Mississauga S69 Draft Class

[Patrik Tallinder 1,087]

With the VHLM Playoffs kicking off soon, S69 prospects will be making their last impressions on VHL GM's before the draft. After finishing 4th in the regular season, Mississauga looks to do damage in the playoffs, beginning with their series against Yukon. The team is rich with talent, and has only gotten better over the course of the season. General managers are sure to have an eye on this team, especially the players preparing to be drafted into the big leagues.

 

Brock Louth - D - 200 TPE (114 Banked)

The draft's leader in TPE, Brock Louth is a defenseman who plays way beyond his years. Not only is his defense ahead of his peers, his offensive instincts make him a catalyst for any team he plays for. With a stunning 32 goals and 123 shot blocks on the season for the Hounds, Louth is an attractive choice for an all-situations defender in the VHL. It is no wonder he was selected 2nd overall in last season's dispersal draft.

 

Guy Sasakamoose - D - 182 TPE (0 Banked)

Another defenseman who has panned out perfectly for Mississauga. Sasakamoose is an absolute steal of a pick from the third round, and has been a key contributor for his team to this point. At 6'4", 220 lbs, the Canada native shows impressive mobility. The perfect defenseman on the breakout, he can evade forecheckers and make a tape-to-tape first pass like it's nothing. His ability to move the puck has lead to an impressive 52 assists on the season, and an underrated shot contributed for 9 powerplay goals.

 

Patrik Tallinder - LW - 160 TPE (0 Banked)

The first forward on the list, Tallinder has proven to be a great offensive player in his first VHLM season. Similar to the team's success, the winger's offensive success progressed steadily through the year. He enters the playoffs on a hot streak that he looks to continue that through the playoffs, ultimately finishing with 34 goals and 4 hat tricks on the season. Tallinder is a fairly lanky player who finds his greatest strengths in his wrist shot, and his ability to create room for himself, using his skating, to get those shots off.

 

Kris Rice - RW - 152 TPE (0 Banked)

Kris Rice is a player who seems to see the game as well as anyone he plays with, or against. On both ends of the rink, Rice is able to anticpate plays before they happen, and use his outstanding speed to intercept passes or find passing options of his own. With a combination of speed and puck handling, he is able to maintain possession of the puck with ease until he sees a play open up. Like Sasakamoose, Rice has a shot that he doesn't use as often as some, but can surprise goalies who may be anticipating a pass with a quik release.

 

Chris Murphy - LW - 32 TPE (0 Banked)

Murphy is the perfect glue guy in the locker room, and on the bench. He shows strong leadership qualities, and is well-respected by his teammates, even despite his limited offensive production. Never one to shy away from physicality, Murphy hits like a truck, and will stick up for a teammate without hesitation by challenging any opponent to a fight.

 

Tigris Mort - D - 32 TPE (0 Banked)

Your typical stay-at-home defender, Mort plays his best hockey in the defensive zone. At 6'3", 180 lbs, he has a long reach and nice mobility to go along with it. He can make a nice first pass, and alleviate some of the pressure being put on by the other team in his own zone.

 

It is certain that a strong playoffs will go a long way for all of these players in their individual careers, so there is no doubt that they will be working extremely hard with Mississauga to bring home the Founder's Cup. While they aren't currently the favourite to win it all, the talent is definitely there. For some on the Hounds, this is their last year in the VHLM, and they, as well as the rest of the team, are trying to make the most out of their last opportunity to win the Founder's Cup together.

[Banackock 8,044]

I’m watching you @Patrik Tallinder

[Gustav 6,407]

On 10/24/2019 at 9:51 PM, Banackock said:

I’m watching you @Patrik Tallinder

Trying to absorb him into the unofficial Hounds Alumni Club I see