CCHL ARTICLE: Norsemen Prospect Report Top-10

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D Charlie McAvoy
6.01 – 212 – 12.21.97 (19)
Long Beach, NY, USA
Boston University
Current assignment: Duluth Leifs (cchl2)
ETA: 2018-19 season
“Game-changer. His game is the model for mobility and puck movement from the back-end forward, that is taking over hockey. Very smart player. Superstar material.” -Wendt

[2]
RW Joey Anderson
5.11 – 195 – 06.19.98 (19)
Roseville, MN, USA
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Current assignment: UMD
ETA: 2-3 years
“Highly skilled. Blazing speed. Can take over a game. Really good sniper’s shot.”

[3]
C Jakub Forsbacka Karlsson
6.01 – 185 – 10.31.96 (20)
Stockholm, Sweden
Boston University
Current assignment: Duluth Leifs (cchl2)
ETA: 2-3 years
“Quietly efficient in every aspect of the game. Really good skater and shot. As good without the puck and playing a sound defensive game. Very good face-off guy. Similar game to someone we had briefly this season, Patrice Bergeron.” -Wendt

[4]
LW Riley Tufte
6.06 – 215 – 04.10.98 (19)
Ham Lake, MN, USA
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Current assignment: UMD
ETA: 2-3 years
“Really good skater with equally as good of hands. Not as physical as he could be with the size he possesses. But his game is rounding out very nicely in Duluth. Someone in the same mold as Nick Bjugstad. Garnering top-6 minutes with the Bulldogs in his sophomore season. Should be in the running to make the US team at World Juniors.” -Wendt

[5]
D Ryan Lindgren
6.00 – 200 – 02.11.98 (19)
Minneapolis, MN, USA
University of Minnesota
Current assignment: UMinn
ETA: 3-4 years
“Somewhat of a rarity for the University of Minnesota. A hard-nosed defender not really known first as a finesse, puck-moving defender like the Leopold’s, Martin’s, Goligoski’s, Skjei’s and Reilly’s of the past. Still a good skater in his own right. But more accustomed to punishing those who cross his blueline.”

[6]
D Devon Toews
6.01 – 195 – 02.21.94 (23)
Abbotsford, BC, CND
Quinnipiac University
Current assignment: Duluth Leifs (cchl2)
ETA: 2-3 years
“Proven point-producer in the NCAA. Has transitioned his game to the pro level seemingly with ease. Tremendous passer, very mobile and hockey sense off the charts.” -Wendt

[7]
C Rem Pitlick
5.09 – 198 – 04.02.97 (20)
Plymouth, MN, USA
University of Minnesota
Current assignment: UMinn
ETA: 3-4 years
“Smallish center that’s in a great situation at The U. Getting quality, top-line minutes with really good players in Casey Mittelstadt and Tyler Sheehy. Really good skater that controls the game when the puck is in his possession. Probably a better winger than a center at the pro level, but we’re happy with how he’s being developed as a complete player.” -Wendt

[8]
D Calle Rosen
6.01 – 195 – 02.02.94 (23)
Vaxjo, Sweden
Vaxjo HC (SHL)
Current assignment: Duluth Leifs (cchl2)
ETA: 1-2 years
“Very good mobile defender. Skates well, smart and pushes the game offensively. Fun to watch quarterback a power play. Game needs refinement in North America. But has all the tools to be a very successful offensive defensemen in this league for many years.” -Wendt

[9]
LW Kalle Kossila
5.10 – 190 – 04.14.93 (24)
Kaunianen, Finland
St. Cloud State University
Current assignment: Duluth Leifs (cchl2)
ETA: 1-3 years
“Very creative, smart hockey player. Good skating, good shot. Under the radar-type player that we covet.” -Wendt

[10]
RW Hudson Fasching
6.03 – 215 – 07.28.95 (22)
Milwaukee, WI, USA
University of Minnesota
Current assignment: Duluth Leifs (cchl2)
ETA: 2-4 years
“Has been slowed in his development since turning pro. Combination of injuries and catching up to the game at this level. We’re confident with his size and skating, that he will someday put it all together.” -Wendt