prospect Nicolas Meloche (D - Vikings - 6'2" - 205) sits down for an exclusive english interview to discuss his game, NHL agents, the draft process, 2012-2013 and also gives us his exclusive insiders views on top QMJHL draft prospects Nathan Noel, Anthony Beauvillier , Daniel Sprong, Jean-Michel Leblanc, Jason Bell, Callum Booth, Guillaume Brisebois and Julien Gauthier ... |
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Players of Logan Christensen (1999 - Pembina Valley Hawks - 5'9 - 154 pounds) type that incorporate all the required skill facets to their game are relatively hard to come by in the current day and age of the game! |
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Charlebois (D - Conquerants - 6"0 - 180): A MUST sign (now) player for NHL agents! |
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Jamieson (F - Kings County Kings - 1999): The best PEI prospect since Brad Richards? |
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Teasdale (F - Grands Duc - 1999): High impact offensive player with long term NHL upside? |
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The QMJHL who drafts Dillon Boucher (Halifax Titans - 6'0" - 190 - LW - 1997) in the first two rounds of the QMJHL draft will never regret their selection of this two way, top three line, physical forward who plays the game the way big league coaches want their troops to perform! |
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Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: OHL class of 2014 top five ranked prospect Logan Brown (St Louis midget minor AAA - 6'5" - 200 - LC) discusses the NCAA - NTDP - OHL option ... |
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Different scouts have distinctive litmus tests for game potential but Brandon Puricelli (St. Louis 98 AAA Blues - 5'9 - 150 pounds - Right Wing - 4/2/98) certainly appears to be a player who will pass future tests in flying colors … |
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Scouts will all be on the same page next year when it comes to evaluating Millane's (1998 - Lansing Capitals Midget AAA - 5'6 - 130 pounds) impeccable character, work ethic and drive to be the best hockey player he can be … |
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Scouts are heaping plaudits on Matthew Liebers (4-25-95 - Taft Varsity) on the heels of a highly dynamic and impressive outing he posted in 2012 – 2013 … |
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Late developer Dominick Mersch (12/16/98 - 5'10 - 155 pounds) did an excellent job of silencing any critics he may have on the recruiting market with a stellar showing in the state championships … |
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The inevitable impediments barring progress to the next level of the game Florida players face, is a process that Nick Marolda (1998 - Florida Alliance AAA U16 - 5'8" - 145 pounds) hopes to overcome with high level performance … |
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Scouts are keeping a close eye out for Zach Vitkuske (1997 - Detroit Little Caesars 16u - 6'2" - 185 pounds), as he's finally expected to play a leading role this year in light of others graduating to the OHL, USHL and NTDP ranks … |
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Stepping to the next level of play right now will not be akin to courting disaster for Joey Sansoni (97 - 5'11 - 172 pounds), who is highly advanced in skill and athletic ability! |
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A strong showing at the USA Nationals helped late developing defender Adam Roeder's (1996 - St. Louis U16 AAA Blues - 5'11 - 180 pounds) bottom line D1, USHL and NAHL stock … |
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The land mark 2012-2013 season will likely become a big catapult to the next level of the game for Michael Marnell (1995 - Des Moines Bucs - 5'10" - 173 pounds), whose stock is on the rise … |
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D1 recruiters are beginning to be totally infatuated with Maxim Letunov's (Dallas Stars Elite Hockey Club U16 - 6'2 - 170 pounds - center - 02.20.1996) ability to make everyone around him better … |
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You will be apt to hear the name of Lucas Vanroboys (Chatham-Kent Bantam AAA - 5'5'' - 115 pounds) mentioned with increased frequency in the years ahead, as he works hard to prove his OHL Draft 2015 net worth to scouts … |
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NCAA and Prep school looking for a high end-ready made top two-line power forward may want to close the deal on Julien Gauthier (1997 - Rousseau Royal Laval-Montreal - Midget AAA), who says he's looking at all his options … |
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Did Kyle Lynch (1998 - St. Johns Prep/Greater Boston Vipers U16 Elite - 5'8 - 160 pounds) make an unexpectedly big name for himself while scraping only the surface of his late blossoming potential this year? |
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The days of being a relative unknown in the game circles have officially come to an end for Simon Butala (1998 - Philadelphia JR Flyers - 6'0" - 180 pounds), who's already attracting the notice of hockey's heaviest hitters … |
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This is a game for the stout of heart, and the strong of spirit and high end top two round ranked 2014 QMJHL draft prospect Andrew Murphy (May 23, 1998 - 5'9" - 148 pounds) has both in spades! |
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Several agents of importance gave Connor Hughes (September 10th/1996 - Huron Perth Lakers Midget - 6'3 - 210 pounds) major credit for a job well done this season, including one prominent player placement insider … |
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It's not often you hear a player say he pattern's his game after former Selke winner Gainey, however, with that said Connor Bunnaman (Guelph - 1998 - 5'11 - 170 pounds) isn't your usual run of the mill prospect … |
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Is Douglas Revak (1994 - G - Pittsburgh Penguins Elite - 5'10" - 160 pounds) fully equipped for the rigors at the next level of the game judging by the skills he displayed over 2012 – 2013 season? |
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Prior to the outset of last season scouts strayed in different directions regarding Tyler Bradford's (1997 - Boston Advantage - Archbishop Williams - 6'1" - 200 pounds) upside, something they've ceased doing in 2013! |
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Scouts who think Cole Rafuse (1999 - Kings AAA - 6'1" - 200 pounds) will never be able to reach the top plateaus in the game might be in for a shock in the years ahead when the youngster grows into his NHL frame … |
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We expect more and more NHL agents will be attempting to contact Patrick Newell (1996 - 5'10" - 150 pounds) if he jumps out of the blocks and explodes in the USHL next year like many are projecting … |
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There are always many young prospects that are being referred to as "boom or bust" propositions, and Tucker Ross (8/22/1994 - Bridgton Academy Wolverines - 6'2 - 190 pounds) now fits into the "rising" category … |
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There is a vast gap to bridge between playing the game at the Junior and AAA levels; however, Tyler Boland (1996 - St. John's Maple Leafs - 5'11 - 170 pounds) is looking to make the big jump … |
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The days of leaving scouts wanting more have officially come to an end for Peterborough Pete's draft selection Dakota Brancatella (1997 - Toronto Jr. Canadians - 6'1 - 160 pounds), who made it all click this season … |
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You just don't enter games less than 100 percent ready physically and mentally when facing off against powerhouses like Collin Wiercinski (Team Comcast AAA U16 - 6'1 - 190 pounds), who make you work for everything you get … |
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WHL 50 Player Protected List: The inside word on who's on the confidential 50 player protected lists of each member team - click on the team get the direct link to their organizational depth chart ... |
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Final 2013 QMJHL draft list is now official. Top 40 prospect list includes the next wave of QMJHL stars like Jeremy Roy, Nathan Noel, Daniel Sprong, Jean-Michel Leblanc, Anthony Beauvillier, Luc Deschenes, Daniel Sprong, Jean-Michel Leblanc, Jason Bell, Callum Booth, Nicolas Roy and many more! |
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The Scouting News ranks the top prospect for the QMJHL 2014 draft which includes a stellar crop of stud prospects like Mitchell Balmas, Keith Getson, Luke Green and Michael Campoli, who are expected to make a big impact eventually in NHL draft circles: |
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There are some special players available for the 2015 QMJHL draft, and while the draft is still two years away The Scouting News takes the time to identify the cream of crop, which is led right now by number one ranked Mathieu Charlebois (D - Conquerants) ... |
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WHL adds and deletes for the past two weeks (including Selanne, Dambrauskas, Elynuik, Edwardh, Duret, Dineen and more ... |
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Don't be surprised if a QMJHL goes off the board in the first round and lays claim to Frederic Allard (St-Francois - 6'0" - 160 pounds - D - 1997), a prospect which's getting a lot of pre-draft interest, home visits and calls from league head scouts and general managers... |
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NCAA D1 schools might be interested in exploring the possibilities of offering a full ride scholarship to top two round ranked QMJHL prospect Drapeau (Albatros College Notre-Dame de Rivière-Du-Loup - 5'11" - 200 pounds - 1997), who interestingly enough doesn't have an advisor yet ... |
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WHL teams like the Seattle Thunderbirds don't often add 5'7" forwards to their 50 player protected list like Cameron Coutre (Victoria Grizzlies - 5'7" - 145 - C - 1998), unless they believe that player prospect possesses some serious top two line future upside ... |
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We're recommending scouts not to give up on former Everett's list prospect Desmond Nevin (1997 - 6'6" - 200 - D), a HUGE project that could be outstanding when he sorts out his coordination, athletic balance and neurology in time... |
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Prince George's massive pre-draft scouting overhaul resulted in Braden Groot (Interlake Lighting midget aaa - 5'10 - 155 pounds - D - 1997) getting dropped; however, despite this, we still firmly believe Groot has Prep School, MJHL and D1 upside stamped all over his game ... |
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When 2013-2014 rolls around shortly we are expecting QMJHL scouts to add the name of Gabriel Couture (Grands Ducs Bantam AAA - 5'9 - 140 pounds - 1998 - Goalie) to their long list of prospect worthy of keeping QMJHL draft tabs on ... |
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We're pretty certain in one year, if he continues to grow and progress, Hunter Mcintyre (Kings County Bantam AAA Kings - 5'9" - 140 pounds - C - 1998) will have a spot on the scouting - recruiting lists of a lot of small, eastern based prep schools and local Junior A teams ... |
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Complete draft results for the QMJHL draft (2013) ...
Complete phase 1 and phase 2 results from the USHL draft ...
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Exclusive 1 on 1 interview with Adam Lidstrom (LW - RW - Vasteras U18 – 6'1" – 171 pounds): Discussion points: What he's learned from his dad (Former Captain Detroit Red Wings and future NHL Hall of Fame defender Nicklas Lidstrom), the move back to Sweden, experiences at Compuware, style of play differences between America and Sweden and more …
We'll go out on a limb here and make two predictions - Nolan Kneen (NSWC Bantam A1 - 5'10 - 162 pounds - D) will: (1) Get selected in top five slots of the 2014 WHL bantam draft and (2) Receive the honor of being selected to the All-State All-Canadian top prospect camp! An exclusive 1 on 1 interview is in the member's area of the site with this rising superstar!
Matthew Slick (3-13-99 - Dallas Stars Elite - 6'0" - 150 pounds): Will scouting reviews be favorable in 2013-2014?
2013-2014 will be a make or break year for Parker Nevicato (1998 - Oakland JR Grizzlies AAA - 5'10" - 160 pounds) ...
Final list of all players selected in the 2013 OHL Priority Draft ...
Exclusive 1 - 1 podcast: Pearson (F - Atlanta Fire - 1997): OHL or NCAA bound?
Exclusive interview with top five ranked OHL draft prospect Matt Spencer (D - Oakville Rangers - 6'2" - 185) ...
Laishram (RW - 1997 - 5'9" - Whitby AAA): Perfect fit for the Bulls?
Exclusive 1 - 1 podcast: Blaisdell (LD - 6'2" - 200 - 1997 - Honeybaked): Kitchener's HUGE OHL draft day risk ...
Exclusive 1 - 1 podcast: Johnston (G - Chatham - 1997 - 6'1" - 180): The steal of the OHL draft?
Exclusive 1 - 1 podcast: Eliot (D - 5'11" - 165 - Honeybaked): 100% committed to Michigan State?
Korostelev (Toronto Canadiens - 1997 - F): The OHL is his # 1 career priority ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: David Quenneville (1998 - D - 5'8" - 165 - SSAC) confirmed today his WHL draft intentions ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Matthew Tkachuk (6'0" - 170 - LW - St Louis Blues AAA, Notre Dame recruit, NTDP final 40 camp invite) ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Benjafield (F – 1998 - NSWC – 6'0" - 150 – RW): Keeping it all in perspective ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: White (BWC - 5'10 - 165 - RW): Interesting WHL family connections ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Knierim (Mission - 6'3 - 210 pounds – C – 1998): What's the upside?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Mella's (1999 - Forward - 5'10" - 165 pounds) final choice - Avon or Shattuck?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Craievich (F - 1997 - Oakville Rangers): Scouts learned a lot about his character at the OHL Cup ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Anholt (1998 - RW - NSWC - 5'11" - 164): First rounder's maturity is his top asset ...
Today's BLOG features includes an exclusive Dylan Strome (feature interview) ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Capobianco (1997 - LD - 5'10" - 155): Is he leaning towards the NCAA or OHL?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Jevne (1998 - RW - 5'10" - 173 - MLAC Scott Pump) developed as a big time scorer in 2013 ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Bellerive (1999 - Forward - 5'9" - 170): Which NHL agency will close the deal?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Gilmour (1999 - Center - 5'8" - 145 - Quinte Red Devils): NHL agents are impressed!
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Szypula (1997 - London - Center - 5'10" - 160) turned over a new leaf in 2013 ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Long (SLP HS - 5'10 - 165 - C - 98): NHL agents take notice ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Dennis Yan (Belle Tire - F - 1997): Finding instant success in North America!
Exclusive 1 on 1 Interview: Bracco (1997 - F - Team Elite) sets the record straight on recruiting, Harvard and the OHL ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Barteaux (Foxwarren - 5' 6" - D - 2000): Will he be a WHL 2015 first rounder?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Langely (BCHL) coach Bobby Henderson says local product Malm (F - Langley - 5'7 - 1999) is electrifying ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Aibel (NJ Rockets - 5'10 - C - 1997): Silencing the critics!
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Speers (1997 - C - 5'08" - 147 - Soo Thunder) says he's keeping his D1 - OHL option ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Davies (Southern Tier Admirals - F - 6'1): Did the mono hurt his end draft ranking?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Brent Gates (Compuware - 6'1" - 180 - C - 1997): OHL first round rated prospect explains his meteoric rise ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Franklin (1999 - RW - 5'8" - 156): Small town boy projects out as a 2014 top 10 WHL pick ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Bargar (Arizona AAA - 5'11" - C - 1998): Is a commitment to the WHL pending?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Don't be too surprised if Elder (Notre Dame - 5'10" - 152 – RW - 1998) hits 6'2" ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Lizotte (1997 - LD - 6'2" - 190 pounds - Nickel City): The OHL is his number one priority ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Dmowski (Gunnery - 6'1" - LW - 1997): Six top NCAA schools in hot pursuit ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Dube (1998 - Forward - 5'9 - 155): He's silenced his skeptics and shown scouts who's boss this year ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Conley (Team Wisconsin - 6'0" -185 - 1997): NTDP, OHL or NCAA?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Defarias (1997 - LD - 5'10" - 163 - Marlies AAA): Is the OHL his end goal?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Volcan (F - MLAC - 5'8 - 1998): His uncle taught him well ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Rotundo (C - Edmonton K of C - 5'9 - 1998): Is the first round out of reach?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Klessens (F - Red Deer AAA - 5'10 - 1999): # 18 ranked WHL draft 2014 prospect shooting for the stars ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Aaron Luchuk (1997 – Kingston AAA – 5'10" – 180): NCAA or OHL bound?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Paquette (1998 - 6'0" - 160 - RW - Kingston AAA): Rave reviews from NHL agents ...
Top ten undervalued assets for the 2013 OHL Draft ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Hannoun (C - 5'5" - 145 pounds - NSWC 1998): WHL intentions?
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Bruce (1997 - RD - 6'6" - 182) came into his own at the Marlies tournament ...
Exclusive 1 on 1 interview: Clapham (1997 – Mississauga – RD – 6'1 – 190): Second half revelation!
