RW Brian Hart [5], 6'2" 216 lbs, Exeter (USHS), Shoots: Right
CSS #54 North American Skater, ISS #64 Skater, RLR # 55 Overall, THN #56 Overall, TSN #46 Overall
2011-2012 Statistics: 29 GP, 32-36-68, 20 PIM
The Lightning continue to develop the Harvard pipeline with Crimson recruit Brian Hart out of the New Hampshire high school ranks. Like Alex Killorn [6] before him, the Lightning end up with a prospect with good size and skill.
Pros: Great size and strength already. Heavy shot with a quick release. Soft hands around the net and good on deflections. Great natural athlete who is an accomplished soccer player, too.
Cons: First step acceleration. Could use his size more in the physical game.
Red Line Report projected Hart as a third line power forward who can chip in offensively. TSN's Craig Button compared him to ex-NHLer Bill Guerin.