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J.J. PICCINICH
POSITION: Right Wing
SHOOTS: Right
TEAM: Youngstown (USHL)
BORN: June 12, 1996
VITALS: 6’-0” / 190 Lbs
STATS: 60 GP 27 G 31 A 58 PTS 31 PIM
SCOUTING REPORT: It was an eye-opening season for the gifted Piccinich as he started
slow, but picked up his scoring pace when he received more ice time on the top line with big-
time 2015 Kyle Connor. He projects as more of a goal scorer with his finisher’s touch, which
includes a wicked wrist shot and the ability to get into high-scoring areas both with and without
the puck. He has a very quick shot with power behind it and strong accuracy. He likes to take it
when coming off the rush and bustling down the wing. He will get the puck on net through tough
situations when he sees a lane, has the ability to sneak into positions around the net and simply
knows where to be to score. He has the ability to find lanes and seek out teammates with a hard
pass off the rush, and with this element in his game, he becomes even more dangerous. Pic-
cinich owns impressive strength over the puck, and he has the ability to shield it from pressure
and come off the walls with the puck. He works hard for his puck possession and comes in ag-
gressively off the forecheck to pursue it. Piccinich is also an effective defensive player. He gets
his stick in lanes and comes out hard on the point men. Piccinich is a strong skater who hustles
at both ends. He has a powerful stride and uses his arm motion to add power to each stride. He
accelerates nicely and has the ability to speed by a defenseman with the puck.
NHL POTENTIAL: Top-Six Scoring Winger
