Draft Spotlight: Logan Pyett 2006

Balgonie, Saskatchewan native Logan Pyett delivered a satisfactory performance on Canada's Jr World Cup team this past August according to chief correspondent Robert Neuhauser. Pyett, selected 11th overall in the 2003 WHL Bantam Draft, is currently enjoying a breakthrough sophomore season with the Regina Pats.

Logan Pyett, D (2006)

Scouting: right-shooting defenseman is an okay skater .. uses a smooth stride and shows solid balance as well as good lateral movement and agility .. still could use further upgrades to his backwards speed and first-step quickness .. works hard down low and shows solid reliability .. tough to beat in one-on-one situations .. demonstrates solid effectiveness when he keeps things simple .. decent defensive awareness .. doesn't join the rush too often yet nevertheless displays a regular offensive flair .. adequate puck distributor who prefers the safe plays .. plays a patient game and doesn't panic with the puck .. takes his man out of the play effectively .. good intensity and determination .. doesn't make glaring positional mistakes .. unleashes a hard shot from the point but could improve on his accuracy .. possesses solid defensive stickhandling.

U18 Jr World Cup Review:

hardworking defenseman filled a steady role on the Canadian back rows .. often used as a powerplay pointman .. not very flashy in the round-robin game against Czech Republic however did impress with his determination and tenaciousness .. duplicated his gritty showing in the gold-medal contest against the Czechs .. didn't exactly turn heads with his performance at this event, however he also didn't disappoint with any off games (5-2-0-2).