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OHL: Aiden Young

Aiden Young (LW, L, 5’10”, 182, Peterborough Petes, 04/18/2007) Aiden Young is a versatile, left-shot forward with the flexibility to play center or wing. Standing at 5’10” and 180 pounds,…

Liiga: Niklas Nykyri

Niklas Nykyri (D, L, 6’2″, 185, HIFK, 01/26/2006) Niklas Nykyri is a 2006-born, two-way defenseman who quietly held his own in a full-time role in Finland’s top pro league—the youngest…

PHC: Oliver Turner

Oliver Turner (D, R, 6’4″, 194, St. Andrew’s College, 03/18/2007, Colgate) Oliver Turner is a physically imposing, right-shot defenseman who leverages his 6’4″, 195-pound frame to play a physical, shutdown-oriented…

OHL: David Bedkowski

David Bedkowski (D, R, 6’5″, 216, Owen Sound Attack, 12/07/2006) David Bedkowski is a physically mature, hard-nosed right-shot defenseman who plays a simple, no-frills shutdown game. At 6’5″, 215 pounds,…

USHL: Matthew Desiderio

Matthew Desiderio (D, L, 6’3″, 210, Dubuque Fighting Saints, 08/16/2005, Brown) Matthew Desiderio is a big, minute-eating two-way defenseman who brings leadership, power play utility, and a strong statistical profile…

WHL: Matej Pekar

Matej Pekar (C, L, 5’10”, 163, Seattle Thunderbirds, 09/08/2007) Matej Pekar is an undersized, quick, and offensively-inclined winger whose value lies in his speed, puck skill, and tenacity on the…

OHL: Joshua Glavin

Joshua Glavin (D, L, 6’2″, 200, Saginaw Spirit, 09/24/2006) Joshua Glavin is a big-bodied, defensively inclined defenseman who plays a straight-line, low-risk game and shows value as a penalty killer…

WHL: Will Sharpe

Will Sharpe (D, L, 6’0″, 195, Kelowna Rockets, 03/07/2007) Will Sharpe is a high-minute, puck-moving defenseman with clear top-four upside at the next level if he rounds out his game….

NTDP: Cole McKinney

Cole McKinney (C, R, 6’0″, 200, NTDP U18, 03/16/2007, Michigan) Cole McKinney is a reliable, two-way center with a sturdy frame and high-end hockey IQ. His consistent presence in all…

USHL: Sean Barnhill

Sean Barnhill (D, R, 6’5″, 205, Dubuque Fighting Saints, 01/08/2007, Northeastern) Sean Barnhill is a raw, right-shot defenseman with prototypical NHL size and an intriguing defensive foundation. At 6’5″, he…

USHL: Tomas Mikel

Tomas Mikel (D, R, 6’4″, 184, Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, 04/23/2007, UMass Amherst) Tomas Mikel is a long, projectable right-shot defenseman who shows flashes of defensive reliability but remains very raw…

USHL: Kade Stengrim

Kade Stengrim (C, L, 6’4″, 205, Youngstown Phantoms, 06/09/2007, St. Cloud) Kade Stengrim is a big-bodied winger who thrives in the dirty areas, utilizing his frame and touch around the…

QMJHL: Liam Kilfoil

Liam Kilfoil (C, L, 5’11”, 180, Halifax Mooseheads, 03/21/2007) Liam Kilfoil is a competitive, versatile left-shot forward (5’11”, 180 lbs) capable of playing both center and wing, who served as…

MHL: Ivan Stefanishin

Ivan Stefanishin (D, R, 5’11”, 190, SKA-Yunior Krasnogorsk, 02/06/2007) Ivan Stefanishin is a right-shot defenseman with high-level hockey IQ and elite puck-moving ability who played meaningful minutes in the MHL…

U18 World Championships: Latvia

Latvia had it very tough at this tournament, opening with a 2-1 victory over Norway. They then dropped four straight games, getting outscored 28-6 the rest of the way with…

U18 World Championships: Germany

Germany made an excellent account of themselves at this tournament, showing competitiveness and battle in every game. They had two wins and three losses in their five games. They had…

WHL: David Lewandowski

David Lewandowski (LW, L, 6’1″, 180, Saskatoon Blades, 02/20/2007) David Lewandowski is a versatile, skilled winger with legitimate offensive tools, excellent spatial awareness, and a competitive motor. He plays a…

SHL: Jamiro Reber

Jamiro Reber (C, L, 5’10”, 180, HV71, 09/04/2006) Jamiro Reber is a high-compete, high-motor winger who earned a regular role in Sweden’s top men’s league as an 18-year-old—a testament to…

NCAA: Shane Vansaghi

Shane Vansaghi (RW, R, 6’2″, 212, Michigan State, 10/11/2006, Michigan State) Shane Vansaghi is a physically mature, hard-driving power forward who projects as a potential NHL bottom-six winger. His game…

OHL: Daniil Skvortsov

Daniil Skvortsov (D, L, 6’4″, 198, Guelph Storm, 01/13/2007) Daniil Skvortsov is a big-bodied defenseman with above-average mobility and excellent puck anticipation who brings a steady, detail-oriented presence to the…

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