AirRig GoodBrandSun - Prospect Scouting Report

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Prospect Scouting Report

 

 

Name: AirRig GoodBrandSun

Nationality: Canadian

Position: Defense

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 220 lbs

Age: 24

 

Selected 6th Overall by the Houston Bulls in S82 VHLM Entry Draft, AirRig GoodBrandSun is your prototype big game player and shutdown defenseman. Ever since joining the VHLM in S81 for half season and the playoffs, AirRig GoodBrandSun has shown to be an outstanding big game player; scoring in important games and competing  in two VHLM Championship Finals in two VHLM seasons.

As a big 6'5'' defenseman, AirRig plays to his physical strength. Known for his massive body checks and ability to clear the front of the net. With a top 5 in body checks in S82, AirRig brings an extra emphasis on grit and toughness. Offensively, AirRigh GoodBrandSun is an unmovable force when parked in front of the net, a major net front presence on the power play. AirRig also has an excellent view of the ice and is an excellent passer, finishing top 10 in assists in S82.

 

AirRig finished 3rd in scoring for a defenseman in S82, while still being an incredible physical force in both body checks and shot blocking. With his excellent defensive play, AirRig was also chosen to play for a stacked Team Canada at the WJC, in both S81 and S82, and winning Gold for Canada as a steady stay at home defender.

With an excellent work ethic and leadership capabilities, AirRig processes the qualities that any team would want and need when building for winning championships.

 

Pros

 

Defensive Awareness: One of the best defensive players in the VHLM. Knows where to be and what to do in any defensive situations. A key piece to a perfect penalty kill. AirRig GoodBrandSun has shown to already have a top tier VHL level defensive awareness (DF stat was 85 before hybrid reset). AirRig GoodBrandSun also has an excellent defensive ability to stick check opposing players and clearing the net on defensive plays.

 

Physicality: Excellent body checker and strength. Hard to push off the puck and push out of the way. A massive net front presence and someone not many people dares to face off against in a fight.

 

 

Cons

 

Skating: While AirRig GoodBrandSun is a smooth skater, mobility is still a problem for big defenders, and is something AirRig needs to improve on. Do not have high end speed, acceleration, or lateral movement. Will need to work on mobility to be effective at the VHL level, or may end up becoming only an excellent pylon defender

 

Discipline: With extra size comes extra responsibilities. As mobility is an issue, add in the comfort of producing massive hits and stick work, taking penalties becomes an additional side-effect. AirRig tends to take untimely penalties, including the infamous Delay of Game penalty in Game 7 of the VHLM Finals, on a play where he got tripped.

 

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