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College Catch-up: Scott Reedy

By USAHockeyNTDP.com, 10/30/18, 11:00AM EDT

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NTDP alum (2015-2017) and San Jose prospect is thriving with University of Minnesota

Photo by Rena Laverty

“Supreme skater.”

“Gifted playmaker.”

“Perfect organizational fit.”

All are scouting labels used to describe former NTDP standout Scott Reedy.

However, the sophomore center at the University of Minnesota is perhaps most proud of the tag NTDP head coach John Wroblewski attributed to him at the start of his Under-18 season.

“He was an absolute moose to play against,” Wroblewski said following Reedy’s notable physical performance at the 2016 USHL Fall Classic.

What goes into to being a moose on the ice? It’s a tripartite of spending time in the weight room, maintaining a strong net presence and playing a fearless game.

“I actually remember (Wroblewski) saying that,” Reedy, who returned to USA Hockey Arena to face Wroblewski and the U.S. National Under-18 Team in a College Series matchup Oct. 13, said. “He taught me how to use my body and play heavy to make it hard for the (defense) to break in.”

NTDP Career

  • Years: 2015-17
  • Games: 116
  • Goals: 42
  • Assists: 54
  • Points: 96
  • Notes: Played two seasons with the NTDP (2015-2017) and was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the fourth round (102 overall) in 2017. Won back-to-back gold medals at the 2016 and 2017 IIHF Under-18 Five Nations tournament with the U.S. National Under 18 Team.

The same mentality guided Reedy to a successful freshman year in the Big Ten and a fourth-round selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The Prior Lake, Minnesota, native became the Golden Gophers’ highest draft pick by the San Jose Sharks organization.

Reedy concluded his first year of collegiate hockey with a number of milestones in hand, including his first career goal in a debut effort against in-state rival Minnesota Duluth, a game-winning goal against Wisconsin and a three-game point streak to end the season.

The personal accolades were an extension of team accomplishments garnered during his tenure with the NTDP — gold at the 2017 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship and back-to-back gold medals at the 2016 and 2017 IIHF Under-18 Five Nations Tournament.

 

I’ve got to keep taking it one step at a time. (San Jose’s) a great organization to be with and I think I’ll have an opportunity there. It’s just about focusing on what you can do at the time to get better, keep believing in yourself and eventually you’ll get there.

“It was a great group of guys I did it with and it had historic meaning,” Reedy said of the international hardware. He had the opportunity to skate alongside brand-name players such as Auston Matthews and Clayton Keller. “Everything that’s gone into that program was overall a great experience.”

With his mentality still set to “moose,” Reedy’s set to take the next step in his career.

“I’ve got to keep taking it one step at a time,” Reedy said. “(San Jose’s) a great organization to be with and I think I’ll have an opportunity there. It’s just about focusing on what you can do at the time to get better, keep believing in yourself and eventually you’ll get there.”



Scott Reedy (right) handles the puck during a College Series matchup between the U.S. National Under-18 Team and the University of Minnesota on Oct. 13, 2018. Photo by Rena Laverty

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