| Cameron Rowe | USA NTDP U18 | NTDP | L | G | 6’3″ | 212 | Wisconsin | 2020 | Wilmette, IL | 2001 | 2020-2021: B- |
Neutral Zone NHL’s Ian Moran’s comments, May 2021: Cameron appears to growing into himself and finding his game quite nicely. After backing up Spencer Knight with the NTDP team it took him a bit to find his groove and maybe get his confidence, but boy did he ever. He’s got nice size and this year for the Badgers he was very patient which allowed him to look even bigger. I like how he plays the puck and works with his defense to create breakouts or quick transition. In my mind he’s a big young kid who spent time watching Spencer Knight for 2 years. The following year he was the man for Des Moines and got better and better as the year progressed. This year he played sixteen games for Wisconsin with a 0.933% and has a chance to be their guy for the next few years. So I’m thinking in a year full of crazy uncertainty Rowe is a commodity that’s on the rise so he’s worth a mid-round selection.
USHL: Goalies – September Reports & Rankings< November 2019: Rowe was a member of the NTDP the last few years with the special 2001 group but was the backup to Spencer Knight. Appears to be given the starter role with Des Moines but didn’t get off to a hot start as he struggled to get square to shooters and with his rebound control. Very good size fills the net and has a very wide stance. Likes to play deep in his crease and uses his stick religiously to steer pucks to the corner. Isn’t afraid to leave his cage as he likes to play the puck and reads the forecheck well, he also iced the puck on several occasions on the penalty kill. Rowe can always be counted on to make the first save but needs to do a better job of tracking and finding those loose pucks. Once Sioux Falls got Rowe moving laterally, he started to scramble and on one goal he completely lost his stick trying to corral a rebound. Rowe relies on positioning, has good sense and thrives when he challenges but Rowe just couldn’t get his footing in his appearances at the Fall Classic. The former Team Illinois product is slated for Wisconsin next year, he has very good size, reflexes and a good stick but needs to work on his rebound control to make a difference in Madison. COMMITMENT: WISCONSIN
NTDP Evaluation Camp, March 2017: Rowe is a calm, composed goaltender who moves really well but doesn’t have to move a ton because of his body positioning and technique. He tracks the puck well, he’s strong holding the post and has ability to read the play and anticipate. Quick reflexes, especially in his glove hand and allowed very few goals on the week. The Case for: He was the second best goalie here and has all the tools to make the jump to junior hockey next season. The Case Against: Guzda and Langford had strong showings at camp as well and both of them are taller than Rowe which some goalie scouts are keen on.
U16: HPHL Honeybaked Showcase, January 2017: Cameron is a big goalie and is able to cover most of the net with great positioning. He plays the percentages and is able to anticipate the play. He does have quick reflexes and moves well side to side.
U16 Mission Showcase, December 2016: Rowe continues to be a favorite amongst goaltenders this season. His poise and calm are seemingly unmatched among his peers, certainly this weekend in Chicago. His movements and positioning are perfect, and his rebound control was excellent. The rare time there was a rebound opportunity, his recovery was lightning quick and he was in perfect position to make the next save. Very impressive effort from Rowe.
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