LD Akito Hirose - MSU Mavericks, NCAA (2017 undrafted; signed by VAN)

[Artorius Horus T]

Probably mentioned elsewhere, but just thought he'd deserve an own thread and all.

6 foot 0 LD (Taro's younger brother)
21 years old.

Last season in the BCHL

BCHL top defenseman
BCHL first all star
BCHL most assists by defenseman
BCHL most points by defenseman

Led his team Silverbacks in assists, points, ppg, shots on goal
- Led his team in defensemen points 3 years in a row

This season in the NCAA : 8 points in 11 games so far
leads his team in +/- (+10), 3rd in assists
also defensemen in goals, assists, points, ppg, +/- and shots on goal

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[Nucker42]

Is he going to sign or return to school?

 

[Caser]

 

[UrbanImpact]

Loads of untapped potential with this Dman.

Reminds me a bit of Dan Hamhuis, stylistically.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

I remember there was some hype with a Taro Hirose a few years back. He signed with Detroit and they both are Salmon Arm Silverbacks alum... Related I assume?

Edit- sorry just noticed above that someone said they are brothers

 

[CutOnDime97]