Michael Mac - Prospect Scouting Report

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Player Name: Michael Mac

Recruited From: Reddit

Age: 25

Position: RW

Height: 73 in.

Weight: 193 lbs.

Birthplace: Canada

 

Summary

 

Michael Mac is an exceptional offensive player. He will help any powerplay he plays on. His shot and skating ability are superior to most of the competition he has faced to date. He set the record for goals & points in a single season at Harvard. His awareness and knowledge of the game will ensure his skills transfer to the VHL & VHML. 

The downside of Mac is his commitment to defense. Some say his exceptional offensive burst is only their because he saves his energy on defense. Personally, I don't think it's that bad. I'd say he is a middle of the pack in terms of defense but he can be exploited by highly skilled players. 

 

Pros

 

Shooting – Expected to get PP time with his new team, his shot is one of his best assets. Michael has an exceptional release with a lot of power behind it. 

 

Consistency – Michael Mac has scored and won at every level. He is not shy about stepping up and being a leader in the dressing room. 

 

Skating - Will be one of the top skaters for a rookie and this will be something he continues to work on as he recognizes the importance of being a great skater in todays VHL. 

 

Cons

Defense – If the rumours are true and Michael signs with his hometown team Mississauga, you can expect more of a Phil Kessel style of defense as he learns that side of the game. He hasn't needed to provide defense on his teams, as they were built solidly all around. This will need to improve in the VHL. 

 

 

More Details

 

Mac's stellar freshman season earned him numerous accolades, including the WCHA and Inside College Hockey Rookie of the Year honors. He is a three-time WCHA Rookie of the Week honoree and was named the CSTV/HCA National Rookie of the Month for November. He was also a member of the Canada squad at the 2004 IIHF World Junior Championships in Vancouver where he was named tournament MVP. Most recently, Mac was selected to play for Team Canada at the World Championships currently taking place in Riga, Latvia, before it was postponed due to Covid-19.

 

Edited March 25, 2020 by LastOneUp

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

@LastOneUp

 

Prospect Scouting Report is a short review of VHLM career, focus on pros/cons, or other method of scouting report.

 

That being said, considering it's a VHLM review, it's to be written after you get drafted to the VHL. You're an S72 guy, so wait until the S72 draft, then claim this.

[LastOneUp 160]

8 hours ago, DollarAndADream said:

@LastOneUp

 

Prospect Scouting Report is a short review of VHLM career, focus on pros/cons, or other method of scouting report.

 

That being said, considering it's a VHLM review, it's to be written after you get drafted to the VHL. You're an S72 guy, so wait until the S72 draft, then claim this.

 

Appreciate an answer on this. It has been awhile lol. Chalk it up to another piece of work for me that I can't claim yet.