Played on Feb 28, 2026
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Game Played in TD Station
General Game Notes: Charlottetown should have won this game tonight after outshooting the Sea Dogs two to one. After almost putting fifty shots on net, they out chanced, out created, and out played St. John’s tonight. A couple of defensive lapses kept the game closer than it should have been.
Owen Conrad (D, L, 6’3″, 214, Charlottetown Islanders, 03/10/2007)
Game Rating
B+
Conrad’s game is characterized by a balanced approach that prioritizes defensive play. While his skill set, skating ability, and puck skills are average, he relies heavily on his physical presence to excel in his role as a defender. His larger frame provides an advantage in battling for pucks and positioning around the net. To take his game to the next level, Conrad needs to improve consistency with the puck, but he already demonstrates reliability and steadiness on the back end.
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Comments: He has flashes of offensive skill with small area sauce passes and ability to challenge players one on one but his game can be frustrating at times, though. Conrad does not see the ice very well, and his compete level can be average. He has decent size and enough talent, to make it hard at the net front for smaller defenseman to close him out. Where his game excels is showing he is a strong skater and athlete who can play through strong strides and push tempo in straight lines.
Alexis Beaulieu (LW, L, 5’10”, 167, Charlottetown Islanders, 12/15/2006)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Beaulieu has solid speed, hands and vision, and a decent shot from range. He is hard to get contact on when he is using his feet, with his head up, and scanning the ice. He has above average skating, tools and work ethic, with an eager and involved approach and an ability to make plays when they are there and execute. His skill level is not flashy but he sees and reads the game well and has enough awareness to make the play that is presented to him instead of over handling everything.
Matthew Butler (C, L, 5’8″, 167, Charlottetown Islanders, 05/19/2006)
Game Rating
B+
Matthew Butler’s impressive hockey skills are centered around his exceptional stick-handling abilities and vision on the ice. He is able to rapidly change direction and accelerate with his quick feet, making him a formidable opponent in one-on-one situations. His ability to scan the defense and find open teammates is unparalleled, often resulting in scoring opportunities. Despite being slightly smaller than average, Butler’s strong foundation on his skates allows him to maintain possession of the puck in tight spaces. His insatiable drive to hunt down pucks is a key component of his game, creating numerous scoring chances and stifling opponents’ offense. His forechecking ability is particularly noteworthy, showcasing his relentless pursuit of pucks and his capacity to disrupt opposing teams’ attacks. While he may struggle at times in his own end, Butler’s passion for gaining possession of the puck more than makes up for this limitation.
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Comments: Butler is one of the smaller players on the ice and has the mobility and agility to round corners with speed to get to his spots. He has a dangerous and deceptive in motion release which he hides well pre-shot, and a comfortable one timer from a respectable range. He is at his best when he is showing that he is a skilled puck handler who can absolutely fire a shot and is a bit of a workhorse, too. He is a good skater and has the hockey sense he needs to be effective because once he gets hit, he is taken out of the play.
Anthony Flanagan (RW, R, 5’11”, 181, Charlottetown Islanders, 08/29/2007)
Game Rating
A-
Flanagan’s game is marked by his ability to dominate in the faceoff circle, often winning back possession with ease or through a intense battle with opponents. He also possesses a sense of risk and aggression, frequently taking on extra defenders and attempting to create scoring opportunities. However, this willingness to take risks can sometimes lead to turnovers. On offense, Flanagan’s speed and agility allow him to quickly create space and capitalize on mistakes by the opposing team. He has shown impressive skill in his game, including a highlight-reel goal that showcased his overall abilities. Flanagan also possesses an extra level of competitiveness that gives him an edge in battles for pucks in corners. While he may not be the biggest player, he makes up for it with his determination and drive.
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Comments: Flanagan was able to show tonight that he is a skilled player along the perimeter and could take more chances to attack the middle. Not as defensive minded in the offensive zone but someone whom you can assign a job to do and he will get it done. At times he showed his flash but for the most part, is not flashy, but he is a hard worker who loves hitting everyone he can and get anyone off their game.
Nathan Leek (LW, L, 6’2″, 224, Charlottetown Islanders, 09/16/2005, Ferris State)
Game Rating
A-
Leek’s skills are well-rounded, showcasing his ability to dominate in the crease with his size and strength. He excels at using his body to create space and control possession, often getting low and making plays under pressure. This skillset allows him to score efficiently in tight spaces against goalies, as evidenced by his successful backdoor play.
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Comments: Leek is able to show on a consistent basis that his talent is undeniable, with a great release, quick hands, creative passing and a real edge to his game, he is also a solid defensive player. The inconsistency he has though is frustrating, as are the lapses in judgement in his own zone and in the offensive zone that lead to rushes against. There is one part of his game that does not need help and that his ability to bear down and find the back of the net. With forty goals on the year, his confidence with the puck is elite.
Dylan MacKinnon (D, R, 6’2″, 200, Charlottetown Islanders, 01/12/2005)
Game Rating
B+
MacKinnon’s skating ability is not his strongest suit, as he struggles to keep up with faster opponents on the rush. However, this limitation becomes less of an issue when he’s in a defensive role, as power plays often have structured breakouts that reduce his exposure to odd man rushes. In his physical defensive play, MacKinnon shows a high motor and solid defensive skills. To take his game to the next level, he needs to work on adding more offensive flair, including quicker puck movement, more accurate shooting, and increased accuracy in getting pucks to the net.
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Comments: It does not take long for MacKinnon to show that he is a well rounded player with a mature game. Versatile and equally effective in both ends of the ice, he is responsible, possesses elusive skating, is not afraid to battle in the tough areas in front of the net. He is bigger and stronger than most players on the ice and he shows this with how much contact he can absorb and still hold on to the puck. He always seems to find a way to end his shifts with something positive happening.
Everett Baldwin (D, R, 5’11”, 176, Saint John Sea Dogs, 01/15/2007, Providence)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Baldwin this is an offensive defenseman who does a good job at creating pace up the ice. Multiple times tonight, he was able to create rushes against from his own zone showing his elusiveness and mobility. When he is at his best, he is showing his ability to move and is a very good skater who can accelerate with the puck on his stick. He takes care of his own end with an active stick and closes quickly on forwards who want to use the perimeter. Overall, he is a competitive, fast, detailed, hardworking player who can get out in transition.
Julien Wasmer (D, L, 6’2″, 202, Saint John Sea Dogs, 08/06/2005, Maine)
Game Rating
B
Julien Wasmer demonstrated a well-rounded defensive presence on the ice, leveraging his physical attributes to establish himself as a steady two-way defenseman. His ability to create hits and secure possession in tight spaces makes him an asset in front of the net and in corners. On offense, Wasmer’s capabilities are somewhat limited by his inability to create scoring chances from the point. However, his size allows him to seal boards effectively, and his strength provides a reliable shot. His skating ability is decent, enabling him to move the puck effectively.
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Comments: Wasmer was able to show that he will activate from the blue line, grab the puck along the boards and spin around the first defender all in one motion, and try to cut to the middle to get a shot off. He is not afraid to make a rush end to end, blow through the neutral zone and rip a dangerous shot on goal and when he does stuff like that, he is creating positive chances. But the rest of the time, it is not so great and found himself chasing back into his own zone to relieve a mistake he made.
Oskar Drabczynski (D, L, 5’10”, 186, Saint John Sea Dogs, 02/13/2008, Harvard)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Drabczynski was able to show that he can make creative plays off the rush and at the blue line. He closes on checks well with his feet and does not shy from using his big body. His game does not excel in the offensive zone but he works to create chances and a player like himself in the fourth or fifth position, is all you can ask for. When he was at his best he was looking to involve himself in the play offensively on the puck, when he is confident and controlling his skating, but also looking to get open, showing good instincts on when to jump up and activate.
Jabez Seymour (LW, R, 6’3″, 211, Saint John Sea Dogs, 07/27/2007)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Seymour was able to show that he has a strong shot, and when he has possession, he creates uncertainty, making it seem like he could generate something in any way possible. He has that ability to manipulate the defense to make the right pass or shot. However, in situations without the puck, he loses that visibility and mostly tends to navigate around the ice and get lost. He has the size to make his presence felt offensively in front of the net and defensively in middle ice when the other players heads are down.
Carl-Otto Magnusson (D, L, 6’7″, 233, Saint John Sea Dogs, 01/11/2006)
Game Rating
B+
Carl-Otto Magnusson is a physically imposing player who utilizes his size, strength, and reach to effectively shut down opponents on defense. He excels at quickly closing gaps and recovering in time to disrupt plays that seem lost. Despite being larger than average, Magnusson has a relatively quick first step, allowing him to stay with quicker opponents. His most effective attribute lies in winning battles along the boards and asserting himself around the crease, where his natural physical dominance gives him an edge. While he could benefit from adding some grit to his game, Magnusson is still a formidable opponent to face, especially in tight spaces. His combination of size and skill makes him a force to be reckoned with.
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Comments: The reason Magnusson is listed is his potential. When a player that big and can move, if your puck game is even just ok, he provides a presense on the ice that the other team has to take notice of. Magnusson was able to show that he is a decent backwards skater who has a good stick, manages and closes gaps effectively, and makes good, smart decisions with the puck, which is all you can really ask of a player his size. He will occasionally draw in pressure and step past with the puck, and can go back and get pucks as well showing off his long stride and ability to ward off other players.
Olivier Duhamel (D, R, 5’11”, 183, Saint John Sea Dogs, 11/22/2007, Clarkson)
Game Rating
B
Olivier Duhamel’s defensive prowess is evident in his ability to effectively manage puck possession and neutralize opposing threats in the opponent’s zone. He leverages his speed and intelligence to swiftly counterattack, showcasing a strong understanding of the game. Duhamel’s two-way skillset allows him to excel both with and without the puck. He can successfully lead power play units and maintain a high level of reliability on defense. While he demonstrates exceptional poise in transition, Duhamel may benefit from further development in his offensive repertoire.
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Comments: Duhamel was able to show that he is a creative offensive player who can beat defenders one on one and hit seams in the offensive zone. He is not overly physical, but he gets to the net for chances. He is especially solid on the power play when he has time and space to make plays and use his creativity. He is crafty, smart and dangerous in open space but under pressure tended to struggle when the puck was along the wall. He will challenge guys open ice but his game relies around being able to have space to make a play.
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