Ben Hanowski
Born: 10-18-1990
Position: Winger
Height: 6-2 Weight: 198-pounds
Hometown: Little Falls, Minn.
Current Team: St. Cloud State University
Pittsburgh Penguins 2009 3rd round pick
TIOPS Scouting Report
Hanowski had a prolific high school hockey career scoring 73 goals and 135 points (73-62-135) in 31 games, for Little Falls (2008-2009) during his senior season.
Strengths: Exceptional puck skills, when it comes to his stick handling/goal scoring ability.
- Has a knack for scoring goals
- Elusive when a defender is closing on him
- Good at moving the puck in tight
- Smart two way player
- Hard worker, student of the game
- Performed well in testing drills at Penguins July prospect camp in drills that had an emphasis on quick feet
Weaknesses: Not an exceptional skater, lacks breakaway speed but has quick feet.
- Overall Skating ability
- Body needs to fill out
- Needs atleast two-three years of college hockey to get stronger and prepare for the physicality of professional hockey
1st Semester Report
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