Birthday: 08/16/1999
Birthplace: Kingston, ON, Canada
Position: C
Shoots: Right
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 192
NHL Draft: 2017: 1st Round, 11th Overall by Los Angeles Kings
Rankings:
#5 by Riding Pine Hockey
#4 by Future Considerations
#7 by HockeyProspect.com
#3 by ISS Hockey
#4 by McKeen’s Hockey
#4 by Central Scouting (NA Skaters)
Scouting Reports:
“Intelligent and dynamic offensive minded center, Vilardi is a dominant possession player who can battle down low for pucks and keep plays alive on the cycle. More of a shooter than a passer, but makes everyone he plays with better. Responsible three-zone center with great offensive upside.” – Brandon Holmes, Riding Pine Hockey
“A dangerous two-way center that stays poised, calm, and composed in all situations. Skates well for his size and has no issues getting into position. Individual puck skills are at an elite level and he is able to play a finesse role. Makes excellent decisions with the puck and showcases a well-rounded understanding of both the offensive and defensive game. Uses his size to his advantage and keeps the opposition guessing because he is able to do so many different things, including: taking it himself to the net and powering through, making a seeing-eye pass, or holding off to piggyback a possession play. He already plays a mature yet dynamic game, and that indicates success for a long time at higher levels. All-in-all, a dexterous 200-foot player that is a consistent threat every time he is on the ice.” – Curtis Joe, EP 2017
Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
2013-2014 | Greater Kingston Frontenacs Bntm | ETABHL | 23 | 19 | 19 | 38 | 10 |
Greater Kingston Fr. Mn Mdgt AAA | ETAMMHL | 8 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | |
2014-2015 | CIHA Voyageurs Minor Midget AAA | OEMMHL | 21 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 12 |
Team Ontario | CWG | 6 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0 | |
CIHA Voyageurs Midget AAA | OEMHL | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | |
Team HEO | OGC-16 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | |
2015-2016 | Windsor Spitfires | OHL | 62 | 17 | 21 | 38 | 14 |
Team White | U17-Dev | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Canada White U17 | WHC-17 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | |
2016-2017 | Windsor Spitfires | OHL | 49 | 29 | 32 | 61 | 12 |
OHL All-Stars | Jr Super Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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