King Gow Rookie Profile [1/2]

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LW – King Gow

Age: 19

Place of birth: Philadelphia, PA

Height: 6'3”

Weight: 220 lbs.

Current team: N/A

 

Fittingly, King Gow is the 100th member of the esteemed S63 Draft class, a special milestone for such a special person. Unlike other Gows who have graced the VHL with their presence before, King Gow is royalty, and as such is a physical specimen unlike anything the league has seen before. Standing at 6'3'', 220 lbs, King Gow is a massive player who will have a long reign of terror in the VHL.

 

All Hail King Gow:

 

Physicality

With the help of his massive frame, King Gow enjoys terrorizing his opponents, as he is well-known for throwing vicious checks to knock his opponent off the puck. Additionally, Gow is a great net-front presence in the offensive zone, as even the largest defenders have trouble knocking him from the crease. This results in lots of easy goals for the King in close through rebounds, screens, and deflections. If teams decide to give Gow extra attention down low, it opens up opportunities for his teammates elsewhere.

 

Great Tools

Most players Gow's size can only hope for average speed at best, but that is not the case for this physical specimen. King Gow has all the tools you would want in a skater, as he has long and powerful strides that help him move up and down the ice in a flurry. Additionally, the King has great quick-twitch ability, as he has the agility to cut on a dime along with the acceleration to quickly change direction. Lastly, King Gow has great balance, and often uses his size to keep control of the puck despite opponents trying to knock him off his skates.

 

Team-First Player

While many monarchs throughout history have only cared for themselves, King Gow cares for the greater good. The King is not a puck hog, and equally willing to pass or shoot depending on what he feels is better for the team. Additionally, Gow has a relentless motor, and often frustrates his opponents with his furious back-checking.

 

Why the King Might Suck:

 

Raw Puck Skills

King Gow is best described as a boom or bust player, as he possesses all the physical tools, but currently has minimal abilities with the puck on his stick. You will never see Gow successfully complete a fancy deke, as he just does not have the offensive ability required. Additionally, while the King can shoot ridiculously hard shots, he is lacking in accuracy and takes a long time to wind up and shoot. Lastly, Gow's passing ability is average at best. It will take a lot of good coaching to get Gow's offensive ability where it needs to be.

 

Defensive IQ

While Gow puts in the enough effort to be a good defensive player, he unfortunately does not know proper defensive positioning. The King often gets excited to make splash plays, and often freelances in an attempt to make big hits or poke checks. Perhaps some time developing his game on the penalty kill in the minor leagues is what he needs to better learn his role in the defensive zone.

 

Aggressiveness

King Gow might like hitting a little too much, as he often gets penalized for boarding, elbowing, or interference as he sometimes sees a player and hits him regardless of where the puck is. This obviously infuriates his coaches, and Gow gets mad as he does not enjoy sitting in the penalty box. He will need to improve his discipline to become an impact VHL player.

 

 

Edited August 19, 2018 by eaglesfan036

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@Fire Hakstol when is the last time you made one of these?

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1 hour ago, eaglesfan036 said:

@Fire Hakstol when is the last time you made one of these?

 

Robin.

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Review:

Zero raw puck skills! Lol, hard to be a pro player without that.

Great RP, good stuff.