Minten bros reunite in the WHL; will the Leafs prospect's younger brother end up on the Leafs' radar as well?
When you stop and think about it, the world of hockey is a relatively small one. Knowing someone who knows someone is often the only way in. Here's hoping that isn't the case for 17 year old Bryce Minten, younger brother of Leafs 2022 2nd round pick Fraser Minten. The Kamloops Blazers announced today that Bryce would be joining his brother on the roster for the upcoming season after signing a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Now, I don't want this to come off as a shot at Bryce, his brother or the Blazers. The simple fact is that the younger Minten brother's stat line doesn't exactly jump off the page. Minten put up 4 goals and 9 assists for 13 points in 26 games last season with Shawingan Lake School's U18 prep team. If he's anything like his brother, those stats come with a relentless work ethic and a grinding physical game. According to Blazers head coach and GM Shaun Clouston, the younger Minten earned his spot on the roster thanks to a strong showing at training camp.
Bryce is expected to dress this weekend against the Kelowna Rockets. It will be interesting to see whether the brothers get to share ice time. It will also be interesting to see if Bryce can be as effective at the CHL level as his older brother. Who knows? He may even manage to find himself a spot in the Leafs organization if it goes well and the stars align at the draft next summer.
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SEPTEMBRE 9 | 53 ANSWERS Minten bros reunite in the WHL; will the Leafs prospect's younger brother end up on the Leafs' radar as well? Will Bryce Minten end up on the Leafs' radar at the draft next summer? | ||
| Yes | 38 | 71.7 % |
| No | 15 | 28.3 % |
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