snake3001 32 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Does Worboy Have What it Takes? Today we're going to be looking at one of the rookies trying to take the VHLM by storm. Goaltender Jacob Worboy is an 18 year old player coming from a small town in the GTA. He weighs in at about 200 lbs but one of the main concerns has been whether he has the size to make it at the next level, he stands at only 6 ft which, though it may not hurt his game, certainly isn't helping it. He is an interesting prospect for any team that already has an established goaltender but is looking to take a flier on someone with not much experience and hopefully turn him into a star. Is the Risk Worth the Reward? Hockey is a game of passion, especially for a goalkeeper who often stands alone, so a competitve drive and love for the game can almost always be seem like a positive; however a line has to be drawn. You look at Worboy and can see him often times letting his emotions get the better of him out there on the ice for a multitude of different reasons. He isn't afraid of letting his teammates, his opponents or even the refs know when he disagrees with what they're doing out on the ice and this can often lead to penalties and distractions for his team. He needs to learn to channel that energy and emotion into his game and just focus on making the next stop. Teams would be taking a big risk playing him in a game against a rival where his emotions could cost the team but he still has the capacity for big games and has a high potential if he's willing to take the next step to get there . Interesting Style of Play One of his big strength's is recovery after a rebound. Saves that look like desperation are made nightly and are actually anything but as he stretches and dives all over the crease. But there's a negative that come with this one positive. The third shot has a better chance of going in but any third rebound the blame usually is placed directly on the defense's shoulders for not clearing the puck in time. Worboy is much more confident with high shots than low, as he tends to stay deep in the crease to see the shot rather than coming out to cut off the angles, sometimes overly so, and while his big upper body allows for this, low corner shots tend to be a pretty big weakness overall. To succeed in the VHL and even the VHLM he must also work on rebound control. Sometimes he makes a nice second save that shouldn't have been necessary because of a weak rebound that bounces right back into traffic. Ready to be a Leader Already? Every young goalie just learning how to be vocal on the ice is given different metaphors. An extra pair of eyes, a general in the defensive zone. This is the one thing where Worboy really thrives. He knows where every other opposing player is and is telling his defensemen exactly where to be. He's telling the defender where the attackers coming from, where he should put the puck. He's congratulating kids when they make a good play, telling them what to do differently when they don't. Though it may not be hard to see by his body language when he's mad at his team, all he says is what to do better next time. He's an extra assistant coach already at such a young stage in his career. Expectations A guaranteed future backup and a potential future starter if he puts in the work. The next few years could define his career and could make a team that decides to take a chance on him with a late pick. Expect him to work on and fight to get his emotions in check as he develops into a leader for whichever team drafts him. "Saves that look like desperation...are actually anything but.." Edited March 5, 2016 by snake3001 sizing issue DollarAndADream and Daniel 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/28583-claimedworboy-rookie-report-reviewed-12/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FacePuncher 1,343 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Review: I usually try to use the old rubrics, but you screwed up my streak! It's nice to see someone new be so involved in the VHL community. Reminds me of someone who came about late S46, maybe youve heard of him Worboy sounds like a very interesting player, I always love a desperation save goalie, they're the best to watch! Best of luck 674 words Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/28583-claimedworboy-rookie-report-reviewed-12/#findComment-323579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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