Trevor Connelly

Terrific skater who probably has more skill than most other USA prospects and had a productive Hlinka-Gretzky tourney, where he was dangerous on every touch. He is probably the most skilled player in the USHL. Has good touch and hands and is always driving play. Has explosive game breaker ability to separate from defenders or drive through defenders to get to the front of the net. Displays superb edge work in his skating where he quickly changes direction while accelerating out of his cuts at top speed. Has a strong blistering release and a inate knack of correctly anticipating his shooting window. Hard accurate shooter, who works for his scoring opportunities, and impossible to bridle for long stretches. A high ceiling wing who leads the USHL's draft class as the best player. This is a skinny fast player who flys around at high pace and urgency, and moves the biscuit efficiently and seems to have a pass first mentality at this juncture. He will need time, more bulk and muscle, but clearly should be in NHL team's top ten consideration as he starts using his hard accurate shot more often.. 

                                                                      --Bill Płaczek--