NAME: Garrett Thom TEAM: OHA Edmonton HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10”/161 lbs POSITION: Forward HAND: Left August 8th, 2021 @ Team Alberta Tryout: In game one, Garrett Thom didn’t play up to his capabilities. He wasn’t moving his feet well and didn’t create many chances. He did display decent hands and pushed the pace occasionally. However, in game two, Thom was the difference-maker. He got his feet moving, had much more lateral movement, … Read more
NAME: Zane Saab TEAM: OHA Edmonton HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’11”, 152 lbs POSITION: Forward HAND: Left August 8th, 2021 @ Team Alberta Tryouts: He’s a big body down the ice but doesn’t play a physical style. Saab is strong against his opponents and battles hard to win the puck back. However, he doesn’t check much around the boards. He makes a good effort to play a full 200-foot game. He’s got a … Read more
NAME: Carter Matthews TEAM: Calgary Bisons HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10, 130 lbs POSITION: Defence HAND: Left August 4th, 2021 @ Team Alberta Tryouts: Much of the same from Matthews. He continued to be steady and reliable throughout the game. Matthews doesn’t really bring much offensively, but his defensive abilities make up for it. – Liam Horrobin July 19th, 2021 @ Prime Hockey Expo: Carter Matthews is a safe, steady and composed defenceman. He … Read more
NAME: Connor Frost TEAM: Southern Alberta Hockey Academy (CSSHL) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’0, 163 lbs POSITION: Defence HAND: Left July 19th, 2020 @ Play Hockey Showcase: Connor Frost is a two-way defenceman with excellent mobility. He loves to push the pace of play and generate attacks in transition. He gains tons of speed quickly and is hard to stop. Everything about him is quick – hands, feet, and mind. Defensively, he steals … Read more
NAME: Hyde Davidson TEAM: CAC Canadians U15 AAA (CSSHL) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’0, 150 lbs POSITION: Defence HAND: Left November 8th, 2020 vs KC: Hyde Davidson is a mobile defenceman who likes to push the pace of play. He’s active in the rush, and 9 times out of 10 is leading it. Davidson is a fearless skater and attacks directly. He’s very comfortable with the puck on his stick and is a … Read more
NAME: Oscar Lovsin TEAM: Edge School Prep HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’9”, 130 lbs POSITION: Forward HAND: Left August 4th, 2021 @ Team Alberta Showcase: Oscar Lovsin is a lethal goalscorer. He has elite quickness with his feet and his shot. One mistake made by the defenceman leads to Lovsin pouncing on him, stealing the puck, and creating a scoring chance. He is a major threat whenever he gets the puck. His skating … Read more
NAME: Bowen Grycan TEAM: Grande Peace Storm U15 AAA (AEHL) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’9, 160 lbs POSITION: Forward HAND: Right November 8th, 2020 vs St Albert: Bowen Grycan has a great shot. He’s got a quick release and is patient enough that he waits for the screen to benefit him before shooting. That’s how he scored his goal this game. However, I found he didn’t generate a ton of offence beside his … Read more
NAME: Emmett Barnett TEAM: Red Deer Rebels (AEHL) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10”, 165 lbs POSITION: Defence HAND: Right August 6th, 2021 @ Team Alberta Tryouts: Emmett Barnett is a raw talent. He shows all the attributes to be a good defenceman at the next level but just needs to structure himself more. He has good skating mechanics and loves to be involved in the attack. He’s constantly finding open ice and making … Read more
NAME: Max Sullivan TEAM: Calgary Royals HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’7, 130 lbs POSITION: Forward HAND: Left August 4th, 2021 @ Team Alberta Tryouts: In game one, Max Sullivan wasn’t effective and was barely noticeable on the ice. However, in game two, he brought much more offence. He showed great puck management and rarely wasted a possession. Sullivan was driving towards the net and got into the dirty areas throughout. He displayed good … Read more
Name: Nathan Free Team: Calgary Royals U15 AAA (AEHL) Height/Weight: 5’4, 110lbs Position: Forward Hand: Right November 17th, 2020 vs Calgary Buffaloes: Nathan Free is an offensively gifted player. The puck finds him a lot when he’s on the ice. He finds himself in good positioning often which led to his first goal. Free leads the Royals breakouts and isn’t afraid to take his time to find the best option. … Read more