Arne Holmquist Scouting Report.

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Name: Arne Torquil Holmquist
Age: 18
Birthday: 6th April
Hometown: Västerås, Sweden
Shoots: Right
Preferred Number: 14
Height: 6'0' 
Weight: 190
Position: Defense

Arne Holmquist isn’t your typical defenseman. Usually defensemen are there for “defense” but no, Holmquist is that offensive defenseman who’s player comparison is Erik Karlsson. Holmquist is a spectacular defenseman blessed with hockey IQ. When he has the puck in the offensive zone, he makes things look smooth and easy. He is a terrific passer and he chooses to pass first rather than to shoot it, but he can laser a shot from the blue line and make it in the net. Holmquist's skating is as smooth as butter. With his amazing edge work, he can turn on a dime and transition smoothly. Holmquist has the ability to stick handle faster than other players think, while being ready to share the puck. Holmquist is really good at giving those breakout passes.

Arne Holmquist isn’t all perfection, he does lack in a few areas. For example, his strength. Holmquist is weak. He does need to hit the weight room. This is something that he can work on during his career and it isn’t something to worry about until he makes it to the VHL, but until then, the weight room should be Holmquist #1 priority. He needs to put on some muscle to be dominant. Another part of his game that he lacks is defense. With his offensive ability, he lacks defense. As he’s lacking the strength, he can't make those hits in the defensive zone. During his time playing hockey before making it to the VHLM, Holmquist’s work ethic in the defensive zone has been called out and his aggression is looked upon with suspicion.

 

Summary:

Whoever chooses to put Holmquist on their team, will get an offensive minded defenseman who will score points. He will quarterback the power play. He’s really good chemistry in the locker room. He has a high ceiling 

 

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Holmquist is determined to be a team player in every team he plays with. He doesn’t care about winning awards, he just wants to win as a team. He is super excited to play with his teammate, defenseman Callum Janser. He is exactly what Holmquist needs on his defensive pairing. Janser is that defensive defenseman that will help make up for Holmquist’s lack of defense. Pairing both an offensive d-man with a defensive d-man is a really good combo. Holmquist is super excited to get on with his first game in the VHLM