Ended the ‘23-24 season on a 10-game point streak that accounted for 22 of his 35 points. Hooper got better and better as his junior year wore on and I expect that momentum to carry over after a good run in the Michigan Developmental Hockey League (MDHL) this fall.

Has a bit of an edge to his game, but doesn’t let it affect his play; Szalkowski loves to compete. A 2.12 goals-against average and .932 save percentage during his first year playing in the uber competitive Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League (MIHL). 

A great showing at the Final Four last March turned into a roster spot on Team Michigan, which turned into being a top D for Michigan Hockey Advancement (MHA) Red this fall. Boettcher’s last 12 months are as good as anyone, and he’ll make a strong case to be the No. 1 defender in the…

He’s hard to ignore, whether you’re watching on film or live in the rink. Lynch has a motor and a knack for staying engaged in the play in all three zones. He’s a fantastic center at this level, and that playing style projects him well to junior hockey and beyond. Lynch put up 39 points…

He’s big, he plays with pace, he gets up and down the ice and he’s constantly engaged in the play. Leiter was second on the Shamrocks in scoring with 24 points last season as a junior; six of them coming during the team’s playoff run. I expect him to anchor CC’s defensive efforts this season,…

A very well-rounded game. Smooth skater, nice puck skills, plays fast and with a purpose too. Timko is talented enough to go toe-to-toe with anyone in the state. He creates opportunities with and without the puck, driving the net hard on line rushes and finding linemates in open space. After scoring 24 points in 25…

One scout I talked with said Sivi may very well be the best junior hockey prospect at the goalie position this season. His numbers are hard to argue, with 25 varsity wins, a career goals-against average below 2.00 and a save percentage north of 91.0 percent. Trenton will play a gauntlet of a schedule yet…

Consistent, reliable and effective. What more can you ask for in a defenseman? Kraut is a big, rangy defender who maintains tight gaps throughout the rink. I love the way he collapses down the offensive zone, taking away time and space before an opposing rush can even get started. And when it does, he uses…

Jaakkola has 37 career wins to his name ahead of his senior season. I expect him to stockpile quite a few more before graduating, but he’ll certainly be tested against a tough Metro League schedule for the first time.