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Hunter Brzustewicz Scouting Report

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Created: Mar. 22, 2024
Updated: Mar. 23, 2024
Talent Type: Amateur
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 19
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Prospect
Birthday: Nov. 29, 2004
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 190 lbs | 86 kg
Drafted: 75 overall, 2023 round 3 (Logo of the Vancouver Canucks VAN)
Hunter earned his contract with Calgary, after his rights were traded from Vancouver to Calgary in the Elias Lindholm trade.
In his last 133 GP at the junior level he has produced 19G-128A - 147pts
He's a (+40) defensively.
Continues to be deployed in all situations at the junior level with the Kitchener Rangers.
Quarterbacks the PP. Sees time in overtime skating at 3vs3.
Leans distributor more than shooter. Proficient working the 'low to high' cycle in the offensive zone and making plays.
Defending is average plus. Has to continue to work on his quickness fronting opponents and keeping them to the perimeter off the rush and along the wall.
Projects as a potential bottom pairing 'D' at even strength ... but a player who could find a role on one of the PP units for the Flames in time.
Stats Powered by Elite Prospects
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2023-24Kitchener RangersOHL671379923124
2022-23Kitchener RangersOHL6865157812
2021-22USA U18WJC-18502252
2021-22USA U18Hlinka Gretzky Cup403320
2021-22USNTDP JuniorsUSHL2509950
2021-22Team WhiteUSA-S171000-2
2021-22U.S. National U18 TeamNTDP55218202510
  • Compete/Consistency: 85
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 75
  • Hockey IQ: 85
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 95
  • Penalty Kill: 65
  • Power Play: 95
  • Physicality: 78
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 90
  • Shot: 75
  • Skating: 80
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality