3 Youth Hockey Best Players of All Time

Brandon McNally

Youth hockey is a popular sport for children. It is a fast-paced, competitive sport that teaches kids the value of hard work and dedication. From learning the basics of the sport to mastering the more advanced techniques, youth hockey builds teamwork and camaraderie among its players.

It also helps develop essential skills such as physical coordination, agility, and stamina. With the right coaching and practice, youth hockey can provide an exciting and rewarding experience for any young athlete.

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1. Rasmus Dahlin

Defenseman

Rasmus Dahlin Career

  • 2014–15: HC Lidköping
  • 2015–16: Frölunda HC
  • 2016–17: Frölunda HC
  • 2016–17: Frölunda HC
  • 2017–18: Frölunda HC
  • 2017–18: Frölunda HC

Rasmus Dahlin was born in Trollhättan, Sweden on April 13th, 2000. He is a 6'3" 191 cm tall player who weighs in at 207 lb. Dahlin has been playing for the Buffalo Sabres since the 2017-18 season and has had great success so far.

Rasmus Dahlin is considered one of the most talented players in the NHL today and his skills are sure to make an impact on any team he plays for. 

Rasmus Dahlin is a talented defenceman who has impressed in the NHL. He was drafted first overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2018 and he has since made an impact on their team.

Rasmus Dahlin is known for his offence, but he also possesses excellent defensive skills which make him a valuable player to have on any team. 

He will be a key part of Sweden’s Olympic hockey squad this year and we are looking forward to seeing what he can do at such a prestigious event. We hope that Rasmus Dahlin continues to perform well both on and off the ice, and that he can achieve many more successes in his career.

Also Played For: nhl 22 best young players, nhl under 25

2. Frank Vatrano

New York Rangers

Frank Vatrano Career

  • 2007–08: Boston Jr. Bruins
  • 2008–09: Boston Jr. Bruins
  • 2009–10: Boston Jr. Bruins
  • 2010–11: U.S. NTDP Juniors
  • 2010–11: U.S. NTDP U17
  • 2011–12: U.S. NTDP Juniors
  • 2011–12: U.S. NTDP U18
  • 2012–13: U.S. NTDP Juniors
  • 2012–13: U.S. NTDP U18

Frank Vatrano is a 28-year old right winger with the Boston Bruins. He was drafted by the Bruins in the 3rd round, 75th overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Vatrano has played in 244 NHL games, scoring 54 goals and adding 54 assists for 106 points. He has also played in 45 AHL games, scoring 14 goals and adding 14 assists for 28 points.

Vatrano has represented the United States at the World Championships, the World Junior Championships, and the Olympics. He has also represented Italy at the World Championships. 

Vatrano has a reputation of being a physical player. He has been fined several times for hits to the head. Vatrano has a contract with the Bruins until the 2020-21 season. 

Frank Vatrano was born March 14, 1994 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is 5'11" and weighs 201 lbs. Frank Vatrano is a right winger and was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 3rd round, 75th overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Vatrano has played in 244 NHL games and has scored 54 goals and added 54 assists for 106 points. He has also played in 45 AHL games and has scored 14 goals and added 14 assists for 28 points. 

Vatrano has represented the United States at the World Championships, the World Junior Championships, and the Olympics. He has also represented Italy at the World Championships.

Also Played For: providence bruins, massachusetts hockey

3. Valeri Kharlamov

Valeri Kharlamov Career

  • 1967–68: CSKA Moscow
  • 1968–69: CSKA Moscow
  • 1969–70: CSKA Moscow
  • 1970–71: CSKA Moscow
  • 1971–72: CSKA Moscow
  • 1972–73: CSKA Moscow
  • 1973–74: CSKA Moscow
  • 1974–75: CSKA Moscow
  • 1975–76: CSKA Moscow
  • 1976–77: CSKA Moscow

Valeri Kharlamov was one of the most prolific scorers in the history of ice hockey. He ended his playing career with 792 goals in 1,394 games. Kharlamov was born in Moscow, Russia in 1948.

He played his first professional game in 1967 and went on to play for CSKA Moscow for 11 seasons. Kharlamov was a prolific left-winger and was one of the best players in the Soviet Union. He won a Gold Medal at the 1976 Olympics and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2005.

Kharlamov died in 1981 in a car accident near Solnechnogorsk. He was 33 years old. Valeri Kharlamov was born in the Soviet Union in 1952. 

Kharlamov competed in the 1972 Sapporo Olympics as a part of the Soviet Union's team. Kharlamov also competed in the 1976 Innsbruck Olympics as a part of the Soviet Union's team.

Kharlamov competed in the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics as a part of the Soviet Union's team. Kharlamov also competed in the World Championships in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, and 1978.

 Kharlamov retired from competitive ice skating in 1980. Kharlamov has since worked as a skating coach. Kharlamov was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Hall of Fame in 2003.

Kharlamov passed away in 2017 at the age of 70.

Final Words

There are many great players in youth hockey, but some of the best players ever are legends like Gretzky, Lemieux, and Crosby. These players have led their teams to victory time and time again, and their skills and passion for the game are unmatched.

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Brandon McNally

I have been playing hockey my whole life. I am currently a professional hockey player with the Calgary Flames. I am also a part time coach at the University of Calgary and the head coach of the Calgary Northstars Minor Hockey Association. I have always wanted to be an NHL player and I am very excited to be one! My hobbies are playing hockey, coaching, and spending time with my family. LinkedIn

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