Rosters for the upcoming tournaments.
http://www.deb-online.de/2017/01/frauen-und-nachwuchs-nationalmannschaften-mit-laenderspielen/
I updated the OPs accordingly.
I was surprised to see Tobias Ancicka and Moritz Seider on the rosters for the U18 when they could play U16. Moving up 2 years is pretty rare.
I saw Seider in Düsseldorf last weekend. Holy ****. Pretty sure I'm the only person on the hype train so far, but you are welcome to join. Man is he good at just 15. Easily Mannheim's top D-man.
I am really glad to hear people, who have actually seen these kids play, confirm what their numbers suggest. And I gladly jump on that hype train with you.
I've only seen Seider three times now, but that's usually good enough to get an idea of what a player is like. And Seider is one of the more impressive players in the DNL already.
Strengths:
- plays physically despite age and lowish weight
- terrific lateral mobility, walks the line better than anyone I've seen in the DNL
- solid speed with the puck, can carry it up ice
- good vision, sees openings and plays accurate breakout passes
Weaknesses:
- Skating:
This is a little odd because I listed skating as a strength as well. Seider is a perfect example for the many aspects about skating and that it isn't always as easy as to say "he's a good skater." At times he looks a bit slow backwards which can cause trouble when he's the last defender. His movements can also look choppy sometimes. But despite that, he has a strong stride, solid speed, and great mobility.
I think Seider might be the most promising German defenceman right now. To be fair, I haven't seen Gawanke play; but of DNL D-men right now, I believe Seider is the most promising. Wouldn't be surprised to see him picked in the 2018 CHL Import Draft.
I saw Seider in Düsseldorf last weekend. Holy ****. Pretty sure I'm the only person on the hype train so far, but you are welcome to join. Man is he good at just 15. Easily Mannheim's top D-man.
Any comments on the u17 tournament in Füssen?
Alberg was surprisingly the top scorer.
This kid is weird. Whenever I hear people talk about him after they saw him play, they aren't really impressed with him. Yet somehow he keeps scoring at every level.
I can't wait to see him play myself to see what the lack of hype is about.
U18 lost the tournament opener 4-2 vs France. Goals by Knobloch and Appendino, both on the PP.
http://wm18ia2017.iihf.com/en/games/2017-04-07/FRA-vs-GER/#game-actions-tab
Slezak scored only one goal. The actual goal was scored by Kinder or Alberg I am not sure.
Edit: Kinder scored the goal After a cross ice pass from Alberg.
Why no colin ugbekile?What is with the U18... terrible performance