Dion Knelsen

[Jason MacIsaac]

Alaska players don't get the attention they deserve but this kid has really caught my eye as a potential high pick in the draft. Only 17 and he has 4 goals and 5 assists for Nanooks...does anyone have any information on this kid. He is only 5`9 180 so that may allow him to drop some.

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[therobman27]

I remember he went to the Winterhawk tryouts 2 years ago and was quite impressive. Haven't seen him however, just remember many involved with Winterhawks were sad to see him select college over the WHL.

 

[mapletoft]

This guy has everything except the size. Dion as a 6'2 190 pound player would be a potential 1st overall pick. (He is 5'9, 180) I have seen him play in Red Deer and Drumheller and have heard about him through coaches, teammates and the parents of teammates. He is gritty, a sniper, playmaker and a great dressing room guy. I hope he plays in the NHL someday - he is in the mold of a Steve Sullivan.

 

[mazmin]

If he keeps producing like this I see him going in the 1st round for sure. How many 17 year olds come into the NCAA and score at a point per game average? Probably very few.

I don't see 5'9'' and 180lbs being an issue anymore in the NHL. And on top of that he may grow a couple inches.

 

[mapletoft]

Tough break for Dion - seperated shoulder 0 4-6 weeks - scouts wer going to go and see him! Get back Dion - get well!