wjc Top players in S65 WJC (Up to April 7th)

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 S65 WJC

Top 10 WJC Players (April 7th)

This post will feature Top 10 players in S65 WJC. This list is based on their effectiveness on ice and importance to their team and teams success.

1.

Kyson Blake 

United States of America

@TMI

With 17 points in 8 games played, Kyson Blake is leading WJC tournament and is proving to be the real reason the USA team is successful this year. USA struggles have not been anticipated by anyway as many predictions before the start of the tournament showed that the USA was one of the favourites this year. Maybe this is a nod to Kyson and his importance in the team picture - morale boost and leadership is what everyone is expecting from his and surely his point total and 2 point a game average has to be there consistently in the til the end of the tournament.

2.

J.B Rift

Europe

@Devise

Let's face it - with point totals and production we are seeing from Europe - their goaltender is the reason they can be brought up to the talks about true powerhouse in S65 WJC. The amazing statistics of 0.940 Save percentage and only 2.26 Goals against we are seeing right in front of our eyes great plays by one of the most promising young goaltenders in VHL right now. Europe has been effective defensively, but will that help them fight against Offensive superpowers like Canada and USA? Time will tell, until then, all we can hope for is that J.B Rift will not fall down and keep his All-time great WJC stats up.

3.

Wendy Kandee Cain

Canada

@SlashACM

Another goalie that is having a constantly good stats throughout WJC games. You might ask, why is Wendy featured so high up the list and the answer is Wins. With 6 wins in 8 games played and quality goaltender stats (compared to what we see all around both VHL and VHLM this season) is surely a worth to mention aspect. We have to point out that Canada's success can be put on two shoulders: Great play's by their offensive unit and by amazing goaltending Wendy Kandee Cain is showing this tournament.

4.

Elasmobranch Fish

Europe

@Sharkstrong

Forth and fifth stop on this list are occupied by two defencemen and it really doesn't matter who you put in fourth or fifth stop - they both are truly amazing. Elasmobranch Fish is showing great leadership and ability to be dominant on the offensive end as well as on defensive as he is the 2nd place by the number of points by a defenceman and 2nd in blocked shots by any player this tournament. He is in the position to help Europe find its ground and try to get that cup.

5.

Dallas Jones

United States of America

@Trifecta

Again, not much to say then a leading defenceman in points with 11 and being in Top 10 in points, blocked shots and hits. His ability to close out games and to be that high hockey IQ player he can be, might give a USA team a chance to fight against stacked offensive unit we see in Canada. Working together with Kyson Blake and being able to provide constant scoring will be a key for them and actually anyone who will try to show off in this year's stacked tournament.

6.

Anthony Matthews

World

@Anthony Matthews

 

13 points in 8 games played is a great showing already, but what makes Anthony a 6th place holder in this Top 10 list is his amazing Faceoff Percentage. With 233 faceoffs taken in 8 games - he is rocking an amazing 65.24% Faceoff percentage and that just shows how unappreciated some stats are - his ability to give possessions to his team and give that ability to have another chance on attack might prove to be a great hidden weapon for World team.

 

7.

Shane Mars

World

@Spade18

Another interesting choice for being in this Top 10, for a different reason than you might think - his scoring ability is well known already as he is having 14 points in 8 games played and that puts him 2nd in WJC S65 tournament. The real reason he is here is a combination of his high scoring capacity and his ability to play a great number of minutes without taking any penalties. After 8 games he is the only Top 10 player in points without any penalties taken - that is a statement for someone who knows why accurate plays can lead to victory.

8.

Joe Nixon

United States of America

@Bonzaijoe

The last goaltender on this list is Joe Nixon - he is having a great time in WJC as he is proving to be effective with 0.916 Save percentage. The only reason he is not pushed up higher on this Top 10 list is his 3.14 Goals against and that is a bit much. USA team will require much more from Joe and I truly believe he can prove to be a cornerstone for teams success this tournament with a little bit of luck and patience.

9.

Dimitri Volosenkov

Asia

@SirRupertBarnes

Even though Asia team has not performed great this tournament - Dimitri is showing he still is able to be consistent and prove to be a quality scorer and playmaker at the same time. With 9 points in 8 games played he is just building his own profile by showing GM's in VHL that he should be a guy they pick up in the upcoming S66 VHL Draft. 

10.

Scott Shawinganen

Canada

@Cornflakers

Super underrated and super important for the team's success. He might be the most important piece for Canada this tournament. With 270 Faceoffs taken, he is having 64.07% Faceoff percentage. He is playing on the second line for Canada and that actually might be the reason why they are having only 6 wins in 8 games played - put this guy on your first line and he will be able to punish anyone who steps in the circle against him. 

 

Well, that is it for this list - hope you enjoyed and I hope you really liked this format as I believe it is important to point out interesting players and people who work very hard for their team's success. 

P.S. I hope this is acceptable for WJC : @BladeMaiden @Banackock

Edited April 7, 2019 by FrostBeard