Played on Mar 7, 2025
United States Hockey League
Game Played in Resch Center
Scout: Tyler Sian
General Game Notes: This was a physical battle USA would use their speed and heart to outlast the Gamblers in this game beating them 3-1. Green Bay would control the game early on but a late period powerplay opportunity would lead to the opening goal for Team USA with a goal from #9 Jack Murtagh. Green Bay would tie the game with a tremendous individual effort from #16 Aidan Park. The game would remain tied until late in the second period as #24 Chad Lentz would collect a rebound and give Team USA the leave with 3 minutes left in the period. The game would start to get chippy at this point USA would take a penalty late in the second giving the Gamblers a powerplay heading to the third period. It would be the Under 18 team that would take advantage of the powerplay scoring shorthanded less than a minute into the third period. A fight between #6 Maeco Phillips and #19 Nicholas Knutson would culminate this physical battle. USA would hold the lead with a tremendous performance from #30 Harrison Boettiger.
Lukas Peterson (D, R, 5’9″, 167, Green Bay Gamblers, 02/15/2006, Maine)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Lukas makes tremendous reads in the offensive zone he can make the jump with the puck and makes quality movement at the blueline. He was active at the blueline his skating agility allows him to keep the puck in the zone and control breakouts. He has the speed to make the jump in the action with hands to go take the puck coast-to-coast. He can make the toe drag and escape the pressure. He doesn’t panic versus the rush and keeps the play in front of him with the hockey sense to use his reach to contain the puck carrier and keep the pay to the outside. With more growth in his two-way game, Peterson will make a top-four defensive option at the collegiate level.
Andrew O’Sullivan (D, R, 5’11”, 166, Green Bay Gamblers, 08/15/2006, Colgate)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: O’Sullivan works hard at both ends of the ice. He has the hands to maneuver around attackers from the blue line and get the puck deep in the offensive zone. Andrew made an excellent play in the first period where he prevented the breakout at the blueline he made a toe drag to beat one forward drew the defenders to hum and fired the cross-ice pass for a one-timer opportunity. He protects the puck with his body and skating agility to adjust to the attacker. He plays a physical role in the defensive zone battling hard at the boards and showing a two-way defensive skillset.
Zach Wooten (C, L, 6’1″, 175, Green Bay Gamblers, 02/21/2006, Maine)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: Wooten was a top center with a 200-foot game. Zach plays with a lot of heart in every shift he has the burst to win the races for the puck. Zach made an excellent penalty kill option he works hard on the draw and gets to the puck with intensity. He has the hockey IQ to know what to do with the puck before it arrives. He got a strong forecheck game reading the play to read the passing lanes and keeping it in the zone. With the puck Wooten doesn’t force the pass he can cycle the puck and open space for his teammates. Zach with some more development can become an option for an AHL NHL level his skating and speed it major attributes and have pro potential.
Aidan Park (C, R, 6’1″, 190, Green Bay Gamblers, 01/06/2006, Michigan)
Game Rating
A-
1 Viewing
Comments: Aidan was on the Gambler’s top units. He has tremendous awareness off the puck with the strong two-way game he can read the breakout attempts and intercept the passes. Aiden would use this awareness when he made an amazing individual read in the neutral zone he would intercept the pass and feed it forward to his teammates for an odd-man rush. When his teammates were unable to score Aiden would make another read and intercept the breakout attempt. Aidan would then toe drag facing pressure from all sides Park would fire a wrist shot from the hash marks and beat the goaltender blocker side. His hands and offensive ability were top-notch this game he displays the vision to become a playmaking top-six forward at the next level. With some more development to his skating ability, Aidan can develop into a professional.
Egor Shilov (C, L, 6’1″, 163, Green Bay Gamblers, 04/30/2008, Boston University)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Egor had one of the most impressive skills in this game. He was a menace with the puck in the offensive zone with tremendous hands to beat any defender attacking him. He has the hands when cornered to escape the pressure and create open space. He displays excellent vision and playmaking skills he can thread the needle with his passes and can get the pass across to teammates at all times. He is an excellent skater. He is very active in the offensive zone maneuvering around in the offensive zone and finding the puck with consistency. Egor can also showcase a physical style not necessarily a power forward but can escape the battles for the puck in the corners. He challenges the defensive shooter at the blue line and gets the puck out on the breakouts. His skill set is very impressive being one of the younger players on the ice. With some more growth and maturity in his game, Shilov can develop into a star.
Harrison Boettiger (G, L, 6’2″, 185, NTDP U18, 12/11/2007)
Game Rating
A-
1 Viewing
Comments: Harrison would stop 26 of 27 shots he faced. He has excellent size and butterfly style that allows him to control the shots that come his way and tip the puck away from his net. He also has an active stick when the play gets close. He can jump the play and force the shot he trusts his size to protect the net when challenging the shooters. He works hard to cover the post and has a good VH position when the pucks are in the corners. The only goal Harrison would be a shot blocker side. His skill set and movement make him a prime candidate to be a quality goaltender at the higher levels.
Mace’o Phillips (D, L, 6’6″, 230, NTDP U18, 02/25/2007, Minnesota)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: Phillips was one of the taller and more physical players on the ice. Maceo would even get into a fight early in the third period, ending his game early. However, when Phillips was on the ice he played a quality shutdown style. He has a good awareness of utilizing his reach. He can close off the open space and is a hard body to get around when a forward tries to beat him. Maceo makes excellent adjustments when the play gets behind him. He can use his body to reach around and contain the inside of his zone. He also showed some skills with the puck he can be elusive and smooth hands to avoid the open ice hits and move the puck out of his zone. His skill set and development will make him a top-four defenseman with time.
Jack Murtagh (LW, L, 6’1″, 200, NTDP U18, 08/22/2007, Boston University)
Game Rating
A-
1 Viewing
Comments: Jack Murtagh was one of the stars in this game he would score the opening goal and create many other scoring chances. Jack played top-line wing he worked hard to read the play off the puck and intercept any breakout attempts. He can play a physical style and shows good strength to intercept the puck from the puck carrier. Murtagh utilizes the open space and attacks the net with regularity. Jack would be then for an open net rebound late in the first on the powerplay and beat the goaltender up top to give his team the lead. Jack has smooth hands with the puck and uses his body to protect the puck from oncoming attackers. He has the speed and skating ability to be a top-of-the-line player at the collegiate level and shows tremendous pro potential.
Drew Schock (D, L, 5’11”, 180, NTDP U18, 02/07/2007, Michigan)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Drew played an excellent two-way game. He showed great net front coverage and was one of the better skaters on the ice. He would keep the play in front of him at all times reading where the puck was heading and quickly jumping the play. Schock never forced the action he would let the play come to him never panicking when the attack was coming his way instead, he would let the puck carrier make the move but read the play and intercept the puck. Drew also showed offensive skills with the man advantage as the quarterback on one of the powerplay units. He has the speed to get to the puck and control the blue line. He also has the hands to make the jump into the play and open up space for his teammates. He will get some more strength and develop into a top-line defenseman.
Cole McKinney (C, R, 6’0″, 200, NTDP U18, 03/16/2007, Michigan)
Game Rating
A
1 Viewing
Comments: Cole McKinney was the top-line center for Team USA. Cole would only register one assist but played a key role in two of the goals. McKinney was used as the top-line center man for both special team units and his skating and speed along with his ability to get low and win the majority of his draws was proof that Cole was a top level centerman. He was all over the play on the penalty kill his speed allowed him to get the puck first and get it out of his zone. He also was hounding the puck carrier and causing havoc on the forecheck killing the penalty with tremendous individual forechecking. He was also used as the main playmaker on the powerplay he fired the cross-ice pass that would start the play leading to the opening goal. When Cole got the assist, he showcased his forechecking skills causing the turnover and hitting the streaking forward on the other side of the ice with a beautiful tape-to-tape pass. When he moves the puck, he’s quick to get into the open space and attack the net. Cole was the top star creating for himself and others. His 200-foot game would make him a player who teams would love to have.
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