His edgework really popped through his crossovers and opening up onto his heels. He was plus-2 with four shots on goal. 123, 2020): Stranges gonna Stranges. Red Wings Defense Succeeds as a Unit. On the other hand, fellow goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa was one of the disappointments of last years tournament. I thought Marchenko competed really well, Kekalainen said. At even strength, he played on the left side of the top pair with Jiricek. Heres what he said: Hes a great player. 18 vs. Dallas - 10 a.m. Forwards: Nikita Alexandrov (59), Andrei Bakanov (86), Zack Bolduc (76), Davis Codd (81)*, Brayden Guy (84), Michael Horth (83)*, Theo Hill (88)*, Mathias Laferriere (58), Hugh McGing (56), Jake Neighbours (63), Maxime Pellerin (74)*, Landon Sim (82), Jakin Smallwood (79)*, Keean Washkurak (40). I also had a really good chat with Regina Pats head coach and assistant general manager Dave Struch about Svozil just before the tournament started. I always say to my staff that I remember (Red Wings legend Henrik) Zetterberg coming to this tournament when he was already a great player when he arrived in North America. He scored three goals on good shots, covered a lot of ground with his balanced, wide stride and excelled going backward through his edges to play tight gaps. He also makes weekly appearances on THWs Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. My only nitpicks were that he pulled the trigger whenever there was an opportunity a little too eagerly and he tried too often to force things or be cute with his hands. In motion. Bourque, Johnston and Stankoven are the big name prospects. Its September, and that means that hockey is back. Even so, Vogelhuber had zero issues with how Johnson played. Jiricek spent all three games on a pair with fellow first-round draft pick (No. 138, 2018): McGing ripped a high-glove wrister from the left-wing circle on Saturday on the power play. But he needs to be more disciplined. In last years takeaways piece, I wrote this: If theres a goaltending prospect that will have the right outlook on a performance like that,it is Cossa. 111, 2021): Roulette sat out the opener but I thought he was good the rest of the way, especially in his debut in the second game when he and Johnston looked like the Stars best duo offensively. There have been727 playerswho have gone on to play in the National Hockey League after starting their careers in the ECHL, including29 who made their NHL debuts in the 2021-22 season. RHD Stanislav Svozil (No. 197, 2021): Rysavy looked like he belonged. The right-handed shot, acquired in a trade with San Jose for forward Jonathan Dahlen on Feb. 25, 2019, is expected to begin his first season in North America with Abbotsford of the AHL. The No. He scored some goal-scorers goals. Theres not a recklessness/cluelessness to his game, like with Sonny Milanos a few years ago, but he does create something on every shift. 18, 2019): It was the usual up-and-down roller coaster for Harley. 47, 2021): Stankoven didnt find the scoresheet like he probably hoped he would (until he scored in the finale) but I dont think that took away from a really good showing. Additionally, Hanas impressed with two goals in the tournament, one against the Stars and one against the Maple Leafs. TravelSports.com, Hockey The puck comes off his blade quickly and with some deception. Debuting in 1988 with four teams, the NHL Prospects Tournament will feature five clubs this year Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Traverse City, Michigan is the host once again for the best prospect tournament in the NHL. Debuting in 1988 with four teams, the NHL Prospects Tournament will feature five clubs this year Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs. At midseason, the Blue Jackets awarded him with a two-way NHL contract. 110, 2017): Scott went down early a little too often and kicked out a lot of rebounds, but he also flashed his glove, stopped a lot of pucks down low and made some difficult reactionary saves on rebounds. He also looked good defensively, stripping several pucks. He was the most noticeable of the Leafs free-agent invites. The Blues prospects had more difficulty on the penalty kill Sunday morning than they did on Friday, surrendering a pair of power-play goals early on. Lightning. He got better in each game, but its not over. LHD Scott Perunovich (No. by All Rights Reserved. What was maybe a little bit surprising was that there werent any clear standouts from the group, despite the lofty reputations some of them entered the tournament with. He created around the slot with a silky first touch into a quick shooting stance. Look for game/prospect updates starting next Thursday. Mateychuk had only one point, an assist, in the three games. LHD Noel Hoefenmayer (AHL deal): Hoefenmayer did a good jobmanning the point and created a pair of goals with his shot (one which he slid off the line to scorehimself and another sneaking a shot through). Hes a very skilled player, hes an excellent skater, hes got a really good shot, he moves the puck well, we felt he could play on our top line with Theo Rochette and Christopher Farmer and we were looking for a player who could play two years for us. LW Jake Neighbours (No. 0. Practice is free and open to the public. Heres hoping hes back at it in short order because he has been through enough for a career at this point. Hes a pretty dynamic skater. The San Jose Sharks will host the Rookie Faceoff, which includes the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights and Arizona Coyotes at Tech CU Arena, the new home of San Jose of the American Hockey League, and one game at Solar4America Ice Rink in San Jose from Friday through Monday. Jake Sanderson , D, Ottawa Senators: The 20-year-old (6-2, 185) is expected to participate after recovering from a right hand injury. F Pasquale Zito (No. Sept. 17 vs. Toronto: 4-3 OTL He tied for the lead on Columbus and was fourth overall with 10 shots on goal. RWMathias Laferriere (No. It was a clinic in natural goal scoring. Even under pressure inside the defensive zone with guys all over him and leaning on him, he found ways to spin off and create exits with his feet that I thought werent there. Heres what Griffin had to say: Veleno has changed his body in the last two summers so that at the Detroit testing, they were kind of joking around like wow, you worked out this summer. He didnt really put that much time in the gym when he was younger and once he got to the NHL level and they were like, hey, youve got to get stronger. He hasnt missed one workout six times a week with us the last two summers.. 200, 2018): Tucker found his way into the box too much for my liking and crossed the line repeatedly (if there was a shove to give or a face to grab, he did). I like his skating and his passing, he sees the ice very well, but hes a very good shooter above all else. As far as free agent invites go, I thought he was excellent. There are 18-year-olds lined up next to 24-year-olds, the teams are lucky to have one practice together before the games start counting and European players on their first trip to North America face a challenging adjustment. His head was always up, he was patient and he stretched the ice sideways beautifully. Try a week on us. LW Nick Robertson (No. LW Ryan Chyzowski (AHL deal): Chyzowski was really good in the second game and noticeable overall. Here are three top prospects to watch in each of the six tournaments: Simon Nemec, D, New Jersey Devils: Nemec (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) stood out in the top professional league in Slovakia and for Slovakia at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the 2022 IIHF World Championship. It started with him eating some punches in a fight with the Blues Brayden Guy, but the rest featured strong and improved skating (he covered a lot of ground for his partners), great presence out there and smart decision-making throughout. 5, 2021 draft), who can play wing or center, scored a goal in the 2022 Olympics, four in the 2022 World Championship, and had nine points (three goals, six assists) in seven games to help Canada win the 2022 World Juniors. He could return to Czechia for another season. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Dallas Stars Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Defending Big D, Stars Announce Traverse City Prospects Tournament Roster, Greening Law Injury Report: Roope Hintz Injury Challenges Stars Depth. Hes a driver on the line, even if hes on the wing. Im not sure whether hes got NHL upside, but hes a much better player than his numbers last year and it showed. Remi Poirier was better and I was impressed by how quick his feet were, the way he fought through traffic to find pucks and his glove hand. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. LHD Lleyton Moore (free-agent invite): I liked Moores mobility and patience with the puck. 137, 2018): Damiani played with a sureness about him that screamed I dont belong here. He was made plays in transition, found the trailer a few times when it looked like he wouldnt pick him up, skated well (his stride also looked half a step quicker) and executed some heady passes through layers. Cole Perfetti , C, Winnipeg Jets: The 20-year-old (5-11, 177) playmaker could earn a spot on one of Winnipeg's top two lines in the future. The pace is high, theres a lot of traffic, its a little bit scrambly and its kind of chaos sometimes because everybody is trying so hard.. Sept. 16 vs. Detroit: 5-4 L All but Back saw minor action at the NHL level last year, giving the team solid depth. The kids have set the tempo. LHD Tim Berni (No. Afterward, Kekalainen channeled his inner John Tortorella in describing his play: Ive liked him since Day 1 last year when he came to camp. His skating, in particular, really grabbed my attention. We wanted to see how he looks at center, and considering that he hasnt played there for a while, I think he did well.. In Thursdays opener, St. Louis came out of the gates with an extremely physical style of play. He did a good job applying pressure on the forecheck to force turnovers, too. The puck just finds him. You can see that hes played on the mens pro level before (in Russia)., Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) September 18, 2022. He was dynamic.. Landon Sim - drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NHL Draft - scored the lone goal for the Blues, getting on the board in the second period off a feed from Matthew Kessel. But he let his confidence just take off. He started on Sunday vs. Toronto and stopped 17 of 19 before leaving midway through the second so that Pavel Cajan could get minutes. The Blues killed four separate penalties in the first period alone, scored two power-play goals and sealed the win by killing a two-minute 5-on-3 disadvantage. The Red Wings, of course, will remain in Traverse City as they officially begin their training camp for the 2022-23 season. The Stars goalies were a big part of the reason why their record was what it was, though. The team competed against prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars, going 1-2 in three games. Simon Edvinsson , D, Detroit Red Wings: The 19-year-old, chosen with the No. Hes a comfortable skater on his heels, pivoting and curling into to space, for sure. He was their best player on the whole. skater and a smart player, so hes a joy to watch under pressure in his own zone. The 20-year-old (6-1, 203) returned to play the second half of the season with Bakersfield of the AHL and made his debut for the Oilers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Colorado Avalanche. Odds & lines subject to change. Sept. 20 vs. Dallas: 7-3 L 33, 2018): Before Berggren got injured, he looked really good. And yet he was making adjustments to his game all weekend. Back, Karlstrom and Damiani bring a wealth of AHL experience. Web23,421 views Streamed live on Sep 17, 2021 Prospects from the St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs compete in the NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan on Sept. 17. / Digital Release. Jiricek didnt look out of place, certainly, but he didnt play the authoritative game hes known for, either. Overwhelming power that you hear when it hits the mesh. Hes earned it. LW Brayden Guy (free-agent invite): Guy was involved in absolutely everything. HAT TRICK. The Traverse City Tournament begins this Friday and will run through Tuesday. He still found ways to keep pucks and make things happen on the wall and the interior, but thats going to get harder at higher levels if he doesnt get a little quicker in short bursts. The strength of the Red Wings lineup at this years Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He stole his fair share of puck. By Scott Wheeler. But we had him very high on our list. He was solid. stlouisblues.com is the official Web site of the St Louis Blues. Another year, another Traverse City Prospect Tournament in the books. And though hes sturdy, hes got sluggish feet and he can look haphazard in his own zone. Marco Rossi, F, Minnesota Wild: The No. Watching Mateychuk and Jiricek work together each players style seems to complement the other you couldnt help but look ahead to the 2024-25 season, when they could easily be a pair for the Blue Jackets. 12, 2021): I thought Sillinger was arguably the best forward in the tournament. His hard work paid off with a goal on a two-on-one in the finale. I was able to play well and the team played well and it just kind of grew from there. LHD Jacob Christiansen (signed): I thought Christiansen played a smart, quick game that made the right decision a lot more often than not. Sept. 18 vs. St. Louis: 5-2 L WebDetroit Red Wings live from the Traverse City Prospects Tournament 2022Live play by play, reactions and group hockey chat.Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs VS. C/LW Jordan Kawaguchi (free-agent signing): I was disappointed by Kawaguchi, who wasnt noticeable. 36, 2018): McIsaac was effective all weekbefore he left the finale on a stretcher. The 6-foot-6 goaltender allowed just one goal on 34 shots and, while he was never heavily-tested during the tournament, he did inspire confidence for the Red Wings in their own zone. Before those festivities begin, lets empty the notebook and take a look at some of the biggest takeaways from Detroits play in the Traverse City Prospect Tournament. 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C/LW Zach Bolduc (No. The Red Wings and staff at Centre Ice make us feel right at home and always do a fantastic job running a top notch tournament.Our Officials take pride in showing up prepared for what is always a very competitive and highly skilled event, Thomson added. I thought his competitive level was good throughout the game. 2:00pm Sun Sep 18 vs. Columbus. He keeps earning respect every time he steps on the ice, and its because of the way he works. 76, 2018): SDA got better with every game and thats after scoring in the opener. There was sauce to Raymond on a goal and a setup to Joe Veleno out of a steal below the goal line out of a nice little stop-up into a low-to-high play, all before he got hurt in the first period of the Red Wings second game. The visual already looks like hes a man. Columbus got off to a quick start, seeing two goals in the first five minutes from 2022 third-round draft pick Jordan Dumais. Yaroslav Askarov , G, Nashville Predators: The 20-year-old, chosen No. RW Colby Saganiuk (free-agent invite): Saganiuks quick, agile skating really popped through his ability to dice around the offensive zone sharply changing directions on his edges. You can see it. The officiating staff for the tournament includes four referees and four linesmen. But it was a roller coaster. Standing still. Edvinsson, specifically, played in all three of the Red Wings games and, while he certainly did not look bad on the ice, he did not stand out in the same way that Lucas Raymond did at last years tournament. It wasnt always for good reasons but he was very involved. The ECHL announced on Monday that eight ECHL on-ice officials, along with Director of Officiating Operations Stephen Thomson, will work the 2022 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan from Sept. 15-19. He didnt pause, mentioning two defensemen: Samuel Knazko and Stanislav Svozil, both third-round picks from recent drafts. C/LW Fredrik Karlstrm (No. San Jose needs offense, and Eklund (5-11, 181 pounds) is expected to compete for a roster spot in training camp. Then, Maple Leafs prospects will face the youth of the St. Louis Blues on Friday, Sept. 16, Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, Sept. 18, and Detroit Red Wings Monday, Sept. 19. Zack Bolduc produced with three points, and Jake Neighbours deflected in a power-play goal. McTavish also represented his country at the 2022 Olympics and had 40 points (14 goals, 26 assists) in 24 regular-season games and 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) in 19 playoff games for OHL champion Hamilton. Juraj Slafkovsky, F, Montreal Canadiens: The 18-year-old (6-3, 218 pounds) was voted the most valuable player of the 2022 Olympics after scoring seven goals in seven games for Slovakia, which was awarded the bronze medal for the first time. Each tournament will enable players selected in the NHL Draft, signed as free agents, or earning tryouts to make an impression prior to the start of NHL training camps next week. See more. Ithought he was excellent defensively and just shy of standout status. He was their best player after Damiani. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Then there was Calgary for Hockey Canadas under-20 camp (where he was tremendous). Theres some sloppiness to his touch (hell bobble some pucks) and Im not sure his eagerness is matched by his skill but he defended some good players one-on-one really well by taking away time and space. Its also worth noting that his linemate, 2022 sixth-round pick Landon Sim, finished among the tournament scoring leaders with five points (three goals and two assists) in three games. I just hope hes OK. That kid has been through enough injury-wise. He played with more confidence than he did in Calgary for Canadas camp earlier this summer, for sure. His pitchfork skating and stunted acceleration needs more work but he was good inside the offensive zone for a player his age. I cant relate to what hes thinking out there, but theres an element of not wanting to do too much. Hes a fabulous (flawless?) The sense one gets, talking with Blue Jackets management, is that this is still very much an option, especially if Jiricek has an only so-so training camp and preseason. While the team as a whole performed well, there were a number of individuals that stood out on their own merits, some more surprising than others. He imposed his will on the game physically, created chances, made a couple of high-end plays and mixed in a Gordie Howe hat trick. Who will win the Stanley Cup this year? Forwards:Nikita Alexandrov (59), Andrei Bakanov (86), Zack Bolduc (76), Davis Codd (81)*, Brayden Guy (84), Michael Horth (83)*, Theo Hill (88)*, Mathias Laferriere (58), Hugh McGing (56), Jake Neighbours (63), Maxime Pellerin (74)*, Landon Sim (82), Jakin Smallwood (79)*, Keean Washkurak (40). Sept. 16 vs. Dallas: 5-4 W If things break his way, he could be a surprise addition to the NHL roster. LHD Jared McIsaac (No. LW/RW Logan Stankoven (No. by "When we tried to differentiate one player from another, we often came back to the fact that Juraj, even when he played with men at the World Championships, wanted to make a difference. 155, 2019): Washkurak surprised me with his inventiveness and anticipation. 7, 2021 draft), who turns 20 on Oct. 12, started last season with the Sharks and had four assists in nine games. The NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City wrapped up this week with the Carolina Hurricanes finishing off an undefeated tournament with a win over the Detroit Red Wings 6-4 to win the Matthew Wuest Memorial Cup. There was lots of heel-to-heel. "When you build a team, we often talk about centers and goaltenders," Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes said. If youre looking for something to do this weekend, the tournament should be an exciting one, and you never know who could make an impact this season after a strong performance in Traverse City. Struch and Pats general manager John Paddock caught wind of Svozil a couple of years ago and spent a lot of time watching him on tape, asking around about him and then eventually recruiting him through the CHL Import Draft process, but when they drafted him they had no idea if hed come over. In Detroits first game, against the Blue Jackets, he recorded two primary assists that led directly to the goal scored. 26, 2020): Neighbours spent a good chunk of the tournament being a bit of a pest. The goalies:Adam Scheel gave up 11 goals on 35 shots (.686) and got the yank twice. Figure Skating Hes going to score some goals in the AHL in a more prominent role this year, Id guess. He got to the inside, he finished plays around the net and led the team in shots on goal. But its about staying disciplined and continuing to work in that direction., (Photo of Kent Johnson: Stan Szeto / USA Today). 88 overall) and Marc-Andre Gaudet (No. Traverse City bound Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) 5 or 6 on the Blue Jackets organizational depth chart, with Elvis Merzlikins and Joonas Korpisalo set in the NHL and Daniil Tarasov and Jean-Francois Berube set for the AHL. They all worked cohesively and effectively as a group to make life as easy as possible for Detroits goaltenders, and they all performed well despite a few minor hiccups along the way. We were roommates all weekend. Its hard to get used to that. LHD Ryan Shea (free-agent signing): Shea was confident in control and led his fair share of carries in all three zones, but I was more impressed by how good his stick was defensively. He looks boxier out there, for sure. Watching these kids play and try to impress the higher-ups of the NHL is a treat we only get to enjoy once a year, but its conclusion also signals the beginning of people tuning back into hockey. You can see it in how he battles. Training camp and preseason will soon follow the tournament, and before anybody knows it, the 2022-23 NHL season will be in full swing. The poise that he had here and the confidence he came in with I thought he had a great tournament.. Defense:Michael Buchinger (62), Tyson Galloway (71), Marc-Andre Gaudet (87), Matt Kessel (51), Griffin Luce (64), Brady Lyle (33), Roberto Mancini (73)*, Tyler Tucker (75). Not this year. Scott has written for the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, the National Post, SB Nation and several other outlets in the past. He scored a goal early in Sundays win over Toronto, his only point of the tournament. A couple of pretty goals, including a beautifully placed shot in the finale. 30, 2020): Bourque was outstanding, especially in the opener (but honestly throughout). C Cole Sillinger (No. 29 who made their NHL debuts in the 2021-22 season. Enter Search Term. Then, Maple Leafs prospects will face the youth of the St. Louis Blues on Friday, Sept. 16, Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, Sept. 18, and Detroit Red Wings Monday, Sept. 19. Training camp and preseason will soon follow the tournament, and before anybody knows it, the 2022-23 NHL season will be in full swing. But he also made a lot of mistakes defensively. He made some crafty plays out of his crossovers and his control through some difficult skating patterns looked good (which is a big deal for him). Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies. Fans of the Flint Firebirds know Piercey well. The tournament will feature five prospect teams: the Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. The St. Louis Blues will be featured on national television and/or streaming 14 times during the upcoming 2022-23 regular season. Dylan Holloway, F, Edmonton Oilers: A wrist injury sustained in Feb. 2021, which required surgery, set him back, and again with another surgery in September. He was one of the better Stars defenders inside his own zone and Id bet his possession numbers looked good. Learn more about how you can reach local sports fanatics through Jonatan Berggren sets up Lucas Raymond for a goal at Traverse City Prospect Tournament. A lot of other guys got there, but he was there the whole night.. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler. The Blue Jackets first developed a relationship with Greaves, who went undrafted, at their 2019 development camp. (Jiricek) is a really easy guy to play with. 9 pick in the 2020 draft, who turns 21 on Sept. 23, played the majority of the 2021-22 season with Iowa (AHL) and had 53 points (18 goals, 35 assists) in 63 games in his first season in North America. Knazko spent last season with Seattle of the WHL. Ask Cole Sillinger. The prospects get things started in Traverse City on the 15th. He attacked off the rush, looked for his chances, went to the front of the net, put three into the back of the net and hit a pair of posts. Aside from Edvinsson and Cossa, the player that fans were perhaps most eager to feast their eyes upon was Big Elmer. Andrew Pek Thats to be expected out of a 6-foot-4 kid who has already played NHL games. C Tanner Dickinson (No. He wreaked havoc on the power play, and he even showed well for himself on the penalty kill as well. The closer you watch him, the more impressed you are. For interview requests or any other inquiries, you can follow Alexs social media pages listed at the bottom of his articles like this one. I played in Europe so I understand the language barrier and were going to be very patient with him in terms of the understanding of how to play over here, our team game, our systems, all of that stuff. He missed most of the 2019-20 season because of COVID-19 and then being diagnosed with myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, after reporting to Wild training camp in early January. When training camp starts this week in Nationwide Arena, however, hell be gunning to make the NHL club. But Jiricek can also go play for AHL Cleveland, which would give him a chance to play the North American style of hockey (on NHL-sized rinks) against grown men. The ECHL hasaffiliationswith 28 of the 32 NHL teams in 2022-23, marking the 26th consecutive season that the league has affiliations with at least 20 teams in the NHL. stlouisblues.com is the official Web site of the St Louis Blues. The Red Wings selected the Czech goaltender 107th overall in the 2020 draft, and since then hes done nothing but impress. Sept. 17 vs. St. Louis: 4-3 OTW Kekalainen was asked if there was a skater outside the top forward line or top defensive pair who he thought deserved mention. After a taste of NHL training camp, hes likely headed back to Regina, where he could be one of the leagues top blue-liners. Hes 22 and has three years of professional experience with HC Dynamo Pardubice. Thats exactly what he did as his five goals in total led the tournament. He covers the Toronto Maple Leafs, World Juniors, and the NHL Entry Draft, and is also part of the Sticks in the 6ix Podcast, presented by THW. He just always seems to avoid sticks and maintain possession. I was pumped when I heard the news. On top of these three names, the Maple Leafs will have several players who are gunning to lock down spots with the Marlies, or perhaps throw their hats in the ring to be considered for call-ups in the event of injury. Sep 13, 2022 3:57 PM EDT The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their 27-man roster that will participate in the 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. LW Antonio Stranges (No. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. Among other players to watch include junior prospects Ty Voit and Brandon Lisowsky, and AHL goaltending hopeful Keith Petruzzelli. Everythings new for me. His skating has improved. And the Blue Jackets would be just a 2 1/2 hour drive away. Thats what he has to be. The 19-year-old (6-1, 175) also had four points (two goals, two assists) for Canada when it won the 2021 IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship. 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