Eastern Exposure Cup 2025

• 5 GP, 5 G, 1 A, 6 pts (1.2 pts/g); 2 power-play goals; 22 PIM

Purin’s stood out for the Long Island Arrows. Purin’s has great size for the level and was impossible to strip the puck off. Albert is a deft puck handler with a heavy shot. He showed a wall balanced game. Tough along the wall and net front while also running the top left on the power play. Purins (Latvia) will be a player to watch moving forward.

• 5 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 2 pts (0.4 pts/g); 10.5 PIM

Ambrosino is a big bodied forward playing top minutes for the Long Island Arrows. Ambrosino showed nice poise with the puck and made plays with limited time and space. He was also force in front of the net and won the majority of his battles we saw.

• 6 GP, 2 G, 1 A, 3 pts (0.5 pts/g); 1 power-play goal; 1 power-play assist

The NJ Rockets were missing some top players, Ogorelkoff stepped up offensively and contributed big minutes. Simeon is a smaller forward with very high-end skill. Ogorelkoff is willing to attack the middle of the ice and does so with creative and quick puck movements. We watch the forward fake a shot on the powerplay, pull to his back hand and let a shot go from the high slot that went cross bar and in.

• 6 GP, 1 G, 5 A, 6 pts (1.0 pts/g); 1 power-play assist; 6 PIM

Talapila was the standout defensman for the NJ Rockets. He has excellent skating mechanics and moves well in all four directions. Talapila snaps passes, he was quick to move the puck north and join the play. Talapila was the QB for the powerplay, constantly putting his teammates in excellent positions with time and space. His use of deception and confidence with the puck were exceptional.

• 6 GP, 4 G, 2 A, 6 pts (1.0 pts/g); 3 game-winning goals; 12.5 PIM

Nelson was the standout forward for the Rockets. His combination of size, nimbleness and skill was unique at the 2012 level. Nelson has an incredible motor, his pursuit of the puck was noticeable. When he had it on his stick he wasn’t afraid to attack defenders straight on. Nelson also loves to shoot-his curl and drag shot looks to be elite as he pulled the puck right around a defenders stick and skates for a top shelf goal.

• Recorded 6 GP, 10 G, 5 A, 15 pts, 2.50 pts/g
• 14-year-old forward from Dalian, China

Chen Dazzled all weekend. He moves effortlessly with and without the puck. Chen’s anticpation skills were unmatched at the event. His creativity and execution on his ideas were elite. We project Chen to play tier 1 hockey as early as next season.

The 2012 defenseman for the Seacoast Performance academy was a impact player for his team. Adams runs the point on the powerplay, picking up assists that didn’t find their way to the score sheet. Adams snaps passes with percision and accuracy. He showed excellent deception to open lanes to move the puck. Despite a smaller stature Adams embraces contact, catching puck carriers off guard with heavy hits.

• Recorded 10 goals and 6 assists (16 points) at the Eastern Exposure Cup, averaging 2.67 points per game.

Arjun played top minutes for Mount Saint Charles. Mangadu has a smooth long stride which makes his speed deceptive. Mangadu showed great poise and creativity. He attacked defenders with a high level of success which lead to grade A chances in every period we watched.

• Go‑to forward for the Toronto Marlboros; his 14 goals led the tournament

Dellino is an exceptional scorer. He showed the ability to score from distance with a heavy snap shot. But also showed great touch in tight finishing right on the crease under the bar on both the forehand and backhand. Dellino shows a high level of competitiveness and worked hard in all 3 zones.

5 GP, 8 G, 1 A, 9 pts (1.8 pts/g) , recorded both SPA GWG.

Donovan was one of the top 2012s at the event. Forcing his way to the net with a long stride and strong base. At the 13O level Donovan cannot be knocked off the puck, he takes it wide with ease and showed a nice touch around the net. Donovan showed really crafty handles and great feel which allowed him to scan the ice.

4 GP, 1 G, 2 A, 3 pts (.75 pts/g)

Gillis was the top defensman for the Mountain Kings, logging huge minutes and the two games we saw. Running the top on the powerplay, he is efficient at getting pucks on net and distributing to the flanks. Gillis is strong along the wall, net front and a heavy hitter in open ice.