Player Profile: Carson Gicewicz (2013 OHL Draft)

Carson Gicewicz

Nichols School

Forward

Year of Birth: 1997

Carson Gicewicz is a player whose potential reveals itself with every additional viewing. Gicewicz could be described as a physically engaging forward with skill. Athleticism seems engrained in his genes as his father is a former college football player and brother R.J, also at Nichols School, has been drafted into the USHL. Gicewicz has good size and likely has room to grow. Processing the game at a high speed gives Gicewicz palpable offensive instincts. Gicewicz has a powerful stride, good puck skills and a soft finishing touch. Viewings of him as a Buffalo Jr. Sabre seem to indicate a strong penchant for scoring key goals late in the game.

Updated Feb. 2013
With the Varsity Nichols squad, Gicewicz plays a key defensive role on almost every penalty kill while being one of the youngest players on the roster -  a fact that does not prevent him from persistently throwing hits with purpose. His vision and puck skills allows him to hit linemates with firm and accurate mid to long-range passes. Gicewicz has committed to St. Lawrence University.

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Player Profile: Nick Boka (2013 OHL Draft)

Nick Boka

Compuware

Defence

6'0, 174 lbs
Year of Birth: 1997

Nick Boka is yet another talented defenceman on a very solid back end for Compuware U16. Boka is dependable in his own zone, providing stable and well positioned support. Engaging in a physical brand of defence, Boka does very well for himself in puck battles along the boards and will throw his fair share of hits. Latent offensive potential should continue to develop has his skill set suits that branch of development. Boka has good mobility and reads the developing offensive situation allowing for successful transitions. In addition, an under-utilized shot  from the point is another tool Boka possesses. Nick Boka has committed to Michigan State University (2015).

Player Profile: Grant Gabriele (2013 OHL draft)

Grant Gabriele

Compuware

Defence

6'0
Year of Birth: 1997

One is immediately drawn to Gabriele as his advanced skating skills dictate attention. With an effortless glide, he is engaged at both ends of the ice and projects as a two-way defenceman at the next level. Gabriele not only uses his mobility to provide stable defensive coverage, but he also utilizes his quick feet to avoid checking when moving the puck up the ice. With puck possession, Gabriele shows patience and vision with his first pass. His skating also complements his puck skills and Gabriele has a decent shot. As of the posting date for this article, Grant Gabriele has not committed to a college.
 

Player Profile: Brendan Warren (2013 OHL draft)

Brendan Warren
Compuware
Forward
6'0, 170 lbs
Year of Birth: 1997

Warren has already gained adequate height to compete at the next level but his style of play gives the impression of a much larger forward. A powerful skater whose above average speed is often displayed through his dedication towards a two-way game. Warren's puck skills make him an offensive threat but that danger is multiplied by his hockey IQ, sensing the play before it develops. Warren will often delay discharging the puck, waiting until all the pieces are set before passing or unleashing a potent wrist shot. His innate ability to slow the pace of the game with puck possession is among the best in his age group. Brendan Warren recently committed to the University of Michigan (2015).