Played on March 31, 2024
General Game Notes: In a hard fought game two matchup between the Generals and the Colts, Oshawa came away with a narrow victory. This was a chippy game that got out of hand quick and had a lot of penalties that needed to be called, as well as quite a few missed ones. While tempers flared up, it resulted in a fair few scrums, a lot of roughing, and a few fights. Special teams played a huge part in this game, and Oshawa was able to be triumphant on the penalty kill as they were able to hold the line and kill off back to back 5-on-3 penalties. Read on to see some of the standout players from this matchup.
Sam Hillebrandt (G, L, 6’0″, 168, Barrie Colts, 02/21/2005)
Game Grade: B+
Hillebrandt was surprisingly good in this game despite the loss. He took a fair few shots off the mask and you could tell his ears were ringing, but that didn’t stop him from getting back in front of the puck to do it all over again. While he’s on the smaller side, he has good cross-crease speed, a quick glove, and has good positioning to cover the net. The drawback to his play, is his rebound control, as he gives up a bunch of them, but he’s still there to make the second save on the shots he does give up. He recovers quickly when he goes down and positions himself fairly well. Needs a bit of work on his ability to reset after a goal goes in, but with 32 saves in the game, he made an overall good impression.
Riley Patterson (C, R, 6’0″, 192, Barrie Colts, 03/22/2006)
Game Grade: B
Proved ill-disciplined in this one as he took multiple bad penalties in the game, as well as interfering with the Oshawa goalie, and making poor decisions in the offensive zone. The saving grace for this player was the two goals he managed to put up in the game. He was tough in the fight against David Bedkowski, though he ended up getting dropped to the ice. Was a driving force in keeping this game a close one, and if he can manage to keep himself out of the box more often, then he would make a solid pest to get under the skin of the opposing players. His playmaking abilities are definitely there, he just needs some polish to become a higher-level player.
Cole Beaudoin (C, L, 6’2″, 209, Barrie Colts, 04/24/2006)
Game Grade: B
Beaudoin was a solid player in this one, despite taking one unnecessary penalty for delay of game that ended up costing his team, as the penalty put them two men down and resulted in two goals against. He still managed to put up two points in this game and won half of the face-offs he took. His passing was on point in this game, and he was a catalyst for his team. His positioning was slightly off in the defensive end, and he missed breaking up a couple of plays, but in the offensive end, he was where he needed to be in order to set up a play or put a shot on the net himself. Overall, a solid effort from the player who was really hurt by his poor awareness and decision-making which resulted in him putting the puck directly over the glass and landing him in the penalty box and cost his team.
Beau Jelsma (LW, L, 5’9″, 174, Barrie Colts, 04/28/2004)
Game Grade: B-
elsma had a good goal in this one to bring his team to level before the end of the first period, and he was on the ice a lot in this one. He makes solid passing plays from his own end, helps to break up plays, and keeps his stick on the ice. He plays well in the neutral zone but was poor in the faceoff circle for his team in this one, only pulling back eight of the 20 faceoffs that he took. He has a good vision of the ice and knows where his teammates are to set up a pass and move the play up the ice with high-quality opportunities. A high-effort player who is a real team leader.
Bode Stewart (C, L, 6’0″, 167, Barrie Colts, 02/09/2006)
Game Grade: B-
Stewart scored the third goal for Barrie in this one, helping to get them back on track after the team gave up two goals on the penalty kill. While he had some costly plays and ended up with a -2 in the game, despite his goal. He was out there for the penalty kill, as well as the three-man PK unit, and was a hard guy to play against as he would close out his man and finish his checks well. He was willing to go into the corners and battle to get the puck to the front of the net effectively. While he wasn’t able to keep the puck out of the back of the net on this occasion, he is a hard-working player and showed some real drive to try and get through Oshawa’s defence.
Evan Passmore (D, R, 6’4″, 198, Barrie Colts, 12/05/2006)
Game Grade: C+
Passmore struggled to make any real impact in this one apart from sparking his team with some life after the fight he was in that helped to spark the team to an equalizing goal in the first period. Otherwise, Passmore didn’t get to make a ton of an impact in this game, though he was good at disrupting plays and getting the puck back from his opponents. He made primarily good calls in this game and was largely able to break up plays and start the transition game for his team. Needs to develop his offensive game a bit to become a more well-rounded two-way player, as he seemed overly timid to shoot the puck, but his defensive game is on track for the level he plays at.
Jacob Oster (G, R, 6’3″, 194, Oshawa Generals, 03/26/2004)
Game Grade: B
Oster made the necessary saves in this one for his team to come away with a win, though they weren’t always pretty. He used his trapper to make a few stops in this one, and was able to move around his net well. He definitely had a chip on his shoulder in this game, as he was routinely shoved, punched, and interfered with, but that didn’t stop him from pushing right back. While he only made 24 saves, he made some impressive ones, including one on a two man break away that could easily have resulted in a goal if he hadn’t been in good positioning. He has solid positioning, covers his angles well, and has good vision to be able to see the puck through players. He has good communication, and has good reaction save making ability, but to be solid at the next level needs to work on his rebound control, as he gave up a few that resulted in goals.
Matthew Buckley (RW, R, 5’10”, 189, Oshawa Generals, 03/21/2005)
Game Grade: A-
Buckley played amazingly strong in this one and it was clear that the Generals head coach trusted this player, as regardless of the situation Buckley was out on the ice, taking just about every other shift on the ice. The player put up two identical, back-to-back goals on the powerplay, making sure it cost the opposing team the two penalties they took. His hockey sense is on point, as he controls the play well, works the puck through his teammates, and takes smart shots when he can see an open spot in the net. He sees the ice well and works quickly to make his way up the ice and press high on the forecheck. He puts the pressure on in all areas of the ice and is able to recover the puck in the opposing end and create chances for himself. Defensively, Buckley used his stick well to poke pucks away and help limit chances against his goalie and generate momentum from the turnover. One of the best players on the ice in this game.
Luke Torrance (LW, L, 6’0″, 209, Oshawa Generals, 03/30/2004)
Game Grade: B-
Torrance got drawn into battles throughout the first period which ended up putting him in the penalty box for over 9 minutes of this game, after having dropped the gloves, and taking the instigator penalty. Barrie seemingly knew how to get under his skin in this one, but even with them under his skin, he still managed to put up a point in this one that ended up being the game-winner for his team. While his discipline was an issue in this one, he showed some grit and was a real pest to the opposition players. He was strong on and off the puck, pushed players around, and took the target away from any of his teammates. He was very strong in the corners and along the boards where he laid big hits, disrupted plays, and made some good passing opportunities for his teammates.
Luca Marrelli (D, R, 6’1″, 181, Oshawa Generals, 10/04/2005)
Game Grade: C+
Marrelli had a decent showing, but overall, he wasn’t at the top of his game in terms of production in this one. He did show off that he has solid hands, and can handle the puck well on zone entries. He is quite good at receiving pucks and passes, as well as making big hits and fulfilling his defensive obligations. Even in a showing that wasn’t his best, he still managed to show off his skillset and defensive capabilities, blocking shots and getting in the way of opposition plays. A large player who can use his length to fuel his stride and get back on defence quickly, skating as well backwards as he does forwards. He’s hard to play against, and an all-around solid defenseman just missed that extra something to really show off in this one.
Beckett Sennecke (C, R, 6’2″, 177, Oshawa Generals, 01/28/2006)
Game Grade: A
Sennecke was hands down the best player on the ice in this one. He played a strong game at both ends of the ice, had elite edge control, and was hard to beat with the puck on his stick. He looked strong and confident in his stride, and would carve through his opponents when he was on the ice. A dominant player, he would often draw two or three defensive players to him, which created open space for his teammates, and he was able to wire off passes to them effectively. He was trusted on the ice in all situations, and when his team didn’t have the puck he would work hard to get it back and create a play. In his own end, he would hound offensive players, and wasn’t afraid to go into the shooting lane to block shots. A true high compete player who has a drive to win hockey games.
Rasmus Kumpulainen (C, L, 6’3″, 194, Oshawa Generals, 08/08/2005)
Game Grade: B
Kumpulainen is a large and in-charge forward who absolutely lays opposing players out with strong hits. He’s a solid checking forward and two-way center who is intimidating to play against. His large frame and stride are both effective in helping him at both ends of the ice. He helps his defensemen out well and is a good checking forward, working hard to get the puck back for his team. He’s a solid bumper player who works to screen the goalie and make opportunities for his teammates to score, even if it doesn’t result in points for himself. Overall, a solid player with a solid build and good skating abilities.
Zachary Sandhu (D, L, 6’1″, 199, Oshawa Generals, 12/20/2005)
Game Grade: B
Sandhu is a good defensive player, he made big hits in the game, and was a solid point player. He played his position well, was dependable, and was a solid passing option in the offensive zone. He was good at controlling the puck to break out of his zone and was a hard guy to play against overall. He was able to wire passes from the point through to a forward in front of the net. He has good decision-making abilities and makes solid first passes. He is able to set the pinch well and makes a good effort in his defensive zone. Still has time to grow into his own for offensive abilities, but is a defensively sound player.
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Scout: Alex Sorichetti