Played on Sep 20, 2026
Game Played in Tribute Communities Centre
Scout: Marc Lefebvre
Adrian Manzo (D, R, 6’1″, 191, North Bay Battalion, 08/28/2007)
Game Rating: C
Upside/Projection: Bottom 4 NCAA D1
Player Type: Two-Way Defenseman
Comments: SKATING: Mobile feet. Has enough mobility to move laterally and close gaps. PASSING: Strong puck mover. Makes constructive first pass. SHOOTING: Distributes puck from the top of blue more than get it to the net. Does not use mobility to create a better shooting lane. PUCK HANDLING: Comfortable with puck. Shows confidence making plays when has time and space but has difficulty making plays under pressure. DEFENSE: Struggles to box out at net front. Exposed when under pressure. Loses puck battles easily against bigger opponents. SIZE/STRENGTH: Not physically imposing. Loses battles vs. Stronger opponents. OVERALL COMMENTS: Mobile RHD who distributes the puck well when has time and space. Skating allows to retrieve pucks and transition up ice. Struggled and had to retreat at times against Oshawa’s speed. Looks to make first pass rather than dumping/flipping puck into neutral zone. Distributes puck well at top of blue but does not use mobility to move along blue to create shooting lanes to get puck to the net. Struggles to move puck when under pressure. Oshawa’s sustained pressure exposed defensive lapses. Struggled to box out opponents at net front. Does compete for loose pucks and is physically dominated at times. Skating and transition game are the best elements of his game whereas the defensive side and strength needs improvement.
Aaron Enright (D, L, 6’0″, 191, Valley Timberwolves, 03/28/2008)
Game Rating: B-
Upside/Projection: Middle 4 NCAA D1
Player Type: Two-Way Defenseman
Comments: SKATING: Strong mobility. Moves efficiently to close gaps and support the rush. Not explosive first 3 strides or laterally. PASSING: Strong first pass. Comfortable moving puck quickly under pressure. Useful outlet passes. Can initiate transition SHOOTING: Heavy shot from blue line. Has ability to get pucks through from distance. PUCK HANDLING: Comfortable enough handling the puck and making plays under pressure. More effective as distributor. DEFENSE: Uses size effectively to defend. Competes around own net front. Makes difficult for opponents to establish extended possession in D zone. COMPETITIVENESS: Strong compete level. Engages physically. Plays with an edge. HOCKEY IQ: Generally makes sound reads and understands when to move the puck quickly. Anticipation and decision making are not consistent. OVERALL COMMENTS: Two way physical D man who can log a lot minutes. (About 27 mins this game). Defends with strength, ,moves the puck efficiently and has a heavy shot from the blue. Gets around the ice not looking heavy footed. Needs to improve first 3 strides and lateral acceleration especially defending quicker players off the rush. Shows good awareness if first available outlet pass and gets puck moving quickly after retrievals. Quality first pass helps with transition. Can generate shots through traffic. When feet are moving, can get puck off stick quickly. Comfortable handling puck in own zone during controlled exits. Doesn’t possess high end puck skill but makes the first easy decision rather than trying to beat multiple players. Willing to separate players from puck by being physical. Maintains reasonable gap positioning. Best when gets body positioning early and forces players to the outside. Footwork and anticipation need improvement to be handle faster players better. Average at anticipating plays. More reactionary to the play.
Ryder Carey (C, R, 6’0″, 188, North Bay Battalion, 08/02/2008)
Game Rating: C
Upside/Projection: Bottom 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Two-Way Forward
Comments: SKATING: Strong functional skating. Enough pace to be involved in transition. First few steps are below average. PASSING: Makes safe available play. SHOOTING: Useful shot. Not a quick release. DEFENSE: Dependable. Shows understanding of defensive responsibility. Plays on right side of the puck. COMPETITIVENESS: Adequate compete level throughout game. Battles for loose pucks. Engages physically when necessary. Doesn’t shy away from difficult areas of the ice. HOCKEY IQ: Makes reasonable responsible decisions. Supports teammates when necessary. Shows understanding of positioning. OVERALL COMMENTS: Competitive 2 way forward with physical upside. Has strong compete level and is responsible defensively. Is physically engaged and relies on positional play to be effective in both ends of the rink. Does not drive the play as lacks explosiveness to be able to create off the rush. Has a useful shot but had difficulty using it effectively due to Oshawa’s structure. Competes well in physical situations and capable of protecting the puck. Could process the game quicker especially under pressure. Was very strong on faceoffs when taken (6/8 75%). Makes safe play when transitioning the puck and doesn’t force unnecessary plays.
Hayden Barch (D, R, 6’1″, 201, North Bay Battalion, 04/14/2007)
Game Rating: C+
Upside/Projection: Bottom 4 NCAA D1
Player Type: Physical Defenseman
Comments: SKATING: Adequate mobility for size. Enough straight line speed to recover. Size makes skating look less fluid. Lateral quickness is concern. PASSING: Can make clean outlet pass when has time and space. SHOOTING: Doesn’t have the mobility along the blue to create clean shooting lanes. Doesn’t get puck off stick quick enough to get puck to net. DEFENSE: Size gives ability to defend net front and walls effectively. Uses reach to disrupt plays. Struggles with gaps against speed. SIZE/STRENGTH: Has frame to play a physically dominant defensive game. Uses body effectively on walls and at net front. COMPETITIVENESS: Competes physically. Uses frame to make presence felt. OVERALL COMMENTS: RH defensive physical D man. Has the physical frame to handle larger opponents. Can clear bodies and box out at net front. Is engaged in battles especially along the walls. Uses reach to disrupt plays and generally doesn’t try to make sexy plays and tries to make a simple clean pass. Footwork is supposed against faster players and struggles to close gap. Struggles with lateral movement when shifting to close time and space through neutral zone. Slow to get pucks off stick in offensive zone and does not have the mobility to create shooting lanes from the top of the blue. Doesn’t seem tot trust feet and retreats instead of trying to take away time and space when opposing team is transitioning to offence. Has sound positioning in D zone and gets physically engaged in that area. When under pressure, simplifies the play by making the easy decision instead of trying to beat opponents 1 v 1.
Camryn Warren (C, R, 5’9″, 165, North Bay Battalion, 05/07/2009)
Game Rating: B-
Upside/Projection: Middle 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Two-Way Forward
Comments: SKATING: Plays with mobility and pace. Can get up ice quickly. Supports the rush and forecheck effectively. PASSING: Extremely high vision. Has ability to find secondary options. SHOOTING: Useable release. Not a primary shooting threat. PUCK HANDLING: Above average hands and control. Comfortable carrying the puck up ice and Operating with the puck in traffic. DEFENSE: Has solid reads away from the puck. Tracks back with a purpose to support D. SIZE/STRENGTH: Small diminutive forward but competes for pucks. COMPETITIVENESS: Solid compete level. Willing to battle for possession and play through contact despite being a diminutive player. HOCKEY IQ: Excellent offensive awareness. Reads developing plays and appears to anticipate where ice will open. OVERALL COMMENTS: Small offensive forward. Had one assist and 4 shots on goal. Good functional speed and mobility. Can play with pace and is effective when gets moving through the neutral zone. Not explosive separation but overall skating allows to stay involved. Has solid vision and doesn’t default to the first available play. Identified the open option for North Bays 2nd goal. Shooting needs development to add to his passing/play making ability. Has solid control and confidence with the puck. Has enough skill to make plays with speed. Demonstrates a willingness to track back to D zone to help out defensively. Can play a responsible game without the puck and doesn’t appear to rely on offensive play. Willing to compete along the walls despite size.
Evgeny Dubrovtsev (C, R, 5’11”, 191, North Bay Battalion, 03/18/2008)
Game Rating: B
Upside/Projection: Middle 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Finesse Forward
Comments: SKATING: Strong mobility and pace. Gets up and down ice efficiently. Can keep pace with a fast transition game. PASSING: Can make plays in small areas. Sees developing plays. Can move puck quickly through offensive zone. SHOOTING: Has a strong release and willingness to get pucks to the net. PUCK HANDLING: Comfortable carrying the puck and making plays in traffic. Good control with speed. Generally protects puck effectively. DEFENSE: Shows reasonable two way responsibility but lacks awareness at times and doesn’t compete as hard as does in offensive zone. COMPETITIVENESS: Strong compete level. Battles for loose pucks. Willing to play in traffic. Doesn’t shy away from contact despite smaller stature. OVERALL COMMENTS: North Bays most effective player on the night despite losing 7-2. Contributed with a powerplay goal. Good functional skater whose first three strides are purposeful. Generates enough pace to be effective on transition. Not an explosive skater but mobility allows to be effective especially on offensive side of the puck. Sees passing options and makes quick plays making him an effective distributor. Has a legitimate scoring touch as witnessed on goal but needs to get to those areas more as takes most shots from perimeter. Has confidence with the puck and carry puck on transition and operate in tight areas. Strong competitor but needs to be more so in the D zone to be a better all around player. Competes for pucks through contact.
Kameron Hodgson (RW, R, 6’0″, 182, North Bay Battalion, 04/02/2008)
Game Rating: C+
Upside/Projection: Bottom 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Two-Way Forward
Comments: SKATING: Decent mobility. Plays with enough pace to get to offensive areas. Not explosive. PASSING: Showed some ability to make simple plays but struggled with pace to make efficient passes. SHOOTING: Scored North Bays second goal by finding soft ice to one time the puck into the net. Had 4 shots on goal. PUCK HANDLING: Has confidence carrying puck. Can operate in tight areas. Has skill to create off the rush. DEFENSE: Tracks and supports defensively. Shows lack of experience at this level in D zone as positioining and reads were poor. COMPETITIVENESS: Competes hard. Doesn’t appear intimidated by the physicality. Has willingness to get to scoring areas. HOCKEY IQ: Good offensive instincts. Understands where to find space and how to arrive in scoring areas. Attacks available ice. OVERALL COMMENTS: Offensive minded forward with some scoring instincts, as shown on his goal, and has adequate hockey sense. Functional skater with solid enough pace to help transition offensively off the rush. Not an explosive skater when trying to create separation. Has offensive instincts to distribute the puck. Has soft hands and confidence with the puck and can manipulate defenders to create opportunities. Needs to add strength to be more effective against bigger, stronger players. Makes an effort on the defensive side of the puck but currently lacks the positioning and reads away from the puck to be an effective player in this area. Good compete and doesn’t shy away from contested areas but needs to get stronger to win more battles and be stronger overall on the puck. Has a high understanding of where scoring opportunities develop and shows an instinct to finding open ice (his goal as an example).
Jax Pereira (F, L, 5’10”, 156, North Bay Battalion, 05/06/2009)
Game Rating: C
Upside/Projection: Bottom 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Two-Way Forward
Comments: SKATING: Strong pace and mobility. Supports well in transition. PASSING: SHOOTING: Had difficulty finding clean shooting opportunities. PUCK HANDLING: Confidence carrying the puck. Strong operating in traffic but struggled to maintain puck possession under pressure. DEFENSE: Reasonable effort to stay on right side of the puck. SIZE/STRENGTH: Relatively lean frame. Moved off pucks. Difficulty maintaining puck possession. COMPETITIVENESS: Didn’t disappear when game was out of hand. Continued to compete. OVERALL COMMENTS: Average sized forward who contributed on North Bays 2nd goal. Plays with enough pace to get up the ice to support on transition. Feet look like could be a legitimate offensive tool. Oshawa’s defensive structure made it difficult to find clean shooting opportunities. Moves well laterally when possessing the puck but lack of strength makes self vulnerable to bigger opponents. Makes effort to play on the right side of the puck and is adequate. Lack of strength makes it hard to establish positioning on opponents. Has a high work rate. Still got involved when score was out of hand. Continued to be involved as seen on his assist. Showed good awareness supporting the puck. When under pressure, was forced into making quicker and less effective decisions.
Shamar Moses (RW, R, 6’1″, 206, North Bay Battalion, 05/06/2007)
Game Rating: C
Upside/Projection: Middle 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Finesse Forward
Comments: SKATING: Strong pace and mobility. Can push puck up ice and get behind defenceman. PASSING: High playmaking instincts. Doesn’t make low percentage plays. SHOOTING: Doesn’t get into shooting areas to use quick release. PUCK HANDLING: Confident with puck. Handles with speed. Enough skill to make plays. DEFENSE: -3. Not a strong area of game. Poor tracking. Gets on wrong side of puck. COMPETITIVENESS: Strong compete level in physical game. Continued to compete even when score out of hand. HOCKEY IQ: Strong offensive awareness. Understands where to position self in O zone and supporting the puck. OVERALL COMMENTS: Big, versatile skilled forward who was a 5th rd of Florida in 2025. Contributed one assist on the PP but was -3. Skating stands out as an asset as can generate pace and create separation. Has strong offensive instincts and understands where the puck is going. Assist on goal showed smart awareness and ability to make plays. Comfortable carrying the puck and making plays with speed. Stayed engaged in a physical game even after Oshawa took a large lead. Needs to become more of a shooting threat and turn the speed with the puck into more direct attacks at the net and generate more from high scoring areas. Tracking back to D zone is poor and positioning away from the puck needs to improve to be a more effective 2 way player.
Jaden Cholette (G, R, 6’3″, 176, Oshawa Generals, 01/30/2006)
Game Rating: A-
Upside/Projection: Split NCAA D1
Player Type: Technical/Positional Goalie
Comments: ATHLETICISM/REFLEXES: Strong athletic base. 6’3. Effective lateral movement when tracking the puck side to side. Athleticism allows him to recover when there are rebounds. POSITIONING/TECHNIQUE: Gets square. Uses size effectively to take away net. COMPETITIVENESS: Battles through traffic. Strong willingness to stay engaged after making first save. OVERALL COMMENTS: RH Goalie with size. Has physical dimensions to cover significant portions of the net. Able to recover when plays break down. Strong lateral movement to track pucks. Controlled and square with positioning. Uses large frame rather than relying on athleticism to make saves. High compete level. Battles through screens, stays with rebounds and competes for the 2nd/3rd save especially showcased when on a short handed sequence when down and out in the 1st period.
Tyler Hinde (LW, L, 6’3″, 171, Oshawa Generals, 06/23/2009)
Game Rating: B+
Upside/Projection: Top Line NCAA D1
Player Type: Finesse Forward
Comments: SKATING: Strong first three steps. Uses speed to attack space and create separation. Pace and mobility allows to attack open ice. PASSING: Not a primary playmaker. Makes appropriate play. Doesn’t force unnecessary plays. SHOOTING: Gets shots away quickly. Able to track loose pucks and finish opportunities. Good instincts around the crease. PUCK HANDLING: Comfortable handling puck in traffic. Does not overhandle puck. Controls puck at a high pace. Maintains possessing to look for shooting opportunities. DEFENSE: Responsible way from the puck. Has tools to contribute on PK. SIZE/STRENGTH: Uses large frame effectively. Compliments offensive game. Plays through contact. COMPETITIVENESS: Doesn’t shy away from contested areas. Consistently goes to areas to get second scoring opportunities. OVERALL COMMENTS: Large center with high compete level and one of Oshawa dominant players. First was short handed and used to get up the ice to create space for himself to get to a loose puck to score. Second goal was on PP using length to get to loose pucks and create an opportunity for himself. Relentless on pucks to force turnovers. Skating needs to continue to develop to become a more complete player but has strong first three strides. Average on faceoffs (50% this game). Biggest strength was being able to read the play and arrive in scoring areas at the opportune time. Effective on the PK by using stick length to impede passing lanes (also SH goal as noted above). Could create more opportunities off the rush through speed and improving first three strides would allow to create separation.
Mark Pape (LW, L, 6’0″, 183, Oshawa Generals, 01/24/2009)
Game Rating: B-
Upside/Projection: Bottom 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Two-Way Forward
Comments: SKATING: Strong mobility and balance. Gets around ice efficiently. Plays with enough pace to be on the right side of both sides of the puck. SHOOTING: Ok release. Able to get pucks to the net. Not a shooting threat but had goal came from getting to the net to put away a rebound. PUCK HANDLING: Protects puck with good skil base but lacks strength to manage it. Comfortable handling puck in traffic and strong on puck when pressured in traffic. DEFENSE: Has willingness to defend. Supports below the puck. Responsible in own zone. SIZE/STRENGTH: Size not overwhelming. Physically not imposing. COMPETITIVENESS: Consistently engaged. Doesn’t win many battles on the wall. Not strong versus bigger defenders but does battle. Good habits pursuing the puck to be able to apply pressure on opponents. HOCKEY IQ: Processes game and understands when next play is developing. Trusted enough to play 4 v 4 situations. Finds soft ice and has good instincts around the offensive zone. OVERALL COMMENTS: 2 way competitive winger. High hockey IQ. Has a strong 2 way foundation. Mobile skater who is trusted in 4 v 4 situations. Can handle puck in traffic but lack of strength allows to be knocked off puck easily. Shot needs improving to be able to be a more offensive threat and showed willingness to get to the net as seen on his goal. Is consistently engaged and competes but needs to add more bulk to be able to win more battles especially in traffic and on the wall. Makes mature decisions with the puck and avoids high risk plays. Understands where needs to be positionally. Won OHL top academic award the IQ translates on to the ice. Physical development needs to catch up to the brain.
Brennan Huyck (F, R, 6’4″, 190, Oshawa Generals, 04/30/2008)
Game Rating: B-
Upside/Projection: Bottom 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Power Forward
Comments: SKATING: Average overall mobility. Gets up to speed reasonably to stay involved in the play. Average first few steps. More effective when has space to build up pace. PASSING: Makes the easy decision when moving the puck rather than making a high risk pass. SHOOTING: Effective around the net. Could use more volume and variety in shot selection. PUCK HANDLING: Comfortable handling the puck and maintaining possession. Not a high end puck dominate player. DEFENSE: Responsible enough n own end. Play away from the puck is average. Can be caught puck watching at times. SIZE/STRENGTH: Great size but not physically dominate. Is difficult to defend. Large reach gives advantage on opponents. COMPETITIVENESS: Competes physically but doesn’t provide a dominant presence despite size. Attacks scoring areas and was rewarded by getting to a loose puck on his goal. OVERALL COMMENTS: Big player that could transition into a physically dominant power forward if adds some sandpaper to his game. His goal shows willingness to get to the blue paint and provide an effective net front presence. Compensates for lack of high end skill by willingness to compete for pucks and win wall battles. Does not have the skating acceleration to create separation but doesn’t lack mobility. Net drive and attacking scoring areas is one of the better aspects of game. Complimentary offensive player that has value through positioning and second effort plays. Long reach can be a major weapon at both ends of the rink. Needs to add strength to frame. Stride is useful but needs to improve overall skating ability.
Ryan Hedley (C, L, 6’0″, 183, Oshawa Generals, 08/09/2007)
Game Rating: B-
Upside/Projection: Middle 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Power Forward
Comments: SKATING: Solid functional mobility. Plays with enough pace to help in transition. Above average straight line speed. Able to push defenders back and get in on the forecheck. SHOOTING: Not a primary shooting threat. PUCK HANDLING: Comfortable handling at speed. Can make plays through pressure. Protects the puck adequately. Body positioning below average so exposes self to getting puck taken off stick. DEFENSE: Willingness to defend. Above average 2 way awareness. Understands importance of supporting below the puck. COMPETITIVENESS: Plays with an edge. Willingness to battle against bigger players. Is engaged physically as shown in his fight. Willing to get to the net front. HOCKEY IQ: Reads developing plays. Understands where position self offensively. Finds useful ice to support teammates. Makes positive plays. Doesn’t force unnecessary offensive chances. OVERALL COMMENTS: Brings a combination of pace, skill and competitive edge. Has some offensive upside but his willingness to engage by stepping up for a teammate after a big hit shows the character that many are looking for. Plays with pace that makes impactful on the forecheck. Can make plays under pressure but exposes self with poor body positioning. Understands where to be at both ends at the rink but looks more efficient in the offensive zone where noticeable. In D zone, just looks like another player. Not good or bad but just a guy in the zone. Generally, makes positive plays with the puck and doesn’t force plays that are not there. Could be an effective secondary scoring option if can put everything together.
Cody Costello (D, R, 6’3″, 179, Oshawa Generals, 04/22/2009, New Hampshire)
Game Rating: B-
Upside/Projection: Bottom 4 NCAA D1
Player Type: Physical Defenseman
Comments: SKATING: Average mobility. Moves adequately enough laterally and stays connected to opposing forwards by closing the gap consistently but still needs improvement against faster players. . Solid first three strides. PASSING: Makes simple, efficient outlet passes. Doesn’t force plays. PUCK HANDLING: Functional rather than dynamic. Handles the puck under pressure. Not high end puck carrier. DEFENSE: Sound structurally. Reads defensive responsibilities and stays connected to play. Uses reach effectively. Has physical tools to disrupt passing lanes and take away opponents time and space in zone. SIZE/STRENGTH: solid frame and willingness to engage. Can become more physical as he matures. COMPETITIVENESS: Competes adequately. Doesn’t shy away from defensive battles. HOCKEY IQ: Shows reasonable understanding of positioning and support. OVERALL COMMENTS: Physical RHD. Game is more about playing within structure and reliability than offensive production. Doesn’t panic with puck and game is relatively straightforward. Does not over complicate plays. Not a sexy player as relies more on physical and defensive responsibilities. Has an effective stick to take away time and space and close gaps but foot speed needs overall improving to close gaps quicker on faster players. Does not provide much offensively. Engages in physical battles and could develop into a reliable shut down D over time.
Onni Kalto (RW, L, 6’1″, 187, Oshawa Generals, 12/14/2006, Bowling Green)
Game Rating: B
Upside/Projection: Middle 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Two-Way Forward
Comments: SKATING: Plays with pace. Covers ice efficiently. Strong straight line speed. Uses speed to drive wide and push opposing D back. Not explosive first 3-4 strides. PASSING: Above average vision and timing to make plays especially when attacking with pace. Has nice touch with the puck. SHOOTING: Gets pucks to the net. Useable release. Could be more effective shooter if can get inside dots more. Had 5 shots so not shy to get puck to net. PUCK HANDLING: Above average hands for a bigger winger. Can handle puck while moving with pace. Keeps game complicated when puck on stick. DEFENSE: Willing to track back to D zone. Uses skating to recover when plays break down. Potential to be effective 2 way forward. COMPETITIVENESS: Competes hard along walls and through contested areas. Uses frame effectively. HOCKEY IQ: Reads open ice well. Makes appropriate decisions when attacking with speed. Can be a little predictable when options are not available. OVERALL COMMENTS: Drives play with pace by using speed to beat opponents as shown on the short handed goal he created. On Oshawas 3rd goal, used quickness to create time and space to set up goal. Transitions from the D zone through the neutral zone with confidence to beat defenders or push them back. Could generate more dangerous scoring chances by getting more inside the dots as had 5 shots in this game. Engaged throughout the game and uses frame effectively but not a physically dominant presence. Can contribute defensively and with more detail to this side of the game, can be an effective 2 way forward long term. Reads the play and skating helps recover when plays break down but is a predictable player when not using skating and options are not there to make an efficient play.
Aiden O’Donnell (C, L, 6’1″, 182, Oshawa Generals, 01/03/2008)
Game Rating: B
Upside/Projection: Middle 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Energy Forward
Comments: SKATING: Gets around ice efficiently. Enough first step quickness to pressure defenders. Above average straight line speed. Not a pure burner. PASSING: SHOOTING: Quick release as seen on goal scored. Good finishing instincts. PUCK HANDLING: Maintains possession through pressure. Uses body effectively to protect possession and make plays through traffic. DEFENSE: Strong commitment. Tracks back and competes for loose pucks. Can be relied upon in defensive situations. Strong on wall battles to get pucks out. SIZE/STRENGTH: Difficult to separate from puck. Comfortable playing inside contested areas. COMPETITIVENESS: Consistently engaged. Pursues pucks and battles through contact. Effective on forecheck. Forces opposing players into bad decisions. Competes around net front. HOCKEY IQ: Reads pressure well. High awareness in the D zone. OVERALL COMMENTS: Plays a heavy, competitive 2 way game. Useful combination of size and puck protection to be able to make plays. Contributed with a goal and assist. 50% on draws. Hard to play against. Not a high end dynamic player. Wall play in D zone is an effective trait and can be relied upon to play in more defensive/2 way roles. Not a burner but still able to get around the ice efficiently. Does not have much pace when puck is on stick but can make useful plays under pressure. Comfortable getting to the dirty areas and competing for loose pucks around the net front. Has the frame to dominate down low. Pursues pucks and battles through contact. Has a quick release as shown on his goal. Can be more effective if uses shot more. Needs to improve first step quickness that would make him more dangerous with pace.
Leo Laschon (D, L, 6’2″, 197, Oshawa Generals, 03/19/2008, Northeastern)
Game Rating: B
Upside/Projection: Middle 4 NCAA D1
Player Type: Two-Way Defenseman
Comments: SKATING: Mobile. Moves efficiently laterally. Above average speed to defend with pace and recover when gets beat. Not explosive transitional skater. PASSING: Makes efficient first passes. Moves puck effectively from D zone. SHOOTING: Not a bomber but has a functional shot from the top of the blue. No real velocity. PUCK HANDLING: Handles puck securely. Makes simple play under pressure. Not effective on manipulating opposing players when puck on stick. DEFENSE: Strong understanding of positioning. Maintains good gap. Doesn’t give opposing players excessive space to create or get beat 1 on 1. Active stick detail. Able to disrupt opposing players by having a strong stick on puck. SIZE/STRENGTH: Not a punishing physical D but uses size efficiently. Could finish players on wall more. COMPETITIVENESS: Competes consistently. Doesn’t shy away from contested areas. HOCKEY IQ: Understands when to activate. Shows positional awareness. Generally makes sound reads. Rarely lost away from the puck. OVERALL COMMENTS: Mobile, competitive LHD who had 2 assists this game. Led team with 9 take aways. Gets pucks to the net through traffic by finding a shooting lane through mobility on the blue line. Shot is not heavy. Has ability to defend playing with structure than solely on physical play. Manages gap and uses stick efficiently. Has the mobility to get self out of trouble on the defensive side and mobility along the offensive blue to find shooting lanes as shown on Oshawa’s 6th goal. Doesn’t have elite offensive skill but value is shown ability to move feet efficiently, being positionally sound and difficult to exploit in different areas of the ice. Has good size to be able to become more physical especially in D zone. Knows when to join the rush and positionally sound which allows to make good reads.
Caden Taylor (C, L, 6’3″, 206, Oshawa Generals, 03/31/2007)
Game Rating: B-
Upside/Projection: Bottom 6 NCAA D1
Player Type: Two-Way Forward
Comments: SKATING: Above average stride. Adequate separation ability. More effective when gets feet moving PASSING: Makes simple plays with puck. Not high risk when moving it. More complimentary distributor than primary playmaker. SHOOTING: Heavy release to be legitimate scoring threat. Struggles to get into quality shooting areas. DEFENSE: Away from puck has strong positioning. Gets out of trouble by making simple plays to exit puck from zone. SIZE/STRENGTH: Uses size effectively to compete/battle for loose pucks and space. Strong physical presence. COMPETITIVENESS: Relentless on forecheck. Willingness to engage especially in wall battles and contested areas. OVERALL COMMENTS: Taylor uses his frame and high compete level to get to the dirty areas and find loose pucks as seen on his goal. Makes simple plays defensively to get pucks out efficiently and has above average d zone awareness and positioning. Not a play driver but knows how to get the scoring areas. Above average skater but benefits from his teammates who can move/lug the puck up the ice that allows him to be relentless on the forecheck to create turnovers and opportunities. More of a complimentary player than high skilled play driver but does have the offensive tools to be more of an offensive contributor than purely a physical player. Needs to improve first step quickness and acceleration that would make him more difficult to handle.
Kane Cloutier (C, L, 6’0″, 161, Oshawa Generals, 06/14/2010)
Game Rating: A-
Upside/Projection: Top Line NCAA D1
Player Type: Finesse Forward
Comments: SKATING: High end mobility and pace. More controlled and efficient than pure explosiveness. PASSING: Advanced play making instincts. Sees options early. Can distribute effectively through traffic. SHOOTING: Legitimate finishing ability. PUCK HANDLING: Handles puck with speed. Shows confidence when carrying through traffic. DEFENSE: Reasonable awareness away from the puck. Willingness to track back to D zone. Can improve positioning when defending below the puck. SIZE/STRENGTH: Needs to add strength but only 16 and still maturing. COMPETITIVENESS: Willing to compete for loose pucks. Not afraid to go into traffic. Uses positioning more than physicality. Needs to add strength. HOCKEY IQ: Strong for a 16 year old. Reads developing plays well. Anticipates where the puck is going. Not overwhelmed by the pace. OVERALL COMMENTS: 1st overall OHL Pick and 1st star of the game.. A ton of confidence with puck on stick in offensive zone and carrying puck through traffic. Heavy net front presence as shown on goal y getting to the dirty area. High offensive ability for a player that age (16). Four shots on goal had more chances to score. Very positionally sound and knows where to be at the right time. Has the physical strength and capabilities to be dominate as body matures but more sound positionally than physical at this stage. Skating mobility is well balanced and moves with pace to stay involved in transition. Reasonable awareness away from puck. Willing to track back and get on the right side of the puck but can improve positioning when defending below.
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