Matthew Wood

After an impressive 45 goal/ 85 point in 46 games with the Grizzlies in the BCHL, the Right Centre-wing is on his way to the University  of Connecticut. A tall rangy player who displays a precise shot of a goal scorer.  Do not let his bent-over stride when hustling to  catch up, as he will continue to add quickness to his stride as it improves.  Plays with a long stick, but still is able to strong creative stick handling in tough areas. Displays terrific vision and attack instincts and a soft hands and an excellent stick to make plays all over. Still needs to be stronger with his handling. Displays a terrific one-timer and a sniper's aim and mechanics. Lead the BCHL in points with 85 and goals with 45, while playing most of the season as a 16-year-old. Lacks dynamic feet and doesn't have a separartion gear or much short era quickness. As the youngest player in college hockey, he had 34 points in 35 games. Too good a player to not be a first rounder.

                                                                        --Bill Płaczek--