November 14th, 2020 North East Wolfpack vs Humboldt Broncos Wolfpack: #9 Tarin Smith(D)-Smith controlled play from opening puck drop and flew up and down the ice all game. Opposing dmen did a good job forcing him wide but he still beat them for high danger scoring chances numerous times. Opposing goalie was on his A game and he hit iron though so didn’t find the back of the net somehow. … Read more
November 7th, 2020 North East Wolfpack vs Saskatoon Generals #23 Logan Pickford(F)-Pickford got better and better as the game went on. Had some good rushes early on driving wide generating some scoring chances. Was good at distributing the puck to his teammates and making quick decisions with the puck especially on breakouts. Had a nose for the net and it payed off with 2 nice net front goals. Worked hard … Read more
GAME REVIEW: The home team Generals were down by 1 going into the third and things looked even worse for them as they went down 2-0 less than a minute into the last period. A powerplay goal scored by #23 Logan Pickford (F) sparked a comeback win as the Generals stormed back for a 3-2 regulation win over the visiting Wolfpack. Online Viewing My player of the game for each team: … Read more
Saskatoon Stallions vs Saskatoon Generals October 24th, 2020 The Generals controlled the majority of the game-winning 7-2 Saskatoon Stallions: #11 Roger McQueen (C) – McQueen is a Two-Way Center who shines everywhere on the ice. In the defensive zone, McQueen has great positioning and is not afraid to play a physical game if he has to. In the offensive zone, he is always involved in the play. He has good … Read more
October 17th, 2020 Exhibition Prince Albert Pirates vs Humboldt Broncos Prince Albert: PA #19 Ashton Tait-Tait was dominant all game and in every zone. Used his high end skating ability to fly through the neutral zone and attach the blue line with pace. Was effective in both skating wide past defenders or used quick hands to dodge stick checks and go inside. Had numerous goals with a hard shot … Read more
NAME: Noah Chadwick TEAM: Saskatoon Stallions HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’0/150lbs POSITION: Defense HAND: Left DRAFT RANKINGS: 37TH SKATING: 4.25 SKILL: 3.5 SHOT: 3.5 SMARTS: 3.75 PHYSICAL: 4.25 Chadwick may have struggled with some injuries this year, but that did not hold him back from producing at two points per game ratio. He also got the call up to Midget hockey where he produced two points in three games. Chadwick is a very sound defender who takes … Read more
NAME: Trae Johnson TEAM: Martinsville Marauders (SBAAHL) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’11/15lbs POSITION: Forward HAND: Left DRAFT RANKINGS: 81ST SKATING: 3.5 SKILL: 3.5 SHOT: 4 SMARTS: 3.5 PHYSICAL: 4.5 Paired on a line with Tysen Durant, Johnson and Durant made themselves known as a difficult to play against duo who could also accumulate a large amount of production, with 67 points this past season. Johnson is a skilled power forward who imposes himself on anyone in his … Read more
NAME: Ben Riche TEAM: Prairie Storm (SBAAHL) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10/154lbs POSITION: Center HAND: Left DRAFTGEEK RANK: 44TH SKATING: 4 SKILL: 3.75 SHOT: 3.75 SMARTS: 3.5 PHYSICAL: 4.25 STRENGTHS: Non Stop Motor Aggressive Forechecking Nose for the Net Strength and Speed Turnover Creator AREAS TO IMPROVE: Diversify Attack Consistency Too Perimeter at Times Passing at Top Speed Riche is a true power forward with a nose for the net who produced 71 points this past season. Riche is … Read more
NAME: Bauer Dumanski TEAM: Humboldt Broncos (SBAAHL) HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’10/151lbs POSITION: Defense HAND: Left DRAFT RANKINGS: 26TH SKATING: 4 SKILL: 4 SHOT: 4.25 SMARTS: 4 PHYSICAL: 4 A leader for Humboldt in every aspect, Dumanski led his team in scoring with 33 points as a defenseman and played double shifting minutes in all situations. Dumanski is the most complete defenseman in the province and has no holes to his game. He’s also a very … Read more
NAME: Brady Birnie TEAM: Regina Monarchs HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’6/123lbs POSITION: Forward HAND: Left DRAFT RANKINGS: 63RD SKATING: 3.75 SKILL: 4 SHOT: 3 SMARTS: 4.25 PHYSICAL: 3 Brady Birnie had the luxury this past season of playing on one of the best lines in Western Canada bantam hockey. Playing alongside Sam Oremba and relative Carson Birnie, Brady posted 128 points in 31 games in the regular season. Birnie is an intelligent player who knows how to … Read more