Some PEI players that also be considered
And you would have more than 9 forwards on a team atlantic
Jesse Annear D
Ryne Macisaac F
Liam Jay G
betweenthepipes looking forward to your PEI scouting report similiar to NFLDS
Unfortunately I did not have much on Annear so the reason he was not on my list just yet BUT that does not mean he should not be there.
You can easily add to the list but had in mind more of a spring team at this stage. Too early to forecast anything like an U17 Team...much can change in terms of fitness, skill and desire to want it more than the other guy...furthermore kids may decide the girls are more important than the hockey, rebell, get tattooed, amongst other things...and drop the hockey...BUT something tells me my selections are not in that category...
Next year is a critical year for these kids...second year Bantam...many forks in the road...
PEI Overview:
Chaisson - has great size and strong work Ethic. He can play very physical and has the ability to influence the play. Good skater and has speed. Good shot. I did note at the ACC he tired out as the games rolled on...so can work on fitness. He showed very well at the Atlantic Showcase in PEI...
Hambly - he is just a joy to watch. IMO he is the best all round player in PEI and one that can play both F or D equally well (similar to you know who, haha). Amazing skater, great decision maker, and terrific speed. Even though he is not overly big he makes up for it with his quickness and quick response time with a puck. Shifty!! He has the ability to infuence the play and I hear he is highly sought after by spring teams. I can see why. Definitely someone to watch out for in the future. His name comes up often in the Maritimes. He was very strong at the Atlantic Showcase in PEI.
H McIntyre - he is another top pick in my view as he can also influence the play, he is a great play maker and terrific skater. Keeps with the play well. Size is his only negative but that will change...he showed well at the Atlantic showcase in PEI.
Pinksen - I should know more about him as I did note he was at the ACC. I recall he is solid but never spent a great deal of time watching him as I did with others...only so much time available. His name has come up quite a bit so I will have to keep an eye on him next opportunity.
Riley Smith - I did have some notes on Smith. He is a strong player with good size and play very physical to his advantage. Very strong work ethic, and battles hard in the corners. My contacts say he needs to work on fitness which is consistent with him getting tired easily...could just be when I watche dhim...someone to watch out for if he continues to work hard at it...I understand his borther attends a Prep so wouldn't be surprised to see him follow suit...
MacEachern - I thought he played well at the ACC. His skating is considered to be very strong and he can carry the puck well. I understand he comes from an honest athletic background with his father being in the Olympics..., He seems very fit and has great speed. I hear he needs to work on his physical play...which I thought odd considering he never back down from taking or delivering any checks.
That's all I had on PEI (similar to NL only 4-6 players)...can only watch so many at a time...and I know there are many good players at the 98 age group...but I have intentions to watch several.
New Brunsick is similar to PEI/NL but Nova Scotia had a few more...will have to revert back a bit later...