111-Hockey

October 16 , 2025.

We were tasked with scouting the September 12–14 Beast Weekend in Boston. Below are the players who stood out to us.

These notes will also appear in the TSA Scouting Journal.

U-15 Division

Oliver Diaz- F New Hampshire Mountain Kings

This  is the 3rd time we have seen Diaz play and he has been  impressive each time. He is an offensive dynamo who makes something happen whenever he is on the ice. He is a fast shifty skater with great hands and a high hockey IQ which he used to beat opposing Defensmen  setting them up with an array of moves. He showed the ability finish when he was around the net. When he didn’t have the puck on his stick he hunted pucks relentlessly all over the ice using his speed to force turnovers and creating scoring opportunities for his teammates. Diaz has only been playing full time hockey for 2-years so he is a little raw but it also gives him a lot more upside. He has not played above the AA level up until this year but was  one of the best players we saw all weekend..

Ethan Mutschler –F  L.I. Arrows

At 6’0” and 170 pounds, Mutschler is a big player for just 15 years old. He uses his size effectively to overpower opponents and win puck battles along the boards. A physical player who finishes every check, Mutschler combines his strength with good instincts, rarely getting caught out of position. He skates well for his size, but improving his speed will be key to adding more scoring to his game.

Max Toro – Forward L. I. Arrows

Toro is a shifty, creative forward with good hands and excellent vision. He uses his skill set to generate offense for his linemates and create scoring chances for himself. While he competes hard, he isn’t overly physical. At 130 pounds, he’ll need to add weight and strength to fully reach his potential.

Zachary Mohamed – Forward East Coast Militia

Mohamed is a streaky player—on some shifts, he looks like the best player on the ice, while at other times, he’s barely noticeable. He has above-average skill and speed, though his hockey IQ isn’t as strong as some of his peers. He handles the puck very well in tight spaces and has the ability to finish. If he can become more consistent with his compete level, he has the potential to develop into a very good player.

Blake Ward – Forward – East Coast Militia

Ward isn’t the biggest or fastest player, but that didn’t stop him from being one of the most productive players we saw over the weekend. He recorded 7 points in 4 games and could have had even more if not for some strong goaltending from the opposition.

Compared to when we saw him last year, Ward’s skating has improved, but he still needs to get faster and work on his edge control to become a true offensive force. The potential is there—he could be the proverbial late bloomer.

U-16 Division

Kade Kanaly – Forward Black Bear Academy

As a local player from New Jersey, Kanaly is someone we’ve watched many times over the years. He’s highly skilled with above-average speed and consistently produces offensively—he recorded 11 points in 4 games over the weekend.

Kanaly is a puck-possession machine, seemingly having the puck on his stick all game long. As the son of a longtime coach, he’s fundamentally sound and positions himself well in both the offensive and defensive zones. However, his tendency to deliver big hits can sometimes take him out of position and lead to unnecessary penalties.

Olivier Lafrenièr – Forward Ct. Jr. Rangers Lafrenier’ a player we’re familiar with, having seen him play before. He is a pure goal scorer who can find the back of the net both at full speed and in tight around the crease. He’s an above-average skater with a hard, accurate wrist shot. One area for improvement is his vision—he sometimes holds onto the puck too long, looking for the perfect play or trying to beat defenders one-on-one rather than moving it quickly.

Emrik Ménar – Forward Ct. Jr Rangers

Ménar is an offensive machine, consistently creating scoring chances for both himself and his linemates. He has excellent vision and makes smart decisions with the puck. An above-average skater, he becomes difficult to contain when he reaches full speed. However, his lack of explosiveness in his first few steps can hold him back at times.

U-18 Division

Shay Jardine – Defenseman NJ Titans AAA

Jardine is a player we’ve followed over the past four years. He’s not the biggest or flashiest player, but he has a strong understanding of the position. With above-average speed, he moves well laterally and can change directions quickly to create separation.

Jardine consistently makes smart, efficient decisions with the puck. He excels at making quick breakout passes and plays with a calm, instinctive approach in his own zone. His hockey sense and poise under pressure were evident throughout the weekend.

Despite his smaller stature, we’ve seen him deliver big open-ice hits on players twice his size. He has the potential to play Juniors and then advance to the college level after that.

Vittorio Marino L. I. Arrows

We’ve watched Marino play many times over the past two years. Early on, he lacked the speed and skill to produce much offensively, though his high motor and relentless physical play  caught our attention. This past weekend, however, it was clear how much he has improved his skating, skill, and shooting. What we once considered average is now above average. Marino consistently drove play whenever he was on the ice, finishing twith a strong stat line of 3-3-6 in three games. He has now established himself as a legitimate prospect with a real chance to play at higher levels if he continues to develop.

Jayden Baran – F New Hampshire Mountain King

BARAN was a force all weekend, leading all U-18 scorers with 10 points in four games and helping his team to a perfect 4-0 record. He has above-average speed and strong edge work, allowing him to weave through traffic and create separation with ease. Baran possesses silky-smooth hands and excellent vision, enabling him to spot passing lanes that others often miss. However, his passes can be inaccurate at times, an area he’ll need to refine. At 5’8” and 150 lbs, he was occasionally pushed off the puck when pressured by defenders. Adding strength and muscle will be key for him to succeed at higher levels.