Played on March 14, 2024
General Game Notes: Guelph came into Windsor and took control of the game from the beginning. They had puck possession much of the first period and really limited Windsor’s shots on net. By the end of the second period Guelph had a comfortable 4-1 lead while not giving up many good scoring chances to Windsor. It was a calm game without much hitting or physical play. A few Windsor players tried to make individual rushes but did not result in quality scoring chances.
Rylan Singh (D, R, 5’11”, 165, Guelph Storm, 10/04/2007)
Game Grade: B-
Rylan is a smooth skating right shot defenseman. He is all about the soft touches. He was able to make short soft passes through defenders to his teammates on multiple occasions. He did this particularly well on a delayed penalty to keep the offensive zone possession alive for his team. He was a willing shot blocker showing some toughness when on the penalty kill. He didn’t lose his position or focus on the play. He did have some difficulty clearing the puck as he was a little too soft on the puck and the Windsor was able to keep it in. Adding a more consistent physical side to his game would be beneficial to compliment his confidence and skill game.
Parker Snelgrove (C, L, 6’0″, 178, Guelph Storm, 01/20/2007)
Game Grade: A-
Parker had an impressive game in Windsor even though he did not show up on the score sheet. He is a fast skater who uses his speed to get into open ice. He times his curls well in the neutral zone to set himself up for an easy pass in a regroup. He shows confidence with the puck as well. As a forward he was the last player back with the puck in his end due to a line change. He didn’t show any panic and actually make a fake on a forechecker to give himself more time. He then moved the puck to an outlet player after skating the puck out of the zone. Offensively he made a nice cut just inside the blue line with the puck and got a shot on net. He is a heads up player who shows the confidence and has the ability to make creative plays. Adding more of a physical game would be beneficial to Parker. He doesn’t have a to go out of his way but could angle players out with his skating ability.
Charlie Paquette (RW, R, 6’1″, 201, Guelph Storm, 12/06/2005)
Game Grade: B+
Charlie is a noticeably heads up player who can make his linemates better. He does not just give up the puck and shows that he can create offensive chances for himself as well as get his linemates involved in the offensive zone. In the second period he crossed the blue line with puck possession and cut in high as he pushed the opposing defensemen back. He was able to get a shot off on net. On another rush in the same period he slid the puck under the defenseman’s stick to his centre driving the middle lane. On another occasion he brought the puck off the wall, deked the defense and put himself in a shooting lane for a good shot on net. Bringing an all around game to the ice would be beneficial to Charlie. Finishing his checks and battling in the defensive zone would round out his game.
Brody Crane (LW, L, 5’10”, 190, Guelph Storm, 05/29/2004)
Game Grade: B
Brody is a heads up player for his team who is always looking to make a play. He is strong on his skates with a good wide base so he can handle the physicality when going through traffic or along the boards. His Coach uses him in the flanker position on the powerplay. He demonstrates good patience and puck skills from this spot. He was a bit hit and miss in this game. One shift he skated around, didn’t touch the puck and didn’t really get into the play. His next shift out he had the puck a lot and made good passes to his linemates in the offensive zone for good scoring chances. Bringing consistency to his game would be helpful as he clearly has the skill and strength to be an impact player at this level.
AJ Spellacy (RW, R, 6’2″, 197, Windsor Spitfires, 02/24/2006)
Game Grade: A-
Anthony plays the game with high end speed and is an Assistant Captain for his team. He scored a really nice short handed goal in the first period. He was able to steal the puck at his own blue line and outrace everyone down the ice to score short side high on the Guelph goalie. Every time he got the puck he would go into high gear and separate himself from the opposing team. There were multiple times he just skated right around the opposing defense. He also showed he could skate hard and compete on the backcheck. He showed a little feistiness late in the game taking a roughing penalty along with a Guelph player. Anthony should direct more pucks to the net. His game changing speed gives the opportunity to be in a scoring position on a consistent basis.
Ryan Abraham (C, L, 5’8″, 173, Windsor Spitfires, 04/05/2004)
Game Grade: B+
Ryan is a smaller left shot centre who plays on his teams top line. He has a low skating stance and uses this to generate good power in his stride. He gets in quickly on the forecheck. In the first period he drove the middle land entering the offensive zone and got a pass from his right winger. He was able to get off a good backhand shot on net. He sometimes got knocked off the puck and was not able to recover and stay in the play. He is a hustler who works hard when he’s out there. His line was able to generate some offensive zone puck possession time but not able to get any really good scoring chances. Using his low centre of gravity to fend off defenders and stay in the puck battle would benefit Ryan.
Colton Smith (LW, R, 6’3″, 209, Windsor Spitfires, 02/09/2004)
Game Grade: B-
Colton is a good sized left shot forward. He is big but lacks the skating and speed to make the most of it. If he gets close to an opposing player he can use his strong stick to win a battle but they have to come to him. He stands upright when he skates which limits his stride length and ability to produce any power. Using his stick strength he was able to take a very hard pass clean on his backhand, move it to his forehand and make a pass to his linemate. His lack of speed does not allow him to get in on the forecheck and utilize his size. He stops moving his feet and ends up gliding. Colton is encouraged to keep his feet moving in a lower skating stance to increase his speed.
Liam Greentree (RW, L, 6’2″, 207, Windsor Spitfires, 01/01/2006)
Game Grade: A-
Liam is a good sized left shot forward who is Captain for his team. When he has the puck he is always looking to make a play. In the third period he held on to the puck around the net and slid it back through the crease to a teammate who just couldn’t convert. His speed is good but when he gets tired he skates more upright and his stride becomes quite a bit shorter. His Coach relies heavily on him and he plays in all key situations. He is a heads up player who has good puck skills and skating ability. Liam should get the puck to the net on a more consistent basis as he is able to put himself into scoring opportunities.
Jack Nesbitt (C, L, 6’4″, 183, Windsor Spitfires, 01/12/2007)
Game Grade: B+
ack is a good sized left shot forward. He shows good hockey sense as he is able to put himself in good positions to receive the puck. On one particular play he timed a good curl in the defensive zone to receive a simple shot pass from his defenseman. He then slid it under a forechecking forwards stick to his right winger for a clean breakout. He keeps good speed with his curls and crossovers. Defensively he reaches a lot. Rather than taking one more stride and finishing his check he reaches with his stick. Utilizing his speed and size by finishing his checks would help with his all around game.
Ethan Martin (C, L, 6’6″, 200, Windsor Spitfires, 03/25/2005)
Game Grade: B
Ethan is a big left shot forward. He skates a bit upright limiting the power he can produce with his stride. With his size he could be a very powerful skater. Ethan was physical at times but reached out to make a hit with his arms rather than with his body. He has a large frame that would be tough to handle if he used it consistently. By working on angling Ethan could put himself in a position where he would not have to reach but instead take the player out of the play using his body. Ethan showed some feistiness getting his stick in on opposing players to get them off their game. Working on puck possession and making plays when he has the puck would benefit Ethan’s offensive game.
Photo Credit: Dan Hickling/Hickling Images
Scout: Brady Blain