Kailer Yamamoto

Birthday: 09/29/1998
Birthplace: Spokane, WA, USA
Position: C/W
Shoots: Right
Height: 5’8″
Weight: 159
NHL Draft: 2017: 1st Round, 22nd Overall by Edmonton Oilers

Rankings:
#15 by Riding Pine Hockey
#15 by Future Considerations
#26 by ISS Hockey
#24 by McKeen’s Hockey
#17 by Central Scouting (NA Skaters)

Scouting Reports:
“Undersized but explosive forward, Yamamoto is an elite package of speed and skill that can change a game in a single rush up the ice. Lightning fast and agile skater with remarkable hands, can make a slick move around a defender or dish pucks to a teammate for an easy apple. Strong scoring touch as well.” – Brandon Holmes, Riding Pine Hockey

“A pint-sized, yet dynamic, playmaker… small, speedy forward with excellent hockey sense and quick hands…has a strong work ethic that keeps him going…great overall quickness, first-step jump to create separation and an ability to alter speeds to create gaps…sneaky and stealth-like in finding prime scoring ice…very creative with the puck and shows off creative hands…uses his size to squeak through the tightest of holes…is a force in possession as he likes the puck on his stick, and is dangerous as a set-up man or shooter in the offensive zone…poised, clutch and aware…feisty on the forecheck, not physically, but uses his speed to force opponents into rushed plays while clogging up passing lanes with an active stick…one of those rare wingers who has the ability to affect the flow of a game like a center…a very special talent, high octane and cerebral.” – Future Considerations

Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
2013-2014	Los Angeles Jr. Kings U16	T1EHL U16	34	17	23	40	14
2014-2015	Spokane Chiefs	WHL	68	23	34	57	50
	Team Gold	USA-S16	5	2	4	6	–
	U.S. National U17 Team	USDP	7	3	4	7	2
	USA U17	WHC-17	6	3	3	6	2
	USA U17 (all)	International-Jr	4	0	6	6	2
2015-2016	Team Kelly	USA-S17	5	2	3	5	2
	Spokane Chiefs	WHL	57	19	52	71	34
	U.S. National U18 Team	USDP	9	7	7	14	12
	USA U18	Hlinka Memorial	4	4	3	7	14
	USA U18	WJC-18	7	7	6	13	12
2016-2017	Spokane Chiefs	WHL	65	42	57	99	46

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