"The smaller (5-foot-11) defenseman was brilliant for the CHL, and in the opinion of many observers, the CHL's most impactful player. He was mentally and physically engaged from puck drop in Game 1, showcasing elite edge work and skating ability. He consistently escaped pressure with ease, beat checkers up ice and walked the line with excellent footwork in the offensive zone."
"In the second installment of the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge, the United States evened the score -- somewhat. The CHL swept the 2024 series and took the second game of the 2025 series. However, the first super overtime in the event's history saw Victor Plante break the one game apiece stalemate and give the USNTDP the victory. The 2025 iteration of the series was competitive, with a few standout performances."
The United States evened the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge series after Victor Plante scored the first super-overtime goal in the event's history, giving the USNTDP a victory. The CHL had swept the 2024 series and won Game 2 of 2025, but the 2025 series was competitive with multiple standout performances. Several players improved their NHL draft stock through noticeable play. The debate over the best defenseman in the draft class intensified. Xavier Villeneuve, a 5-foot-11 defenseman, was highly impactful for the CHL, showing elite skating, edge work, puck escape, offensive footwork, and physical engagement.
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