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Akito Hirose Scouting Report

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Created: Mar. 23, 2023
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023
Talent Type: Amateur
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 23
Projection: Seventh Defense
Trending: Flat
Birthday: Apr. 9, 1999
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 170 lbs | 77 kg
Undrafted
Contract: $950,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $2,026,667)
A Junior Free Agent defenceman who is utilized in a top pairing role at the college level and deployed in all situations. A 2-way NHL defenceman on projection / will need time to get up to speed with pro game / more likely (7D) trending (6D) than top (5D) Well rounded. Aware. Sound three zone attention to detail. Quick to small areas. Uses his reach to keep opponents to the perimeter in his zone. Not punishing physically but also not shy along the boards and around his net. Works to front opponents in high danger areas around his net / leverage positionally. Read and react is reliable / makes sound outlets. Leans distributor on the PP if required.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Vancouver CanucksNHL7033-14
2022-23Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)NCAA38423271018
2021-22Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)NCAA3822426288
2020-21Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)NCAA28114151814
  • Compete/Consistency: 65
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 70
  • Hockey IQ: 77
  • Penalty Kill: 60
  • Power Play: 70
  • Physicality: 23
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 70
  • Shot: 50
  • Skating: 77
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