Colt Carter #8 Moose Jaw Warriors – July 23, 2009 – Right-shot defenseman. 5.09 / 163
Carter is an offensive defenseman. Strengths: Quick to activate offensively, often jumping into the play. Possesses quick feet, strong skating ability, and delivers a solid first pass. Opportunities for Improvement: Needs to improve his recovery effort when caught up ice. Must refine the timing of his pinches to avoid leaving gaps defensively.
Skating: 6
Shooting: 4
Hockey IQ: 4
Physicality: 4
Defensive awareness: 4
Playmaking: 4
Puck Skills: 7
Riley Thorpe #38 Moose Jaw Warriors – March 27, 2008 – Left shot left wing. 6.00 / 173
Thorpe is a 2-way forward. Strengths: Highly effective penalty killer with a strong compete level. Possesses a quick release and consistently stays engaged by moving his feet, making plays on the puck, and finishing checks each shift. Demonstrates strong involvement in all areas of the game and contributes offensively as the point man on the top power-play unit. Opportunities for Improvement: None noted.
Skating: 6
Shooting: 6
Hockey IQ: 6
Physicality: 6
Defensive awareness: 6
Playmaking: 5
Puck Skills: 6
Joe Iginla #21 Edmonton Oil Kings – August 13, 2008 – Right shot right wing. 5.10 / 174
Iginla is a power forward. Strengths: Shows good hands with a decent shot. Willing to drive to the front of the net and competes hard in battles. Opportunities for Improvement: Tends to overhandle the puck and force plays, including passing into traffic or holding it too long. Needs to improve decision-making and overall comfort in the defensive zone.
Skating: 5
Shooting: 7
Hockey IQ: 4
Physicality: 5
Defensive awareness: 4
Playmaking: 4
Puck Skills: 8