Prospect Faceoff: Notable Coyotes prospects compete this weekend, clash of styles in Quebec
Four Arizona Coyotes prospects are in competition this weekend, starting with Ryan MacInnis and Kyle Capobianco, who lock up against each other in Northern Ontario. Dysin Mayo takes on a potential rival, and Jens Looke rounds out the Coyotes entrants in this week’s Prospect Faceoff.
In the QMJHL, two players with decidedly different approaches to the game will go one-on-one, so too will a pair of young American prospects competing in the USHL before heading off to college hockey.
Ryan MacInnis (Kitchener) vs. Kyle Capobianco (Sudbury) – OHL
This time of year is a tough one for junior hockey teams, as their best players are typically with NHL organizations…show more content… Jens Looke (Brynas IF) – SHL
Most teams in the SHL have at least one older, veteran goaltender able to suit up when needed. For Rogle BK, they boast two of the youngest netminders in the league, and perhaps the most talented as well. Oscar Dansk is on loan with Rogle after washing out within the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. He has been fantastic thus far, posting a 1.33 goals-against average and a .953 save percentage. He supplanted former starter Lars Volden early on this year, a former Boston Bruins prospect who, like Dansk, is trying to reinvigorate his career.
The final Arizona Coyotes prospect featured this week is Jens Looke, who the organization recently added in the third round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Looke has been with Brynas throughout his career thus far, and is starting to display why he is worthy of more time in the SHL this year. He has been a point-per-game producer in the SuperElit League, and looks to have added an extra gear to his already rambunctious…show more content… Andrew Mangiapane scored twice and added an assist during the contest, and San Jose Sharks prospect Kevin Labanc added two points. Konecny’s line struggled to generate offense, and the 67’s captain finished -2 on the night.
Luke Philp (Kootenay) vs. Travis Sanheim (Calgary) – WHL
The Kootenay Ice and Calgary Hitmen combined for 59 shots, and only one of them went in. The goal belonged to Loch Morrisson, an even strength goal halfway through the second period. From there, Calgary’s defense stood firm, led by Sanheim, who finished with an even rating, and goaltender Brendan Burke, who stopped all 21 shots against to earn the shutout. Luke Philp was on the ice for the only goal against, finishing without a point and a -1 rating.
Nicolas Meloche (Baie-Comeau) vs. Dmytro Timashov (Quebec) – QMJHL
The Quebec Remparts rushed out to a 2-0 lead, only to squander it in the third period as Baie-Comeau registered three third period goals to finish off a 3-2 comeback victory. Nicolas Meloche found the scoresheet with one goal, finishing with a +1 rating. Dmytro Timashov created a few chances during the game, but was otherwise quiet, finishing without a point and a +1 rating of his