by Guest » Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:07 pm
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Let’s not discount good size but if you can’t skate (speed , pivoting) now chances are it’s too late to fix that.
So what we are all saying is the above average skating defenceman with above average size will probably end up going further than the great skating defenceman with below average size.
Thats what you are saying above average dad. if your kid is like you , above average, he will likely play above average hockey. Maybe a cup of Tea in the OPJHL. You need to be EXCEPTIONAL to have a chance of going to OHL/NCAA. You need to be a top 2-5 percent player your age. If your son does not have over a point per game in minor midget, he will not be a top pick. That is the truth. Points matter more than size. If you have a combo of 6"5 and lots of points, you are set. If you have a forward that is 6"1 and has 5 goals 8 assists all in 36 games you have almost 0 chance of going on to the next level, unless you are a fighter/ defensive star.
Go talk to guys who just got drafted. Some of the best skating dmen( asian) got drafted late because of their size. They are incredible skaters and have been on top teams since the brick days. They can skate and score but guess what SIZE MATTERS, HITS MATTER, IQ MATTERS.
... lets be honest, you more than likely know nothing about that age group, who was good, who was not good, who was a star when they were young etc. what is clear is that you are expecting your son to be BIG like dad and are praying that scouts will over look his lack of talent. Money says your kid had less than 20 pts all season and you are the WAIT TILL U14 my kid will be a STAR!!!!
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Let’s not discount good size but if you can’t skate (speed , pivoting) now chances are it’s too late to fix that.
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So what we are all saying is the above average skating defenceman with above average size will probably end up going further than the great skating defenceman with below average size.
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Thats what you are saying above average dad. if your kid is like you , above average, he will likely play above average hockey. Maybe a cup of Tea in the OPJHL. You need to be EXCEPTIONAL to have a chance of going to OHL/NCAA. You need to be a top 2-5 percent player your age. If your son does not have over a point per game in minor midget, he will not be a top pick. That is the truth. Points matter more than size. If you have a combo of 6"5 and lots of points, you are set. If you have a forward that is 6"1 and has 5 goals 8 assists all in 36 games you have almost 0 chance of going on to the next level, unless you are a fighter/ defensive star.
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Go talk to guys who just got drafted. Some of the best skating dmen( asian) got drafted late because of their size. They are incredible skaters and have been on top teams since the brick days. They can skate and score but guess what SIZE MATTERS, HITS MATTER, IQ MATTERS.
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... lets be honest, you more than likely know nothing about that age group, who was good, who was not good, who was a star when they were young etc. what is clear is that you are expecting your son to be BIG like dad and are praying that scouts will over look his lack of talent. Money says your kid had less than 20 pts all season and you are the WAIT TILL U14 my kid will be a STAR!!!!