Landon Horiachka – WHL Stars of Tomorrow – U15 Prospects
The WHL Stars of Tomorrow series highlights the biggest and brightest prospects on the cusp of becoming household names in the Western Hockey League.
This series will focus on U15 players as they navigate their WHL draft-eligible season, with player comparisons and reports from WHL scouts from around the league.
LANDON HORIACHKA – FORWARD – LEFT SHOT
SHERWOOD PARK, AB – 6’2– 172 lbs
“Landon is a big power forward who skates well, goes to hard areas to score. Physical player who does not shy away from his opponents.”
WHL Scout 1
“Hard worker. Physical. Combination of skill and power. Plays in tough areas.”
WHL Scout 2
“Possesses a sizable frame with impressive agility, making him a formidable presence on the ice. Combining his power forward style with a well-rounded mix of size, speed, and skill, he consistently poses a challenge for opponents in all areas of the game.”
WHL Scout 3
“Prototypical power forward with the ability to protect the puck, is a volume shooter with a very heavy mentality.”
WHL Scout 4
Congratulations to our 3 Flyers players…Landon Horiachka, Devin Pelletier & Knox Riopel. They will be representing at the Alberta Cup in Red Deer on April 24-28. We are beyond proud of you guys! #albertacup #spkac #u15aaa #aehl pic.twitter.com/vlbTzHChbw
— SPKAC Flyers (@SP_FlyersBAAA) April 7, 2024
NHL PLAYER COMPARISON
Mark Kastelic (Calgary Hitmen / Ottawa Senators)
“Landon reminds me a lot of former Hitmen and current Ottawa Senator Mark Kasetelic. I think both embody some obvious physical traits with size and strength that make them similar. Beyond that, they both have good hands and are able to make plays in tight. Puck protection and vision coming out of the corners are also strengths of both players. Power forward builds are becoming more and more rare, but Landon possesses the skill and strength to be able to have an impact at the WHL level. ”
– Taylor Green (WHL Manager of Hockey Operations)