THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD PROSPECT SCOUTING REPORT

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THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD SCOUTING REPORT:

THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD is starting to become a force to be reckoned with. After going 7th overall in the VHL draft, he was selected 18th overall in the VHLE draft by reigning champions of the E, the Oslo Storm. THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD was also slotted to be an almost unanimous 1st overall pick in the upcoming VHLM Dispersal Draft, as THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD had reportedly stated that he was planning on playing an additional season in the VHLM to hone his skills before being called up to the E. However, after a long phone call with the GM of the Oslo Storm just a day before the VHLM draft, THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD surprisingly made the announcement that he had decided that he was going to be playing in Europe for season 94. Nobody knew what was said in the exchange between the two, but one thing was for sure; THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD left that conference room with a fire in his eyes.

 

 

THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD has only 13 VHLM games under his belt. Here are the stats:

 

THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD was picked up as a waiver signing for the Las Vegas Aces about halfway through S93 and placed in the backup role for the remainder of the season. In the handful of games that THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD had started between the pipes, things were not looking good for the "All Powerful" netminder; sporting an atrocious 4.10 GAA and 0.844 SV%. How would numbers like this get a goalie taken 1st round in the VHL draft? Well, after a tough Game 1 loss for the Aces when the VHLM playoffs began, they turned to THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD for help; starting him for the next 3 Playoff games in a row. THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD and his Aces ended up getting bumped in Game 5, ending the cup run very prematurely, but not all was glum in the world of the Ice Wizard. In those 3 games, he put up some astonishing numbers; especially considering his regular season performance. Despite 2 losses in 3 games, THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD had brandished a 0.940 SV% and a 1.67 GAA. 

 

Here are my Pro's and Con's of THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD's game:

Pros:

Has excellent puck tracking,

Good size, standing at 6'3

Very strong glove hand

Above average pad control

 

Cons:

Weak positioning

Does not utilize stick very often

Seen making small snowmen while puck is in opponent's zone (Note: One time occurrence)

 

 

After his season concluded, THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD seems to have almost completely changed his game up. In a recent interview when asked about the changes, the Ice Wizard had mentioned "...mastering the basics of (his) craft" and "wanting to be more consistently solid in net". "I want to make sure that I am everything that my new organization needs" he continued, "My game last season wasn't good enough, so I will make sure it is this next season". The organization of Helsinki and Oslo seem to have enough confidence in this player to each use their highest draft pick to take him, but the question will remain; Will THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD live up to expectations? Or was his playoff performance only a fluke?

 

 

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