| HT | WT | DOB | POS | SH | OHL DRAFT | NHLCS | NAT |
| 6’2” | 188 | Jan 12, 2006 | C | L | 6th, 2022 | 164th, N.A. | CAN |
| SEASON | LEAGUE | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS |
| 2021-2022 | GTHL U16 | Toronto Jr Canadiens | 57 | 45 | 64 | 110 |
| 2022-2023 | OHL | Peterborough Petes | 29 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 2022-2023 | OHL | Mississauga Steelheads | 32 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 2022-2023 | WHC U17 | Canada White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-2024 | OHL | Mississauga Steelheads | 63 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
Van Volsen can be summed up as disappointment, yet his potential upside is still intriguing. As a late draft pick, he offers a low-risk, high-reward opportunity.
Van Volsen entered the OHL as a talented forward known for his strong two-way play and competitive nature. However, during his time with Peterborough and later Mississauga, he did not emerge as an offensive leader as expected, functioning more as a supporting player. Ultimately, he fell short of initial expectations.
Van Volsen possesses the required skills, but it is uncertain if he is fully committed to putting in the required effort during both the offseason and in-season. While he has good vision and playmaking abilities, his performance is inconsistent. There is room for improvement in utilizing his size to play a more physical game, as well as enhancing his skating to have a more significant influence on matches.
If you think the problems with Van Volsen can be resolved, he may represent a valuable, low-risk, high-reward option towards the end of the draft.
OHL Writers 