USA Select 17: Squires Goes Medieval

In our continuing review at Team Teal's forwards we highlight Greg Squires of New York who is eligible for the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. We also have notes on Chris Cerutti of Pennsylvania and Bryan Rosata of Massachusetts.

Greg Squires (2006), F

Had 20 points (9-11-20) in 45 games last campaign for the NTDP .. boasts lightning fast moves in close, with tremendous overall speed, acceleration and mobility .. handles the puck with ease .. gets his passes away quick and right on the tape .. turns on a dime .. can be a little careless with the puck in his own zone on occasion .. uses every ounce of his 5'7" and 175lbs. frame to fight through checks and as a result draws his fair share of penalties .. tough to contain one-on-one .. displays guts, leadership and will do what it takes to win from dropping in front of slap shot to coming back hard on defense .. wore #18 .. USA Select 17 totals (6, 2-4-6-10).

Chris Cerutti (2006), F

Chipped in with 52 points (27-25-52) in 68 games last year for the Pittsburgh Hornets .. supports the puckcarrier well .. has very good top end speed .. boasts nice moves and the ability to beat a defender in close .. works hard on the penalty-kill and pressures the point man .. saw some time on a line with Nathan Urbaniak and Matthew Bessing at the Festival .. wore #19 .. USA Select 17 totals (6, 3-0-3-0).

Bryan Rosata (2006), F

Scored 11 times and added 8 assists in 25 games last season for Catholic Memorial High School .. uses his skating skills to not only to get to the point but pressure the point man and close the passing and shooting lanes .. excellent overall skater, especially his mobility and top speed .. will take a hit to make a play .. gets in quickly on the forecheck as well as to loose pucks .. wore #20 .. USA Select 17 totals (6, 3-3-6-0).