(left) Garrett Milan, one of the top forward prospects in the BCHL, is reportedly interested DU & UNHfrom: Whistler Question
by Jim Monahan
Whistler, BC Canada – Penticton Vees Junior A hockey broadcasters have already dubbed Garrett Milan “the little guy on the big line.” In his rookie season with the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) defending champion Vees, Milan is off to a sensational start with eight points (four goals and four assists) in nine games.
Listed in the program at a generous 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 150 pounds, the 17-year-old Whistler Minor Hockey Association grad has found a home at left wing on the Vees’ top line.
“Everything is going great. We’re starting to gel as a team. I’m on one of the power play units and our line is off to a good start. I hope to contribute by putting up some points and doing as much as I can on defence,” Milan said.
“The players are bigger and stronger in Junior A and the goalies are better. You have to make decisions a little quicker on the ice. I think that’s the big difference.”
Scoring has never been a problem for Milan, who played Major Midget last year for Vancouver’s North West Giants. In 38 games with the Giants, he tallied 66 points on the strength of 32 goals and 34 assists. Those numbers caught the attention of Vees head coach Fred Harbinson.
“We’re expecting a lot out of Garrett. He adds a lot speed and skill to our top line. Our job as coaches is to make him a better defensive player, but he’ll certainly contribute on offence,” Harbinson said.
“It’s quite a change for him being away from home and attending a new school. He has done very well. He passed the first test, the first month, with flying colours.”
The Vees are currently in third place in the tightly packed BCHL Interior Division standings. Milan scored a goal and was named the game’s first star in a 3-2 victory over the Westside Warriors on Friday (Oct. 3).
He also drew an assist on a goal by Anthony Perdicaro on Sept. 27 against the Westside Warriors, which was the first goal recorded in the new Penticton Events Centre arena. His line mates are Brent Vandenberg, a 20-year-old import from Burlington, Ont., and the Vees team captain, along with Curtis McKenzie, a 17-year-old from Golden, who has signed a letter of intent for next year to attend the University of Miami in Ohio.
With this season barely underway, Milan has been approached by several college scouts including those from the University of New Hampshire Wildcats and the University of Denver Pioneers.
“It will be pretty much up to him to decide where he wants to go. He’s had a lot of collegiate interest and those are full-ride scholarships they’re offering,” Harbinson said.
Listed in the program at a generous 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 150 pounds, the 17-year-old Whistler Minor Hockey Association grad has found a home at left wing on the Vees’ top line.
“Everything is going great. We’re starting to gel as a team. I’m on one of the power play units and our line is off to a good start. I hope to contribute by putting up some points and doing as much as I can on defence,” Milan said.
“The players are bigger and stronger in Junior A and the goalies are better. You have to make decisions a little quicker on the ice. I think that’s the big difference.”
Scoring has never been a problem for Milan, who played Major Midget last year for Vancouver’s North West Giants. In 38 games with the Giants, he tallied 66 points on the strength of 32 goals and 34 assists. Those numbers caught the attention of Vees head coach Fred Harbinson.
“We’re expecting a lot out of Garrett. He adds a lot speed and skill to our top line. Our job as coaches is to make him a better defensive player, but he’ll certainly contribute on offence,” Harbinson said.
“It’s quite a change for him being away from home and attending a new school. He has done very well. He passed the first test, the first month, with flying colours.”
The Vees are currently in third place in the tightly packed BCHL Interior Division standings. Milan scored a goal and was named the game’s first star in a 3-2 victory over the Westside Warriors on Friday (Oct. 3).
He also drew an assist on a goal by Anthony Perdicaro on Sept. 27 against the Westside Warriors, which was the first goal recorded in the new Penticton Events Centre arena. His line mates are Brent Vandenberg, a 20-year-old import from Burlington, Ont., and the Vees team captain, along with Curtis McKenzie, a 17-year-old from Golden, who has signed a letter of intent for next year to attend the University of Miami in Ohio.
With this season barely underway, Milan has been approached by several college scouts including those from the University of New Hampshire Wildcats and the University of Denver Pioneers.
“It will be pretty much up to him to decide where he wants to go. He’s had a lot of collegiate interest and those are full-ride scholarships they’re offering,” Harbinson said.
5 comments:
DU has "slam dunked" UNH in the last decade in recruiting battles. It reads like a Who's Who of DU first liners...
Brock Trotter
Patrick Mullen
Connor James
Kyle Ostrow
Shawn Ostrow
Looks like a 2010 recruit as he is a 17-year old rookie in the BCHL. Looks like he will be a nice pick-up if DU gets him.
we gotta do something about his haircut
St. Cloud signed him today
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awesome kid, go to school with him but im a chick and 5'8 and he's def at least a cpl inches shorter than me.
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