Scouting Report
EVALUATED 14/07/2021
Brayden Olafson
Eastern Canada Regional Scout
Day 2: 2021 USA Hockey Select 16 Camp - Once again, the Omaha draft pick was flying on Day #2. Scheetz is such an effectively agile and slippery forechecker who is able to embarrass talented and sizable opponents by stripping the puck from under their noses. He doesn't hesitate to go into the corners with anyone irrespective of their size or skill, and is often able to win those battles. Day 1: 2021 USA Hockey Select 16 Camp - Early in this game, it was Sam Scheetz who seemed to be the lone player to recognize the opportunity presented by the lack of structure in this game. Scheetz was able to exploit the open ice both down the middle and along the boards to put his quickness and puck control abilities on full display early on. Once gaining the offensive zone, Scheetz continued to run the table in many cases, using an uncanny amount of upper body strength to protect the puck from defenders while keeping his feet moving. He can appear to be a bit hyperactive in the sense that his body moves excessively for the amount of ground that he covers while in full-stride, however, it also seems that Scheetz is capable of injecting additional speed to his stride at the drop of a hat, enabling him to zip around his opponents when the time is right, in order to ensure that he’s the first player to the puck.
Game Reports
EVALUATED Brayden Olafson
Head of Eastern Canada Scouting
Sam Scheetz continues to stand out most when he has an opportunity to unleash his speed. He’s quick to recognize and exploit open ice, often generating quality opportunities when he has the chance to move his feet. In addition to finding success in open ice, however, I was very impressed with Scheetz’ tenacity and urgency in cycling the puck down low. His pace of play was among the best I’ve seen so far in the tournament. Getting his teams’ first goal of the 2nd period, Sheetz’ demonstrated excellent hand-eye coordination to bat a pass out of the air and seamlessly reign in possession before rifling his shot short side past the goaltender with a forehand wrist shot. Time and time again Sheetz has shown in this game that contrary to where he was a year ago, there’s much more to his game now than being a feisty Tasmanian devil. He’s been able to integrate a number of skilled and valuable elements into his game at excellent pace and that’s a dangerous combination .
Player Card
- All Data is derived via 5v5 per 60 minutes rate displayed in percentile format.
- Data Courtesy of In Slat.
SIGNED:
Omaha Lancers
01/09/2023
LEAGUE PREDICTION
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NCAA
100%
TEAM PREDICTION
No Predictions YetTIMELINE
- 2023
01/11/2023
Sam Scheetz decommits from Vermont
- 2023
01/09/2023
Sam Scheetz commits to the Omaha Lancers
- 2022
25/09/2022
Sam Scheetz commits to Vermont
- 2021
25/05/2021
Omaha Lancers Draft Sam Scheetz
