Ht/Wt: 5'11"/177 lbs
Position: RW
Team: Spokane (WHL)

Mathis Preston's Player Profile

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - December 10th: "His skating is very good, showing the quick-twitch first step and speed of top NHL forwards. He has excellent hands and can score from range. His playmaking is good, but not great. He’s also a 5-foot-11 winger who plays on the outside too much."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - December 8th: "An absolute rocket on ice, Preston can put a team on his back when needed. He can break open a tight neutral zone defense with his speed and puckhandling. The excellent transitional forward can create plenty on offense as a shooter and a passer."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - December 1st: "Preston provides a combination of speed, skill and tenacity. He isn't the biggest, or strongest, prospect but he doesn't shy away from contact or battling for pucks in traffic. He's a strong skater, quick out of the blocks and fast in transition."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - November 19th: "I think scouts were just hoping for a bit more puck dominance. I’m not worried, though – his hockey sense and pure skill shine through more often than not."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - November 19th: "Preston is an excellent puck transporter. He gets to top speed quickly, and is able to handle the puck with his head up. When you add in his agility and shooting ability, he’s quite the threat off the rush."

Smaht Schouting - November 9th: "At his best, my favourite part of his game is his ability to make decisions ahead of the play, and once the puck is on his stick, it’s off again to his teammate, often without requiring him to make a show of scanning the ice. Defensive reads against him are all the more difficult for opposing teams."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - Nov. 5th: "Preston is a shifty skater who attacks inside ice laterally but can also play out wide. He has slick handles on the puck and can attack off the rush or inside the offensive zone, challenging defenders one-on-one."

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