";s:4:"text";s:5567:"… In addition, his stellar play against the mighty Russians in the all-important final game was something to behold. He put up seven goals and 33 assists for 40 points in 63 games. “I’d love to get another crack.”While Byfield’s Wolves are a better team and higher in the Ontario Hockey League standings than Drysdale’s Otters, both players are stars who are constantly making something happen on the ice that results in a win. His elite-level skating and transitional play are among the best in the draft class at any position.
His defensive positioning and awareness were also impressive and he didn’t look out of place in his own end.Even though they’re going up against players who are a year or two older than them, there should be no doubts about Byfield or Drysdale succeeding at this tournament. He can play the role of power-play quarterback. He can also make a quick move to change the angle and create a passing lane.Drysdale is one of the best skaters in this draft and this helps him to be a strong two-way defender. Drysdale returns to the national stage following his seven-game showing at the 2019 IIHF U18 World Championship in April in which …
Jamie Drysdale Among OHL Players to Represent Canada at 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup . Already widely regarded as one of the top eligible defencemen for the 2020 NHL Draft, the Erie Otters rearguard was named to Team Canada for the World Junior Championship where he’s been thrust into the spotlight with the opportunity to showcase his abilities for the entire hockey world. Drysdale’s stride is smooth and powerful, at times it looks like he is gliding above the ice. He is very strong in transition, making an excellent first pass to start the rush as well as carrying the puck up the ice himself. He put up seven goals and 33 assists for 40 points in 63 games. Defense -- shoots R Born Apr 8 2002 -- Toronto, ONT [18 yrs. He also serves as an alternate captain for the team. He followed that up with five points in five games at … He could stand to improve his strength though. Most recently in the OHL with Erie Otters.
He has excellent vision and passing skills and is able to find open teammates and create scoring chances. While his shot is accurate and he has a knack for keeping it low and on the net, it lacks some power. Drysdale can also get back in his own end and his agility, smarts, and quick stick make him very difficult to beat off the rush. Quinton Byfield and Jamie Drysdale are two of at least six returning players invited to the Canadian national junior hockey team summer development camp for the annual World Junior Showcase.
Statistics of Jamie Drysdale, a hockey player from Toronto, ONT born Apr 8 2002 who was active from 2017 to 2020.
Drysdale controls the puck at the line and extends possession.