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2 Minute Read - USPHL NCDC
Get caught up with a jam packed NCDC report, complete with news, stats, trends, and prospect reports !
Prep Hockey Report
With the Prep hockey season just getting underway, check out our first Prep Hockey Report of the season, including :
Recent Scores / News
Berkshire Jamboree Scouting Notes
Game Report - St Sebastian’s vs Rivers School
Game Report - Brunswick vs New Hampton
Game Report - Trinity Pawling vs Albany Academy
WHL US Priority Draft Analysis
The Western Hockey League held its 2021 US Draft this week, with a total of 44 players selected over the first 2 rounds. 55% of all selections were for forwards, beginning with Seattle’s first overall pick Macklin Celebrini out of Shattuck St Mary’s. The Vancouver native is currently operating at almost 2 points per game after making the jump from U14 a year ago to the top team at the prestigious Minnesota prep school. Teammates John Wipple and Aidan Park were also selected in the first round, followed by Drake Murray and Brodie Ziemer in the 2nd. 18 selections (41%) were defenseman led by teammates Yoonho Chung (Prince George) and Ethan Weber (Saskatoon) of the Los Angeles Jr Kings.
Top 10 Picks
Macklin Celebrini - Forward - Shattuck St Mary’s Prep
Jack Lackas - Forward - Phoenix Jr Coyotes U15
Nicholas Christianson - Forward - Windy City Storm
Yoonho Chung - Defense - Los Angeles Jr Kings U15
Ethan Weber - Defense - Los Angles Jr Kings U15
The Phoenix Jr Coyotes U15 program led all others with 7 total selections, 5 coming in the first round, and 4 coming in the first 15. Forward Jackson Lackas was selected by Lethbridge 2nd overall, currently with 7 goals in 8 games in the T1EHL, followed by teammate Hudson Bjorson at 9th overall by Victoria. Following the Jr Coyotes and Shattuck St Mary’s were the Los Angeles Jr Kings with 4 total selections, including the 4th and 5th overall selections, as well as Team Alaska with 3 total selections.
Total Selections By Team
Phoenix Jr Coyotes - 7
Shattuck St Mary;s - 6
Los Angeles Jr Kings - 4
Team Alaska - 3
Dallas Stars Elite - 2
Selections By Home State
California - 15
Arizona - 7
Minnesota - 6
Texas - 3
Alaska - 3
The WHL also held its larger, prospect draft this week, consisting of Canadian 2006 born players. Click below to see entire draft results
USA Evens Series With 2 Wins
Women’s Hockey
After dropping the first 2 games on home soil, the US Women’s National team responded above the border on November 21st and 23rd with 2 wins over Team Canada, 3-2 OT, and 2-0 to even up the My Why Tour Series. The My Why Tour is a series of games between US and Canada played from October to early January in preparation for the Beijing Olympics. No surprise as Hilary Knight was the hero for the US, scoring the game tying goal in the 3rd after entering the period down 2-0, as well as the game winner a minute into OT. Game 4 in Ottawa was a complete team win for the US, backstopped by Maddie Rooney’s 26 save shutout.
Upcoming Schedule
12.15 - St Louis, MO
12,17 - St Louis, MO
12.20 - Saint Paul, MN
New Franchises To Join EHL, EHLP
Tier III Junior Hockey
The Eastern Hockey League announced this week a total of 4 new franchises will join their 2 junior leagues beginning next season. The 1 new EHL franchise will be out of Thayer Arena in Warwick, RI, while 3 new EHLP teams will joining, located in Glenn Falls, NY, Union, NJ and Exton, PA.
Zegras Sets Up Another Goal Of The Year Candidate
NHL
Trevor Zegras is never afraid of being himself, both on and off the ice. His Michigan / lacrosse style assist has taken the hockey world by storm, with players of all ages already trying the play in both practice and games.
Highlight Zone
Easton Ryan - ‘03 Forward - Boston Junior Bruins
Stats : 24GP 14G 10A
Ryan has shown a nose for the net all season long, producing solid numbers both 5 on 5 and on the powerplay. The right handed, 5’11 forward has not hesitation shooting the puck, and has the instincts to get off of checks to become a shooting threat. On the powerplay especially, Ryan has a knack for finding the backdoor lane and getting pucks to the net. The Ontario native played the past 2 seasons in the CCHL.
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