8/13/23 MHA Showcase – He’s pretty quick to react and jump into plays. A pretty supportive center throughout the rink, which is a bit rare for this age and skill level. Pierczynski is pretty busy, keeping his feet moving a ton and all over the ice in a good way. Definitely one to apply pressure…

8/13/23 MHA Showcase – He’s a real big, strong kid for the age group. Solid on his skates and very comfortable with the puck on his stick. One of the more poised ones with possession. On top of that, Pietila has a very heavy shot and quick release that produced multiple goals on the weekend.

8/13/23 MHA Showcase – I would like to see his skating improve but loved his intentions with the puck. Executed a few nice zone entries. One example where he gained the blue line, left a nice drop pass for a teammate to skate into and then drove the net to back off the D. Plays…

8/13/23 MHA Showcase – Not a very pretty skater but he’s a major pest to opponents. A really hungry F1 on the forecheck that disrupts opposing defensemen. Showed a willingness to drive the net hard and generally just hard to play against. Does a lot of dirty work plays well and had a nice tip…

8/13/23 MHA Showcase – He’s very smooth with the puck on his stick. Has a knack for being dangerous off the rush both with and without the puck. On multiple occasions, he adjusted his route through the neutral zone to time his zone entry with the puck carrier. This allowed him to drive the net…

8/13/23 MHA Showcase – Very good footwork, smooth and comfortable. Can overdo it at times though and take an extra crossover or evasive move that gets him into trouble. Has the makings of being a real nice prospect over the next few years, given his footwork coupled with respectable puck skills as well. Just a…

8/13/23 MHA Showcase – A little small and light, even for the 2008 birth year. However, Walkup is a really good skater who is very quick and super scrappy. He does a lot of good things with and without the puck. Does get out-muscled on occasion, given his size, but as he grows and fills…

8/13/23 MHA Showcase – My favorite 2008-born defenseman at the event. He was the best skater and very noticeable every time he touched the ice. Miller’s ability to move with his hands and feet in rhythm really is a rarity, especially for this age at this level. He’s extremely comfortable with the puck on his…

8/13/23 MHA Showcase – He fits in at this level. The game and pace isn’t too fast for him but his style of play also isn’t going to dominate or take over here either. Leiter is a good skater and keeps himself in respectable positioning throughout the rink. Slightly undersized but still very young; I…

8/13/23 MHA Showcase – Real big kid for the birth year and looks like a decent skater too. A very physical presence in open ice and in tight quarters. Kososki defended the oncoming rush, closed the gap while maintaining position and then put the kid flat on his back. It was a very technical play,…