Arnold was also widely praised by NCAA observers as a heart-and-soul player and a very good two-way forward. He played for Team USA at the World Juniors and U18s, too. He's got an excellent resume independent of Gaudreau.
http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=714027
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"Billy was a highly-regarded prep player at Nobles (Noble & Greenough School) before he joined the U.S. National Team,” Luedeke said via email. “He's grown tremendously under head coach Jerry York and that Boston College coaching staff both in terms of the development of his skills, but [also] with his fitness and dedication to building his body towards an effective pro career.
"He's a solid two-way player whose versatility will serve him well at the next level. He earned the trust of the BC coaches early on, and has steadily progressed each year. He's a smart, industrious player who has improved his skating and is someone the team counts on in all situations."
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