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38 player analysis points explaining why Cooper Williams is one of the best two-way high character forwards available on the Michigan 2007 DOB prospect marketplace ...

Chicago Mission coach Christian Hmura sits down with The Scouting News to give us the player scouting/evaluation lowdown on prospects Ethan Baker (ready to play in 2/3 week), Egan Beveridge (Brad Marchant clone), Bjorn Bronas (one of the best 2007's in the country), Eddie Gatch (AA goalie that has come out of nowhere this season), Asher Barnett (elite NTDP talent is super competitive), Cole Mckinney (most dominant player ever coached by Coach Hmura), Holden Carter (hybrid F/D is one of the best in the world), Luke Brierley (elite defender is a different player this season after working all summer with a Canadian trainer), Ronny Bender (one of the best motors in the 2007 game), Ryan Aaronson (pro skill set shooting ability) and Cameron Aucoin (converted forward made the transition seamlessly to D before nationals) …

In part II of the interview, Chicago Mission coach Christian Hmura sits down with The Scouting News to give us the player scouting/evaluation lowdown on player prospects Jacob Borzecki (emerging workhorse who impressed scouts versus Shattuck last weekend), Jacob Eilers (one of the top defensive center-man in the 2007 USA Hockey age group), Andrew Horn (explosive offensive player is finding the perfect balance to his game this season), Jake Hutchen (developing 100 percent according to plan), Nathan Jastrzebski (superb off-season development programming is paying off in a big way), Nick Knutson (Swiss Army Knife player is a very valuable player to the team's lineup) and Jake Martens (steady defender that is finally starting to get the recognition he deserves) …

Jamie Russell (Head coach of the Selects Academy U18 Prep team/former Michigan Tech NCAA D1 head coach - assistant coach Ferris State/Cornell 1994/2003) sits down with The Scouting News to chat about player development/the all important process/2006's playing a starring role for his team (Matthew Frost/Tory Pitner) and top prospects on his team that are sure to attract a lot of look see's from NHL/USHL/NAHL/NCDC/NCAA organizations - Jakub Kopecky, Chase Carkner, Jack Pechar, Christopher Battaini, Jakub Krizan,, Richard Baran, Samuel Shevrin, Dan Harkimo, Matej Tomas, Simon Gaul, Matthew Montoni, Connor Stokes, Dylan Margel, Matej Teply, Brenden Bedorf, Jason McKee, Matthew McCormack, Nico Djariri, Filip Kuba, John Eager, Jeremy Carpenter and Griffin Davis …

6708 word report - Coach Andrey Uryadov sits down with The Scouting News to discuss players on his U15 team that will be a leading contender for the USA National Hockey Championships - Nikita Kluev, Bennett Law, Drew Allison, Tommy Bleyl, Hunter Carson, Gairin Michalski, Anthony Pomarico, Daniel Tverdovsky, Brooks Armstrong, Corbin Carkner, Matthew Dabrowski, Tyson Goguen, Itai Golan, David Tyler Greene, Kaden Kern, Billy Mascari, Alex Mimaud, Jackson Mosley, Cooper Plotts and Jabez Seymour ...

2487 word report - September report breaks down one of the most dominant 2007 DOB teams in the world - the Chicago Mission - analysis covers Bjorn Bronas, Eddie Gatch, Cameron Aucoin, Asher Barnett, Luke Brierley, Holden Carter, Andrew Horn, Jake Martens, Ryan Aaronson, Ethan Baker, Ronny Bender, Egan Beveridge, Jacob Borzecki, Jacob Eilers, Jake Hutchen, Nathan Jastrzebski, Nick Knutson and Cole Mckinney ...

Bishop Kearney Selects 15U AAA coach Shayne Stockton speaks with The Scouting News about his high-flying roster featuring high-end player prospects from Cooper Dennis (sure-fire NTDP player), Ethan Phillips/Patrick Quinlan (goalie tandem), Shayne Gould (smarts), Matthew Judge (compete is never a question), Brady Peddle (strong two-way d-man), James Odyniec (ODDY making big strides), Will Penoyer (world class skater), Blake Graff (Texas kid making a name for himself), Cameron Reid (dynamic hockey player), Colin Daltwas (100% all in for the team), Chase Jette (scouts are fans of his smarts), Jack Murtagh (top NTDP goal scoring prospect), Ty Peddigrew (speed/skill/talent), Konner Powell (workhorse/high compete), Samuel Prokupets (two-way player), Jimmy Sutherland (scores at the right time in playoffs), Jackson Tenenbaum (positioning improving daily) and Danny Wehle …

Tri-City American's (WHL) general manager Bob Tory checks in with The Scouting News to give us the up to date player analysis on top prospects Jordan Gavin (late November DOB has dominated in camp), Jackson Smith (projectable top 4 future NHL Draft pick), Cash Koch (ready to play in WHL as a 15 year old), Savin Virk (lighting it up in camp this fall on a line with Jordan Gavin), Leo Seitz (player to watch at the CWG), Ryan Grout (arguably the best goalie in his age group in the west), Damian Kravcak (high upside player with intangibles/work ethic), Jaxen Adam (boss man old school stay at home d-man), Kainoah Brankovic (one of the biggest steals in the 2022 draft), Clayton Gillmore (under the radar power forward making HUGE improvements in skating), Chayse Johnson (100 percent in the hunt for a Team BC CWG spot), Sean Shiels (skilled late round pick), Brady Turner (highly skilled first rounder), Vincent Rodriguez (local kid off to Colorado that made an impression with his two sport athletic ability), Nicholas Anisimovicz (major league ninth round steal), Camerin Cardona (high end American signed/sealed to play WHL) and Merrick Arpen (6'3 defender with high NHL Draft upside/potential/athletic ability) …

Minnesota Blades AAA coach and Chicago Steel scout (USHL) coach Aaron Fulton sits down with The Scouting News to talk about elite players from his program - Parker Deschene (electric speed), Cooper Simpson (developing new layers to his game), Carson Steinhoff (major improvements to his mobility), Ryder Betzold (college interest picking up), Mason Moe (pro style player), Will Kortan (rugged all-around performer that can play all roles), Mason Jenson (pace/skill/compete), Cole Bumgarner (elite 2008 mature beyond his years), Cooper Siegert (five tool player), Brayden Pelcl (elite motor/physical/intangibles), Danny Klaers (RD impresses with his skill/skating), Will Distad (core of the teams D – all-round type), Sam Spehar (hard nosed in all three zones), Thomas Kertz (pro body type with bluechip upside), Owen Corkish (excelled in the Mission tourney), Samuel Peckham (young 2007 is getting better and better by the day), Jacob Guille (physical d-man brings the right element to the team), Jack Kultgren (4 game audition was impressive last weekend), Cody Niesen (top 15 goalie in the country) and Gavin Greniuk (size/mobility/6'2) ...

The New Jersey Rockets U16 is stacked with high caliber OHL/NCAA D1 candidates – up to the minute scouting/evaluation thoughts directly from Coach Noel Rubin on prospects Ty Levy (wins when it matters - tons of D1 interest - Tri-City added to affiliate list), Gusts Valantis (Latvian stud gives team their best goalie tandem in years), Andrew Check (top 100 ranked USHL Phase II 2023 Draft prospect), Joseph Fenton (6'4 d-man is getting lots of IVY interest), Evan Jones (6'4 defender is developing nicely), Nikita Konevych (smooth defender is getting a ton of NCAA D1 looks), Ryan Lukko (PP specialist dominated in a game against Flyers this year), Owen Oglevee (strength is coming along nicely), Egor Barabanov (mobile high IQ player makes teammates better - three NCAA visits), Vincent Bronzo (late developer has a fantastic release), Christian Chouha (recovered 100% from his shoulder and on a warpath in early 2022), Brendan Devenney (hard worker impressing with second effort), Nico Evangelista (power forward with tools), Daniel Kelly (good off the rush and sneaky), Maxwell Pendy (battling mono and cleared for Pittsburgh), T.J. Pisano (versatile player does it all and plugs into all lines), Niko Tournas (6'2 top end prospect with NHL Draft upside), Jack Turner (wins lots draws and kills penalties like a pro), Kuzma Voronin (most skilled player on the explosive engine and hands) and Joseph Wall (north south ability and work ethic is opening eyes) …

2103 word report – The 2007 DOB age group is deep in defenders – so, with that said we look at 15 players that are on every NTDP/USHL teams scouting shortlist - Jonathan Brown (two way defender), Thomas Kertz (projectable big man), Carter Murphy (heads up defender), Maceo Phillips (work-class competitor), Donato Bracco (power play specialist), Holden Carter (high upside, and new to the position), Shayne Gould (one of the smartest D-man in the country), Carter Amico (6'5, and projectable), Matthew Judge (everyone loves the compete), Clarke Nehmens (smart heads up player), Gus Thorp (big/projectable/strong), Charlie Trethewey (plays big in the big games), Isaac Nelson (potential NHL Draft pick down the line) and Henry Brzustewicz (mature/athletic/big time shooter) ...

2046 word report - Detailed player evaluation reviews on 24 players that the USA NTDP will be watching very closely in the first half of the season - Jakeb Lynch (speed and skill), Ben Kevan (two way game impressing early), Mason Moe (ability to drive net sets him apart), Gavin Katz (heads up player), Gavin Kor (near the top of every scouts top prospect list), Cam Caron (6'3 forward has high end ceiling), William Moore (elite player with NHL first round upside), Richard Gallant (creative forward always gets behind defenders), LJ Mooney (one word – prodigy), Malachi Mckinnon (offensively dynamic player), Teddy Mutryn (movement light years better this year), Egan Beveridge (Brad Marchant clone), William Horcoff (6'4 high upside player), Jackson Crowder (dominant in the early going), Will Belle (classic old school power forward), Conrad Fondrk (the boss on the power play), Masun Fleece (explosiveness will set him apart on international ice surface), Cooper Dennis (offensive difference maker), Nic Whitehead (elite playmaker), Cooper Simpson (meteoric improvements over past six months), Cullen Potter (off the charts talent), Parker Deschene (world class skating), Jack Murtagh (hard shooting pro-upside prospect) and Cole McKinney (elite 2007 continues to dominate in a big way) …

Long time veteran Don Boscoe Prep Head Coach Greg Toskos gives us credible behind the scenes scouting evaluation details on prospects/alumni of note from his program that is regarded as one of the best in the country - players discussed include Ryan Fine (shifty skill forward has NHL level skating ability), Sal Guzzo (big power forward expected to soon be ranked by NHL Central Scouting), Drew Fortescue (big D-man has HIGH potential for the NHL Draft), Michael Rubin (expected to be on of the top defenseman in the BCHL this season), Ethan Marich (physical stud of a goalie is goalie ready to POP big time this season), Kristofers Janis Krumins (expected to be one of the best senior HS hockey players in the country), Lukas Klemm (potential league all-star in the BCHL this season), Kenny Kalman (super skilled defender), Ty Oller (senior captain set to get a ton of USHL/D1 looks in the next 6 months), Daniel Kelly (new transfer will score a ton of goals this season), Massimo Monteleone (high end skater broke out in a big way in 2021/2022), Matthew Bossolina (pure power forward is a rare breed of player these days) and Matthew Shpungin (2022 is expected to be the year he puts himself on the map) ...

Reviewing the 19 reasons why we have added Jackson Schroeder to our 2023 USHL Phase I draft top 300 prospect scouting list …