Ryan Thorpe

Age: 19

Height: 6-1

Weight: 215

Number: 23

Hometown: White Rock, B.C.

Position: Left wing

Last year: 3 goals, 6 assists.

NHL draft status: Vancouver Canucks ‘99 5th-round pick.

Quick check: A former No. 1 bantam draft pick. Season cut short by shoulder injury, surgery and rehab.

Coach’s comment: “We need him to be a presence in front of the net. He’s a leader in the room. Guys look up to him. Hopefully, he’ll get his confidence back (following the shoulder injury).”