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Future NHL stars: Midwest (Anthony Franks)

Thu, 10/28/2010 - 19:45
By wes sims

Anthony Franks

 
Team: Chicago Fury Bantam Major AA6

Position: Forward

Birthdate: 1996

Overall Player Rating: B+

Skating ability: Above average

Shooting ability: Above average

Passing ability: Average

Weakness: Physical play sometimes leads to bad penalties

Intangibles: Hard hitter than can also bury the puck.

Stats: Through just six games this season for the Fury, Franks has three goals, one assist and 25 penalty minutes.

Career potential: Franks is a brut force on the ice, willing to go in the corners with anyone. In addition, he is a very skillful skater and has an accurate shot. Some scouts however have pointed to his hot headedness and passing skills as his “Achilles heel”. With a look tweaking a few aspects in his game, Franks is primed to have a very successful life as a hockey player in the next three to five years.