Berkly Catton Scouting Reports

Catton is a dynamic offensive forward who produced 54G - 62A for Spokane in the regular season. His defensive commitment has improved along side his outstanding offensive element. Catton is deployed in all situations for the Chiefs. He finished regular season (+15) defensively.
Hard to check. Elusive. Slips off checks to create offense. Average plus three zone detail. A difference maker offensively. Easily projects to be a top six NHL forward - potentially a top line scorer who's primary ice time comes at even strength and the power-play.

More than just offense. Has shown commitment defensively. Has the hockey sense to be used in all situations.
Elite element is his offensive upside. Creative. Equal parts shooter / distributor.
Works off the cycle. Escapes checks along the wall.
Always thinking one play ahead - Give and go in neutral zone - Finding open space in high danger scoring areas.
Top line scoring NHL forward is possible.

Catton is a former 1st overall pick in the WHL.
He represented Team Canada, as an under age , at the U18 Worlds in the spring of 2023
His season got off to a terrific start at the Hlinka / Gretzky Cup in the summer. He captained the Canadian team and led the tournament in scoring (5GP - 8G - 2A - 10pts)
Catton's elite element is easy to identify. He's gifted offensively. Similar to other high end players he's aggressive directing pucks on net from all angles. He attacks zone entries, off the rush, with solid pace. More importantly, he has fantastic vision and spatial awareness. When he sees a lane, he drives the play to the net.
Pure offense. Average plus on the defensive side. Not likely to PK at the pro level. Has chance to be F1 scorer and contribute on the PP. Competes. Difference maker.