After reviewing the goalies and defensemen from USA Hockey’s 2018 Select 17 Player Development Camp, we're onto the forwards.
The event, which took place place June 26-July 2 at the Northtown Center in Amherst, N.Y., showcased the top 2001-born players from the United States, excluding those who compete for the National Team Development Program (NTDP).
From there, USA Hockey selected its U.S. Under 18 Men’s Select Team to compete in next month's Hlinka-Gretzky Cup in Alberta.
The tourmanet is the first major international scouting showcase for 2019 NHL Draft, though several players were inexplicably snubbed. Four New England locals made the cut.
The following rankings – based on personal observations and analysis – are of the top 75 forwards who skated before USA Hockey staff, college coaches, junior and NHL scouts, and NHLPA agents. While future potential is factored into these rankings, if a player didn't perform up to expectations, his ranking suffered.
Twenty-three of the players listed below are either from New England or are committed to colleges in the region.
1. Austen Swankler
#17 Orange, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies, 8/21/01, Left Shot, 6-0/181
NCAA Commit: Michigan
Swankler was a man skating against boys out here at times. A Pittsburgh Penguins Elite product, he scored over 100 points in 2017-18 with the Jr. Grizzlies, earning a commitment to Michigan. He’s big, heavy on pucks, and can skate. He forced a turnover at his defensive blue line and took it down the other end, ripping a shot just below the crossbar and in without breaking stride. He’s around the puck a lot and is a force below the dots. He’s a big time prospect who had a ton of buzz, despite being inexplicably left off the Hlinka-Gretzky roster.
2. Nicholas Robertson
#17 Columbia, Peterborough Petes, 9/11/01, Left Shot, 5-8.75/159
Robertson had a coming out party in Amherst. He was terrific. He has great wheels and hustled all over the ice. He made plays after recovering pucks in the dirty areas. He wasn’t afraid to drive the net and challenge defenders 1-on-1. He was always in the greasy areas and scored a nice second-effort goal on Friday. The one knock was his hockey sense was just average.
3. Brendan Brisson
#16 Red, Shattuck St. Mary’s Prep, 10/22/01, Left Shot, 5-10.25/172
Brisson has always been a smart player who could be counted on in all three zones. However, he’s recently added some size and gained an explosive element to his game. He still backchecks hard and plays responsibly. He scored a couple of really nice goals here, showing off a precise shot. He also controlled puck possession for long stretches of time in the offensive zone.
4. John Farinacci
#14 Royal, Dexter, 2/14/01, Right Shot, 5-11.25/185
NCAA Commit: Harvard
Farinacci has that innate offensive skill set that allows him to strike at any moment. His foot speed might not be high-end, but he’s fast enough and has a good stride. He scored a really nice wraparound goal, plus showed off his hands and ability to break free in small areas.
5. Luke Toporowski
#14 Columbia, Spokane Chiefs, 4/12/01, Left Shot, 5-10.75/179
Toporowski continued to get better as the week moved along. The Iowa native was dominant at Select 15s two summers ago, but other players have caught up and he hasn’t really grown much. He’s still a very good player who is strong down low and has the speed to get to pucks and make plays. He scored a nice goal on a rush on Thursday.
6. Arthur Kaliyev
#13 Royal, Hamilton Bulldogs, 6/26/01, Left Shot, 6-1.25/189
There’s absolutely no denying Kaliyev’s value. He’s not the fastest skater, but he’s a rugged winger who can barrel his way into the slot and rip shots. He has one of the best releases of any player eligible for the 2019 NHL Draft, and he had a terrific first season in the OHL. However, he was a disappointment here. He didn’t seem interested and floated for long stretches. He was better on Thursday, so maybe he just needed to shake off the rust.
7. Michael Mancinelli
#13 Gold, Madison Capitols, 6/28/01, Right Shot, 5-9/177
NCAA Commit: North Dakota
Mancinelli combines a solid offensive game with a hard nose for the puck and a competitive edge. He scored a highlight-reel goal on Thursday. He’s tough and plays hard, despite his small frame.
8. Robert Mastrosimone
#14 Orange, Chicago Steel, 1/24/01, Left Shot, 5-9.5/158
NCAA Commit: Boston University
Mastrosimone, from Islip, N.Y., is a Long Island Royals product who played for the Chicago Still in 2017-18. He’s smaller, but he’s crafty and has quick hands. He finds seams, has a quick release and goes to the dirty areas. He was a little snakebitten offensively here. The nice part of his game is that he competes hard and, despite being undersized, plays with an edge in all three zone. That allows him to remain impactful even if he’s not producing.
9. Kaden Bohlsen
#12 Kelly, Des Moines Buccaneers, 1/10/01, Right Shot, 6-3/188
NCAA Commit: Minnesota
Bohlsen should have been more productive with his size and shot this week. When he gets the puck off, it comes off the stick with zip and can really unload on a goalie. With his size and length, he tries to use his stick to get in passing and shooting lanes in the defensive zone. He was good, but a little inconsistent. A 6-foot-3 winger who can shoot like he does is a valuable commodity.
10. Grant Silianoff
#15 Grey, Shattuck St. Mary’s, 1/4/01, Left Shot, 5-11/165
NCAA Commit: Notre Dame
Silianoff, who was the first overall pick by Cedar Rapids in the 2017 USHL Phase I Draft, is a well-rounded prospect who plays a complete, 200-foot game. He scored a rebound goal and also sniped another goal coming down the right side on Thursday. He recovers pucks and plays the game the right way.
11. Joshua Nodler
#18 Orange, Honeybaked 16U, 4/27/01, Right Shot, 5-11.25/204
NCAA Commit: Michigan State
Nodler was a little streaky here, but he’s a very good player who had a hat trick in one game. He’s a very good skater who knows where to be in order to have the puck find him. He’s slippery around the net, which allows him to score some rebound goals.
12. Dan Russell
#17 Forest, Fox Motors 16U, 11/16/01, Left Shot, 5-8.5/138
NCAA Commit: Michigan State
Russell, who has made the 30-man roster for the USHL's Fargo Force, is quick, strong on puck pursuit, and accelerates well. He competes hard and keeps his feet moving. He scored a nice goal off a mid-air deflection. He was consistently noticeable.
13. Ryan Robinson
#12 Forest, Dallas Stars 16U, 10/9/01, Left Shot, 6-0/182
NCAA Commit: Arizona State
The Texas native had a good week here. He’s a complete, all-around player who has few flaws. He sees the ice well and anticipates what’s going to happen around him. He’s able to force turnovers and makes some nice passes. Ultimately, he’s around the puck a lot and competes hard.
14. Jackson Jutting
#13 Grey, Prior Lake, 2/27/01, Left Shot, 5-10.25/165
NCAA Commit: Colorado College
Jutting has improved noticeably over the past year. He’s the nephew of former Minnesota State Mankato coach Troy Jutting, but is committed to the Tigers. He’s added an explosiveness to his game, which allowed him to split the defense and have a few clear looks at the net. He has a quick release and does a good job of moving pucks to teammates. He also scored a nice goal in a shootout on Thursday.
15. Carson Riddle
#15 Columbia, Honeybaked 16U, 6/26/01, Left Shot, 5-7.75/151
NCAA Commit: Western Michigan
Riddle didn’t have a great week on the score sheet, but he’s fun to watch. He’s fast and plays extremely hard. He’s relentless in all three zones and does a good job throwing his body around, despite not being the biggest player on the ice.
16. Sam Colangelo
#12 Red, Lawrence Academy, 12/26/01, Right Shot, 6-0.25/204
NCAA Commit: Northeastern
Colangelo started out slow, but got better as the week went along. The Stoneham, Mass., native is known for his shot, and is sometimes knocked for floating some. He did a much better job of consistently impacting the game as the week moved on. While he has a good shot, his vision and ability to set up plays is often overlooked. A late ’01, he’s not eligible until the 2020 NHL Draft.
17. Garrett Pinoniemi
#17 Red, Delano, 7/15/01, Left Shot, 5-11.5/141
NCAA Commit: St. Cloud
From Minnesota, Pinoniemi was one of the fastest players at camp. His speed allowed him to get time and space, which resulted in six assists as he was able to set up teammates for several easy goals.
18. Camden Thiesing
#11 Forest, Chicago Mission U16, 3/26/01, Right Shot, 5-11.25/164
Thiesing is a great skater who has some skill. He scored a goal late on a rush up ice that beat the goalie through the five-hole. He also had a really nice goal that went right in the top corner in another game. His speed is his best attribute. It allows him to impact the offense and get back to help out in his own zone. His hockey sense needs some work if he’s going to make the most of his abilities.
19. Jeffrey Bertrand
#10 Gold, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights, 5/10/01, Left Shot, 6-0.5/163
NCAA Commit: Penn State
From Alaska, Bertrand has added size and gained explosiveness over the past year. It allowed him to have an even greater impact in the transition game as well in the offensive zone. He’ll continue to improve in the NAHL come 2018-19.
20. Dylan Wendt
#10 Red, Honeybaked 16U, 1/9/01, Right Shot, 6-0.25/181
NCAA Commit: Michigan
Wendt has good size and has been a favorite of this observer in past viewings. He had a good week here, but his lack of breakaway speed and heavy feet prevented him from being more productive. Nonetheless, he has the physical tools to continue developing into a solid player.
21. Hunter Campbell
#17 White, Calgary Hitmen, 1/27/01, Right Shot, 6-0.5/200
Campbell is a bottom-six forward who hits hard and can score tough goals around the net. His physical maturity and experience from playing major junior showed. While he doesn’t have a lot of upside offensively, there’s a lot to like in his gritty game.
22. Aaron Huglen
#15 Royal, Roseau, 3/6/01, Right Shot, 5-11.25/166
NCAA Commit: Minnesota
Huglen has a good offensive skill set. His hands and ability to juke defenders in tight areas and make plays on his own are intriguing assets. He made a couple of really nice passes to find open teammates, including one to Kaliyev for a goal on Thursday.
23. Trevor Kuntar
#16 Grey, Youngstown Phantoms, 6/20/01, Left Shot, 6-0/184
NCAA Commit: Harvard
Kuntar was buried as one of the youngest players in the USHL this past season, which resulted in a bad year on the stat sheet. Here, he showed he still has the skill and skating to be a nice offensive player at Harvard in a few years. He looks to pass too often and needs to be more assertive, but he’s good in small areas and wins draws.
24. Tyler Paquette
#15 Gold, Des Moines Buccaneers, 3/16/01, Right Shot, 6-2.75/202
NCAA Commit: Penn State
Paquette didn’t really produce here, but he’s playing with more of a purpose than he previously was. His experience in the USHL certainly helped his game mature. Projecting forward, he’s a big, bottom-six winger who needs to be heavy on pucks and keep it simple. If he can recover pucks and win wall battles, leading to offense, that will be a bonus. He’s still raw, so there’s still hope for his offensive game to blossom.
25. Briggs Gammill
#16 Orange, Berkshire, 5/9/01, Left Shot, 5-10/152
NCAA Commit: Yale
Gammill is an often overlooked prospect throughout New England in this birth year, but he’s a nice offensive player who made big strides last offseason. He’s a good skater, hustles, and scored a couple of goals right around the blue paint. His hands and decision-making aren’t elite, but he could be a middle-six forward for Yale.
26. T.J. Koufis
#14 Gold, Chicago Mission 16U, 7/14/01, Right Shot, 5-11.75/196
NCAA Commit: Wisconsin
Koufis has heavy feet and needs to work on his first step in particular. However, there’s a lot to like about his game. He’s heavy on pucks and won a lot of battles along the wall and down low. His stick skills are better than previously thought.
27. Robert Christy
#15 White, St. Thomas, 3/29/01, Left Shot, 5-11.5/177
NCAA Commit: Colorado College
Christy protects pucks and finds seams due to his strength and leveraging opposing defenders. His skating and overall hockey sense need work, but he was able to find some open teammates and make a few plays due to his power game.
28. Joshua Lopina
#14 White, Chicago Mission 16U, 2/16/01, Right Shot, 6-1/170
Lopina became more of a factor as the week moved along. He’s heavy on pucks, which forced opposing players to take penalties and allowed him to win puck battles. He had a nice goal on Wednesday, but his offensive skill set and skating are just slightly above average for this level.
29. Jake Hale
#19 Forest, Dubuque Fighting Saints, 5/19/01, Right Shot, 5-9/171
NCAA Commit: Minnesota Duluth
Hale, from Minneapolis, Minn., made the NTDP Evaluation Camp last spring, but didn’t make the final team. He’s fast, can make life difficult for opposing defenders, and can kill penalties. His lack of size and inability to create offense by himself makes it hard for him to find a role at an elite level.
30. Matthew Cormier
#12 Grey, Rivers, 2/20/01, Right Shot, 5-9.25/151
Cormier is a great example of what a good coach Shawn McEachern is. The Waltham, Mass., native has improved a lot over the last year. He’s fast and has the quickness to make plays, especially in an environment like this. He consistently made plays throughout the entire camp.
31. Lukas Svejkovsky
#16 White, Wenatchee Wild, 11/28/01, Right Shot, 5-9.5/159
Svejkovsky had a tough first day, but displayed his skill later in the week. He’s good in tight areas and has good hands. He scored a few nifty goals. He needs to bulk up and play heavier, but his skill set is intriguing.
32. Matt Sutton
#14 Kelly, Gilmour Academy, 5/26/01, Right Shot, 5-11.25/172
Sutton plays for Gilmour, a prep school that doesn’t get much recognition, but it did produce former Merrimack star Hampus Gustafsson, who'd now in the Washington Capitals' organization. Sutton skates well, has quickness, and has an above average skill set. He drove the net and protected pucks. He needs to be more consistent in using that part of his game and improve his hockey sense in order to take the next step in his game.
33. Alex Trombley
#10 Grey, Bismarck Bobcats, 5/13/01, Left Shot, 6-0/197
NCAA Commit: Ohio State
Trombley projects as a third-line winger who can play a hard north-south game. He’s heavy on pucks and relentless along the walls. He’s not flashy and doesn’t possess a lot of skill, but he can still create offense and play an all-around game.
34. Jake Dunlap
#19 White, New Hampton, 12/5/01, Left Shot, 5-8/161
Dunlap has been highly regarded for his skating and skill since arriving at New Hampton. This week was a positive one for the Windham, N.H., native. He got in quick on the forecheck and made plays. He scored a nice snap shot goal Thursday and had a nice assist on Friday. His older brother, Joe Dunlap, is committed to Holy Cross.
35. Jacob Badal
#12 Orange, Honeybaked 16U, 10/5/01, Left Shot, 5-11.5/204
NCAA Commit: Western Michigan
Badal is a good skater who does a nice job finding seams and getting into positions where he can find the puck. He was around the play a lot, especially in Wednesday’s game.
36. Mason Nevers
#18 Grey, Edina, 4/3/01, Right Shot, 5-10.25/161
NCAA Commit: Minnesota
Nevers is a good skater who can make plays by finding open teammates and generating time and space. He stood out in Thursday’s game.
37. Luke Mylmok
#18 Black, Notre Dame Hounds 16U, 9/29/01, Left Shot, 5-10.5/174
NCAA Commit: Minnesota Duluth
Mylmok plays like a coach’s son. He’s responsible in all three zones and competes hard throughout all 200 feet of the ice surface. He has good vision and can make plays.
38. Christian Sarlo
#13 Red, North Jersey Avalanche 16U, 6/29/01, Left Shot, 5-11.25/193
NCAA Commit: RPI
Sarlo’s strong play here earned him a college commitment to RPI. His skating and footwork needs work in order to be most efficient moving forward. However, his shot and ability to play heavy and win puck battles down low and along the walls are valuable attributes.
39. Robert Griffin
#19 Orange, Junior Bruins, 1/5/01, Right Shot, 6-0/177
NCAA Commit: Northeastern
Griffin also started out slow, but had a few nice games in the middle of camp. He scored a power-play goal on Friday. The Burlington, Mass., native is best at recovering pucks and looking to facilitate plays for his teammates. He makes some terrific looks with the puck.
40. Tyler Young
#13 Columbia, Lawrence Academy, 5/8/01, Right Shot, 5-11.75/163
NCAA Commit: Providence
The Soutborough, Mass., native has come a long way over the past year. His skating and hockey sense are both good and he earned a commitment to the Friars due to his stellar season in prep hockey. However, this wasn’t his best week. He’s the son of former NHL star and BU alum Scott Young, who's now a development coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
41. Nate Warner
#12 Columbia, St. Cloud Cathedral HS, 9/3/01, Left Shot, 6-0/177
NCAA Commit: St. Cloud State
Warner had a really good first day, playing heavy on pucks and winning battles. His skating is just average, but he impacted the play with his size, strength and physical presence. If he can continue to be tough to play against and chip in offensively from time to time, he should be a good add for the Huskies.
42. Jackson Niedermayer
#13 Forest, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U, Left Shot, 5-11.25/201
Niedermayer has picked up a step over the course of the past few months. He’s a forward who projects similarly – albeit not as high-end – to former Providence winger Erik Foley, who's now in the St. Louis Blues' system. Niedermayer is heavy on pucks, plays a solid north-south game, and has a hard shot. He just can’t create much offense on his own.
43. Tommy Bannister
#19 Gold, Northwood, 9/5/01, Left Shot, 5-8.75/174
NCAA Commit: St. Lawrence
Bannister is a fun player to watch, as he has good speed and seems to just have one thing on his mind each shift. He’s always in pursuit of the puck. He plays with energy and recovers pucks.
44. Liam Devlin
#15 Kelly, St. Sebastian’s, 1/7/01, Left Shot, 5-10.25/174
Devlin is a fun player to watch, as his feet never stop moving. He’s looking to make plays and recovers pucks on the wall and tries to distribute them to teammates. His hockey sense is the only thing holding him back from being more of a consistent force in the offensive zone.
45. Kyle Harris
#19 Black, Flint Firebirds, 4/12/01, Left Shot, 6-0/175
Harris is a good skater who can be a solid, middle-six forward. He made the NTDP Evaluation Camp in 2017, but went up to the OHL after not making the program.
46. John Mittelstadt
#16 Columbia, Eden Prairie, 10/27/01, Left Shot, 5-8.25/159
NCAA Commit: Minnesota
Mittelstadt is the younger brother of Buffalo Sabres prospect Casey and the older brother of star ’03 defenseman Luke, also committed to the Gophers. Mittelstadt is a good skater who was strong on puck pursuit, but he didn’t show much in terms of an offensive upside.
47. Stephen Kyrkostas
#10 Orange, Selects Academy 16U, 3/23/01, Left Shot, 5-8.5/146
Kyrkostas was one of the best pure skaters here. He’s fast and made a great pass right on the tape to a teammate for a goal on a 2-on-1 rush. His hockey sense is the only thing holding him back from being more productive on a consistent basis.
48. Aidan Curran
#17 Royal, NH Jr. Monarchs 16U, 1/22/01, Right Shot, 5-8.75/166
NCAA Commit: New Hampshire
Curran had a good week here. His skating is his top asset. His speed allows him to get into position to make plays. He still needs to play more inside the circles, but forced a couple of turnovers and drew a penalty in Thursday’s game.
49. William Margel
#11 Orange, Selects Academy 16U, 3/16/01, Left Shot, 5-7.5/160
Margel had a very good week here. He’s quick and crafty, showing off more skill than this observer previously thought he had. He’s on the smaller side, but he’s one worth watching.
50. Dominic Schimizzi
#11 White, Gilmour Academy, 3/12/01, Right Shot, 5-9/189
Schimizzi made a nifty pass on a Dunlap goal and scored a beauty of his own. He’s quick and crafty and made some plays here. He’s another potential late bloomer out of Gilmour Academy.
51. Nikita Nesterenko
#11 Royal, Lawrenceville, 9/10/01, Left Shot, 5-10.25/138
Nesterenko has a lot of skill and he can skate, which allows him to be nifty and zigzag in between traffic. However, a lot of his puck possession comes on the perimeter. If he can work on going to the greasy areas and being more of a threat inside the circles, he has the skill to intrigue college coaches.
52. John Lundy
#17 Grey, North Jersey Avs U16, 4/27/01, Left Shot, 5-8.25/162
NCAA Commit: UMass Amherst
Lundy had a good game Wednesday, and is a pure skater with a nice shot. Overall, his strength needs to improve so he can be heavier on pucks.
53. Gavin Puskar
#16 Forest, Hotchkiss, 6/21/01, Left Shot, 6-0.75/163
Puskar, from New Jersey, is starting to gain some traction on the recruiting trail after a solid spring that included a nice showing at the Battle of Boston. Here he was in a little over his head in terms of skill, but he’s a good skater who finishes at the net. He’s a solid power forward who can be heavy on pucks and contribute in all three zones.
54. Charlie Schoen
#18 Forest, Andover, 6/2/01, Right Shot, 5-6.25/138
Schoen is a small, quick forward who can force some turnovers and make some crafty plays on the offensive side of the puck. He’s just lacking the dynamic ability to have a true positive impact in a big showcase such as this.
55. Matthew Crasa
#12 Black, Selects Academy 16U, 3/4/01, Right Shot, 5-10/171
Crasa had a good game on Friday. He skates well, had a redirect goal and then a nice finish a few shifts later. From New York, he’s expected to be back with Selects Academy in the fall.
56. Casey Severo
#10 Columbia, Nobles, 2/1/01, Right Shot, 5-9.25/162
Severo had a pretty good week here. He has at least one offer on the table from an ECAC Hockey school. He’s not dynamic and his decision-making when the pace picks up is sometimes iffy. However, he has a good skill set and his vision is above average.
57. Danny Colon
#11 Grey, Phillips Exeter Academy, 2/13/01, Right Shot, 5-7.25/176
After a few nice showings this spring, the former Delbarton star continued his upward trajectory. He’s small and certainly not a high-end prospect, but his effort and compete level should be rewarded. He impacts the score sheet because of it and showed nifty hands on a few occasions. He goes to the dirty areas and plays without fear. He’s expected back at Exeter in the fall.
58. Alexander Hodges
#19 Royal, Colorado Thunderbirds 16U, 8/24/01, Left Shot, 5-11.75/167
Hodges, who is slated to play this upcoming season in the BCHL, scored a few goals here and is a complimentary player. He’s not the type who’s going to make others better, but he can shoot and be in the right place at the right time.
59. Barrett Brooks
#12 Royal, Team Wisconsin 16U, 12/19/01, Right Shot, 5-6.25/153
NCAA Commit: Western Michigan
Brooks had a decent week here, but needs to shy away from contact less, especially when he takes his game to the next level. He has some skill and offensive creativity. His father, Chris Brooks, is the assistant coach at Michigan Tech.
60. Reid Leibold
#14 Red, Washington Little Caps 16U, 10/23/01, Left Shot, 5-10.25/165
NCAA Commit: RPI
Leibold showed well here. He displayed more quickness than previously thought and continued to be heavy on pucks. One nice goal he scored was a forehand that he tucked in between the goalie and the post on the short side.
61. Teddy Lagerback
#19 Kelly, Minnetonka, 8/21/01, Right Shot, 5-11/182
NCAA Commit: Arizona State
Lagerback had a few nice moments here, including a one-time goal on Thursday. He’s quick and looked to fire pucks on net from anywhere on the ice sheet.
62. Chase McInnis
#16 Black, Dexter, 2/23/01, Left Shot, 5-9.75/169
NCAA Commit: Northeastern
McInnis was quiet early in the week, but had a fairly good game Friday. When the Hingham, Mass., native is at his best, he’s competing hard, flying all over the ice, and impacting the forecheck. He’s smart, but lacks offensive upside.
63. Josh Groll
#19 Columbia, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U, 8/9/01, Left Shot, 5-10/160
NCAA Commit: Michigan
Groll had a great summer last year, which generated a ton of buzz, and ultimately a commitment to the Wolverines. He was quiet at this camp. He’s on the smaller side and probably doesn’t have more room to grow or push up his ceiling as a player. If he can regain his confidence and play like he did with Anaheim at times over the last year, he’ll still be a good college player.
64. Nick Capone
#13 Black, Salisbury, 12/17/01, Left Shot, 6-2/211
NCAA Commit: Maine
This observer has lauded Capone often over the past two years for his size, physical presence and ability to be a hard, north-south winger. This wasn’t his best week. The North Haven, N.Y., native didn’t use his size or strength to impact games like he did last summer at Select 16s. Capone needs to continue to work on his first step, but there’s a lot of upside for the 2020 NHL Draft prospect.
65. Mark D’Agostino
#11 Columbia, Gunnery, 5/6/01, Right Shot, 5-11.5/166
NCAA Commit: UConn
D’Agostino is quick and can separate from opposing defenders. He has a nice offensive skill set, but will take some time to fully become the player UConn sees.
66. Matthew Gleason
#10 White, Cretin-Derham Hall, 9/20/01, Left Shot, 5-8/165
Gleason had a couple of nice games and contributed offensively, but what was most noticeable was his compete level. He worked hard each shift and won a lot of battles, despite being on the smaller side.
67. Ethan Privman
#10 Royal, Washington Little Caps 16U, 4/10/01, Right Shot, 5-9/155
Privman scored a beauty of a goal on Wednesday and had a few assists the rest of the way.
68. Ethan Wolthers
#13 White, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U, 7/19/01, Right Shot, 5-7/151
The puck followed Wolthers at times during the week. He scored a nice rebound goal and made a couple of nice cuts into the slot from the wall, despite not being the most physically intimidating player on the ice. He did a good job using his compete level to disrupt the opposition’s breakout.
69. Henry Wagner
#13 Kelly, St. Louis AAA Blues 16U, 5/11/01, Left Shot, 5-9/152
Wagner, who played two games with the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms, had three assists here, but is more of a goal scorer typically. His skating and skill set aren’t likely to stand out, but he’s engaged in the play, continuously moves his feet, and competes hard each shift.
70. Connor Tait
#16 Gold, Jersey Hitmen, 1/26/01, Right Shot, 6-0.75/196
NCAA Commit: Quinnipiac
It was a disappointing week for Tait, who had just one goal. He has the size and skating ability to be a power forward, but he hasn’t carried forward momentum from a solid start to the 2017-18 season with the Jersey Hitmen in the USPHL NCDC.
71. Jack Johnson
#15 Black, Chicago Mission 16U, Left Shot, 6-1/203
Johnson, hailing from Naperville, Ill., projects as a bottom-six forward who can play heavy, bring physicality, and offer toughness to a lineup. He made a few nice hits here and was effective in disrupting the opposition’s flow.
72. Joseph Harguindeguy
#11 Black, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U, 10/30/01, Right Shot, 5-6.5/177
Harguindeguy is extremely small, but he’s stood out in several viewings over the past year, including the T1EHL New Hampshire Showcase. Here, he was quick, around the puck, drove the net and drew penalties. He’s not dynamic or smart enough to be ultra-effective in an environment like this, but he’s gritty, creates chances, and is fun to watch.
73. Sam Antenucci
#11 Kelly, Little Caesars 16U, 1/13/01, Left Shot, 5-10.5/172
NCAA Commit: Colorado College
Antenucci is a gritty forward who plays with energy and finds the score sheet due to his compete level.
74. Lewis Rowan
#15 Forest, Little Caesars 16U, Left Shot, 5-8.5/181
Rowan, who is expected to play the 2018-19 season with the Islanders in the USPHL NCDC, doesn’t create much offense on his own, but is gritty. He’s likely a bottom-six forward with an outside chance to play Division I college hockey.
75. Alec Cicero
#14 Forest, Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U, 3/9/01, Right Shot, 5-8.75/165
Cicero is small, but he’s quick and hustles into the corners or below the goal line on the forecheck. One such example was an assist he had in Friday’s game. He has some skill, but isn’t quite dynamic enough at this level.
