Manitoba native Brendan Harms earned an 'Honourable Mention' in the McKeen's 2013 NHL Draft Guide.
Harms is one of 20 players who were strongly considered for the McKeen's Top 120 final draft rankings.
A number of 'Sleepers' were also highlighted such as Prince George forward Zach Pochiro.
Leading up to the 2013 NHL Draft at month's end, we will be supplementing our ranking list with additional sleepers, wildcards, and recommended picks from the McKeen's scouting staff.
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Brendan Harms (POS: RW, HT/WT: 5-11/175, `12-13 TEAM: Fargo-USHL, DOB: 02-Dec-1994)
Overlooked for the USHL All-Rookie Team in spite of leading Fargo in scoring (tied) and finishing tied for eighth in league scoring .. the native of Steinbach, Manitoba represented Team West at the 2011 U17 World Hockey Challenge (5-1-1-2) .. committed to Bemidji State University this fall .. SCOUTING REPORT .. fast, industrious winger .. strong skater - reaches a speedy top gear propelled comfortably on a smooth full stride .. hustles and brings a good compete level in puck battles .. operates at a frenetic tempo - exploiting his speed and determination to overwhelm on attack .. excels gaining offensive-zone entries - and creating space for himself and others .. reads opposing defenses to spot openings .. shows good vision threading passes to linemates - and making plays working out from the corners and below the goal line .. hands are fairly soft and developing .. can be too eager to make plays and rushes potential opportunities .. will benefit from developing better patience and composure in possession .. can also add sandpaper to his game .. relies mostly on a tenacious stick to win puck duels .. not that big or strong .. gets locked down in stick-strength battles - and will have to add weight and mass to a lightweight frame that just bounces off checks .. worthy long-range development potential.
Zach Pochiro (POS: C, HT/WT: 6-1/165, `12-13 TEAM: Prince George-WHL, DOB: 06-Mar-1994)
Adjusted slowly as a WHL rookie but figured it out after Christmas and was rewarded with a productive finish (18-7-13-20) .. posted a striking minus-4 rating on the league's second-lowest scoring team - with a minus-96 goal differential .. signed out of Wichita Falls of the NAHL .. the Las Vegas, Nevada native played with the Los Angeles Jr. Kings in `10-11 .. SCOUTING REPORT .. energetic, hard-working two-way center .. shows a good mix of grit, speed, and some skill .. good intense skater who reaches a fast top gear .. boasts a terrific lateral step and an exciting urgency to his footwork .. not belligerent yet ultra-aggressive and fearless .. sacrifices himself diving in front of pucks on the penalty kill - and is a willing combatant .. drew eight major penalties .. proficient at using his mobility and speed to close gaps and get his body on puckcarriers - aided by solid stickcheck technique .. will make an increasing impression as a checker - once strength fills in on a wiry 6-foot-1 frame .. makes a surprising impact given his 165 pounds .. must work on reducing needless aggression fouls however .. not blessed with elite finesse skills - yet is a rangy stickhandler - diligent and tough on the puck .. scores goals with his hustle and anticipation - and a determination to drive headlong into danger areas .. under the radar.