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HemskyIsSic · 03-15-2020, 03:35 PM

Randen Skog is a hard working two-way forward from Finland, the 5'11 187 pound right winger is known as the tractor by many because of his intense work ethic and willingness to battle every single night. Skog is set to enter the SMJHL tonight and here's what a few scouts said about the hard working two-way winger:

"Randen is a two-way right wing with an energetic, fleet-footed and strong-willed forward who saw his draft stock steadily rise over the course of this season. Skog excels most in terms of hard work ethic, defensive play and hockey IQ and saw his ice-time increase concurrently with his rise in draft stock. Over the course of the last season he transitioned from a depth role to a top-six role. His promotion came as a result of his consistent play, as he finds a way to create a good amount of defensive play, a lot of energy down in the corners and a ton of turnovers in all three zones on a game-to-game basis. His decision-making is also consistently good, making him a dependable presence on the ice most of the time."

"Randen is solid on the forecheck, as he can turn into most passing lanes with surprising ease and unpredictability. His high hockey IQ allows him to consistently anticipate where the passes are going. His hockey sense additionally allows him to make good passes and properly anticipate where his teammates are going, which makes him very good on the cycle and at keeping the offense alive."

"He is a decent skater who is a bit sluggish accelerating at times, but, nonetheless, is balanced and can get on top of plays quickly. His defensive zone play is very solid as he never seems to be caught too far out of position. He goes full bore into checks and usually lays a solid smack to his victim despite being just average in size. His quickness is key in the defensive zone as he can remain on top of the puck carrier and react to the bouncing puck. He is an all situations type of player right now who can add some scoring pop and will compete every shift"

"Randen is a scrappy forward who has a good a sense at both ends of the rink. He isn’t a huge possession player but does have some offensive and puck skills. Playing a bit of a one touch type of offensive game, Skog thinks ahead of the play and moves the puck accordingly. He doesn’t have top-end passing skills, but he is usually precise and doesn’t miss the mark too often. Quickness is key to his game. He has some basic skills carrying the puck and a good sense of where to be on the ice. He has a good sharp release on his wrist shot with a "shoot high" mentality. Skog brings an up-tempo pace to both ends of the rink, ratcheting up pressure on the forecheck and doggedly back checking to defend his own zone."

LordBirdman · 03-16-2020, 08:59 PM

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