HT | WT | DOB | POS | SHOOTS | OHL DRAFT | NHLCS | COUNTRY |
6’ | 182 | Apr 30, 2006 | LW | L | 25th 2022 | 78th N.A. | CAN |
SEASON | LEAGUE | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS |
2021-2022 | GTHL U16 | North York U16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
2022-2023 | OHL | Niagara IceDogs | 66 | 21 | 13 | 34 |
2023-2024 | OHL | Niagara IceDogs | 64 | 31 | 22 | 53 |
Kevin He is the lone Niagara IceDogs player on NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings, but that doesn’t imply a talent deficiency on the team. The IceDogs have several promising young players, yet the constant roster turnover and turmoil in Niagara likely make it challenging for budding talent to gain stability and develop.
Primarily a goal scorer, he boasts an excellent shot that allows him to beat goaltenders with precision and skill. However, questions remain about his decision-making in the offensive zone – does he lack hockey IQ, or is the dearth of talented teammates limiting his ability to find them with passes? At times he either skates into defensive coverage or struggles to distribute the puck effectively.
Despite his average frame that needs more filling out, his relentless energy, physical play, and ability to frustrate opponents will impress. He excels on the forecheck, accelerating to deliver hits. Willing to absorb contact, he sacrifices his body to make plays.
Ranking He is so challenging because it is hard to determine how much of his performance depends on his own abilities versus the conditions under which he competes.