Carter Mazur (4 Star Amateur Rating, NHL Grade — Free Agent) Forward
Carter is a maximum effort player who took a little time to adjust to the USHL. But during our last few viewings of the season Carter was very noticeable, playing well and having a positive impact. First off he is hard to play against. It does not matter who you are because Carter is coming at you and playing in your face. He finishes checks on the “stars” and talks to them on the way to the bench. He jams for rebounds and expects the extra contact that comes with it. Carter has the skill of putting his stick in places that his opponents don’t want it and a lot of times he just keeps it there. He forechecks like his life depends on it creating chaos and turnovers by having an active stick in passing lanes or by finishing his checks repeatedly and making defenders get the yips. Carter has a quick first step and he looks more powerful. He can withstand body contact while cycling the puck and we’ve noticed that he looks dramatically stronger while fighting for net front positioning when trying to be a screen. Again, keep an eye on Carter because we think he is physically growing into the player he has mentally always been ready to be.