2015  t e l u s cup players to watch

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Players to watch at the 2015 TELUS Cup

April 20, 2015
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Who will be looked upon in the dying minutes of a tie game? Who will be counted upon to provide leadership on the long road to gold? Who will make the key pass? Score the big goal? Make the huge save?

International Scouting Services has selected three players from each of the six teams competing in Rivière-du-Loup, Que., that it believes are players to watch at the 2015 TELUS Cup.

Who made the list?

CHATEAUGUAY

MAXIME COMTOIS
very good on the power play … strong along the boards … plays a 200-foot game … good speed and quickness … plays with size … smart

KYLE JESSIMAN
loves to compete … very quick from side to side … good technical skills … communicates well … thrives in big games … finds the puck

ANTOINE MORAND
offensive dynamo … exceptional hockey IQ … very good shooter … elusive … always a threat to create offence … defensively reliable

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COLLEGE NOTRE-DAME

RAPHAËL BASTILLE
two-way centre … leads on and off the ice … plays a consistent game … works hard … plays with grit … can score in bunches … smart

HUNTER MOREAU
offensive minded … pure goal scorer … great shot … quick release … always a threat to score … good speed … quick feet … finds open space

RAPHAËL SANTERRE
has offensive upside … sees the ice very well … good shot … above average hockey sense … uses size to create space … finds teammates

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NEWBRIDGE ACADEMY

MORGAN BARRON
200-foot player … combination of compete and skill … fearless … above-average patience … sees the ice very well … good passing skills

JOHNNY FOLEY
threat to score whenever he’s on the ice … good hands in close … nose for the net … hard to contain along boards … very focused

RYAN MACDONALD
play-making centre … good wheels … offensive skill set … good patience … tremendous vision … not physical, but competes … good passer

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REGINA

MARK EDMANDS
good passer … can skate puck out of trouble … plays big minutes … makes a good first pass … steady and smart … strong on his skates

OWEN SILLINGER
intelligent player … good bloodlines … very good vision … good on face-offs … quick stick … effective on the forecheck … power play leader

RILEY WOODS
small but skilled … exceptional hockey IQ … very good on the PP … wins one-on-one battles … hard, accurate shot … quick release … fast feet

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STRATHMORE

GARY HADEN
good puck-handling skills … creates scoring chances … finds high-scoring areas … can avoid contact … high hockey IQ … always dangerous

QUAID MCBEAN
big and strong … very good anticipation … plays physical … always in position … solid outlet passes … effective poke check … smart

BARRETT SHEEN
power forward … strong on his feet … good passer … strong along boards and in front … plays an underrated game … creates offence

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TORONTO

DALTON EWING
athletic goaltender … high compete level … good rebound control … communicates well … good anticipation … balanced in stand-up or butterfly

MACK GRAHAM
very skilled … offensive-minded centre … goal scorer … quick release … good wrist shot … fast, short strides … plays tough despite lack of size

JAMES GUEST
two-way defenceman … plays with composure … mature beyond his years … very mobile … good outlet passer … plays in all situations

For more information:

Esther Madziya
Manager, Communications
Hockey Canada

(403) 284-6484 

[email protected] 

Spencer Sharkey
Manager, Communications
Hockey Canada

(403) 777-4567

[email protected]

Jeremy Knight
Manager, Corporate Communications
Hockey Canada

(647) 251-9738

[email protected]

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