Nicholas Kempf

Team USA goalie in the Five Nations U-18 last month is at this juncture in the on the job learning phase of goaltending, but is a competitive battler who already knows how to use his body get in the way of most shots. There lots of facets he will have to clean up before being considered aa a NHL ready prospect, especially since his international play was somewhat inconsistent. Seems to overplay his angles so much, so when he makes the initial save the puck leaves him and gives a rebound and a second opportunity for the opposition. His technique is one that anyone had helped him hone, as he use every part of his body to get in the way of shots. Not sure he reads the opposing attack well, as quick passes usually have him dropping on his knees early leaving the recipient of the pass with top corners exposed.

                                                    --Bill plazcek--