Started out strong this fall; I saw a lot I really liked. Good vision, decent puck skills, worked his butt off in the offensive zone. Douma faded a little bit as the MDHL season went on, but if he can get back to executing consistently, he could really shine.

He’s a compact player who can be extremely explosive. Marquette’s footwork sets him apart from others at this level and his first two strides provide for an awesome ability to capitalize on small windows of opportunity. Puck skills are solid as well and hockey IQ is fantastic. He can be very assertive; I love the…

To quote one scout, “his game translates very well to the next level.” That isn’t always the case for top high school prospects but it is quite true for Heard. He can make the pretty plays that make ya say ‘wow’ and isn’t gonna take crap from anybody either. Matter of fact, he’ll dish it…

Krol finished the ‘19-20 season playing some of his best hockey and he’s continued on that trajectory through this offseason. He can be a pest without the puck and wins a ton of battles along the walls. He was fantastic this fall for 18U Michigan Hockey Advancement’s top line and was a goal-scoring machine producing…

Capable of doing it all, smart enough not to. Think about that one for a second. Some of the best defensemen in the game, at any level, know when to keep things simple and make the *smart* play as opposed to the *big* play. Stenman has all the weapons in his arsenal to wire a…

I’m actually really excited to see what the four-year Copper King does for a victory lap. Loukus has posted *three consecutive* 40-point seasons, and I don’t know too many that have accomplished that feat in MI-HS. However, cousin Scott Loukus has graduated and classmate Tanner Rowe has moved on to the NAHL. Dean isn’t on…

Listed as both a forward and a D for Pioneer last season, Kotre did a lot of everything. By ‘a lot’ I mean just 25 goals and 53 points, and produced in 21-of-26 outings; not a big deal. If it’s possible, the Pioneers may lean on him even more as a senior leader.