Prospect Report: October

Ottawa, Ont. — While players were vying for university scholarships and the attention of NHL scouts during the first month of play in the CCHL, younger players in the CCHL-2 were beginning their seasons with the hope of catching the eye of their CCHL parent club.

Below is a list of five players in the development circuit that impressed during the first month of play.

  1. Reece Bolton, F (Carleton Place II): The 2000-born forward out of Almonte has lit the CCHL-2 on fire to begin 2017-18, tallying a league-high 12 goals in his first 10 games. His projectable frame (6’1, 180 lbs.) and torrid scoring pace make him an early favourite for the jump to the top level.
  2. Darian McTavish, G (Whitewater): The 1999-born goaltender has posted a ridiculous 0.98 goals-against with a .961 save-% through three starts. While the big club in Pembroke appears to have its goaltending solidifying, McTavish has looked sharp.
  3. Ryland Mosley, F (Carleton Place II): The 2000-born winger from Arnprior has shown increased playmaking ability this season en route to a league-high 11 assists. His commitment to NCAA Division-I Alabama-Huntsville earlier this season has set a new precedent within CCHL-2.
  4. Ryan Pawlikowski, F (Richmond): The 2000-born forward has opened the season at a point-per-game pace, and has elite skill for the CCHL-2. With parent club Kemptville struggling offensively, perhaps a call-up is on the near horizon for the Stittsville native.
  5. Liam MacDonald, F (Char-Lan): The 2000-born playmaker has had an offensive breakout (6G, 5A) to begin 2017-18 after spending the last two years with Cornwall’s AAA team.