@NAXHockey was dominant this tournament. Ngandu @Kelowna_Rockets has taken another step forward, and looks to have pro upside. Gibson @TCAmericans proved once again why he was the top goalie on our list
@PacificSeaDevil U18 Prep G Kole Anderosov makes 63 saves on 65 shots in a 4-2 win over Edge. The 4.25 ⭐️ goalie was @_Neutral_Zone’s 2nd ranked goalie and 23rd ranked prospect for the ‘25 @TheWHL Draft. @PGCougars got a good one as he has made 159 saves in 3 starts on 176 shots
The London Knights have found a lot of success sending top prospects to Jr. B in their U17 seasons. Bonk, Mailloux, and O’Reilly to name a few. Players like Hilderman are going to benefit from getting lots of ice time rather than riding the pine in the WHL.
My old school hockey takes:
1) Leadership groups should be no more than 4 players, no alternating home and away “A”s (unless co-“C”s).
2) Non-pro teams should be restricted to numbers 1-29. Goalies can wear 1-39 within reason.
3) Going out for 3 stars should be a requirement.
With the latest round of cuts announced, the Saskatoon Blades have now cut:
Adam Halat: @AEHL_HA U18 AAA leading goal and point scorer
Jaggar John: CSSHL U17 Prep top scoring ‘09
Nathan Guenther: 6th AEHL D scoring, 3rd in D goals, 2nd team all-star
Ryley Budd: 23/24 CSSHL GOY
Tyler Benson set the @AEHL_HA U15 AAA single season points record with 146 points in just 33 games (4.42 ppg) in 12/13. There is a very real chance that @Rebels_U15AAA forward and likely #1 @TheWHL pick Madden Daneault beats it. He had 93 in 33 last season (2.81 ppg).
The @bdnwheatkings getting both Fayad and Cruz Jim is incredible. Two of the central pieces off the @NAXHockey U15 Prep team which was far and away the best team in the country.
4.25⭐️ Ahmad Fayad signs with @bdnwheatkings - The 2010 forward was our 28th ranked prospect for @thewhl draft. Skilled winger had 89 points in 42 games last year for @NAXHockey
Not only do Anton Frondell and Aleksander Barkov have the same model statistical profile, they have the same body type and use their body to bull their way into opportunities, like few can.
They'll differ in how they produce. Barkov has a bit more finesse and set up to him and Frondell is more of a pure shooter.
But the more I see Frondell the more I see Barkov.
I’ve watched quite a bit of Anton Frondell in the last little bit, I’m thinking not quite Aleksander Barkov, but close. And that’s about the highest praise I can give. 2nd highest ppg for a draft year player in HockeyAllsvenskan history while being a stud defensively #nhldraft25
4.5 ⭐️ Kash Elke commits to the @MJWARRIORS! Elke was our fourth ranked prospect for the 2025 @TheWHL draft and is set to play U18 for the @TisdaleTrojans this season!
@jroilersblue teammates Adeniken and Salisbury listed here are both undrafted players with @TheWHL upside. Adeniken led the team in scoring with 36 in 36 and Salisbury posted a .922 sv%. Salisbury is now listed at 6’2” and seems to have grown a ton since his draft year.
3.75 ⭐️ Torren Budgell in attendance! One of my all-time favourite players, Budgell was third in scoring by defenders at the @AEHL_HA U18 level last season.
We've got 'em checked in, now let's get 'em suited up! Here are the four teams in action in our games Thursday and Friday - games Saturday and Sunday will have different rosters.
#PowerOfThePack
Very happy to see that Jeshan Hayer received a camp invite. Hayer was @_Neutral_Zone’s 44th ranked prospect for the 2024 @TheWHL Draft. He was solid for @BostonHA this season before being selected by @MuskegonJacks in the 2025 @USHL Futures Draft. Kid can motor.
Hockey season is here!
Royals announce the Schedule & Roster for 2025 Training Camp presented by COBS Bread Eagle Creek
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