Michael Munroe (Hanover, Mass.) has long been one of the more intriguing 2007-born forwards from the region. He dominated with Hanover High before moving on to Avon Old Farms for the past two seasons, posting 48 points in 55 games. He also starred in the fall with the Neponset Valley River Rats. His prowess was on...
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Michael Munroe (Hanover, Mass.) has long been one of the more intriguing 2007-born forwards from the region.
He dominated with Hanover High before moving on to Avon Old Farms for the past two seasons, posting 48 points in 55 games. He also starred in the fall with the Neponset Valley River Rats.
His prowess was on display at USA Hockey’s Select 17 Camp in June. The Maine commit led the Massachusetts District in goals (5) and points (8). He should be a player NHL scouts watch this season when he's with the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms.
Merrimack men's assistant coach Jimmy Mullin was one of the coaches for the Massachusetts District and took some time to break down what makes Munroe so special.
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Skating
Mullin: “He’s a great skater. He uses his edges well. He’s got a good first and second step, and I think when he’s playing his best hockey, he’s using his skating to his ability just because he’s strong with a low center of gravity. When he started picking it up at camp, it was because his skating was a separator for sure.”
Shot
Mullin: “It’s very deceptive especially as he started getting comfortable (at camp) and everybody started getting used to each other. He’s a guy with dynamic offensive abilities. He’s fast twitch and a strong kid. He started scoring especially toward the end (of the camp).”
Compete
Mullin: “He showed a lot of two-way dimensional stuff as the team started having success. He got hurt in a game and he came back and started playing with a little bit of an edge and he raised the level when he was challenged. When the games got tougher for us, he rose to the occasion. That was on multiple occasions over the last three to four games.”
Playmaking
Mullin: “His playmaking — his ability to create off the pass — always stems from his skating or his separation speed. When he got himself into open ice, he’s just as dynamic a player as anybody. And that’s why I think his playmaking ability was always created from his skating ability.”
Mullin: “Very deceptive. Fast twitch. Has the ability to break guys down one on one. Again, his skating allows him to have time and space to utilize his offensive skill-set.”
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