2023-24 OFFSEASON OUTLOOK - CHARLOTTETOWN ISLANDERS

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CHARLOTTETOWN ISLANDERS Jim Hulton  TEAM OUTLOOK:    Head Coach/GM: Jim Hulton    Imports: G Aksels Ozols; C Ondrej Maruna                                                                                                                The Islanders are coming off Year 1 of their rebuild. Jim Hulton and his coaching staff are  all returning, and they have some good young pieces to work with.   The biggest question mark appears to be in goal, and a way to address that might be with  the 14th overall pick in the CHL Import Draft in July where they also have the 74th pick.   Update: The Islanders selected 2005 G Aksels Ozols of Latvia with their 2nd choice in the  CHL Import draft. They also drafted big centre, Ondrej Maruna with their 1st import pick,  14th overall. Both are expected at training camp.    The Islanders are never an easy 2 points, and that trend should continue this season.

CHARLOTTETOWN ISLANDERS TRAINING CAMP ROSTER

GOALTENDERS	YOB	SIZE	GP	W-L	SO	GAA	Sv%
Rylan Aiken, Kensington Wild U18	2006	6'2"-154 lbs.	18	1-17	0	5.28	.872
Carter Bickle, Oshawa Generals OHL	2004	6'1"-168 lbs.	25	6-12	0	4.95	.852
Niko Boudreau, Northern Moose U18	2006	5'10"-188 lbs.	22	9-13	0	3.41	.911
Hudson Bradley, Charlottetown Knights U18	2007	5'10"-165 lbs.	20	12-8	1	2.41	.922
Jack Carter, Stanstead College RSEQ	2007	6'0"-141 lbs.	13	8-5	0	3.08	-
Jack Flanagan, Miramichi Junior A	2005	6'4"-200 lbs.	12	6-5	0	3.59	.887
Dixon Grimes, Charlottetown Islanders	2003	6'4"-196 lbs.	10	0-6	0	5.65	.843
Donald Hickey, Cornwall Colts U18	2007	6'0"-161 lbs.	26	13-9	1	2.79	.916
Zachary Horth, Abitibi-Temiscamingue CEGEP	2005	5'11"-160 lbs.	13	2-10	0	4.77	.834
Aksels Ozols, Estonia / Latvia U17/18	2005	6'1"-175 lbs.	34	12-17	0	3.70	.895
Dustin Riff, Brockville Tikis EOJHL	2005	5'9"-185 lbs.	20	7-10	0	3.82	.909
DEFENCEMEN	YOB	SIZE	GP	G	A	PTS.	PIM
L Owen Conrad, Weeks Majors U18	2007	6'2"-185 lbs.	33	9	23	32	2
L Simon Duguay, Northern Moose U18	2006	6'0"-157 lbs.	25	3	6	9	44
R Johnny Harbour, Winchendon USHS / U18	2006	6'0"-170 lbs.	46	5	7	12	-
L Lane Hinkley, Drummondville / Islanders	2004	6'2"-214 lbs.	54	2	5	7	53
R Alexis Jacques, Saint-Francois Blizzard U18	2005	6'1"-184 lbs.	10	1	4	5	6
L Marcus Kearsey, Charlottetown Islanders	2006	5'11"-160 lbs.	68	6	23	29	24
R Shawn Leary, Lawrence Academy USHS	2005	6'0"-194 lbs.	41	8	13	21	-
L Seamus MacEachern, Kensington Wild U18	2006	5'10"-154 lbs.	33	5	15	20	8
L Jack McMinn, Kimball Union Prep	2006	5'11"-170 lbs.	70	7	23	30	6
L Carl-Etienne Michel, Sherbrooke / Islanders	2004	6'0"-187 lbs.	54	3	12	15	12
R Nathan Mossey, Charlottetown Knights U18	2005	6'0"-170 lbs.	22	3	9	12	22
L Zackary Plamondon, Magog Cant'niers U18	2007	6'0"-156 lbs.	38	5	11	16	28
L Landon Ryan, Valley Wildcats U18	2007	6'1"-148 lbs.	35	0	7	7	22
L Aryx Siefker, Connecticut Chiefs 18U	2006	6'4"-205 lbs.	19	0	3	3	2
L Alexandre Tessier, Charlottetown Islanders	2003	5'11"-178 lbs.	48	1	10	11	41
R Anton Topilnyckyj, Charlottetown Islanders	2005	6'2"-175 lbs.	67	2	11	13	34
L Edouard Vincent, Trois-Rivieres U18	2006	5'11"-154 lbs.	42	4	13	17	16
R Isaac Vos, Charlottetown Islanders	2004	5'9"-155 lbs.	49	2	2	4	8
L Kenzie Wagner, Halifax Macs U18	2007	5'11"-170 lbs.	33	0	4	4	40
R Charlie Wilson, CIHA Voyageurs Prep U18	2005	6'2"-216 lbs.	24	2	10	12	26
LEFT WING	YOB	SIZE	GP	G	A	PTS.	PIM
L Will Allen, Miramichi Timberwolves Junior A	2005	5'10"-172 lbs.	23	7	18	25	42
L Kian Bell, Battlefords North Stars Junior A	2003	5'10"-170 lbs.	51	54	48	102	44
L Sam Bowness, Charlottetown Islanders	2005	6'0"-177 lbs.	50	1	7	8	52
L Corbin Carkner, South Kent Prep	2007	6'1"-194 lbs.	50	9	17	26	-
L Anthony Flanagan, C. Esther-Blondin U18	2007	5'10"-171 lbs.	40	14	15	29	12
L Michael Horth, Charlottetown Islanders	2003	6'1"-185 lbs.	66	28	17	45	15
L Cole Huckins, Sherbrooke Phoenix	2003	6'3"-198 lbs.	64	28	30	58	79
L Kiefer Lyons, Moncton / Islanders	2004	6'1"-192 lbs.	26	6	3	9	18
L Carter Murchison, Weeks Crushers Junior A	2004	5'11"-174 lbs.	40	11	30	41	92
L Robbie Rutledge, Charlottetown Islanders	2004	6'2"-198 lbs.	29	1	4	5	8
L Nathan Weber, Moncton Flyers U18	2007	5'7"-161 lbs.	31	6	8	14	22
CENTER
R Brett Arsenault, Charlottetown Islanders	2005	6'1"-163 lbs.	41	1	4	5	20
R Nolan Avery, Pinnacle Growlers U18	2006	5'11"-172 lbs.	32	11	10	21	42
L Matthew Butler, Shattuck Prep	2006	5'6"-141 lbs.	57	16	47	63	14
L Denver Damphousse, Kent / Yale Prep	2005	6'3"-181 lbs.	55	3	13	16	-
L Jake Doherty, Hotchkiss Prep	2007	5'4"-120 lbs.	24	1	1	2	-
L Jeremy Dumas, Jonquiere Elites U18	2007	5'10"-183 lbs.	40	8	12	20	20
L Ethan Gardula, Cushing Prep / USHL	2005	5'11"-174 lbs.	41	20	36	56	2
R Ronnie Hill, Seacoast Academy 16U	2006	5'8"-139 lbs.	62	45	41	86	-
L Ondrej Maruna, Slovakia U18/20	2006	6'4"-198 lbs.	46	18	9	27	75
L Giovanni Morneau, Charlottetown Islanders	2003	5'9"-168 lbs.	68	18	33	51	18
L Evan Nicholson, Charlottetown Knights U18	2006	5'10"-176 lbs.	22	16	13	29	6
L Kyle Powers, Brockville Braves Junior A	2005	6'5"-185 lbs.	52	10	9	19	85
L Sheldon Rankin, Amos Forestiers U18	2007	6'1"-159 lbs.	42	5	8	13	24
L Jarrett Todd, Charlottetown Islanders	2004	5'9"-169 lbs.	49	4	5	9	23
L Kevin Walker, Truro Bearcats Junior A	2005	6'2"-176 lbs.	42	2	4	6	22
RIGHT WING
R Ross Campbell, Charlottetown Islanders	2006	5'9"-150 lbs.	35	7	9	16	18
R Owen Hollingsworth, Char'town Islanders	2003	5'10"-161 lbs.	55	10	10	20	30
R Simon Hughes, Drummondville / Islanders	2004	6'2"-179 lbs.	62	17	9	26	87
L Joel Marchon, Sherbrooke / Islanders	2003	5'11"-182 lbs.	57	7	7	14	36
R Alexis Michaud, Charlottetown Islanders	2006	6'0"-170 lbs.	56	12	11	23	6
R Lucas Romeo, Charlottetown Islanders	2005	6'3"-198 lbs.	64	15	15	30	79
R Mathis Valente, Mille Isles QM17 AAA	2007	5'9"-145 lbs.	34	20	20	40	8
R Mitchell Wagner, Cole Harbour U18	2005	6'4"-192 lbs.	19	18	10	28	16

GOALTENDERS

Jack Flanagan GOALTENDERS 05 Aksels Ozols      04 Carter Bickle    06 Niko Boudreau     GOALTENDING:    Heading into the summer, goaltending seems to be the Islanders biggest concern. Jim Hulton   seems to be able to find capable goalies from outside the league, so the pattern is as likely to  continue as not. There is also a chance that they could look to add a goalie in the CHL Import  draft in July. Update: The Islanders picked 2005 G Aksels Ozols with their 2nd pick.  Notes:  2004 G Carter Bickle was added to the roster on September 18th.  2006 G Niko Boudreau got into 3 games (0-3) with the Islanders last season.  2007 G Hudson Bradley has put up incredible numbers over the past couple of seasons. As a  local, he could see some action as an AP next season.  2005 G Jack Flanagan got into 5 games with the Islanders last season going 0-3. He is  expected to battle for the backup job. He gained some valuable experience with the Junior A  Miramichi Timberwolves. Goaltenders need to have much better rebound control and puck-  handling skills in Junior A than in U18. He could surprise in camp.  2003 G Dixon Grimes joined the Islanders in December from Guelph of the OHL and went  winless in 10 games (0-8). He is still showing on the roster but will in all probability not be  back.

DEFENCEMEN

Marcus Kearsey LEFT DEFENCE RIGHT DEFENCE 04 Lane Hinkley         05 Anton Topilnyckyj    06 Marcus Kearsey 04 Isaac Vos 04 Carl-Etienne Michel  06 Simon Duguay 07 Owen Conrad   DEFENCE:     The Islanders look to be very young on defence with only Alex Tessier listed as a 20 year-old.  Lane Hinkley, Marcus Kearsey, Anton Topilnyckyj, Reid Vos and Carl-Etienne Michel are all  eligible to return. With rookies Nathan Mossey, Zackary Plamondon and Owen Conrad all knock-  ing at the door, it should make for a very competitive training camp.  Notes:  2007 D Owen Conrad slipped to 20th in the draft after being ranked in the top handful on many  lists for the majority of the season. He hasn't exactly come out of nowhere to become a top  prospect, having led all D-men in scoring and being named the Best Defenceman in U15 two  seasons ago, and then leading all D-men in scoring in U18 and being named the NSU18 Top  Rookie Defenceman this past season. He will need to add some physicality, but with his size,  he should quickly adjust and become as physical as he needs to be. As a 1st rounder with the  rebuilding Islanders, I can't see him not being on the opening day roster.  2005 D Alexis Jacques was acquired from Victoriaville on August 22nd.  2006 D Marcus Kearsey had a fantastic season and was named the QMJHL Defensive Rookie of  the Year.  2006 D Simon Duguay was a NBPEIU18 1st team All-Star this season with the Northern Moose.  2006 D Seamus MacEachern was named to the NBPEIU18 2nd All-Star team this season.  2004 D Carl-Etienne Michel was a steadying influence for the Islanders down the stretch after  being acquired from Sherbrooke and should be back.  2005 D Nathan Mossey was injured for much of last season. He was rumoured to be joining the  Islanders late in the season but never did. He put up 1-4-5 totals in 4 playoff games. He might  have a bit of an edge on a roster spot amongst the rookies due to the lack of right shots on the  training camp roster amongst D-men. Update: Mossey was removed from the training camp  roster on August 22nd.  2007 D Zackary Plamondon was a 3rd round pick this season and is still a bit on the light side.  He was ranked by many as a possible 1st round prospect until late in the season.  2003 D Alexandre Tessier will likely not be back as a 20 year-old with so many young D-men  ready to step in who need to play a lot to develop. Update: Tessier was not on the official  training camp roster on August 16th.  2005 Anton Topilnyckyj is a smooth skating mobile D-man who had a very good rookie season  and should be ready to take on a bigger role.  2006 D Edouard Vincent got into a game with the Islanders last season as an AP. He shouldn't  be overlooked as a possibility to earn a roster spot, especially if Alex Tessier isn't back.  2007 D Kenzie Wagner was named to the NSU18 All-Rookie All-Star team this season.

FORWARDS

Giovanni Morneau LEFT WING CENTER RIGHT WING 03 Cole Huckins 03 Giovanni Morneau   04 Simon Hughes        03 Michael Horth 05 Brett Arsenault 05 Lucas Romeo 07 Anthony Flanagan    06 Matthew Butler 06 Alexis Michaud 06 Ondrej Maruna  05 Kyle Powers 06 Ross Campbell   05 Kevin Walker 04 I Jarrett Todd 05 Sam Bowness  FORWARDS:    The Islanders lacked scoring last season and were the only team in the league not to score    200 goals (189) during the regular season. While there is some good young talent, they will  need increased production across the board.    2004 Slovak Peter Repcik was traded at the draft.    Promising young prospect Matt Butler was signed in June and it is hoped that he can step  right in and add some scoring. The Islanders have picks 14 and 74 in the CHL Import draft  in July and could look to add some help up front.  There seems a good chance that the Islanders might go with three 20 year-olds up front to  address their lack of scoring.   Update: The Islanders selected 6'4" C Ondrej Maruna of Slovakia with the 14th overall pick  in the CHL Import draft on July 5th.  Notes:  2005 LW Will Allen began the season with the Islanders (19-1-0-1-15) before finishing the  season in Junior A with Miramichi.  2003 LW Kian Bell led the SJHL in goals (54) and points (102) this season and was named  the league MVP and Player of the Year. He also led the NSU18 league in scoring during the  2020-21 season before playing with the Cape Breton Eagles for his rookie Q season. He's a  proven goal scorer at every level and added 16 more goals in 13 playoff games. He could be  another Bennett MacArthur type if given the opportunity. Update: Bell was claimed in waivers  by the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL.  2003 LW Michael Horth finished with a tidy -1 on a team that allowed 87 more goals than it  scored last season. His 28 goals would have been much higher had he played with any other  team. He should be one of the top 20 year-olds in the league next season, even if his totals  don't show it.  2003 LW Cole Huckins was added in a trade from Sherbrooke on August 14th. It gives the  Islanders four 20 year-old forwards and one will need to be moved.  2004 LW Kiefer Lyons began the season with the Campbellton Tigers (16-18-16-34-16) and  was recalled by the Islanders in December. He put up 3-2-5 totals in his final 6 games and  should be back this season. Update: Lyons was released by the Islanders in late August and  signed by the Saint John Sea Dogs as a free agent on September 8th.  2004 C Jarrett Todd was not on the official training camp roster on August 16.  2006 C Matthew Butler signed with the Islanders in June. He's very small but has high end  talent and upside.  2003 C Giovanni Morneau was a huge addition last year from Rockland of the CCHL. He was  able to step right in and lead the team in assists (33) and points (51). He should fill the role  of number one center this season.  2006 RW Ross Campbell played the first half of the season with the Charlottetown Knights  and was leading the league in scoring (20-16-16-32-73) before joining the Islanders. It looks  like he's with the big team to stay.  2003 RW Owen Hollingsworth has commited to the University of Toronto Blues for the coming  season (Elite Prospects) and will not be back.  2004 RW Simon Hughes joined Charlottetown mid-season in a trade with Drummondville and  has found a home with the Islanders with his clutch scoring and physical play.  2003 RW Joel Marchon joined the Islanders in a mid-season trade with Sherbrooke. He could  be caught in a numbers game in training camp being both a 20 year-old and an import.  Update: Marchon is shown on Elite Prospects to be playing with Kloten this season.  2006 RW Alexis Michaud seemed to go from the penthouse to the outhouse from one game  to the next last season and should be much more consistent this year in his second season.  He should top the 20 goal mark this season.  2005 RW Lucas Romeo was another huge find from Ontario by Jim Hulton where he had been  playing Junior B with Welland of the GOJHL.  2005 RW Mitchell Wagner began the season with the Yarmouth Mariners (15-2-1-3-4) before  returning to the Cole Harbour Wolfpack in December. He had a strong finish with 18 goals in  19 games and then had a strong showing in the playoffs (9-5-8-13-10). He has really good  size (6'4"-192 lbs.) and could surprise in training camp. Update: Mitchell Wagner's name was  removed from the roster in early July.

* These offseason looks at QMJHL teams will be updated as often as required leading up to training camps in August.

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IN THE SYSTEM - CHARLOTTETOWN ISLANDERS

Drafted QMJHL: Charlottetown (2023-1-20)   Drafted MHL: Pictou County (2023-8-89)   Me 5   CSR 10   HP 12 2007 OWEN CONRAD, Weeks Majors 6'3" - 195 lbs. Defence: Shoots L SEASON TEAM / LEAGUE GP G A PTS. PIM 2020-21 Wear Well Bombers NSU15MHL  25     3   15    18     4 2021-22 Wear Well Bombers NSU15MHL a; b; c  31  18  42   60     8 2022-23 Weeks Majors NSU18MHL d; e  33    9  23   32     2 a - Led NSU15 defencemen in goals (18).  b - Led NSU15 defencemen in points (60).   c - Named to the NSU15 1st All-Star team.  d - Led NSU18 defencemen in points (32).                                   e - Named winner of the NSU18 Best Rookie Defenceman award.    “Owen (Conrad) is a left-handed, big-bodied defenseman with a very good skating stride.  He’s explosive, mobile and agile on his feet. As a testament to this, he is primarily used on  the right side. He is used in all situations by his coach, as evidenced by his average ice time  which hovers around 28 minutes per game, making him a top prospect for the upcoming  QMJHL Draft.” - Pierre Cholette, Director of CSR Scouting   “He does a lot of things really well, but the thing that stands out to me is just how poised he  is. I find he makes a lot of really small, subtle plays under pressure. When it doesn’t look like  he has a lot of time or space, he seems to keep things pretty calm. I think it’s that poise at  such a young age, and the ability to solve problems under pressure, that really jumps out to  me over other players that I’ve seen at this level in the past.” - Kyle MacLennan, Weeks  Majors head coach    "Owen has a rare combination of size, speed and skating ability and can make an impact  on the game at any moment. He is dominant in both ends of the ice and has played a pivotal  role in leading his team to the national championships. At 6’2’’, 192lbs, he is hard to knock  off the puck and tough to beat in the corners. His long reach and strong skating also make  him difficult to beat in one-on-one situations. He makes crisp passes and is excellent at  distributing the puck, but never hesitates to jump up and join the rush. Very poised, Owen  let’s the play develop in front of him, which has helped him run the power play and generate  offensive chances. With very few weaknesses in his game, he is a complete player who can  play in all situations." - Taylor P. Burke, Nova Scotia CSR Scout   Owen Conrad is a big, mobile defenceman with all the tools. Already 6'3" and 195 lbs. at 16,   he is a great skater with a quick burst who can both speed up and slow down the tempo of a  game. He is one of those defencemen who always seems to make the right decision under  pressure.   He led all defencemen in scoring last year in the NSU15 league with 60 points, almost double  that of the next highest defenceman, Tyler Peddle (36). He was named the NSU15 best  defenceman and a 1st team all-Star.    This season as a 15 year-old rookie, he led the NSU18 league in scoring by a defenceman  and was named the winner of the Scott Dee Memorial Trophy as the league's top rookie  defenceman.    Owen will need to work on his physicality, but with his size, that shouldn't be a problem.    The Weeks Majors recently won the U18 Atlantics and will be playing at the Telus Cup in late  April.  Update: I'm definitely not the only one who sees Owen Conrad as the steal of the draft,  going 20th overall to the Islanders. Some comments were made that he didn't have a great  showing at the Canada Games (5-0-2-2-0), but he more than made up for that with a very  good playoff season (12-2-7-9-12) as the Weeks Majors won the Atlantics and made the trip  to the nationals. With his size, and as a 1st round pick on a rebuilding team, I can't see him  not sticking with the Islanders this season.

Drafted QMJHL: Charlottetown (2023-2-38)   Me 25   CSR 44   HP 35 2007 ANTHONY FLANAGAN, Coll. Esther-Blondin 5'10" - 171 lbs. Right Wing: Shoots R SEASON TEAM / LEAGUE GP G A PTS. PIM 2021-22 Laurentides QM15AAA  29     7   10    17   32 2021-22 Laurentides QU17E    2     0     1     1     0 2022-23 Coll. Esther-Blondin QM18AAA  40  14  15   29   12    "Anthony Flanagan is a right-handed centerman who is also capable of playing on the left  wing. Anthony is very talented and has a very explosive skating stride. He is a skilled puck  handler and has a shot that is both heavy and powerful. The forward makes some very  good plays when he gets in close to the net. He was able to earn a spot on Team Quebec  for the latest Canada Games, from which he returned with a bronze medal, but he’ll have  to improve his commitment level before becoming a star player in major junior." - Daniel  Noonan, CSR Scout     Anthony Flanagan is one of the best skaters in the draft. He's quick and shifty and likes to    carry the puck into the offensive zone before setting up and looking for a passing lane. He  was seen as a playmaker heading into his first season of U18, but has been showing a goal  scorer's touch as well.    His skating sets him apart from others with similar scoring totals. He's very dynamic and  does a lot of toe drags and high-end skill plays at top speed. He led his team in scoring as a  15 year-old. I try to stay neutral with these bios, but he's one of those players who seems  to catch your eye with some of his skills. I'm not a scout for any QMJHL team, but I would  recommend that somebody take him fairly early in the 2nd round.  Update: As a 2nd round pick, and with the current Islanders' depth chart, there is a strong  possibility he might stick this season. Of course, only the coaches can make those decisions  and they know their players best. I have a feeling that he's going to make people take  notice in camp.

Drafted QMJHL: Charlottetown (2022-5-81)  Drafted USHL: Chicago (2022-5-65)  Me 92  CSR 79 2006  MATTHEW BUTLER, Pinnacle Growlers 5'6" - 141 lbs. Centre: Shoots L SEASON TEAM / LEAGUE GP G A PTS. PIM 2019-20 St. John's Hitmen NLBAAAHL  18     8   13    21     2 2019-20 Holy Heart Highlanders CAHS    8     9    8   17     0 2020-21 Did Not Play    -     -    -    -     - 2021-22 Pinnacle Growlers NLU18MHL  32   15  26   41     8 2021-22 Team Blue QMJHL Cup     4    2    2     4     2 2022-23 Shattuck St. Mary's 16U   57  16  47   63   14     Matthew Butler is an undersized centre, but big in talent. There isn't a lot out there about    him, but he appears to have a mix-up in his stats on Elite Prospects that shows him to have  split the season between the Pinnacle Growlers and Holy Heart of the CAHS. He played all  32 regular season games with the Growlers this season and all of the playoffs.     Edit: I'm told that NL kids are allowed to play high school and U18 in the same season.    He finished 4th on the Growlers in goals (15), 1st in assists (26) and 2nd in points (41),  and he was a clear go to player for his coaches. Analytics show him with a huge player index  of 206 (2nd). He took the 2nd most faceoffs (313) and won a solid 52% of them. He put  66% of his shot attempts on goal.      Watching his game action and highlights, he's incredibly quick and darts in and out of  traffic with the puck. He likes to go to the front of the net to set up a screen and look for  redirects and rebounds. He has a really nice wrist shot and can snipe from well out. For his  size, he has incredible hand and wrist strength.    The only concern is his size. While smaller players have a much better opportunity to play  at higher levels these days, he's still very noticeable as the smallest player on the ice. He  doesn't get pushed around or knocked down a lot, but at the next level, he's likely going to  be boxed out by stronger players.    Hopefully, he has a growth spurt over the next couple of years, and if he does, he'll have a  much better chance to play Major Junior. He showed well at the Quebec Cup for 15 year-olds  in late April with 2-2-4 totals in 4 games.  Update: The profile above was put together a year ago heading towards the 2022 QMJHL  draft. Butler signed with the Islanders in June and will join them this season. For a 5th round  QMJHL draft pick, he sure caused a stir with his signing with several posters on social media  expecting big things. If anything, there will be a lot of eyes watching this season to see how  he does.

Drafted QMJHL: Charlottetown (2021-5-93)  Drafted MHL: Amherst (2021-8-87) 2004 NATHAN MOSSEY 6'0" - 170 lbs. Defence: Shoots R SEASON TEAM / LEAGUE GP G A PTS. PIM 2018-19 Central Attack PEIBAAAHL  30     6   16     22     4 2018-19 Team PEI U 14 (ACC)    5     1     3       4     8 2019-20 Central Attack PEIMBHL  30  15  35    50   28 2019-20 Team PEI U 15 (ACC)    5     0     1       1     2 2019-20 Kensington Wild NBPEIMMHL     4     0     0       0     0 2020-21 The Mount U 17  13    4    7    11     4 2021-22 Mount St. Charles Prep  65    3  24    27     4 2022-23 Charlottetown NBPEIU18HL  22    3    9    12   22   Nathan Mossey is another of the Prep School players I didn't originally profile. If only The  Mount had gotten in another 10 or 15 games it would be a lot easier to do. He's an offen-  sive D-man who's a bit on the lean side, but most kids fill out a bit at 16. He puts up big  goal and point totals. He had a very high scoring season his last year of U15 (50 points).   He continued that up with solid 4-7-11 totals in only 13 games with The Mount this season.  Despite the offensive production, some reports say he is even better defensively. He's one  of those players who does everything well. He seems to have some leadership qualities.    I could see him playing predominantly in the MHL (if he doesn't have school plans) and  eventually becoming a top two-way D-man in the league.    He could be a fantastic fit in Summerside with them hosting the FPC, and he can only play  Junior A on PEI. I think he's from Charlottetown, so not a Caps' territorial, but still, what a  great opportunity if they can draft him.    For a player of his promise, he needs to play at the highest level. I wish I could see more  of his games. He has a lot of upside. He seems to get a lot of accolades at tournaments -  playing his best when it matters most. I would guess some scouts have him rated much  higher.    Nathan is ranked to go in the 4th round of the upcoming Q draft, and not at all meaning to  imply that he isn't good enough to stick in the Q for his 16 year-old season, but given his  lack of games played this year and his lighter weight - a gut feeling says it's the MHL or back  to U 17. He's a player to keep an eye on.  Update: The above profile is from two years ago leading up to the MHL draft when Covid  didn't allow for much hockey - and even less scouting. Since that time, Nathan has gone   from Canadian Prep School to US Prep, and back to U18 with the Charlottetown Knights.  There were rumours that he was going to join the Islanders last season but injuries and bad  timing seemed to get in the way if I remember correctly.  Of note in the original profile, the Fred Page Cup to be hosted by Summerside was cancelled  due to COVID. Now heading into his 18 year-old season, it's down to the crunch whether he  will make the jump to Major Junior.

CHL Import Draft: Charlottetown (2023-1-14) 2006  ONDREJ MARUNA, HK Dukla Trencin 6'4" - 198 lbs. Centre: Shoots L SEASON TEAM / LEAGUE GP G A PTS. PIM 2021-22 Slovakia U18  40     2     7      9   43 2021-22 HK Dukla Trencin  31     6  16   22   66 2022-23 Slovakia U18  36   13    8   21   63 2022-23 HK Dukla Trencin     4    1    0     1     2 2022-23 Slovakia International U17/18     6    4    1     5   10    “We went into it (import draft) with a double mandate of trying to add some size down the   middle and youth, so Ondrej fit that bill. We put word out to agents that we wanted an ’06  centreman that fits in with that age group we are looking to build around. With the signing  of (five-foot-11 and 150-pound Matthew) Butler and projecting forward, we need some size  down the middle. Obviously, he is an elite player in his own country and a guy we feel can  come over and transition really favourably in North America. I’m not sure if greedy is the  right word, but we wanted a forward with the first pick." Islanders head coach and GM,  Jim Hulton   Ondrej Maruna is a big power forward type and already 6'4" and 198 lbs. at 16 years old.  Both he and the Islanders, 2nd round import pick, goaltender Aksels Ozols, are expected at  the Islanders training camp.

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August 14 TRADE

2023-08-14 SHERBROOKE Huckins, Cole (2003-05-14) and RD_8, 2024 to CHARLOTTETOWN for RD_7, 2024 RD_4, 2025

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Training Camp roster trimmed by 11
August 22, 2023

On Tuesday morning, it was announced that the following players have left Training Camp to return to their respective clubs:

C Nolan Avery

G Rylan Aiken

G Hudson Bradley

G Jack Carter

LW Corbin Carkner

C Jake Doherty

C Jérémy Dumas

D Seamus MacEachern

D Jack McMinn

D Aryx Siefker

D Charles Wilson

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Training Camp roster reduced by 8
Category: Article
August 24, 2023

On Thursday morning, it was announced that 8 players have been released back to their respective teams:

Donald Hickey
Zackary Plamondon
Sheldon Rankin
Landon Ryan
Mathis Valente
Edouard Vincent
Kenzie Wagner
Nathan Weber

After these releases, there are 28 players remaining at Training Camp. Nathan Mossey and Jarrett Todd both remain sidelined with injuries.

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26 players remain part of Training Camp heading into long weekend
Category: Article
August 31, 2023

On Thursday afternoon, General Manager Jim Hulton announced that Jack Flanagan, Alexis Jacques, Will Allen, Kiefer Lyons, and Robbie Rutledge have been returned to their respective Jr A clubs. The 26 players are made up of 2 goaltenders, 7 defencemen, and 17 forwards.

Last Name First Name Birthplace DOB
Arsenault Brett Charlottetown, PE 2005-07-05
Bell Kian Ottawa, ON 2003-09-12
Bowness Sam Clyde River, PE 2005-04-29
Butler Matthew St. John’s, NL 2006-05-19
Cambell Ross Souris, PE 2006-06-30
Flanagan Anthony Blainville, QC 2007-08-29
Horth Micheal Ste-Michel, QC 2003-10-16
Huckins Cole Fredericton, NB 2003-05-14
Hughes Simon Stratford, PE 2004-01-16
Maruna Ondrej Piestany, Slovakia 2006-06-29
Michaud Alexis Québec, QC 2006-01-26
Morneau Giovanni Ottawa, ON 2003-06-17
Nicholson Evan Pownal, PE 2006-06-22
Powers Kyle Ottawa, ON 2005-02-17
Romeo Lucas Oakville, ON 2005-03-24
Walker Kevin Antigonish, NS 2005-03-04
Conrad Owen Stellarton, NS 2007-03-10
Duguay Simon Caraquet, NB 2006-02-14
Hinkley Lane Moncton, NB 2004-02-18
Kearsey Marcus Deer Lake, NL 2006-03-17
Michel Carl-Etienne Magog, QC 2004-04-23
Topilnyckyj Anton Oromocto, NB 2005-01-04
Vos Isaac Charlottetown, PE 2004-08-12
Boudreau Niko Shediac, NB 2006-06-14
Ozols Aksels Saldus, Latvia 2005-02-09

Forward Jarrett Todd remains away from Training Camp with an injury.

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Edmonton Oil Kings
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Welcome to the Oil Kings, Kian!

The Oil Kings have claimed 2003-born forward Kian Bell off waivers from the QMJHL!

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Charlottetown Islanders
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✍️ We have signed 19-year-old free-agent goaltender Carter Bickle. Welcome to Charlottetown, Carter!