Tier Two Feature: Defining a Path

D – Luke Juha
5’10, 175lbs.
Mississauga, ON
Burlington Cougars (CCHL)

When Luke Juha was scouted for the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection, the scouts said that he is a defenseman will tremendous offensive upside, will not over complicate the game and always makes the smart pass. Juha has been said to make passes that other players his age would not attempt, which supports the fact that the Mississauga native, has outstanding vision.

So far Juha’s play has done nothing but support that fact that this kid may be an offensive genius on the blue line. Playing in the Central Canadian Hockey League (CCHL) for the Burlington Cougars, Juha has already notched twelve points in only seven games this season, six of them coming on the power play. His vision on the ice is uncharacteristic for a player of his age, and means nothing but good things for the Toronto Marlboro graduate. 

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