The group of incoming defensemen for the 2017-18 prep school hockey season is stronger than the past few years. Five newcomers on the blue line are already committed to play Division I hockey, and a slew of others have varying degrees of interest and offers on the table.
Another interesting aspect of this year’s group of defensive recruits is the family pedigree many of them possess.
The following is a ranking of the top 15 defensive newcomers to prep school hockey:
1. Malik Alishlalov
Westminster, 1/7/01, Shoots Left, 6-1/190