Played on Oct 2, 2025
Game Played in Windsor Family Credit Union Centre
Ben Reisnecker (D, R, 6’3″, 192, Niagara Icedogs, 02/21/2008)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: Reisnecker is a capable defensive defender, but had a rougher night. His game is highlighted by strong physciality, notable compete, and around average skating. At the core of his game his skating looks around average in terms of mechanics, posture, and ability, but does lack that next level power and acceleration. Reisnecker showed stable gap control which prioritized space management, pace control, and isolation. He often tried to push opponents into the boards and this moderately reduced the pace of play in his favour. Really his game thrives in the grittier areas of the ice in board play, and in the slot. In these areas his physicality really shines with high hit frequency, good hit absorption, physical stability, and plenty of boxouts/shot block willingness. He is a large board play asset with good body positioning, and control in every puck battle, which aids his teammates in securing control. Shows an above average compete level through a high rate of play engagement, discipline despite his hard skill game, and some hidden activation potential. He struggled in breakouts in this one, primarily due to rushed decision making hinting at below average poise which generated turnovers, and inadequate passing ability. Found some success as a zone entry asset, through these aforementioned activations. Has really conservative positioning in the offensive zone, which can lag his offensive pressure generation and ability to support plays. Main barriers to his play include his puck skills and senses, as he looks quite reactionary meaning no consistent positioning and hinting at below average play anticipation/processing. Additionally the 2008 born defender does a decent job of risk mitigation, but has issues with risk priority. This means that higher danger forwards he doesn’t always neutralize if he’s already engaged with someone else, growth in hockey IQ could elevate his game.
Alexander Hage (C, R, 5’8″, 164, Niagara Icedogs, 02/05/2008, Michigan)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: Hage played a capable but quieter game in this one. His playstyle resembles that of a playmaker more and more. This game was highlighted by decent compete, senses, and puck skills. Skating looks moderately above average, with good edgework, agility, and cleanish stride recovery, but also has some inconsistent extension, and ineffective routes. Relatively effective on
Kevin He (LW, L, 5’11”, 188, Niagara Icedogs, 04/30/2006)
Game Rating
B+
2 Viewings
Comments: In a rough game for the IceDogs He still stood as one of the more effective players in their lineup. He shined as his usual sniper playmaker combo. This game was once again highlighted by his skating, playmaking and senses. Skating still remains way above average in terms of mechanics, power, acceleration, and seperation speed. This skating he needed lots on the power plays in this one as he was often racing for recoveries. Same usual silky puck skills with quality handling, vision, and some more moderate facilitation in this one. Tried to create still shows high end offensive instincts and awareness. Compete level was a bit more consistent in this one, with more evident hustle, and energy, good lane manipulation. Physicality also looks to be improving.
Ryerson Edgar (C, R, 5’11”, 168, Niagara Icedogs, 07/30/2009)
Game Rating
C+
1 Viewing
Comments: Edgar looks to be adjusting to the OHL game a bit more. He demonstrates a playmakers game. This matchup was highlighted by quality puck skills, noticeable senses, and hints of physicality. One of the immediately observable things with Edgar’s forecheck and backcheck is his ability to calculate angles, implement an active stick, and strip pucks from opponents that lacked puck protection mechanics. He showed flashes of good situational awareness through these take aways. In the defensive zone Edgar looks to be more cautious and lacks significant compete, with a lower end motor, limited play engagement, and overall just an evidently passive game overall. In offensive transition the 2009 born forward does a good job of option creation, responsible positioning, and displays evident lane awareness. These senses blend well with decent decision making leading to multiple dumps in this one, capable handling, and adequate puck protection mechanics. Upon zone entries does a decent job establishing body positioning on opponents and play reading for options. Generated a nice set up chance for with one of his teammates with a smooth pass on a rush attempt with 11:47 left in the second. Zone play is largely in the middle and down low, demonstrates good hand eye and could be a tip option in the future. Physicality shows good hit selection/willingness, but lacks muscle for them to be effective. Barriers to his play include skating (shorter mechanical stride/extension leading to less power, and notable issues around agility/balance). Compete looks to be a secondary issue with below average motor, play engagement, and endurance.
Ivan Galiyanov (LW, L, 5’10”, 181, Niagara Icedogs, 10/16/2007)
Game Rating
C+
Ivan Galiyanov is a dynamic force on the ice, known for his high energy, compete level, and skating ability. He excels at creating opportunities with his quick movements, agility, and acceleration, often leading the pace of play for Niagara’s bottom 6. While he shows flashes of puck skills and decision making, his basic senses can be lacking, particularly in terms of planning and anticipation. Galiyanov’s strengths lie in his intensity, hustle, and physicality, which allow him to be a dominant force on the ice. He has made noticeable improvements in puck handling and transition game, but still struggles with option creation and defensive instincts. His ability to read the game and make plays is hindered by a lack of planning and anticipation.
6 Viewings
Comments: The same usual game from Galiyanov in this one. Leaned more playmaker in this one. Same assets of skating, compete, and puck skills. He was all over the place in this one with the always evident motor, and this allowed him to generate some play disruption defensively, while getting the puck out of the zone for some offensive pressure. Still lacks higher end senses and hockey IQ, but the late 2007 born forward never takes a shift off. Same good handling, and lane awareness that mixed with his above average skating by all regards. Should be another high energy season for the young forward.
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