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EVALUATED 01/02/2024![Joel Henderson](https://puckpreps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_Image-1-e1623369243412.png)
Joel Henderson
Director of Scouting
Game Information Bauer U15 Elite Invite: Yale Hockey Academy vs Okanagan Rockets
I got more used to his style of play as the game wore along. He’s big, strong, powerful, and plays that way defensively by stepping into shoulder checks with force when defending his own blueline, or really pushing heavily into those transition C cuts defensively. The footwork is there and the long strides and powerful pushes are there. It allows him to curl into D to D passes along the point and extend his reach for heavier wrist shots from the point. Stylistically it is reminiscent of Marek Howell and his strong, two-way sensibilities. I think depending on how high he goes in the draft will come down to decision making and if he can add transition plays on his own by carrying the puck on zone exits or how he can adapt his shooting/passing decisions when faced with quicker pressure.
LEAGUE PREDICTION
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WHL 100%