SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — When Landon Clow reflects on his junior A career with the Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals, he describes it as a ...
“It’s definitely been surreal so far and the story is still being written,” reflected Clow in an interview with SaltWire Network. “We are halfway through this year, and still have some work to get to where we want to be.”
“He’s developed into that type of player who can play in your top six or nine ,” said Capitals head coach Billy McGuigan. “If you need him in an offensive role, he can provide that, but is also real strong defensively, he makes good reads, is smart and his development has been really good. “Speed is probably my best asset,” said the five-foot-10 and 165-pound Clow, a third-year business administration student at UPEI. “I’ve worked on it all my life.
“I’ve heard lots from his friends,” said Landon with a laugh. “Everyone is like, ‘You skate like your father.’Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals forward Landon Clow, 77, displays his speed racing into the offensive zone during a in a Maritime Junior Hockey League game against the Yarmouth Mariners at the Island Petroleum Energy Centre on Dec. 10. - Jason SimmondsClow’s speed is especially effective in generating scoring chances and killing penalties, which he loves.
“He can skate with any junior player in the country,” said McGuigan. “When he is skating and competing, he’s as good as any player in our league.
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