Physical player who dominate the U-17 who can cut and stop / start on a dime. Not the most skilled or big forward but simply is the best one by way of his sixty minute relentless effort. Strong enough to deliver one hand passes. Will fire while on the move, and has good hand-eye and redirects many pucks. Strong poke-checker and can bring the puck out of his end. He creates disruptions with his heavy forecheck. Excels in the high traffic areas whether he has the puck or not. High hockey IQ and a nose for the net, he needs to improve his defensive zone recognition, but he is an intense work boots on guy who wants to eventually win Lord Stanley’s cup.
—Bill Placzek—
