Alex Newhook has been on the prospect radar for a long time. He’s lived all across Canada and this season had one of the best campaigns in recent memory by a Jr. A player.



He is a dynamic, albeit small player who is committed to play college hockey at Boston College next season.



Here is a look at why I have him No. 11 on my draft board.



Skating



Newhook is an explosive skater who is able to drive play because of the speed he has and the pace he plays with.



This clip shows how powerful and quick a skater he is.



His legs have such a quick twitch and he gets so many strides out in a second. His ability to burn up the wing in this way is unique.



This is another example of those quick feet at work. He winds up past center ice and, even with the defense set up and seeing him coming, he still turns around a (rather slow) defender.



Newhook’s legs allow him to create offense out of nothing. On this...