TOP 100 PROSPECTS: 33-36

>33. CHARLIE ELICK BORN Jan. 17, 2006, Calgary, Alta. 2023-24 Brandon (WHL) HT 6-3 WT 199 SHOOTS R POS D CENTRAL SCOUTING No. 31 (NA skaters) FROM A SCOUTING perspective, the good news is that once Elick figures out what kind of player he wants to be, he has the size and tools to make an impact. The bad news is that he’s not there just yet. The learning curve continues for Elick, who was excellent at last summer’s U-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and this year’s under-18 worlds. “He’s a good skater, and in a couple of years, he’s going to be a power-based defenseman who has above-average agility,” one scout said. “He does run over guys. Some kids who have an identity crisis don’t like the physical stuff, but this kid has no issue with…

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