Raoul Boilard

A big rangy rookie centre in the Quebec Maritimes Junior League, who spent last season split between the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the BCHL. He has maintained a point per game pace. Still fairly raw and just starting to scratch the surface of his potential. Displays a smooth and quick overall skill set and there are indications he is ramping up and using his size to improve his game. Displays sharp edging that allows him to weave in and out on the attack. Has soft hands for controlling pucks at top speed, and excels after zone entry and he slows things down. He is smart with the biscuit and can rifle crisp accurate passes through the seams to linemates. Has a heavy snap shot he should take with more frequency. He hasn't realized his size allows him to be a larger factor if he adds physicality. 

                                                               --Bill Płaczek