Sam Slade Impressed with S7 NWJHL Draft Class

In what started out to be a very top heavy draft, specifically the 1st round selections, it now seems, atleast to Sam Slade a prospective 1st rounder, that the round following the 1st are filling out nicely as well.

"I'm blown away by some of these young guns coming in and showing there stuff, it's simply amazing to see the talent we have in this year draft growing and growing.

This year could be one of the best NWJHL Draft Classes in years, there are so many active prospects trying to carve there name into the scouts minds, it's simply amazing.

In the last week i have been blown away by atleast a half dozen rookies who are, in my opinion, going to get picked in the 2nd round because they are showing they are committed to the league and know what it takes to succeed in this league.

I'm really excited, because i will probably be playing with a couple of them, it makes me think of the possibilities of bringing home the 4 Star Cup, like Seattle did this year."



Though Sam didn't want to name who he was impressed with the most, he was quick to point out that activity prior to the draft does nothing but help a prospective rookie come draft time.

We also asked Sam if he, like several of the other top prospects, would pick which team he preferred to play on and his only response was:

"I would be happy to play on ANY NWJHL team. My favorite team to play on is the one that picks me. Period."

Rumor has it Sam Slade has recently taken some Play by Play announcing courses in the off-season, as it seems he is thinking about that career path once his hockey day are done. Now all he needs to do it get some practise....

great article i to think it will be an amazing draft. it sounds like you have a great attitude towards the draft and it would be cool to play on the same as u.

 

 
Slava-Ukraini Heroyam-Slava || Yukon Malamutes || Toronto North Stars
Name: Slava-Ukraini Heroyam-Slava
Nationality: Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
Height: 6"4
Weight: 230
Number: 91
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Career Statistics:
SMJHL Regular Season:
S53 | GP: 66 | G: 14 | A: 28 | P: 42 | +/-: 12 | PPP: 1 | PIM: 0 | H: 68 | SB: 4 | TA: 31 | GA: 38
SHL Regular Season:
SMJHL Post Season:
S53 | GP: 11 | G: 2 | A: 3 | P: 5 | +/-: -3 | PPP: 0 | PIM: 0 | H: 22 | SB: 0 | TA: 4 | GA: 10
SHL Post Season:
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Career Transactions:
S74 Drafted 11th overall to the Yukon Malamutes
S75 Drafted 6th overall to the Toronto North Stars

 

Originally posted by leafsftw1967@Jan 6 2012, 06:06 PM
great article i to think it will be an amazing draft. it sounds like you have a great attitude towards the draft and it would be cool to play on the same as u.

Thanks Man! I am totally excited about the draft, it's all positive in my books!

Nice article...great article...awesome article.

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1. Team Canada , Benjamin Wong 1 (Jay McDonald) at 8:49

first ever Canadian Olympic goal

Originally posted by coolstar87@Jan 6 2012, 09:39 PM
Nice article...great article...awesome article.

Thanks!

Should be an exciting draft question is how many excited actives stay that way its always the problem with the NWJHL is the LONG off season because of recruiting many of the first to sign up dont stay active because there is nothing to do but sit an wait if they stay active though it will be a great draft and lots of actual scouting

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heater

Normand Marineau || C || #42 || Colorado Raptors || Team France || S79
Name: Normand Marineau
Age: 17
Birthplace: Saint Pierre et Miquelon, France
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 195 lbs
Number: 42
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Career Statistics:
SHL Regular Season:
TBD
SHL Playoffs:
TBD
SMJHL Regular Season:
S78 | 66 GP | 18 G | 29 A | 47 P | +6 | 6 PPP | 24 PIM | 189 SOG | 45 HIT | 31 SB | 68 TA | 53.7% FO
TOT |
SMJHL Playoffs:
S78 | 13 GP | 1 G | 4 A | 5 P | -9 | 0 PPP | 2 PIM | 27 SOG | 12 HIT | 5 SB | 4 TA | 42.4% FO
TOT |
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International Career:
IIHF Round Robin:
TBD
IIHF Medal Round:
TBD
WJC Round Robin:
S78 | 12 GP | 1 G | 3 A | 4 P | +0 | 0 PPP | 2 PIM | 11 SOG | 6 HIT | 2 SB | 5 TA | 60.3% FO
TOT |
WJC Medal Round:
S78 | 1 GP | 0 G | 0 A | 0 P | -1 | 0 PPP | 0 PIM | 0 SOG | 0 HIT | 1 SB | 1 TA | 44.4% FO
TOT |
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Career Earnings and Draft Selections:
Signed a 1 year, $3,000,000 ELC Contract with the Minnesota Monarchs in S79
Drafted 1st Round, 14th Overall to the Minnesota Monarchs in the S79 SHL Entry Draft
Signed a 1 year, $5,000,000 Rookie Contract with the Colorado Raptors in S78
Drafted 2nd Round, 17th Overall to the Colorado Raptors in the S78 SMJHL Entry Draft
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Awards and Achievements:
Won the Colorado Raptors S78 Cassius Darrow Trophy for Most Outstanding Rookie

I'll stay active no matter what. Can't wait for the NWJHL Draft. Were at 35-40 people though.

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1. Team Canada , Benjamin Wong 1 (Jay McDonald) at 8:49

first ever Canadian Olympic goal

Ya, half way there, they like 70 usually before they start.

Just keep the activity going, show consistency, it is a long season.

:ahh!:

Originally posted by Heater@Jan 7 2012, 02:07 PM
Ya, half way there, they like 70 usually before they start.

Just keep the activity going, show consistency, it is a long season.

:ahh!:

i just wanted to be drafted already

 

 
Slava-Ukraini Heroyam-Slava || Yukon Malamutes || Toronto North Stars
Name: Slava-Ukraini Heroyam-Slava
Nationality: Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
Height: 6"4
Weight: 230
Number: 91
------------------------------------------------------------
Career Statistics:
SMJHL Regular Season:
S53 | GP: 66 | G: 14 | A: 28 | P: 42 | +/-: 12 | PPP: 1 | PIM: 0 | H: 68 | SB: 4 | TA: 31 | GA: 38
SHL Regular Season:
SMJHL Post Season:
S53 | GP: 11 | G: 2 | A: 3 | P: 5 | +/-: -3 | PPP: 0 | PIM: 0 | H: 22 | SB: 0 | TA: 4 | GA: 10
SHL Post Season:
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Career Transactions:
S74 Drafted 11th overall to the Yukon Malamutes
S75 Drafted 6th overall to the Toronto North Stars