Ty Smilanic

A good two-way centre-wing who plays a strong two-way game, using his agility and acceleration and never takes a shift off. Displays a really good shot and passing abilities. He is viewed as a scorer first because he has a strong snap shot and one-timer, and has patience to wait for things set up before letting it go. Was a terrific complement wherever he was asked to line up. Still figuring out the speed of the game in terms of his decisions and puck-handling, but he is a crisp passer and generator when he needs to go elsewhere with the biscuit. Needs to get stronger and read the ensuing action and finish set ups and looks. Plays on the penalty kill, and can slot up and down a line-up. The term raw applies well to him because once he gets better with all his touches and is able to stay away from injuries, he has has a nice upside as a two way player. He has committed to Quinnipiac University where he hopes to shake off the injury bug and hone his decison making and IQ.

--Bill Placzek