ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE – OHL
Zack Kassian, Peterborough Petes
Zack Kassian (pictured playing for Team Canada at the U-17 tournament, courtesy Getty Images) of the Peterborough Petes had an excellent pair of games this week recording a 2 goals and 3 assists in wins over Sarnia and Kitchener. Kassian, a native of LaSalle, ON has 9 points in 10 games this season and is a key part of the Petes offensive attack.
After Friday evening’s game Kitchener GM/Coach Steve Spott commented to the Peterborough Examiner that Kassian was “...a big strong man and he’s going to be a great pro...” The 6’ 3” Right Wing plays well at both ends of ice and is utilized in all situations while not being afraid to mix things up physically. Kassian is currently ranked 17th overall by ISS for the upcoming draft.Zack Kassian
Right Wing
Born Jan 24 1991 -- LaSalle, ONT
Height 6.03 -- Weight 205 -- Shoots R
Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2007-08 Peterborough Petes OHL 58 9 12 21 74 5 1 0 1 2
2008-09 Peterborough Petes OHL 10 3 6 9 18
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE – WHL
Tyson Barrie, Kelowna Rockets
Tyson Barrie made a solid impression on the scouts this week, registering a goal and 5 assists while being plus-2, during 2 wins against Chilliwack and a loss to Brandon.
On the season, Barrie leads all WHL defensemen with 5 goals and 15 assists in 16 games. The Victoria B.C. native is known for his offensive ability and gets the most out of his 5’ 9” 165lb frame. Barrie is currently ranked 13th among WHL draft eligible players by ISS for this June.Tyson Barrie
Defense
Born Jul 26 1991 -- Victoria, BC
Height 5.09 -- Weight 165 -- Shoots R
Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2006-07 Kelowna Rockets WHL 7 0 3 3 2 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Kelowna Rockets WHL 64 9 34 43 32 7 1 3 4 0
2008-09 Kelowna Rockets WHL 16 5 15 20 13
QUEBEC MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE – QMJHL
Charles Olivier-Roussel, Shawinigan Cataractes
Charles Olivier-Roussel had an outstanding week for Shawinigan recording 4 assists in 3 games while also posting a plus- 6 rating. The 6’ 0”, 200lb native of St- Eustache, QC is amongst the league leaders in defenseman scoring with 2 goals and 14 assists in 17 games this season.
Roussel is known as a reliable defender who is rarely caught out of position. Right now Roussell is the 3rd ranked defenceman in the QMJHL for the upcoming draft.
Charles-Olivier Roussel
Defense
Born Sep 13 1991 -- St-Eustache, PQ
Height 6.01 -- Weight 200 -- Shoots R
Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2007-08 Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL 50 3 13 16 28 5 1 2 3 2
2008-09 Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL 17 2 14 16 18
UNITED STATES HOCKEY LEAGUE – USHL
Paul Phillips, Cedar Rapids Roughriders
Paul Phillips had a strong showing this week in the USHL, recording a goal and an assist in 3 games while also posting a plus- 3 rating and 19 PIM.
On the season, the 5’ 11” defenseman has 1 goal and 4 assists for 5 points and is a plus-8. The Darien, IL native is known as a smooth skater and puck handler. Paul Phillips
Defense
Born Jul 16 1991 -- Darien, IL
Height 5.11 -- Weight 190
Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2007-08 Cedar Rapids USHL 43 1 2 3 25 3 0 0 0 4
Roughriders
2008-09 Cedar Rapids USHL 8 1 4 5 25
Roughriders
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