We continue our annual prospect review and forecast series with Hendrix Lapierre, center for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL). CAREER SUMMARYAfter playing in the Quebec Midget AAA League during the 2017-18 season, Lapierre was the first pick overall in the 2018 QMJHL draft. The 2022-23 season was a season of ups and downs for Lapierre, very typical for any AHL rookie. Great shift by Hendrix Lapierre, finished with a dart from up top for his first AHL goal. Hendrix Lapierre, The AHL Rookie “Wall” And Stretching The EnvelopeLapierre’s skating is NHL-caliber and his game sense greatly improved over the course of the season.

Source: Washington Post June 26, 2023 03:09 UTC