HOCKEY sense

HOCKEY sense

Perhaps one of the hardest traits to scout is also one of the most critical to a player’s success at the next level.

Skill with the puck

Poise, creativity, stickhandle in traffic, and the ability to send and receive passes are just a few skill sets that fall into this category.

Playmaking ability

The elite players find a way to produce at the highest level and at the most important times.

Size & STRENGTH

Connor is 6-foot-2, 180 pounds. The average NHL player this season is 6-foot-1, 202 pounds.

Skating

With today’s game played at such a fast pace, many scouts will tell you this is the most important skill a young player can have.