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NOW Prospects Major Combine: Day 4

By Peter Odney, 06/24/17, 9:15PM CDT

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Marko Belak stood tall for White 1 on Saturday.


Nick Pierre ended Saturday with 27 goals in just three games.

It's In the Numbers

Buoyed by a 21-goal day from Nick Pierre, Maroon 1 exploded to the front of the three-on-three standings, posting big wins over Gold 1 and Grey 2 on Saturday. 

Pierre's scoring outburst should not have been a surprise, considering his performance during the morning's skills assessment. Pierre ranked first among Combine participants in a number of categories, including 5-10-5 shuttle, frontwards on-ice acceleration, and both wristshot and slapshot categories. 

Pierre recorded a slapshot of 78 MPH, tied for second-highest in the Combine's three-year history with Sawyer Seidl of the 2017 NOW Prospect Minor Combine. 

Grady Godwin also had a good showing during the skills assessment, leading all participants in backwards on-ice acceleration and posting a top speed of 47 MPH on a backhand shot.

After the skills testing, the players played a more-than-full slate of games, with Maroon 1 and White 1 emerging on top and taking their place in the title game.  

Gold 1 and Maroon 2 will square off in the third-place game, while Grey 2 and Gold 2 face each other and White 2 takes on Grey 1 in consolation games to start the morning. 


Jackson Skyberg nets a goal on Saturday.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Matchup Time
White 2 vs. Grey 1 9 a.m.
Grey 2 vs. Gold 2 10 a.m.
Gold 1 vs. Maroon 2 11 a.m.
Maroon 1 vs. White 1 Noon

Gabe Rasmussen picks a corner for Gold.

Three-on-Three Standings (SATURDAY)


Tyler Grahme converts a pass for a goal.

Three-on-Three Scoring Leaders

Player Team Goals
Nick Pierre Maroon 1 27
Max Burkholder Maroon 1 15
Sawyer Skanson Maroon 1 14
Brent Gulenchyn Gold 2 11
Adam Marshall White 1 11
Isaac Howard Gold 1 10
Axel Begley Maroon 1 10

Tyler Kotzmacher goes rooftop for a goal on Saturday.

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