ISS Hockey
Who will be looked upon in the dying minutes of a tie game? Who will be counted upon to provide leadership on the long road to a national title? Who will make the key pass? Score the big goal? Make the huge save?
International Scouting Services has selected three players from each of the five teams competing in Lloydminster, Alta./Sask., that it believes are players to watch at the 2016 RBC Cup.
Who made the list?
BROOKS
Derek Lodermeier go-to player in all situations … competes hard … positionally strong … reads the play very well … makes smart decisions with and without the puck … strong on the boards
Cale Makar smooth-skating defenceman … good intelligence … poised with the puck … hard shot that gets to the net … good feel for the game … shows confidence with the puck
Jeff Malott big kid who can skate well … long, powerful stride … willing to drive to the net … blocks shots … competes hard … uses speed to his advantage on the forecheck … smart
CARLETON PLACE
Jordan Larson high hockey IQ … tremendous leadership skills … creative player … strong, fast and agile … moves the puck very well on the PP … makes smart decisions off the rush
Colton Point big body that covers the net … moves well for his size … good rebound control … covers the bottom of the net well … plays with confidence … gets in front of shooters
Bryce Van Horn works hard … quick release … good offensive skills … plays with size and strength … protects the puck well … willing to play in hard areas and battle for space
LLOYDMINSTER
Ryan Chynoweth power forward … great competitive nature … works hard to make things happen … strong on the forecheck … forces turnovers … no fun to play against … heavy shot
Christian Lloyd extremely steady defenceman … rarely makes mistakes … makes a great first pass … leader on the ice … infectious work ethic … shuts down the rush well
Troy Van Tetering crafty offensive player … outstanding hockey sense … great speed … always a threat to score … likes to shoot from prime scoring areas … dangerous on special teams
TRENTON
Adam Clements smart defenceman … quarterbacks the power play … very good offensive instincts … makes a great first pass … likes to join the rush … sees the ice well … hard shot
Mitch Emerson two-way winger … good size and strength … protects the puck well … finishes checks … good hands … hard, accurate shot … good at finding open ice in the offensive zone
Daniel Urbani quick, athletic goaltender … moves very quick from post to post … has ability to scramble and make second saves … plays with confidence … good communicator
WEST KELOWNA
Liam Blackburn skilled offensive forward … good vision … very good agility … can handle the puck in traffic … good hockey sense … dangerous on the power play and penalty kill
Jonathan Desbiens very good skater … great anticipation … strong puck support … active stick through the neutral zone … drives the net well … plays hard with a high tempo … two-way game
Kylar Hope always around the puck … dangerous in scoring areas … knack for finding open space … creates offence out of nothing … feet are constantly moving … relentless puck pursuit