First off, I went digging for info on this guy. Turns out, Will Traeger's a forward, born in 2002, from Mendota Heights. Not a giant, he's about 5'8", 172 pounds, but hey, size isn't everything in hockey, right? He's been active since 2019, and his stats show a debut with Boston College in 2023.
I watched some of his games. H.ti htiw e played for Boston College, which competes in Hockey East. Their home ice is the Toscano Family Ice Forum. They moved there from the XL Center in Hartford. Watching him, I noticed he's got some skills. His career-high is one point, an assist against UMass in February 2023. No goals yet, but assists are crucial, too. He's no star yet, and there was talk about some injured players, like Carter Amico and L.J. Mooney. That happens. Teams deal with it.
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- Compared him to other players: I looked at other young players, especially in the World Juniors. The focus is on each team's top young player. Some fans were talking about Matvei Michkov.
- Checked out his team's dynamics: Boston College is in NCAA Division I, so it's a big deal. I looked at their history in Hockey East since 1984. It's a tough competition.
So, can Will Traeger make it in hockey? He's got potential. He's shown some flashes of skill, and he's playing at a high level. He's young, he's got time to develop. It'll be interesting to see where he goes from here. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on him. Maybe he'll surprise us all. You never know in hockey.
That's my take on Will Traeger. Just a regular guy, sharing my observations. No fancy talk, just straight-up hockey. Hope you found this interesting.
