C Alex Newhook - Victoria Grizzlies, BCHL (2019, 16th, COL)

[Thebesthockey]

He's trying to maintain is college eligibility. So he can go to Boston College in his d+1. There really isn't any other way to do it. He'll likely be a one and done in College so it's not the greatest path he could take IMO but with a good BCHL season he will go high in the draft.

he can go college this yr
many have done it



you are now assuming he makes nhl in 2020 ?

 

[Daximus]

he can go college this yr
many have done it



you are now assuming he makes nhl in 2020 ?

That's true but just because many have done it doesn't mean everyone can or wants to. It takes a lot effort to accelerate your schooling so you can graduate a year early. He's unlikely to hurt his draft stock with a good year in the BCHL. Jost was able to go 10th overall, Turris was able to go 3rd overall. If he has a solid 100+ point season as a center on a good BCHL team then he should go high. His skill level is evident.

I'm assuming his trajectory will be BCHL for 18/19, College for 19/20 and a jump to the pros in 20/21 season. That may be NHL or AHL depending on how ready he is. Similar trajectory to Tyson Jost. Though a lot of where he ends up at that point NHL/AHL will depend on who drafts him.

 

[Thebesthockey]

That's true but just because many have done it doesn't mean everyone can or wants to. It takes a lot effort to accelerate your schooling so you can graduate a year early. He's unlikely to hurt his draft stock with a good year in the BCHL. Jost was able to go 10th overall, Turris was able to go 3rd overall. If he has a solid 100+ point season as a center on a good BCHL team then he should go high. His skill level is evident.

I'm assuming his trajectory will be BCHL for 18/19, College for 19/20 and a jump to the pros in 20/21 season. That may be NHL or AHL depending on how ready he is. Similar trajectory to Tyson Jost. Though a lot of where he ends up at that point NHL/AHL will depend on who drafts him.

agreed he is in my top 5 right now
his team better bring in some top talent to sustain him for that kind of season required to maintain top 10

 

[McDrailers]

The best NFLD prospect of all time dare I say?

 

[Daximus]

agreed he is in my top 5 right now
his team better bring in some top talent to sustain him for that kind of season required to maintain top 10

Yeah we'll see what Victoria will do. The BCHL seems to be a pretty even league right now at the top. Victoria, Penticton, Nanaimo, Vernon, Wenatchee and Prince George are all pretty even. With Wenatchee winning their first championship. Though a good chunk of Wenatchee's top players are heading to college so if Victoria is smart they will go all in on the last year they have with Newhook.

 

[Thebesthockey]

Yeah we'll see what Victoria will do. The BCHL seems to be a pretty even league right now at the top. Victoria, Penticton, Nanaimo, Vernon, Wenatchee and Prince George are all pretty even. With Wenatchee winning their first championship. Though a good chunk of Wenatchee's top players are heading to college so if Victoria is smart they will go all in on the last year they have with Newhook.

any word on talent coming in ?

 

[Satan]

The best NFLD prospect of all time dare I say?

The next Terry Ryan?

 

[Daximus]

any word on talent coming in ?

Mostly Dmen so far. They signed some big 6'4 defencemen from the USHL. Low scorer but you never know what he can do at this level. They also signed Jack O'Leary a near PPG player from the USPHL. Smaller kid but has some skill could put up some points. Other than that Nother and Rome, Newhooks linemates are off to College. They have a lot of turnover this season so they will be recruiting hard this summer.

 

[Thebesthockey]

Mostly Dmen so far. They signed some big 6'4 defencemen from the USHL. Low scorer but you never know what he can do at this level. They also signed Jack O'Leary a near PPG player from the USPHL. Smaller kid but has some skill could put up some points. Other than that Nother and Rome, Newhooks linemates are off to College. They have a lot of turnover this season so they will be recruiting hard this summer.

when is the main camp
if i am in the area

 

[Daximus]

when is the main camp
if i am in the area

ID camp for the Grizzlies is usually held in early April. So whoever attended their most recent camp will already be on their radar. From there on it's all about recruitment and that is up to management and coaches to find players who are already planning on going the college route and recruit them into the fold. Tough job for sure.

Last years main training camp for signed kids was held August 21st-23rd, so I imagine that this year will be at a similar time.

 

[Jabba11]

I want this guy for Montreal, if not Jack Hughes. But this kid is so talented.



Newhook
Kotkaniemi
Poehling
Danault

 

[McDrailers]

The next Terry Ryan?

lol at least Terry Ryan made a good book is all I can say.

 

[Zombotron]

The Grizzlies come to my town 4 times this year. I'm stoked to have the opportunity to watch a prospect of this calibre (though I did get to see Tyson Jost and Dante Fabbro once in their draft year).

 

[McSpecial DraiBlend]

The Grizzlies come to my town 4 times this year. I'm stoked to have the opportunity to watch a prospect of this calibre (though I did get to see Tyson Jost and Dante Fabbro once in their draft year).

Ya i'm gonna have to go watch him in either Vernon or West Kelowna this year as well.

 

[Thebesthockey]

Seems very effective (not flashy), looks like he converts high % of opportunities
good speed

now those BCHL goalies flip flopping

 

[Mr. Met]

lol at least Terry Ryan made a good book is all I can say.

And a failed run at a municipal election in Mount Pearl

 

[McDrailers]

And a failed run at a municipal election in Mount Pearl

I had no idea. That's hilarious

 

[Mr. Met]

I had no idea. That's hilarious

I mean, good on him for putting himself out there like this and giving it a go.

 

[McDrailers]

I mean, good on him for putting himself out there like this and giving it a go.

Hard spot to get into. Mount Pearl is loyal from what I remember.

 

[wings5]

I mean the USHL would offer more competition were he to make that move, but it sounds like he's staying in the BCHL?

 

[Daximus]

I mean the USHL would offer more competition were he to make that move, but it sounds like he's staying in the BCHL?

The BCHL is easily the top Junior A league in Canada. Outside of that you get to play in one of the most beautiful and scenic areas in all of North America. If your going to college and your a good enough player it's not a bad route to take at all. USHL is a step above for sure but it's not going to be such a big step that it will make or break him as a premier talent. BCHL pumps out plenty of very good players.

 

[Hammer Slammer]

I mean the USHL would offer more competition were he to make that move, but it sounds like he's staying in the BCHL?

Alex will be captain of the Grizzlies next season, the coach gave him the C after he confirmed he'd go back for 2018-19.

Grizzlies hand captaincy to young star Newhook

 

[grentthealien]

Since I live Newfounland I will be following his development closely this year. It’s been a little while since we had some NHL players as the last crop finished up a couple of seasons ago. We’ve never had an elite talent before so if he could become that it would be great for hockey in the province.

 

[Hansen]

Very excited to watch him play when the Grizzlies come to town next season, Clippers haven't had any players of note since Rempal and Brosseau left for NCAA so I haven't been paying much attention.

 

[TMLeafs17]

Damn this kid is filthy