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Sandman · 06-02-2021, 05:37 AM

LHD Olen Zellweger,5'10"174lbs (Everett,WHL):11gp/2g/11a/13pts, and at the U-18s, he had 7gp/1g/7a/8pts- tied for 1st in the tournament for D. He's another one of my favorites from that tournament, and another mighty mite with a good motor and never-quit attitude. Zellweger makes a positive difference in all 3 zones, and can be a minute-muncher. Another extremely fun player to watch.

Olen's speed is explosive, and capable of shutting down attackers and choking out rushes. His elite bursts can win pucks, or help him activate off of the point. Truly great 4-directional mobilty, with elite edges and agility, and has great stickhandling to match. Zellweger is a fantastic distributor in all 3 zones, and in transition. His offensive awareness is off the charts. His top-notch vision and IQ goes well with his elite, precise passing, and his cannon of a shot. He has many ways of separating man from puck, and will battle in the dirty areas.

Zellweger competes hard, but there's a perception that he has a few defensive deficiencies that will get ironed out as he matures. Like all smaller guys, he needs to get bigger and stronger. He has top-4 potential. I think he'll go late second, early third.

06-02-2021, 05:37 AM	#707
Sandman Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary Exp:	LHD Olen Zellweger,5'10"174lbs (Everett,WHL):11gp/2g/11a/13pts, and at the U-18s, he had 7gp/1g/7a/8pts- tied for 1st in the tournament for D. He's another one of my favorites from that tournament, and another mighty mite with a good motor and never-quit attitude. Zellweger makes a positive difference in all 3 zones, and can be a minute-muncher. Another extremely fun player to watch. Olen's speed is explosive, and capable of shutting down attackers and choking out rushes. His elite bursts can win pucks, or help him activate off of the point. Truly great 4-directional mobilty, with elite edges and agility, and has great stickhandling to match. Zellweger is a fantastic distributor in all 3 zones, and in transition. His offensive awareness is off the charts. His top-notch vision and IQ goes well with his elite, precise passing, and his cannon of a shot. He has many ways of separating man from puck, and will battle in the dirty areas. Zellweger competes hard, but there's a perception that he has a few defensive deficiencies that will get ironed out as he matures. Like all smaller guys, he needs to get bigger and stronger. He has top-4 potential. I think he'll go late second, early third. Last edited by Sandman; 06-02-2021 at 05:41 AM.