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 Damien Calzada

Player Evaluation


Strengths

  • Dynamic 1v1 player

  • Compete level

  • Can play all positions

  • Work Ethic

Areas to Improve

  • Defensive Zone Coverage: Center

  • Passing/peripheral vision

  • Heads up puck control

Damien has adapted well to playing center. He has great speed, compete level, and defensive skills to be a shut down center. An area of focus for him is his peripheral vision. Damien needs to be more consistent using his teammates. Once he moves the puck and gets it back, it will give him more room to use his speed and skills - the whole team needs to do this more. Damien does a solid job in the d-zone but needs to be more consistent supporting his defense and not losing track of his man. As he gets more experience at the center position, Damien can become a strong 2 way player.