Visentin And Hamilton Make Prelim NHL CSS Draft Rankings
Published on November 17, 2009 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Niagara IceDogs News Release
The Preliminary NHL Central Scouting Ratings for the 2010 NHL Draft were released Tuesday and a pair of Niagara IceDogs were among those recognized.
Sophomore IceDogs Goaltender Mark Visentin sits atop the rankings for OHL Draft Eligible Goalies, while forward Freddie Hamilton is ranked 17 amongst draft eligible skaters.
Visentin, who has already picked up a CHL Goaltender of the Week award this season, received some very nice praise from Central Scouting's Al Jensen.
"He's got good size, moves very well, got great quickness," Jensen told NHL.com. "He's just very determined, got great butterfly, great net coverage.. His push-offs are very strong and very quick. He's square to the puck, his glove hand is good. Huge improvement form the previous year. His confidence level is real high. He's got great size. He plays big in the net; very, very quick feet and pads. Very technically sound, as well."
Hamilton is also being recognized for his solid sophomore campaign. Hamilton has been excellent at both ends of the ice, playing responsibly on defense, while also sitting 4th in team scoring with 10 goals and 7 assists for 17 points.
In addition to his on ice performance, Freddie also excels off the ice, having won the Ivan Tennant Memorial Award for Top Academic Player in High School last season with an average of 99%, an average which Freddie is hovering around once again this season.
His combination of intelligence and skill will make him an asset to any team that might draft him.
The IceDogs organization would like to congratulate both Mark and Freddie on this recognition and look forward to both players building on this recognition over the rest of the season.
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