Cohen Klassen #37 Regina Pats – September 8, 2009 – Left shot centre. 6.00 / 176
Klassen is a vanilla offensive forward. Strengths: Smart playmaker who creates opportunities for his linemates. Opportunities for Improvement: Needs to improve timing when finishing checks and show better awareness on line changes, particularly when the puck is in the defensive zone.
Skating: 5
Shooting: 5
Hockey IQ: 5
Physicality: 4
Defensive awareness: 4
Playmaking: 6
Puck Skills: 5
Cage Smith #20 Edmonton Oil Kings – December 24, 2008 – Left shot centre. 5.10 / 156
Smith is a skilled forward. Strengths: Strong shot blocker and effective penalty killer. Goes hard to the net and competes well in battles. Opportunities for Improvement: Needs to refine puck skills and show more consistency with decision-making under pressure.
Skating: 5
Shooting: 5
Hockey IQ: 5
Physicality: 6
Defensive awareness: 5
Playmaking: 5
Puck Skills: 5
Julien Maze #72 Regina Pats – December 7, 2007 – Left shot left wing. 5.10 / 170
Maze is a skilled forward. Strengths: Possesses good hands and a reliable shot. Willing to go to the hard areas, competes well, and battles effectively around the net. Opportunities for Improvement: Can overhandle the puck and force plays, often passing into traffic or holding onto it too long. Needs to make quicker, smarter decisions and become more confident in the defensive zone.
Skating: 7
Shooting: 7
Hockey IQ: 4
Physicality: 4
Defensive awareness: 4
Playmaking: 6
Puck Skills: 6