CANES PROSPECT PICKING UP STEAM
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The Hurricanes young star in junior are starting to make a name for himself and not one commonly mentioned.
Junior Lessard has become one of the more lethal wingers in the clutch junior league. Lessard, who currently leads the league in points with 39 points in 30 games, has been absolutely on fire since his acquisition in the Scott Niedermayer deal. Lessard, a power forward and potent sniper, currently leads the league by 5 points and surprisingly has 5 games in hand on the second place Eric Staal.
"When the Canes organization acquired this kid, we figured we'd have ourselves a quality player to help bring balance to the offense," said head coach Craig Hartsburg. "What we didn’t expect was a new leader and the supposed go to guy."
The Canes youngsters all appreciate Lessard's tenacious play and his overpowering offensive skill.
"For sure he gives us a weapon," said young winger Nigel Dawes. "Junior is a guy we can look to and see what the game is all about. He hits, he scraps, he digs and he scores. I doubt anyone would argue with what he has shown on the ice this year. He is a solid player."
Since putting Lessard and Jeff Carter together, the tandem has put up big numbers. Carter, who is known as one of the better offensive centers in the league, has gelled with his new linemate.
"It has been a lot of fun," said Carter. "This is likely our last kick at the can in junior and I think we both want to make a statement before we go. A title would be nice."
Carolina has tonight off.
The Hurricanes young star in junior are starting to make a name for himself and not one commonly mentioned.
Junior Lessard has become one of the more lethal wingers in the clutch junior league. Lessard, who currently leads the league in points with 39 points in 30 games, has been absolutely on fire since his acquisition in the Scott Niedermayer deal. Lessard, a power forward and potent sniper, currently leads the league by 5 points and surprisingly has 5 games in hand on the second place Eric Staal.
"When the Canes organization acquired this kid, we figured we'd have ourselves a quality player to help bring balance to the offense," said head coach Craig Hartsburg. "What we didn’t expect was a new leader and the supposed go to guy."
The Canes youngsters all appreciate Lessard's tenacious play and his overpowering offensive skill.
"For sure he gives us a weapon," said young winger Nigel Dawes. "Junior is a guy we can look to and see what the game is all about. He hits, he scraps, he digs and he scores. I doubt anyone would argue with what he has shown on the ice this year. He is a solid player."
Since putting Lessard and Jeff Carter together, the tandem has put up big numbers. Carter, who is known as one of the better offensive centers in the league, has gelled with his new linemate.
"It has been a lot of fun," said Carter. "This is likely our last kick at the can in junior and I think we both want to make a statement before we go. A title would be nice."
Carolina has tonight off.
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