Rob Benneian reports on some of the top 16-year-old American and Russian born players after a recent game at the 2012 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge.

Brooks Bandits 2nd year forward Anthony Paskaruk, a Clarkson University commit, is looking for a strong 2nd half to the AJHL season

19-year-old Lincoln Stars defenseman Paul Ladue has made a legitimate impact in his first USHL season as the NHL Draft overager looks to improve his stock. Ladue is slated to attend the University of North Dakota at the conclusion of his junior career

Tanner Pearson has taken the OHL by storm so far in 2011 with a league leading 60 points through 28 games. With the 2012 NHL Draft closing in, is the 1st round a possibility for Tanner Pearson in Pittsburgh

Dan Lizee completes his WHL Quarter Poll with the second half of his Top 20 rankings to date.