RW Matthew Wood – Univ. of Minnesota, NCAA (2023, 15th, NSH)
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Dux917
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Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
Currently destroying the BCHL right now, with 5 goals, 7 assists in 4 games.
It's 4 pre season games but yes he is lighting it up and should continue to do so through the season as he is playing with 19 year old Ellis Rickwood who is a Clarkson commit for next season .
Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
LOL you're right, I got too excited and I thought they started already.
Also really surprised no one took a flyer on Rickwood in the draft.
He was ranked 144th by Central scouting last year and frankly as an overage guy for the draft he is playing in a weak league which doesn't help really.
Watching clips of him, nothing really stands out but who knows how he looks at college when he gets there.
Wood on the other hand looks like an exciting prospect.
Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
Agree and his line is up to 5-7-5-12 and he still has another year in the BCJHL after this which makes me wonder in only hockey terms would he be better served to play with the Regina Pats next season?
Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
Hockey terms, for sure. Can you imagine him on Bedard's wing?
But he's really committed to the college route.
Hockey terms, for sure. Can you imagine him on Bedard's wing?
But he's really committed to the college route.
That was exactly what I was imagining.
Maybe he can take some courses and go to college next year but another year in the BCHL would be a waste IMO.
Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
Still early, he's playing with two 19 year olds on the best line in the BCHL.
Next year might be interesting because he would have to carry the team.
I also have no idea on why he isn't listed as a notable prospect for 23 on elite prospects.
Elite Prospects - NHL Draft Center
Some of the notable guys can obviously move up to top prospects soon as well.
Elite Prospects - NHL Draft Center
Some of the notable guys can obviously move up to top prospects soon as well.
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Agreed. The eye test matches the stats; he looks like a man playing against boys.
Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
He's off to a pretty ridiculous start for a 16 year old in the BCHL; up to 11 goals in 8 games. By comparison, Kent Johnson only put up 20 goals (in 57 games) as a 16-year old, Newhook scored 22 in 45 and Jost 23 in 46.
How long before he switches his commitment to Michigan?
How long before he switches his commitment to Michigan?
Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
He's off to a pretty ridiculous start for a 16 year old in the BCHL; up 11 goals in 8 games. By comparison, Kent Johnson only put up 20 goals (in 57 games) as a 16-year old, Newhook scored 22 in 45 and Jost 23 in 46.
How long before he switches his commitment to Michigan?
Yes, very impressive start. He may just put up better 16-yr old stats than all those others. But he's also completely different player than the others. He's a huge power forward, while the others are shifty, smaller centres.
Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
Wood, Bandu suspended five games each as Grizzlies penalty minutes add up - Victoria Times Colonist
Just got suspended 5 games for a hit to the head. Didn't see it, but I guess the BCHL has a zero tolerance policy on headshots. It's a bit excessive considering it's a 54 game season so he'll be missing 9% of the season.
Just got suspended 5 games for a hit to the head. Didn't see it, but I guess the BCHL has a zero tolerance policy on headshots. It's a bit excessive considering it's a 54 game season so he'll be missing 9% of the season.
Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
PlayersLtd
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Alex Newhook in his draft year paced for about 104 pts in a 54 game season for Victoria.
Matthew Wood is on pace for 119 pts in a 54 game season in his D-1 year (the suspension will keep him from playing 54 games, just talking pace).
He has size at 6'0" 185. How long before he enters the top ten conversation for the 2023 draft?
Matthew Wood is on pace for 119 pts in a 54 game season in his D-1 year (the suspension will keep him from playing 54 games, just talking pace).
He has size at 6'0" 185. How long before he enters the top ten conversation for the 2023 draft?
He is a great prospect but seriously there are so many other elite guys that year and quite a few centers and guys performing on a bigger stage.
my guess is that if he works into the top 10 he has some showing among his peers that impresses the scouts, ie a tournament or a move to a higher level.
