FOXBORO, Mass. — It was Week 7 of the Foxboro Prep League, which is held at Foxboro Sports Center.
Team Holske faced off with Team Donatelli, while Team Moran and Team Walsh duked it out in the second game. The final matchup was between Team Cox and Team Omicioli.
As the summer winds down, there are three weeks left of the games, which culminate in the championship on Aug. 22.
Here are nine uncommitted prospects who stood out.
Justin Graf
Team Cox/Rivers, 7/10/2007, F, left shot, 5-11/160
Hometown: Lincoln, Mass.Â
Throughout the weeks, Graf has showed himself as often more powerful than the opposition. A great example of that Wednesday was when he took the puck into the offensive zone himself, cut around a defenseman and took a hard shot that beat the goalie. His shot is lethal from almost anywhere in the offensive zone and I like where his skating is.
Ty Hymovitz
Team Moran/St. Sebastian's, 11/14/2008, F, right shot, 5-11/163
Hometown: Needham, Mass.Â
Hymovitz had a freakin' snipe early in his team's game with Team Walsh. He got the puck at the side of the net and quickly let a missile go right over the goaltender's glove. Hymovitz will be vital for a St. Sebastian's team this winter that lost almost its entire team. He will have every chance to lead the way offensively.
Cam MacPherson
Team Cox/St. Mark's, 6/19/2008, F, left shot, 5-7/145
Hometown: Hopkinton, Mass.Â
MacPherson showcased good hands while driving play, which helped lead to a goal from Anthony Sergeyev. He also had no problem going to the netfront, which got him a goal when he tipped a shot from the slot. MacPherson was quietly one of the most productive '08 forwards in prep last season, tallying 30 points in 29 games. The Lions lost their top three point-getters to graduation, so MacPherson will be a vital, go-to scorer this winter.
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Brian McFadden
Team Moran/Catholic Memorial, 1/8/2008, D, right shot, 6-5/181
Hometown: Holbrook, Mass.Â
McFadden was a standout over the winter with Catholic Memorial and that's continued into the Foxboro Prep League this summer. On Wednesday night, he had a sweet goal, getting off a quick, hard release from the point. His size allows him to have a great stick, especially when taking away passing lanes in the neutral zone and in his own zone. He also moved the puck well for a big man, making smart first passes when coming out of his own zone.
Cameron Omicioli
Team Omicioli/Mount St. Charles, 5/15/2009, F, left shot, 5-9/165
Hometown: New Haven, Conn.Â
Hey, look — an '09. I counted two goals for Omicioli on Wednesday. The first was a nice one off the rush, while the second was a complete snipe from in tight. It's always a good indicator of future success when the youngest possible players ('09s) fit right in with older birth years ('06s, '07s and '08s), and Omicioli did that. He will play for Mount St. Charles' 15O squad this winter.
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Cole Sabourin
Team Omicioli/Mount St. Charles, 1/23/2008, F, right shot, 5-10/170
Hometown: Cumberland, R.I.Â
He was the best player across all three games. Sabourin drove play effortlessly. His stride allowed him to generate speed quickly on trips through the neutral zone and allowed him to speed past defenders once over the blue line. He scored on one of those rushes, leaving a defenseman in the dust and showcasing a nice backhand finish. His best play was when he had the puck in the opposing zone and got out of the corner by dangling through three defenders to get to the slot for a scoring chance.
Nathan Walsh
Team Donatelli/St. George's, 7/9/2006, D, right shot, 5-9/174
Hometown: Mendon, Mass.Â
I'm surprised Walsh is still uncommitted. And I know it's summer hockey, but I felt that way a lot on Wednesday night. He made smart reads as Team Holske tried to transition up ice. His best was midway through the first half; he jumped a breakout pass in the offensive zone, intercepting it and taking it hard to the net for a scoring chance. He was good with the puck in tight spaces and showcased great mobility. When he had the puck at the point, his head was always up looking for shooting and passing lanes.
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Tommy Wilkinson
Team Moran/Thayer, 9/9/2008, F, right shot, 6-0/151
Hometown: Duxbury, Mass.Â
Wilkinson was a big producer in his team's lopsided, 8-1 win over Team Walsh. He was good at getting to the netfront and fighting for loose pucks, which is how he scored two goals. I also liked his vision, as was evident on a sequence when he got an offensive zone entry, cut middle and made a perfect pass to a teammate going to the net.
Keagin Wilson
Team Holske/Belmont Hill, 10/12/2006, G, catches left, 5-11/166
Hometown: Hingham, Mass.Â
It's often difficult for goalies to look good in events like this, but Wilson was on his game, especially early. He was tracking pucks well and making big stops. Team Donatelli had various chances from in tight, which Wilson handled well. He was able to turn away point-blank chances with great positioning. Everett Baldwin (Providence, R.I.) ripped a laser from the slot that Wilson casually gloved down.
