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,…

8/13/23 MHA Showcase – Real good size, big, physical and lining guys up nicely too. You don’t see too many young defensemen at this level with an ability to square up oncoming puck carriers one-on-one and completely take them out of the equation physically. One attacker came down the left wing, Turkstra maintained a good…