One of the most notable events on the hockey calendar is just a few days away.The 2021 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship is set to drop the puck in Frisco
https://www.shoptetitans.com/Daquan_Jones_Jersey.NFL and Plano, Texas, gathering some of the top prospects for the upcoming 2021 NHL Draft into one tournament from April 26 to May 6.In terms of the draft, this tournament could hold more weight than ever. The 2020-21 season has been a struggle globally, with seasons delayed, disrupted, and cancelled all over. On top of that, this draft has no clear-cut No. 1 prospect, meaning the top spot is still very much up for grabs andcould be won on the back of a strongperformance Texas.U18 WC: Its importance rises even more so with the official cancellation of the Ontario Hockey League season. Because of this cancellation, numerous prospects have yet to hit the ice this season. Some found homes overseas, such as Brandt Clarke and Mason McTavish, but others, like Benjamin Gaudreau, have been left stranded up until now.The U18s will be the first opportunity for Gaudreau, Ethan Del Mastro, Wyatt Johnson, Jack Matier, and Ryan Winterton to showcase themselves this season. These must-see OHL players havent hit the ice in a game setting in more than14 months, and any steps taken (or not taken) in their development could have ma sive draft implications.FCHOCKEY: Its not just these players that are fighting for the draft spotlight though.This year'sdraft is wide open, from the top-10 to the entire first round. A star performance at the tournament could see names jump up draft boards in a big way.Here are FCHockeys 10 players to watch at the Under-18s, alphabetically listed. 10 NHL draft-eligiblesto watch at 2021 U18s, D, Team CanadaFCHockey draft ranking: 11A divisive prospect in the 2021 NHL Draft, Ceulemans is committed to the University of Wisconsin for the 2021-22 season.NCAA rules do notallow athletes to play in the CHL, sothe 6-2 defender has been plying his craft in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) for the Brooks Bandits.Ceulemans, No. 11 in FCHockeys spring ranking for the 2021 draft, has played in eight games this season, collecting 11 points (four goals, seven a sists). Hes been ranked all over the first round in internal and external rankings, and with a leading role on Team Canada, he could cement his spot as a top prospect in this cla s.Hes a dynamic, deceptive skater who has the ability and creativity to manufacture all sorts of advantageous scenarios with speed and angle changes via pivots or living on his edges, FCHockeys Western Canada head scout Justin Froese. He can make so many subtle adjustments in motion to catch and contain or deliver pucks via the pa s to teammates.He can make elite-level plays while shifting his weight and when hes carrying the puck
https://www.shoptetitans.com/Delanie_Walker_Jersey.NFL , even though hes not a small guy or the fastest player on the ice, he feeds false information consistently with his head, hands and feet which creates hesitation that allows for a new opening to be created.MORE: , RW, Team Ru siaFCHockey draft ranking: 21Chibrikov, who will captain Ru sias entry, has appeared to be another divisive prospect in the public sphere, finding himself all over the first round. He is very much in the conversation as the top Ru sian prospect in this cla s and will look to solidify that honour with a strong Under-18 performance.The right winger, No. 21 at FCHockey, has spent his season all over Ru sias top leagues, from the top two mens leagues the KHL and VHL, to the top junior league, the MHL, for SKA St. Petersburg. He collected two points (one goal, one a sist) in 16 KHL games, eight points (three goals, five a sists) in 20 VHL games, and nine points (three goals, six a
https://www.shoptetitans.com/Austin_Johnson_Jersey.NFL sists) in 11 MHL games, adding three a sists in five playoff games.In terms of pure pull-you-out-of-your-seat skill, Chibrikov is among the elite of this draft cla s, noted FCHockeys . With lightning acceleration and sublime hands, he is a real threat in transition. Give him a little too much time and space to work with in open ice and youve got a huge problem on your hands.He has the wheels to beat opponents wide and gain that all-important separation. He is also quite an elusive player, as he is able to slow the pace down, shift his weight seamle sly from side to side, and deceive defenders with his hands, feet or head movement. Shows poise with the puck on his stick and calmne s under pre sure., D, Team CanadaFCHockey draft ranking: 5If there isone 2021 draft-eligible prospect to watch in thetournament, it might be Clarke. In the conversation to
https://www.shoptetitans.com/Ben_Jones_Jersey.NFL go No. 1 on July 23,a star performance in Texas could be all FCHockeys No. 5 prospect needs to separate himself from the pack.With no OHL season this year, the Barrie Colts defender found a home with HC Nove Zamky in the top mens league in Slovakia. In 26 games, the offensively dynamic defensemancollected 15 points (five goals, 10 a sists). He improved as the season went on, setting himself up for a grand finale for 2020-21 at the Under-18s.Clarke is a strong skater with excellent edgework and power through his strides FCHockey scout Joseph Aleong reported . His legs splay slightly outwards in his stride, but his overall form and extension he gets on his strides are very good for his age.He is very confident with the puck on his stick, skating it through the neutral zone in transition with purpose and showing good management of his speed and balance to find open patches of ice to make zone entries.FCHOCKEY SPOTLIGHT: , D, Team SwedenFCHockey Draft Ranking: 2Sweden has its own defenseman in the hunt for first overall in Edvin son. The 6-5 defender spent time in Swedens top leagues this season, playing 10 SHL games and 14 J20 Nationell games with Frolunda, collecting a total of sevenpoints (one goal, sixa sists). He ended his season with 14 HockeyAllsvenskan games, notching five a sists and adding three points (one goal, two a sists) in six playoff games.Edvin son, FCHockeys No. 2 skater, has been ranked all over the top-10 of this draft. He should be a leader on the blue line for Sweden and just like Clarke, a big performance could
https://www.shoptetitans.com/ catapult him to the top of the list.Theres no doubt Edvin son has the ability to skate the puck up ice and displays excellent transition speed, FCHockey head scout Dylan Galloway noted in a . His skating and vision immediately stand out on the offensive side of the puck. His constant and quick movements combined with good four-way mobility are hard to mi s with a frame like that.Edvin son owns quite a smooth and powerful shot from the perimeter though and is capable of creating scoring chances in the slot with this shot. When hes at his best he can be excellent at closing the gap on the break-in and box opponents out from the middle ice with his long stick and good physical
One of the most notable events on the hockey calendar is just a few days away.The 2021 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship is set to drop the puck in Frisco https://www.shoptetitans.com/Daquan_Jones_Jersey.NFL and Plano, Texas, gathering some of the top prospects for the upcoming 2021 NHL Draft into one tournament from April 26 to May 6.In terms of the draft, this tournament could hold more weight than ever. The 2020-21 season has been a struggle globally, with seasons delayed, disrupted, and cancelled all over. On top of that, this draft has no clear-cut No. 1 prospect, meaning the top spot is still very much up for grabs andcould be won on the back of a strongperformance Texas.U18 WC: Its importance rises even more so with the official cancellation of the Ontario Hockey League season. Because of this cancellation, numerous prospects have yet to hit the ice this season. Some found homes overseas, such as Brandt Clarke and Mason McTavish, but others, like Benjamin Gaudreau, have been left stranded up until now.The U18s will be the first opportunity for Gaudreau, Ethan Del Mastro, Wyatt Johnson, Jack Matier, and Ryan Winterton to showcase themselves this season. These must-see OHL players havent hit the ice in a game setting in more than14 months, and any steps taken (or not taken) in their development could have ma sive draft implications.FCHOCKEY: Its not just these players that are fighting for the draft spotlight though.This year'sdraft is wide open, from the top-10 to the entire first round. A star performance at the tournament could see names jump up draft boards in a big way.Here are FCHockeys 10 players to watch at the Under-18s, alphabetically listed. 10 NHL draft-eligiblesto watch at 2021 U18s, D, Team CanadaFCHockey draft ranking: 11A divisive prospect in the 2021 NHL Draft, Ceulemans is committed to the University of Wisconsin for the 2021-22 season.NCAA rules do notallow athletes to play in the CHL, sothe 6-2 defender has been plying his craft in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) for the Brooks Bandits.Ceulemans, No. 11 in FCHockeys spring ranking for the 2021 draft, has played in eight games this season, collecting 11 points (four goals, seven a sists). Hes been ranked all over the first round in internal and external rankings, and with a leading role on Team Canada, he could cement his spot as a top prospect in this cla s.Hes a dynamic, deceptive skater who has the ability and creativity to manufacture all sorts of advantageous scenarios with speed and angle changes via pivots or living on his edges, FCHockeys Western Canada head scout Justin Froese. He can make so many subtle adjustments in motion to catch and contain or deliver pucks via the pa s to teammates.He can make elite-level plays while shifting his weight and when hes carrying the puck https://www.shoptetitans.com/Delanie_Walker_Jersey.NFL , even though hes not a small guy or the fastest player on the ice, he feeds false information consistently with his head, hands and feet which creates hesitation that allows for a new opening to be created.MORE: , RW, Team Ru siaFCHockey draft ranking: 21Chibrikov, who will captain Ru sias entry, has appeared to be another divisive prospect in the public sphere, finding himself all over the first round. He is very much in the conversation as the top Ru sian prospect in this cla s and will look to solidify that honour with a strong Under-18 performance.The right winger, No. 21 at FCHockey, has spent his season all over Ru sias top leagues, from the top two mens leagues the KHL and VHL, to the top junior league, the MHL, for SKA St. Petersburg. He collected two points (one goal, one a sist) in 16 KHL games, eight points (three goals, five a sists) in 20 VHL games, and nine points (three goals, six a https://www.shoptetitans.com/Austin_Johnson_Jersey.NFL sists) in 11 MHL games, adding three a sists in five playoff games.In terms of pure pull-you-out-of-your-seat skill, Chibrikov is among the elite of this draft cla s, noted FCHockeys . With lightning acceleration and sublime hands, he is a real threat in transition. Give him a little too much time and space to work with in open ice and youve got a huge problem on your hands.He has the wheels to beat opponents wide and gain that all-important separation. He is also quite an elusive player, as he is able to slow the pace down, shift his weight seamle sly from side to side, and deceive defenders with his hands, feet or head movement. Shows poise with the puck on his stick and calmne s under pre sure., D, Team CanadaFCHockey draft ranking: 5If there isone 2021 draft-eligible prospect to watch in thetournament, it might be Clarke. In the conversation to https://www.shoptetitans.com/Ben_Jones_Jersey.NFL go No. 1 on July 23,a star performance in Texas could be all FCHockeys No. 5 prospect needs to separate himself from the pack.With no OHL season this year, the Barrie Colts defender found a home with HC Nove Zamky in the top mens league in Slovakia. In 26 games, the offensively dynamic defensemancollected 15 points (five goals, 10 a sists). He improved as the season went on, setting himself up for a grand finale for 2020-21 at the Under-18s.Clarke is a strong skater with excellent edgework and power through his strides FCHockey scout Joseph Aleong reported . His legs splay slightly outwards in his stride, but his overall form and extension he gets on his strides are very good for his age.He is very confident with the puck on his stick, skating it through the neutral zone in transition with purpose and showing good management of his speed and balance to find open patches of ice to make zone entries.FCHOCKEY SPOTLIGHT: , D, Team SwedenFCHockey Draft Ranking: 2Sweden has its own defenseman in the hunt for first overall in Edvin son. The 6-5 defender spent time in Swedens top leagues this season, playing 10 SHL games and 14 J20 Nationell games with Frolunda, collecting a total of sevenpoints (one goal, sixa sists). He ended his season with 14 HockeyAllsvenskan games, notching five a sists and adding three points (one goal, two a sists) in six playoff games.Edvin son, FCHockeys No. 2 skater, has been ranked all over the top-10 of this draft. He should be a leader on the blue line for Sweden and just like Clarke, a big performance could https://www.shoptetitans.com/ catapult him to the top of the list.Theres no doubt Edvin son has the ability to skate the puck up ice and displays excellent transition speed, FCHockey head scout Dylan Galloway noted in a . His skating and vision immediately stand out on the offensive side of the puck. His constant and quick movements combined with good four-way mobility are hard to mi s with a frame like that.Edvin son owns quite a smooth and powerful shot from the perimeter though and is capable of creating scoring chances in the slot with this shot. When hes at his best he can be excellent at closing the gap on the break-in and box opponents out from the middle ice with his long stick and good physical
