Defenceman had three goals, four points and plus-six rating in the opening weekend of the season
Keaton Verhoeff showed why he was the fourth overall player selected in the 2023 Western Hockey League prospects draft and is likely headed to the first round of the 2026 NHL draft with a jet pack.
“My leg’s fine. The loss hurts a bit more. I’m trying to do everything I can to help the team win,” said Verhoeff. “I try to play the right way. If offence comes, good, But I’m just focused on making sure we’re playing strong in our defensive zone. If I get an opportunity to help the team offensively, I’ll take it. But I’m a defenceman so I’m looking to play D in front of my net in my zone. I’m looking to make sure we have a winning team here and do the best I can to help support the team anyway I can,”
“There are so many skilled players out here. I’ve got to keep on working and make sure I’m getting better so I can become a good defenceman in this league.” “I think we showed this weekend what we are able to do while we were short guys . This can be a competitive team by just playing the right way and finding our game,” he said.
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