
Game played on 11/29/2024.
General Game Notes: This is a report on the overage forwards for the Ottawa 67’s. All 20 year old’s for the 67’s contributed in a book way in this game, producing offense in a 4-2 victory.
Brady Stonehouse (RW, L, 5’10”, 190, Ottawa 67s, 08/06/2004)
Grade: B+
Comments: Storehouse is an NHL signed forward, who plays a diverse and complete game. Tonight, he battled in all three zones and was rewarded with a netfront tip goal on the PP. He spins off checks well and uses shifty maneuvers to get to open ice and find ways to disrupt netfront. He doesn’t beat teams with high end skill but uses his mind and awareness to outthink opponents. Offensively he has had a slow start to the year, but seems to be regaining his offensive confidence as he consistently made high level plays to produce chances. At 5’10 191, he is slightly undersized but doesn’t back down from dirty areas as he finishes checks and wins 50/50 battles all over the ice. He plays in all key situations for the 67’s as he will hound pucks and track back with intent. On the penalty kill he provides an active stick and quick feet to disrupt breakouts and entries as he applies pressure. Brady projects as a checking forward, who can slide up and down lineups with his ability to read the game and make skilled offensive plays.
Matthew Mayich (D, L, 6’2″, 200, Ottawa 67s, 12/21/2004)
Grade: A
Comments: Mayich was the best defensemen on the ice tonight constantly using patience and fluidity to affect the game in all three zones, while playing over 25 minutes and providing two assists. His skating is smooth, long and fluid, as he can get out of trouble with ease. At 6’2, he has the reach and stride to shield pucks with a long stick and maneuver his out of trouble. With the puck, he demonstrates patience and maturity providing easy breakouts and smooth transitions. His best asset is his passing ability and vision to read lanes, often holding onto pucks until lanes create and hitting teammates in stride across the ice. This led to two assists, one being a first-pass breakout and the other being a powerplay seam pass. In the offensive zone he isn’t shy to activate as he joins the rush and can put up points with around 0.75 points per game. He plays with deception, using subtle head-fakes and stick-handles to open ice for himself. Defensively he leads with an active stick and does well to guide speed players to the outside. Below the dots he finishes checks and efficiently pins forwards and creates separation. He then uses his passing ability to find open teammates and quick-hit passes to breakout. His confidence is sky high and he makes high-level plays in traffic that most young defenders won’t make. Overall, Mayich is a complete and modern defender who has the skating ability and IQ to make an impact at the next level.
Will Gerrior (LW, L, 5’10”, 180, Ottawa 67s, 03/02/2004)
Grade: B+
Comments: Gerrior is an agile and high paced forward, who plays in bursts to make his impact. His feet constantly move, and he seems to pick up speed once the puck is on his stick. This was seen with his goal early, as he grabbed a breakout pass and quickly paced up the ice and used a quick in-stride release to beat the goalie. His shot is deceptive and accurate, as he can get it off from a variety of angles to change goaltenders vision. This was his 10th goal of the year. He provided grade A chances in all three periods, often being in tight and uses his quick twitch to bounce on loose pucks. In tight he uses quick stick handling to put the pucks in the right areas and open up lanes for himself and teammates. His work ethic and willingness to get to strong areas shows through, as he often battles and takes hard strides to get to where he needs to be. Through his junior career he has seen a 10-15 point increase every year, showing his adaptability and consistent progress. His game seems to fit the NCAA mold well and should be heavily watched as he finishes off his major junior career.
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