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Photo Credit: Rob Wallator/Calgary Hitmen (photo of Jace Weir) Scouting Report written by Matthew Somma We’ve nearly arrived at the NHL draft after what feels like a long season given how short the last season was. I’ve been honored to have the opportunity to scout the WHL this season and there are plenty of players thatContinue reading “Scouting Reports: The Rest of the WHL”

Photo Credit: Kristin Ostrowski / Everett Silvertips Scouting Report written by Matthew Somma For some players, their draft years can be a bit of a struggle for ice time. Some players have all of the talent in the world but play on a deep team and may not get the ice time that they deserve. SomeContinue reading “Scouting Report: Ben Hemmerling”

Photo Credit: Candice Ward / Calgary Hitmen Post written by Matthew Somma Nobody is going to agree wholeheartedly with a site’s draft list. Either a player is too high, too low, or left out entirely. Obviously, scouts are going to view players differently and there’s always going to be some disagreements whenever a list is posted.Continue reading “A Look Into Our Draft Rankings: WHL”

Photo Credit: Brian Liesse / Seattle Thunderbirds Scouting Report written by Matthew Somma Reid Schaefer has been a steady riser over the course of the season and has creeped into some people’s top 100. He scored 32 goals and had 58 points in 66 games this season after recording just two assists in 18 games lastContinue reading “Scouting Report: Reid Schaefer”

Photo Credit: Keith Dwiggins / Portland Winterhawks Scouting Report written by Matthew Somma The Portland Winterhawks have established themselves as one of the top franchises in junior hockey at producing NHL talent. Their 2022 crop of prospects doesn’t have a big name or a must-see prospect, but it does have one of my absolute favorite playersContinue reading “Scouting Report: Marcus Nguyen”

Photo Credit: Keith Hershmiller Photography / Regina Pats Scouting Report written by Matthew Somma I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a sucker for smaller forwards that have a ton of skill. When I first watched Brandon Lisowsky play, he immediately caught my attention as a player that could make a difference at this level.Continue reading “Scouting Report: Brandon Lisowsky”

Photo Credit: Brian Liesse / Seattle Thunderbirds Scouting Report written by Matthew Somma Jordan Gustafson is a player that has received a fair amount of hype this season, particularly in recent months. He’s playing for a great Seattle team in the WHL and is playing in all situations as an 18-year-old. Gustafson’s shifty skating is typicalContinue reading “Scouting Report: Jordan Gustafson”

Photo Credit: Tricia Mercuri / Kamloops Blazers Scouting Report written by Matthew Somma Fraser Minten is the third player from Kamloops that I’ve done a profile on this year. Of the three, he’s probably the one that gets the least attention, but there’s a possible future for him in the NHL. He fits the mold ofContinue reading “Scouting Report: Fraser Minten”

Photo Credit: Keith Hershmiller / Swift Current Broncos Scouting Report written by Matthew Somma Any time I’ve watched Owen Pickering this season, I’ve been blown away by the pace he can play at given the fact that he’s 6’4″ and just starting to get used to his frame. There’s legitimate upside in his game, too. PickeringContinue reading “Scouting Report: Owen Pickering”

Photo Credit: Allen Douglas / Kamloops Blazers Scouting Report written by Matthew Somma When I first started watching the Kamloops Blazers this season, I was more focused on what Mats Lindgren and Fraser Minten were doing. I didn’t pay much attention to Seminoff at first. However, as time went on, one player stood out above allContinue reading “Scouting Report: Matthew Seminoff”