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  • Nikita Zadorov

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    Nikita Zadorov LHD | 6’4, 205 lbs. London Knights (OHL) 4/16/95 – hard-hitting, smooth skating defender – excellent puck carrier and passer – displayed good D positioning as OHL rookie – drafted by London (1st round, 9th overall) in 2012 CHL Import Draft

  • Ryan Hartman

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    Ryan Hartman RW | 5’11”, 185 lbs. Plymouth Whalers (OHL) 9/20/94 – gritty power forward with excellent offensive mind – strong skating and passing skills, throws his weight around – nasty edge, high energy/high compete level – de-committed from Miami University to enter OHL (7/12) – member of gold medal winning Team USA at 2013…

  • Zach Fucale

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    Zach Fucale G | 6’1″, 185 lbs. Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) 5/28/95 – technically sound with excellent mental focus – superior puck tracking and positioning – quick reflexes, crisp movement – 2011-12: set QMJHL record for wins by 16-y/o (32) – won 45 of 55 starts in 2012-13

  • Jacob de la Rose

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    Jacob de la Rose LC/LW | 6’2″, 183 lbs. Leksands (Allsvenskan) 5/20/95 – two-way forward with good frame and some offensive upside – strong cycle, tough on walls, creates traffic down low – versatile energy player – big frame with room to fill out

  • Steve Santini

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    Steve SantiniRHD | 6’3″, 205 lbs.U.S. NTDP (USHL)5/7/95 – big, strong defender with pro-style transition game– physically imposing, good all-around skill base, strong skater and crisp passer– plays with high rate of speed and precision– committed to Boston College

  • Adam Erne

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    Adam Erne LW | 6’0″, 206 lbs. Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) 4/20/95 – skilled, intense competitor, plays with energy and edge – powerful skating stride, good in transition – good playmaker, blends hard work and creativity – thick physique, successful open-ice hitter – Connecticut native, moved west to play with LA Selects prior to USHL –…

  • Nick Sorensen

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    Nick Sorensen RW | 6’1″, 168 lbs. Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) 10/23/94 – excellent skating and foot speed – high compete level, needs to gain strength to match – left Rogles (SEL) program to play North American hockey – missed nearly entire 2011-12 season thanks to MCL/ACL surgery

  • Jason Dickinson

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    Jason Dickinson LW | 6’2″, 176 lbs. Guelph Storm (OHL) 7/4/95 – developing two-way forward with a great deal of upside – named third-best defensive forward in 2013 Western Conference Coaches Poll – quick feet, shows good offensive knack – strong on the puck, excellent stickhandling skills – can play physical

  • Justin Bailey

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    Justin Bailey RC | 6’3″, 182 lbs. Kitchener Rangers (OHL) 7/1/95 – power forward style, tough on puck with quick hands  – excellent skating and acceleration, gains momentum in open ice – much improved awareness away from the puck – won USA Hockey 16U National Championship with Long Island Royals (coached by Pat Lafontaine) –…

  • Nic Petan

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    Nic Petan LC | 5’9″, 166 lbs. Portland Winterhawks (WHL) 3/22/95 – highly skilled center, dangerous speed in open ice – very quick and pesky without puck in small frame – played all three F positions at various points – tied for tops in WHL scoring in 2012-13