2024-25 USNTDP U18 Discussion

[Pavel Buchnevich]

There should probably be a discussion thread for the NTDP teams with all the interest on the program and the many draft prospects the team has.

First game of the season tonight. Looks like there’s a lot of injuries and to some of the best players to start out. Hopefully none serious.

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[MichaelFarrell]

Very excited see them play next week at the USHL Fall Classic. LJ Mooney is a local kid so I’m sure he’ll get a lot of support. Every year a couple of guys always catch my eye at this event even if the team doesn’t look great on paper.

 

[Wildabeast]

Are they going to be live streaming this for free like last years home games?

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Horcoff will have a better year

 

[95snipes]

Just an exhibition game, but this looks like the best group from the NTDP since the '04s. Not sure if there will be a top 10 pick here, but I can easily see 9+ in the top 50.

A few things stood out to me as early impressions.

Drew Schock looks like he's taken a step forward. Last year I saw an undersized defenseman without elite offense. Now a 6'0 defenseman who's a plus skater and can move the puck.

Conrad Fondrk looks bigger and faster which is what I was hoping for. I like his skill level, like his hockey sense, but had some concern it might be another Humphreys situation. Fondrk looked a little bit bigger and a little bit more explosive than last year which is encouraging.

I'm liking what I saw from Landon Hafele.

 

[FrHockeyFan]

Are they going to be live streaming this for free like last years home games?

Yep

https://usahockeytv.com/upcoming-event?channel_id=2