With the Kelowna Rockets opening main camp on Tuesday, I am especially excited about two 17 year-old rookie forwards who are poised to earn a roster spot.
Nothing is a guarantee, but these two may just be too good to ignore.
Zach Franco is a name that may not be on the minds of many, but this dude can play.
Taken in the second round of the 2008 draft behind Shane McColgan, Franco played this past season with the Winnipeg South Blues. As a 16 year-old, Franco scored 24 goals and collected 54 points in 51 games in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.
Franco is highly coveted, so much so, that the Winnipeg resident was selected in the opening round of the United States Hockey League entry draft in May.
Franco has had scoring success at every level he's played.
In midget two seasons ago, Franco had 25 goals and 72 points.
I don't want to put any pressure on this guy and I don't want to come across like I am heralding him to be the next Jamie Benn, but Franco couldn't have picked a better time nor place to move into the WHL spotlight with this being his draft year.
Play in the shadows of teammate Shane McColgan and prove to NHL scouts that you are worthy of consideration next June.
Who is the other 17 year-old I am referring too? Check back later and find out.
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