Played on Jan 24, 2026
Game Played in GFL Memorial Gardens
General Game Notes: This game got off to a very slow start, with the majority of the first period containing little action and North Bay being limited to just one shot on goal. North Bay came out hard in the second period but back-to-back goals by Soo changed the momentum in the middle of the period. Soo added an empty netter at the very end to close out the win 3-0.
Aaron Enright (D, L, 6’0″, 191, Valley Timberwolves, 03/28/2008)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Aaron excels is rush defense situations, consistently getting his stick on the puck to disrupt plays and block shots. He broke up many rushes with his good stick and deflected a lot of pucks away from the net. His effort on the defensive side of the puck makes him very valuable. He also made some nice passes in the offensive zone.
Kaden Pitre (C, L, 5’11”, 182, North Bay Battalion, 02/08/2006)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Kaden plays with toughness and speed, making an impact at both ends of the ice. He uses his speed through the neutral zone and creates rush opportunities, sometimes attacking wide and making good passes and other times bumping and driving from the middle of the ice. He made one notable spin and pass on a zone entry that created a point blank chance for his teammate in front. He also had a very good backcheck where he caught up to a trailer and broke up a potential rush chance against.
Evgeny Dubrovtsev (C, R, 5’11”, 191, North Bay Battalion, 03/18/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Evgeny had moments where he showed high level skill with the puck. He caught a pass awkwardly behind him and bumped it around his body to himself before shooting on a zone entry. He also showed an ability to go in hard on the forecheck and win pucks, one time doing so and then making a nice low to high pass. His team didn’t generate much offense in this game but he had some moments where he showed good potential.
Nicholas Wellenreiter (LW, R, 5’11”, 178, North Bay Battalion, 02/17/2006, Maine)
Game Rating
B
Wellenreiter is a skilled winger with a strong ability to generate speed and create scoring chances through his quick-release shot. He excels at driving plays through the neutral zone, using his straight-line speed to outmaneuver defenders. When in control of the puck, he consistently moves his feet and creates angles to get past opponents. He demonstrated versatility in his playmaking, recognizing opportunities for passes to the backdoor and making effective decisions with the puck. His shot is notable, but he also showed poise when taking shots from various angles, including on his backhand. Overall, Wellenreiter’s skills are a significant asset to his team.
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Comments: Nick plays with speed and pushes the pace of play when he is on the ice. He uses this speed to put himself in good positions to get scoring chances. He had a couple of quality scoring chances in tight to the net. On one of them he took an extra stickhandle after receiving a pass and then shot the puck wide. He had another play where he walked into the top of the slot area with the puck but then fluttered a weak shot on net that was an easy save for the goalie. He is dangerous because of his speed but he needs to work on getting his shots off more quickly to not let the goalie set and to work on shooting with more purpose.
Lirim Amidovski (RW, R, 6’1″, 192, North Bay Battalion, 12/22/2006, Connecticut)
Game Rating
B+
Lirim Amidovski is a physically gifted forward who brings a tough, forechecking-oriented style to the game. He excels at winning pucks and quickly transitioning into offense, often using his speed and agility to create scoring opportunities. His combination of physical play and net-drive mentality allows him to effectively separate defenders from the puck and find open lanes to the net. Amidovski’s most effective plays often come when he uses his body to win possession and then exploits the resulting space with quick, decisive movements.
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Comments: Lirim is a quick-footed, tough winger. He is noticeable when he is on the ice because of the jump in his step and his ability to get anywhere quickly. His feet are explosive and he plays with an urgency to engage in battles and win pucks. He also handles the puck well too. On one play he pulled the puck through a defender right off of an offensive zone faceoff before taking a dangerous shot on net. Lirim took a charging penalty by going a little too aggressively into the defenseman on a forecheck. He needs to improve his decision-making with the puck as he sometimes turns the puck over instead of making a safer play. An example of this was on a rush where he was all alone on a 1v5 with his teammates changing and he tried to stickhandle through people and lost the puck on the entry with all of his teammates changing.
Carter George (G, L, 6’1″, 188, Soo Greyhounds, 05/20/2006)
Game Rating
A-
Carter displayed solid defensive skills in this game, contributing to his team’s victory. He handled a high volume of shots, managing to keep the opponent’s offense at bay by controlling angles and depth. Carter showed poise in clearing pucks through traffic and positioned himself well for saves on point shots. His ability to handle the puck was impressive, as he demonstrated quick lateral movements that allowed him to react swiftly to passes made across the midline. These skills are essential for a goaltender, enabling them to stay in front of the net and make plays with the puck.
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Comments: George stopped all 16 shots he faced in the game. He had to make it through some stretches with little action but he stayed sharp. His strong puck handling and passing was on display and he made many passes into the neutral zone, preventing the opponent from changing and catching them in vulnerable positions both even strength and on the powerplay. When he did face shots he was very calm and in the right position making all saves look very routine. His depth, mobility, and quickness were all very good.
Lukas Fischer (D, L, 6’3″, 183, Soo Greyhounds, 09/09/2006)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Lukas is a very mobile, evasive defenseman who moves the puck well. He quarterbacks the powerplay for his team, distributing the puck well from the top. He also showed good puck movement on the breakout where he was comfortable possessing the puck and evading defenders. Lukas was also solid defensively, getting his sticks on pucks and using his powerful skating stride to take away opponents’ time and space.
Travis Hayes (RW, R, 5’11”, 176, Soo Greyhounds, 09/03/2007)
Game Rating
B+
Travis Hayes is a dynamic player who excels at pushing the pace on the ice. He utilizes his physicality to win pucks and has impressive straight-line speed, making him a threat on both forecheck and with the puck on his stick. His puck-handling skills are solid, showcasing smooth transitions and vision in tight spaces. While he demonstrated elite-level plays, including a crucial zone entry pass, Travis also struggled with turnovers, often forcing passes that led to turnovers. This area for improvement will be key as he looks to take his game to the next level. In addition to his scoring prowess, Hayes played a vital role on penalty kill and made several impactful defensive plays. Notably, he sealed a victory for his team with an empty-net goal in the defensive zone, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it matters most.
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Comments: Travis had less of an impact in this game than the previous time I had seen him but he was still solid. His skating allows him to get in quickly on the forecheck and to create turnovers. In this game he made some nice passes in all zones. On the breakout he was able to get pucks off of the wall from his wing position and onto the sticks of teammates in the middle. Coming through the neutral zone he was able to get into the middle and used the walls to indirect passes for teammates to skate onto. In the offensive zone he made a very nice look that almost connected with a teammate which would have been a quality scoring chance. He was on the ice at the end of the game during his team’s 5v6 and he collected a loose puck by the defensive blue line and shot it into the empty net to seal the 3-0 victory for his team.
Chase Reid (D, R, 6’3″, 196, Soo Greyhounds, 12/30/2007, Michigan State)
Game Rating
A-
Chase Reid possesses a dynamic skillset that makes him a formidable player on the ice. His edge work and skating enable him to control the puck effectively, allowing him to create scoring opportunities with his offense. He demonstrates strong instincts when carrying the puck, often initiating rushes and creating chaos for opponents. Chase is also a threat from various positions, using his shot to create rebounds and his passing ability to set up teammates. In defensive situations, he shows promise, using his stick to protect the puck and playing physical against opponents. However, there are areas for improvement, such as overplaying in 2v1 rushes and taking unnecessary penalties when aggressive. Despite these minor flaws, Chase’s overall skillset makes him a valuable asset to his team.
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Comments: Chase is a very elite two-way defenseman who can outskate his opponents and anticipate plays before they happen. He has good size and physicality which is a dangerous combination with his powerful stride and high-level hockey IQ. He makes breakout passes and gets up ice quickly, beating the opponent up the ice, and creating rush opportunities. There was one play where he picked up the puck starting the breakout, made a pass, and then beat everyone up the ice, winning the puck again in the offensive corner. On another similar play he got a puck back in the neutral zone and then split the opponent’s defenseman, almost getting a quality scoring chance and drawing a penalty in the process. His strid e is not only powerful going north-south but also laterally, using strong edgework to dance around opponents while maintaining his speed. In the offensive zone he gets to the backdoor quickly with a few strong strides and is ready for passes. Chase exhibits a confidence and poise with the puck that is beyond his years.
Marco Mignosa (RW, R, 5’11”, 172, Soo Greyhounds, 04/13/2005)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Marco was involved in a lot of his team’s offense, registering a team-leading 5 shots on net. Though he didn’t have any points in the game he was a part of many scoring chances. He made a very nice pass on a 2v1 to set up a chance and he had a few himself. Two of these chances were in tight to the net, one on a breakaway and another off a pass across the crease. Defensively he exhibits toughness and a willingness to engage in battles to win pucks.
Jordan Charron (RW, R, 6’1″, 201, Soo Greyhounds, 06/21/2007, St. Lawrence)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Jordan played a very well-rounded game, being a physical presence, scoring a goal, moving the puck well and shutting down the opponent defensively. He forechecked well and threw some big hits. He created his goal by winning a puck at the blue line, moving it to a teammate, and then driving the net hard and receiving a pass on the backdoor that he tapped in. Jordan’s puck movement was very good and his ability to get pucks off of the wall and make passes into the middle was part of what set him apart in this game. He took pucks off of the wall on the breakout and hit the center and in the offensive zone he took pucks out of the corners and found open teammates. On the defensive side of the puck h e was tough and very aware. He killed penalties for his team and on one of the kills he rushed the puck and delayed on the zone entry before turning and making a pass out of the zone back to his defenseman. He knew he didn’t have any offense he could create in this situation and he instead made a smart play to possess the puck and kill the clock.
Christopher Brown (F, R, 6’1″, 185, Brockville Braves, 03/27/1999, Bowdoin)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Christopher earned an assist in the game with a nice 1-handed pass on a quick transition play. He put the puck on the outside of his body to protect it from the defenseman and then one-handed it across leading to a goal. He plays down low on the powerplay for his team because of his ability to move the puck and make plays. He also had a nice centering pass on a zone entry that led to a scoring chance. He will chip the puck in on zone entries if outnumbered and then chase it down with speed.
Noah Laus (F, L, 6’1″, 192, Soo Greyhounds, 02/10/2009)
Game Rating
B-
Noah Laus showcases his intelligent playing style, making smart decisions with the puck and positioning himself well on the ice. He excels at playmaking, often finding opportunities for himself and teammates through his vision and passing ability. His shot is a threat from anywhere on the ice, and he demonstrates good physicality in his own zone, particularly when defending against shots. While Laus can work on improving his foot speed and agility, his overall skill set is well-rounded, with an emphasis on hockey IQ and anticipation. He shows promise as a rookie, and with refinement of specific skills, he has the potential to be a valuable contributor to his team.
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Comments: Noah was a bit underwhelming in today’s game compared to my previous viewing. He worked hard and showed good speed on forechecks and through the neutral zone. He showed a willingness to be physical on the forecheck. He didn’t possess the puck much in this game and all of my notes on him were simply about his speed and hard off-the-puck work. He did not connect on many passes or get any shots on net in this game. He did not make many mistakes but he disappeared a bit and didn’t have the same impact with the puck on his stick that I have seen before.
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