Played on Nov 21, 2025
Game Played in accesso ShoWare Center
Scout: Greg Susinski
General Game Notes: Power plays brought goals; both teams’ goaltenders struggled a little bit. Power plays looked good, but Seattle controlled the pace. They had more pressure, more chances, and more grade A chances. Victoria could not stop the Seattle offence and power play.
Ashton Cumby (D, L, 6’5″, 216, Seattle Thunderbirds, 07/19/2005)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: Steady puck-moving defenseman with reliable breakouts. Made a smart wall-bank breakout pass off the corner to the half wall, showing IQ on the breakout to avoid clogged lanes and use walls. Jumps into play sometimes, to add a second wave. Moves the puck well, but he can improve his stride and edgework to elevate his mobility and become a more dynamic defenceman.
Coster Dunn (C, R, 6’1″, 191, Seattle Thunderbirds, 09/13/2005)
Game Rating
A
Coster Dunn displayed a solid skillset in the game, showcasing his ability to read the play effectively. He demonstrated good top-end speed, allowing him to quickly transition from defense to offense. Dunn’s intelligence and anticipation were key factors in his success. He made several smart decisions, including intercepting a wide-lane rush in the neutral zone and capitalizing on a loose puck while shorthanded. His execution of a draw win and center pop play also set up a scoring opportunity for Seattle.
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Comments: High-speed forward with strong puck skills and creativity. Created a highlight-reel goal with speed through the middle, pulling the puck under a defender’s stick and finishing forehand-backhand as the PP expired. Showed defensive awareness by intercepting a low-slot pass that could have resulted in a goal against. Later in the game he circled the zone with speed and found a seam for a backdoor chance and ended up wrapping the missed shot into the net for his second. He capped off a great performance when he scored an empty-net goal from inside his own blue line. He was an offensive driver in this game and was still responsible for 200ft.
Brock England (C, L, 5’11”, 174, Seattle Thunderbirds, 08/22/2009)
Game Rating
B+
Brock England showcased his skills as a playmaker, demonstrating good vision, deception, and strong playmaking ability. He successfully executed multiple passes, including a pair of slip passes that drew pressure from defenders. England’s ability to think on his feet was evident in his game, as he picked off a pass in the neutral zone and set up Martorana for a goal. He also displayed impressive hand-eye coordination, knocking down saucer passes and making plays in transition. England’s physicality and puck skills were on full display throughout the night. He won crucial battles at the net-front, including a faceoff battle that allowed him to tap in a rebound. Overall, England was a force to be reckoned with, making plays all over the ice and creating scoring opportunities for his team.
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Comments: High-IQ playmaker with strong hands and vision. Made a deceptive no-look backhand pass to the slot, he finished a pass from Martorana with quick stickhandling and a quick release top-right over Pilon’s glove. Showed smooth edges and deception spinning off a check and slipping a pass through a defender behind the net to create a net front grade A chance. Although young, England controls plays and is a high-end forward for the Thunderbirds.
Brendan Rudolph (LW, L, 5’11”, 182, Seattle Thunderbirds, 03/08/2008)
Game Rating
B+
1 Viewing
Comments: High-compete forward with strong edgework and passing ability. Used a tight punch-turn in the d-zone to escape pressure and draw a penalty. Fought through backpressure on an entry and completed a pass through a defender. Later in the game, he took a pass up the middle and scored on a mini breakaway with a quick low-blocker release, showing his offensive ability. Rudolph is a power forward who competes hard but can bring depth scoring to a lineup.
Simon Lovsin (RW, R, 6’0″, 189, Seattle Thunderbirds, 01/22/2006)
Game Rating
B
Lovsin demonstrates a solid all-around skillset, showcasing his ability to protect pucks and compete at a high level. His speed allows him to drive wide and create scoring opportunities, while his physicality enables him to battle through contact in front of the net. He consistently finishes checks in both the forecheck and defensive zone, demonstrating a strong work ethic. Lovsin’s attention to detail also shines through in his ability to block shots and clear the puck effectively.
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Comments: Responsible forward with IQ and communication, and details. He made a smart blue-line touch pass to spring Cootes wide at speed, and he consistently communicated with his defensemen and strong-side forward in the d-zone coverage. He plays the net front well on the power play, producing a good screen for Cootes’ goal, and has good puck skills/IQ to play with Seattle’s top line.
Tai Riley (D, L, 5’9″, 182, Seattle Thunderbirds, 09/23/2007)
Game Rating
B+
Tai Riley’s playing style is built around his agility and passing ability. He navigates the ice with ease, using tight gaps to control possession and create space. When defending, he excels at anticipating plays and quickly moving pucks away from opponents. This allows him to maintain possession and limit scoring chances. Riley also demonstrates a keen sense of positioning, recognizing opportunities for counter-attacks and creating chaos in the neutral zone. His ability to read the play and react accordingly makes him an effective asset on both offense and defense. While he may not be his team’s biggest physical presence, Riley’s speed, agility, and puck movement help him compensate.
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Comments: Smooth-skating, smart defenseman with strong gaps and puck movement. Closed space well on entries and finished checks. Made a big sliding breakup on a 2-on-1, completely taking away the pass, and limited the shooter’s space. Following the broken play, he pressured the second wave to transition play the other way. Delivered a heavy open-ice hit at center. Despite being undersized, his skating, gap control, and puck movement allow him to play a big game.
Braeden Cootes (C, R, 6’0″, 188, Seattle Thunderbirds, 02/09/2007)
Game Rating
B+
Cootes’ skillset as an offense driver is evident in his ability to make smart decisions on the ice. He displays high intelligence (IQ) in his play, often scanning the defense before making a move. His speed and puck movement allow him to quickly transition from defense to offense, creating scoring opportunities. Cootes’ passing is particularly notable, showcasing his ability to deliver precise passes through defenders with ease. On the forecheck, he is aggressive in forcing turnovers and getting pucks into danger zones. Overall, Cootes’ creativity and skillset make him a valuable asset to the team.
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Comments: Fast, high-IQ forward with strong puck skills. Scored on an accurate high one-timer off a faceoff win, stepping into the high slot for a clean finish on a touch pass from Martorana. Cootes showed elite speed on a wide entry, beating the defender clean and driving the net for a chance off the post. Cootes is creative, and can create chances from anywhere in the offensive zone.
Antonio Martorana (RW, R, 5’8″, 182, Seattle Thunderbirds, 06/18/2007)
Game Rating
A
Martorana is a dynamic player who consistently demonstrates his skills on the ice. He excels at using his speed to create scoring opportunities, often taking advantage of breaks in defense with his impressive puck skill and offensive instincts. In addition to his offense, Martorana also shows solid defensive capabilities by reading the play and reacting quickly. On offense, he is adept at intercepting passes and maintaining pressure on the opposing team’s defense. His ability to pick out a shot pass and bury it into an empty net showcases his accuracy and quick thinking. Furthermore, he effectively sets up teammates with precise passing in critical situations, such as setting England up for a one-timer goal.
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Comments: Skilled, high-IQ playmaker with strong passing and puck control. Made a quick touch pass to Cootes in the slot for a PP goal. He showcased his shooting strength when he fired a hard shot from the right side that squeezed through the goalie before Pekar finished it in the crease. Added a strong block and a clear competing hard with a second effort. Showed poise delaying on entries and finding the late forward with a saucer pass and made a highlight reel backhand feed through a defender’s legs for England alone in the slot. Martorana had his prints all over this game and was an offensive driver for the second line.
Timofei Runtso (D, R, 6’2″, 187, Victoria Royals, 07/06/2007, Miami (Ohio))
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Puck-moving defenseman with decent top speed and good deception. He showed strong puck movement with a heads-up stretch pass in transition and handled pressure well on the breakout, taking contact while keeping the puck protected to make a play. Used a drag and fake at the blue line to open space for No. 93, sending a pass over for an assist.
Ludovic Perreault (LW, L, 5’7″, 167, Victoria Royals, 03/20/2009)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Fast forward with quick feet and high compete. He battled well net front on the power play, winning body and stick battles. He had to locate a loose puck in the slot off a battle and stretched out to win positioning to poke it in for Victoria’s third goal.
Ashton Brown (LW, R, 5’9″, 182, Victoria Royals, 02/01/2007)
Game Rating
B+
1 Viewing
Comments: Speedy, skilled forward with good passing sense. He beat a defender wide with speed and slipped a backdoor pass through the d-man’s stick for a grade A chance. Showed skill on his own blue line by slipping the puck under a pinching defender and accelerating up ice to create a rush. He also made a smart wall pass under pressure to spring Stewart for a mini breakaway.
Roan Woodward (C, L, 5’10”, 178, Victoria Royals, 09/03/2005)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Shooter with a quick release and strong scoring instincts. Found soft ice in the slot on the power play, took a low pass from Moore, and snapped a quick high blocker shot for the opening goal. Later in the game, he toe-dragged around a defender at the top of the dot and ripped a snap shot short-side high, showing good release and accuracy. He showcased his clear shooter profile.
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