USA Select 17: Front Rowe

In our expansive look at Team Maroon we continue our review of their forwards this time highlighted by Andrew Rowe of Michigan who is eligible for the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. We also have notes on Todd Rudasill of Ohio, Ron Cramer of Pennsylvania and Michael Dorr of Minnesota.

Andrew Rowe (2006), F

Chipped in with 65 points (35-30-65) in only 29 games with Muskegon Mona Shores High School .. drives to the net without hesitation .. displayed terrific hand-eye coordination, highlighted by one play in particular where he was able to kick the puck up to his stick and then muscle it by the goaltender .. has a knack for getting open in prime scoring areas .. uses his size (6'2"-175lbs.) and strength to be able to knock a player off the puck .. wore #14 .. USA Select 17 totals (6, 2-1-3-2).

Todd Rudasill (2006), F

Had 56 points (32-24-56) in 44 games for Columbus Jr. Blue Jackets last season .. works hard to get back and displays good defensive awareness by picking up any trailing forward .. keeps his feet moving on contact .. his skating looks a tad sluggish, especially out of the gates .. blessed with an explosive slap shot that seems to jump of his stick when he gets all of it .. reasonably strong on his skates and doesn't shy away from traffic .. wore #15 .. USA Select 17 totals (6, 0-0-0-2).

Ron Cramer (2006), F

Scored 60 points (18-42-60) in 68 games last year for the Pittsburgh Hornets .. a quick skater with good mobility, but is undersized and will need to bulk up .. blessed with a goal scorer's touch, highlighted by one play in particular at the Festival when he was able to get open in front and then went to his backhand to send it over the goalie .. comes back hard on defense and takes away the passing lanes .. wore #16 .. USA Select 17 totals (6, 3-1-4-6).

Michael Dorr (2007), F

Helped Roseville High School with 54 points (25-29-54) in 25 games .. blessed with some offensive awareness and has a scorer's patience .. can be an effective forechecker and creates a fair share of turnovers .. his tenacity away from the puck was especially noticeable on a penalty-kill where he stripped the puck from between two opponents and was then able to move it to a linemate for a scoring chance .. wore #17 .. USA Select 17 totals (6, 1-3-4-0).