//// Prospects Advantage

Future NHL stars: Midwest (Jake Faiella)

Mon, 08/22/2011 - 19:40
By wes sims

Doug Morris

 

Team: Cleveland Midget Major AAA

Position: Defensemen

Overall Player Rating: B+

Skating ability: Above average

Shooting ability: Average

Passing ability: Above average

Weakness: Needs to shoot more often,

Stats: In 39 total games last season, Faiella had four goals, 14 assists and 36 penalty minutes for Cleveland.

Potential: Faiella is a well rounded blue liner. He skates well, makes smart passes, plays with grit and gives a full effort each and every shift. The 6’2, 195 pound youngster should choose to shot more often, especially from the point. All in all, Faiella’s future looks very bright as he has all the tools scouts at each level look for.