TOP 100 PROSPECTS: 53-56

>53. BEN DANFORD BORN Feb. 6, 2006, Madoc, Ont. 2023-24 Oshawa (OHL) HT 6-2 WT 190 SHOOTS R POS D CENTRAL SCOUTING No. 35 (NA skaters) PLAYING FOR AN Oshawa team that got red-hot at the right time, Danford enjoyed a long run to the OHL final, giving evaluators lots of opportunities to see his game. “He’s a very good skating defenseman who is excellent defensively,” said one scout. “One of the better defenders in the draft. Really good 1-on-1, and he competes. What sets him apart is his skating, which helps him break up plays before they happen.” At the CHL Top Prospects Game, Danford snuffed out good chances by opponents early and scored a goal as well. He only had one goal in the OHL’s regular season but popped in a few more during Oshawa’s…

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