Fantilli plots course toward top of 2023 NHL draft

SPORTSCENTRE Reporter

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Michigan Wolverines freshman Adam Fantilli played alongside Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard on Team Canada at the under-18 World Championship in April. 

"It’s always a treat," said Fantilli. "I mean, he’s what he is. Everybody knows what he is. He shows it every time he’s on the ice."

Bedard is the leading contender to be picked first overall in the 2023 National Hockey League draft. His blistering shot is what stands out the most. 

"I don't know if I've ever seen something like it," said Fantilli. "I've analyzed it a little bit. I've looked at the way he pulls it, the way he releases it and the way he moves his legs ... The way he can do it at game speed is something I haven't really seen at that level before."

FANTILLI. BEDARD. GOAL.