Scouting Notes - U18 NAPHL T1ER Blaine Showcase

12 standouts from the NAPHL T1ER Blaine Showcase

Mikhai Santiago - ‘06 Forward - Northeast Generals

Santiago is a hard-charging forward who plays a physical game, always looking to make big hits. While not the most skilled forward, he has surprisingly soft hands, which allow him to find the back of the net and score goals.

Trevor O’Donohue - ‘07 Forward - Biggby Coffee

O’Donohue has good puck skills and is relentless on the forecheck. He uses his quickness to win battles along the boards and displayed strong hands, scoring off a deflection in front of the net. On the power play, he made smart decisions with accurate passes.

Luke Connolly - ‘07 Goaltender - Biggby Coffee

Connolly has quick feet, enabling him to cover a lot of ground and square up to shooters effectively. He’s also an excellent stick handler, making quick, accurate passes up the ice to spring teammates on the rush.

Riley Ellsberry - ‘06 Forward - Cleveland Barons

Ellsberry is a dynamic passer with excellent vision. While he isn’t the fastest skater, he’s strong on his skates, which allows him to maintain balance and control in tight situations.

Finn Carlstedt - ‘06 Forward - Cleveland Barons

Carlstedt is a fast skater with excellent vision, consistently delivering hard, accurate passes to his teammates.

Luca Di Silvestro - ‘07 Forward - Windy City Storm

Di Silvestro is a nimble skater with an impressive array of moves. His quick hands allow him to create high-level plays with ease.

Daniel Raskin - ‘07 Defenseman - Windy City Storm

Raskin is a big, strong, and smooth skater who patrols the ice, always looking for opportunities to deliver big hits. He has a hard, accurate shot, making him a threat from the blue line.

Rhys Legault - ‘07 Forward - Nashville Jr. Preds

A super fast fwd who flew up and down the ice making plays at high speed. He is not the biggest player so he got pushed around. If he can put on some muscle he has the skating ability to play at the next level. 

Trevor Beckwith - ‘06 Forward - Maine Nordiques

Beckwith is a hard-charging power forward with good hands and vision, making him a constant threat offensively.

Eli Hahn- ‘07 Forward - Madison Capitals

A strong power forward type with who likes to hit people. Also has good hands, a quick release, and an hard accurate shot which he used too score several goals in the games we saw him. 

C.J. Diagostino - ‘06 Forward - Danbury Hat Tricks

C.J. is a big, strong forward with impressive speed and soft hands, making him a dangerous presence around the net. He plays significant minutes for Danbury, as the team relies heavily on his scoring ability—and he consistently delivers. His hockey IQ stands out, along with his physical play. While he will need to add size and increase his speed to compete at higher levels, based on current performance, he certainly has the potential to make an impact.

Luc “Beau” Beauparlant – ‘06 Goaltender - NJ Titans

“Beau,” as he’s known, is one of the most impressive ’06 goalies we’ve seen. He combines technical soundness with exceptional athleticism, a rare quality for goaltenders. Like all great goalies, he makes difficult saves look easy, and his athleticism allows him to stop shots that seem impossible. Though his lack of height has led some to overlook him, there’s no doubt he’s ready for the next level.