Junior Review- Jonny Pacheco

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Backround-

Jonny grew up in a small town on the south coast of Massachusetts. His father was also a hockey player, so he took after him. Jonny started playing hockey when he was 4 years old. He was a standout on every team he played for. In his younger years, Jonny put up incredible numbers on his Peewee and Bantam teams. Something interesting about him, was that he not only played ice hockey, but ball hockey as well. Ball hockey is very similar to ice hockey. The have all the same rules, but ball hockey is played on foot, and with a ball. By playing both sports, Jonny was able to build up loads of stamina and endurance. He is always the fastest player on the ice as well. Jonny played on the U16 National Team for USA Ball Hockey, where he scored 5 points in 5 games and won a Bronze medal for the Americans. He played for his High School and put up great numbers. Hockey was not super big in his area, so it was tough for him to get noticed. He was invited to play in a selection only tournament up in Boston, but was injured during the second game and was out for the rest of the tournament. Thankfully, he was an offered a spot on the Mexico City Kings, and signed with them, hoping to continue his hockey career.

 

Playstyle-

Jonny is a two way playing center man. He can do anything on the ice. Offensively, he is always creating plays, looking for open spaces to create opportunities, and putting the puck in the back of the net. Defensively, he is always the first one on the backcheck. He is always positioned correctly and isn't afraid to put himself in front of opposing shots. He is always starting the breakout and leading the rush into the opposing teams zone. He is an amazing skater as well. Jonny is a team player and a great leader. 

 

 

 

Jonny (Right) is seen here backchecking on an opposing player

 

 

 

 

 

This is Jonny playing for the U16 United States National Team in the World Junior Ball Hockey Championships in Slovakia