2010-2011 SPOKANE CHIEFS PROSPECTS
NAME HT. WT. D.O.B. HOMETOWN CURRENT TEAM
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Michael Aviani
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5’11”
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170
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4/7/93
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N. Vancouver, BC
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Grandview Steelers PIJHL
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CENTER - A very well rounded player. Does a lot of things well. Can play in all situations. Shows a lot of compete. Very good leadership abilities. Sees the ice really well.
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Michael Betz
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6’1”
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215
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7/3/92
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Summerland, BC
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RIGHT WING - Big, strong kid. Sees the ice really well. Good hands. Has a pro shot, hard and quick. A deceptive skater.
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Dillon Bogart
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5’10”
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172
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4/7/94
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Spokane Valley, WA
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Spokane U16 Midget
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LEFT WING - Good sized kid with a powerful strong stride. He has really good hands and a hard shot. Is strong on the puck and has a nose for the net.
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Chris Buchanan
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6’0”
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168
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4/22/94
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San Jose, CA
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San Jose Sharks U18
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DEFENSEMAN - Is a solid defenseman. He has a lot of athletic ability. Has good feet and is a good skater. Plays hard and finishes his checks. Makes a good 1st pass out of his zone.
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Connor Chartier
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5’9½”
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155
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1/15/94
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Calgary, AB
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UFA Bisons AMHL
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RIGHT WING - Is a team leader. Well rounded player who can play in all situations. Smart. Makes plays. Handles the puck well in traffic. Gets his nose dirty.
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Jesse Collins
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5’10
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162
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2/1/93
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Nine Mile Falls, WA
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Spokane Braves KIJHL
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RIGHT WING - He is a smart player. Makes plays in both ends of the rink. Smooth, strong skater. Kills penalties as well as plays powerplay. Effective player.
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Brendan Edie
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5’11”
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160
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8/21/93
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Dugald, MB
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Eastman MMHL
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GOALTENDER - A very athletic kid. Confident and very poised in the net. Challenges the shooters. Quick. Moves very well in the net.
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Mac Engel
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5’10”
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175
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3/7/93
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Red Deer, AB
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Red Deer Midget AAA
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GOALTENDER - Mac is a very poised goaltender, who keep his game simple. Mac is a real hard worker and is very competitive. He is a very athletic kid who handles the puck very well.
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Mitch Fowler
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5’10”
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155
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2/10/93
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Spokane Valley, WA
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Dallas Ice Jets U18
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CENTER - Good skater with very good speed. Skilled. Handles the puck really well in traffic. Accurate shot. Makes plays in offensive zone.
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Jason Fram
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5’11”
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175
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4/23/95
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South Delta BC
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South Delta Bantam AAA
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DEFENSEMAN - Plays with a lot of poise and puck patience. Very good with the puck. Sees plays develop and makes a good, crisp pass. Has good size that he uses effectively. Will jump up into the play to contribute offensively. Has good feet and good mobility.
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Reid Gow
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5’11”
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165
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4/4/94
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Killarney, MB
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Southwest Cougars MMHL
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DEFENSEMAN - Creative puck moving defenseman. Powerplay guy. Makes players around him better. Unselfish. Character and leadership abilities.
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Cole Hamblin
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6’3”
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246
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3/9/93
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St. Adolphe, MB
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Eastman MMHL
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DEFENSEMAN - Is a very big guy. Has good feet and is a good skater. He is a strong guy who has the ability to play physical. Moves the puck well. Sees the ice.
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Jarid Hauptman
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5’9”
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150
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3/9/94
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Morinville, SK
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Ft Saskatchewan AMMHL
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RIGHT WING - Offensive minded player. Very good skater with explosive speed. Has a real nose for the net. Not afraid to play in the area needed to score. Sees the ice well.
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Tyler King-Cunnignham
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6’0”
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180
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2/18/95
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Pilot Butte, SK
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Notre Dame Bantam AA
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DEFENSEMAN - Has the ability to play with skill and get involved in the offense. Has good puck skills and can beat guys one on one. Is a steady responsible defenseman who utilizes his size and strength. Sees plays develop and makes a very good 1st pass. Plays with confidence and leads by example.
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Nakeh Lamothe
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6’1”
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160
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2/26/95
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Edmonton, AB
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Southside Athletic Bantam AAA
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LEFT WING - Is player in the power forward mold. Has the ability to play with skill and speed but also has the ability to play with force. Likes to be involved and plays well in traffic. Is a good skater and handles the puck well while in stride. Is very effective in the corners and along the boards.
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Brett Lewchuk
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5’10”
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140
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1/6/95
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Saskatoon, SK
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Saskatoon Frostbite Bantam AA
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GOALTENDER - Plays with consistency and poise. Is known for his routines and superstitions but utilizes those to play big when it counts. Is a team leader. Is a real competitor. Battles for every puck. Plays big in the net. Always square to the shooter. Is a good sized kid with more room to grow.
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Brendon Mangone
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6’0”
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170
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2/13/93
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Fernie, BC
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Fernie Ghostrider Jr. B
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LEFT WING - Is a converted defenseman who has adjusted well. Has the ability to be a power forward. Is a good skater with a powerful stride. Can combine skill with grit. Has good hands with good hockey sense. Plays well in traffic and not afraid to get involved physically.
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Anthony Paskaruk
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5’9”
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140
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1/18/94
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Airdrie, AB
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AC Avalanche AMMHL
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CENTER - Is quietly an effective player in both ends of the rink. Can score and also kill penalties. Sees the ice really well. Is a really good skater with good speed.
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Bo Pellah
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5’10”
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150
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5/25/95
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Vancouver, BC
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Burnaby Winter Club Bantam AAA
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DEFENSEMAN - Is a very smooth skating defenseman. Has great mobility. Sees the ice well and makes plays in all zones. Played in a good program and knows how to win. Has a lot of puck patience and reads the play well. Has a lot of upside. Has grown a lot over the season, adding to his game.
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Zach Pochiro
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5’10”
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135
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3/6/94
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Las Vegas, NV
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Nevada Stars U16
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RIGHT WING - Is a real competitor. Not afraid to get his nose dirt in the tough areas. Has good hands in traffic. Accurate shot. Will be better as he gets stronger.
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David Pope
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6’0”
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148
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9/27/94
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Edmonton, AB
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K of C AMHL
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LEFT WING Is a well rounded player. Good offensively and defensively. Has really good hands and makes very good passes. Has a lot of compete.
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Adam Power
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6’5”
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200
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3/1/95
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Post Falls, ID
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Boise Bantam AAA
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FORWARD - Is a very big package for a 1995 born player. Utilizes his frame very well. Has good skill level. Will be very an effective player as he gains more confidence and plays at a higher level.
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Tyson Predinchuk
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6’2”
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160
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6/1/95
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Regina, SK
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Regina Hurricanes Bantam AA
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CENTER - Is a very good compliment of size and skill. Is a good skater with good balance. Attacks the offensive zone with speed and power. Is tough to handle down in the offensive zone. Has a very good nose for the net and can score. Hard accurate shot.
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Jeremy McIntosh
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6’1”
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160
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3/19/95
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Calgary, AB
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Calgary Bronks Bantam AAA
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DEFENSEMAN - Plays with a lot of compete and battle. Good skater with good mobility. Reads the play well and makes a good 1st pass. Reliable steady defenseman who plays well in all 3 zones. Is good at getting pucks through to the net.
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Cade Owad
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5’10”
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170
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5/6/95
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Calgary, AB
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Calgary Northstar Sabres Bantam AAA
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CENTER - Is a very well rounded player. Is a very responsible two way forward that can also contribute offensively. Is known for his character and leadership. Strong on the puck as well as along the boards and in the corners. Is a good skater with a powerful stride. Has good hockey sense.
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David Readman
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6’1”
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150
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8/4/94
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Dawson Creek, BC
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Northeast Panthers REMHL
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GOALTENDER - Big goaltender. Takes up a lot of the net. A real competitor. Very athletic. Quick. Challenges every shooter and shot.
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Jacob Romo
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5’9”
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160
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6/6/95
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Fullerton, CA
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California Stars Midget AAA
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CENTER - Not a huge frame but is very strong on the puck and handles it well in traffic. Has good hands and the ability to score. Takes the puck hard to the net. Has the ability to score. Good skater. Attacks with speed. Sees the ice well.
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Brendan Rooney
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5’9”
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157
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10/25/94
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Edmonton, AB
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CAC AMHL
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DEFENSEMAN - Steady puck moving defenseman. Good skater with very good mobility. Sees the ice very well. Is a physical presence and likes to finish his checks.
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Liam Stewart
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5’11”
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150
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8/5/94
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Hermosa Beach, CA
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LA Selects U16
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CENTER - Hard working honest player. Plays both ends of the rink. Not afraid to get involved physically. Athletic. Offensive game is improving all the time.
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Jordan Swenson
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5’10”
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177
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7/15/93
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Saskatoon, SK
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Prince Albert SMHL
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DEFENSEMAN - Is a steady defenseman who does not make a lot of mistakes. Makes a real good 1st pass. Sees the ice well. Plays in all situations.
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Collin Valcourt
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6’1”
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188
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3/18/93
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Red Deer, AB
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Red Deer Midget AAA
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CENTER - Collin is a hard working forward with a real nose for the net. Is known for scoring in traffic. His size and strength help him win battles in the offensive zone. Was an All Star at the 2009/10 Macs Midget Tournament.
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Cole Wedman
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6’2”
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155
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3/18/94
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Edmonton, AB
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Edmonton SSAC Midget AAA
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DEFENSEMAN - Cole is a good sized kid who plays a steady responsible game. Is a heads up guy who makes a real good 1st pass. Sees the ice very well and has good read and react skills. Has the ability to play physical and not afraid to make the opposition accountable. Works hard and is a very consistent performer.
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Riley Whittingham
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6’0”
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170
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5/1/95
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Calgary, AB
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Calgary Northstar Sabres Bantam AAA
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RIGHT WING - Is a player with good size. Has a nose for the net and an ability to score. Has a great shot and not afraid to utilize in all areas. Sees the ice well. Is aggressive on the puck and not afraid to play in traffic. Is very effective when he drives the net and uses his size and strength.
