Mark Forth

Age: 17

Height: 6-1. Weight: 185

Number: 4

Hometown: Coaldale, Alberta

Position: Defenseman

Last year: 4 assists with 64 penalty minutes as a WHL rookie.

NHL draft status: Eligible June 25-26 at NHL entry draft in Boston.

Quick check: Played in world under-17 championships in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Looking to make the big step from part-timer to key role player on the blue line.

Coach’s comment: “He had a good learning year last year. Now has to become comfortable with playing more.”