Ht/Wt: 6' 1"/202 lbs
Position: LHD
Team: Prince George (WHL)

Carson Carels's Player Profile

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - December 10th: "He's a powerful, fluid skater who can get up the ice easily. He closes on checks well, using his feet and body to break up a lot of plays. Carels has very good hands and vision and can activate into plays."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - December 8th: "His skating and overall mobility are quite impressive. When the puck is on his stick, he moves it up ice and into good scoring positions. He isn't incredibly dynamic, but he understands how to get the puck to teammates for scoring chances."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - December 1st: "Carels is a two-way defenceman who can be trusted in all situations. He battles in the trenches to win pucks and is physically capable to handle weight. He’s a very efficient skater who’s quick in small areas and powerful in open ice."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - November 19th: "It helps that he’s a mobile, 6-foot-2 defender who wants to make an impact at both ends of the ice. Most of his breakouts are smart, and he does a good job of limiting his mistakes. If you need someone who can thrive defensively, Carels is your guy."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - November 19th: "I like the fact he’s always at the ready, aware of what’s happening around him, and anticipates plays well as a result. Carels exhibits a slightly hunched-over playing style that sometimes makes him look smaller than he is, but also acts as a surprise mechanism when he uncoils against would-be attackers."

Smaht Schouting - November 9th: "He drives play from the back end at even strength with his clever passing ability and is a go-to player on both the powerplay and penalty kill. Carels is a smart, all-situations defender who brings intensity and physicality every night. He positions well, identifies looming threats, and denies lanes with his stick."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - Nov. 5th: "Carels is an all-around defenseman who plays the game firmly and directly in all three zones and on both sides of the puck. His game is more about instinct than being super cerebral, and he can be a little sloppy at times with his stick placement/closeouts/decisions on the puck, but he's quite toolsy and looks like a pro in a lot of ways."

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