Getting to Know Your U13 Rep Team - Player Profiles, News, U13 Rep, U13, 2021-2022 (Arran-Elderslie Minor Hockey)

This Team is part of the 2021-2022 season, which is not set as the current season.
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Apr 02, 2022 | Scott Price | 713 views
Getting to Know Your U13 Rep Team - Player Profiles
Many of you have gotten to know our U13 Rep Team throughout the season.  We have extremely loyal families who have been through the ups and downs of the season (2 seasons really!)  Our WOAA Championship is a culmination of lots of hard work, dedication, disappointment but most of all, a love for our team and the game of hockey.

As we head into the final week getting ready for the OMHA Tournament in Windsor, here are some profiles of your favourite IceDogs:

The Goalie and the D-Corps:

Goalie - Aidan S - #31 
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Nickname: Hollywood

NHL Comparable - Carey Price, Jonathan Quick

Profile - Aidan is all energy.  The coaches know he is ready when he is singing and bouncing around the dressing room before the game.  He is the last line of defence on a team known for its never quit attitude and Aidan isn't any different - desperation saves and quick reflexes are what he is known for.  His team loves to play for him and if that's all you knew about him, that would be all you need to know.  Like his idol, Carey Price, Aidan's numbers don't tell the whole story.  He wins games and that's the only number that matters to him.



Defence - Karden C - #7

Nickname - Kards or Kardy

NHL Comparable - Quinn Hughes, Morgan Reilly

Profile - Karden's Minor Hockey career has come full circle.  He started as a goalie early in his career, became a forward in Novice Rep and was converted to a full-time defenceman in Atom Rep.  His dedication and passion for hockey is 2nd to none.  Karden has the ability to lead rushes and work a PP and has learned to play a patient and simple game, which has made him even more of an offensive (and defensive!) threat.  As one of the 2nd year players on the team, Karden is counted on as a positive leader.


Defence - Owen W - #21

Nickname - Weirsy, Steady Eddy

NHL Comparable - TJ Brodie, Alex Pietrangelo

Profile - Often dubbed Steady Eddy by his coaches, Owen is the classic stay at home defenceman.  He can be counted on in any situation to stop opposing players at their blue line or ours and plays a smart game.  He turns pucks over and feeds his teammates with smooth passes to spring the forwards on offence, often picking up 2nd assists on the play.  His simple plays and little things he does right are noticed by his coaches every game.  He is dedicated to his craft too, working on little things in practice to get better every game.  

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Defence - Waylon G - #27

Nickname - Pickles or Wayls

NHL Comparable - Kris Letang

Profile - Waylon is a 1st year player this year and has grown in leaps and bounds.  Often pitted against the other team's best players (with his D - partner Alek), Waylon never backs down from players older and bigger than him.  He often makes the smart play and puts the puck in an area where his forwards can go get it.  He has learned to make the simple play and play within himself this year, which has only made him more effective.  His love of sports in general is evident, and he has one of the biggest smiles on the team after a big win or moment.

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Defence - Alek F - #15

Nickname - Fritzy

NHL Comparable - Roman Josi, Cale Makar

Profile - Alek is a quiet leader on this team, often going about his business with little to no fanfare.  But make no mistake, he is a pivotal member of this team.  He was always a steady defender, but Alek added offence to his game this year, firing lasers from the point or making pinpoint passes to streaking forwards for rushes or tips on net.  He is the first to the bench between periods, always yearning to get better with every practice and every shift.  Like most star players, I don't think Alek's heart rate gets too high in big moments--he just delivers and gets the job done.

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Stay tuned for profiles of the forwards, coming soon!