Standouts from the UMH68 BC U15 Showcase

The UMH-68 Showcase’s British Columbia portion wrapped up this past weekend. 

The 68-player showcase, created by former NHLer Jason Podollan, gives players a chance to go head-to-head in five games over three days. In the last two years, 25 alumni from the BC U15 segment have gone on to be drafted into the WHL. 

This year’s edition featured some exciting CSSHL talent, plus plenty of intriguing BCEHL U15 and Zone players. There was plenty of drama and excitement, including a 5-goal comeback game, a team winning Bronze after losing their first four games, and more. 

In total, we published nearly 60 reports on 50 different players, now readable on their player pages.

Here are a handful of the standouts, led by the son of long-time NHL goalie Chris Osgood. 

Max Osgood, C, Team Black

When it came to skill, pace, and mechanical refinement, Max Osgood was the showcase’s top player. Simply put, he put on a show. 

Osgood isn’t just a highly skilled handler with an arsenal of 1-on-1 moves, but a translatable one to higher levels. When he challenges opponents, he enters their space with crossovers at full speed, fakes one way, and then escapes the other. If there’s backpressure, no problem, as he taps the puck into space, whacks their stick away, and recovers it. He’s a manipulator, forcing defensive mistakes and exploiting them over and over, and his feet never stop moving. 

Even more impressive was Osgood’s playmaking. He used those same handling skills to open passing lanes, and then adapt to the lane, pulling the puck into his feed or reaching out to hook it through sticks and skates. Though undersized, he fights for body positioning and does a great job proactively engaging opponents to create space. He’s already precise and high-paced – a rare combination. 

A top player in the Little Caesars program, Osgood is worth tracking through his hockey journey. 

Rayman Sall, D, Team Blue

The most explosive and dynamic skater here, Rayman Sall already looks like a notable prospect for the 2026 WHL Draft. Open-ice or in-tight – he was untouchable with his deep skating stance, plethora of skills, and ability to link different moves together, as we highlighted in our report of his final game:

“Sall made a ton of high-end moves with his feet, manipulating defenders and creating offence. He skated laterally across the point, drawing the defender, then suddenly stopped and accelerated in the opposite direction. Some Makar-esque moves, including a creative lateral stop and spin. If given some space, he steps in and pump fakes, creating confusion and opening high-quality shooting lanes. He combines his skating with his nearly as impressive handling, often beating opponents with perfect first touches into space.”

With some tightening up defensively and a continued aggressive offensive approach, Sall could become one of the CSSHL’s top defencemen and a high WHL Draft pick. 

Theodore Kim, C, Team Grey

The tournament’s co-leading scorer with 11 points in five games, it’s no surprise to see Theodore Kim here. He’s a dynamic forward with a bit of an edge, who consistently made big plays and created offence every game, but one game stood out above the rest: June 14th against Team Blue. 

Down 7-2 halfway through the game, Kim led Grey to a comeback for the ages, scoring three times and adding two primary assists in the third period. From our game report:

“Highly dynamic, Kim is constantly in motion. He attacks defenders at angles with crossovers, weight shifts, and changes of pace. After passing, he sprints to the next lane for the return pass, battling opponents for the space if necessary. Never backs down. Widens his stance to fend off reacharounds and his feet never stop moving inside contact. The skill was way ahead of the rest in this game. He had multiple highlights, powered by those dynamic routes, in-motion reception skills, and high-speed handling skill. The best was a 3-on-1, where he held the puck in his hip pocket, baited the defender’s poke, dangled around it, and cut inside and across the net for the finish.”

With the fourth highest-scoring JPHL U15 season ever for a player his age, ahead of several players who went on to become WHL draft picks, Kim is undoubtedly a player to watch next season. 

Aidan Potash, D, Team Red

Leading the showcase in blueline scoring, Aidan Potash made it his mission to add to his highlight reel. A highly skilled puck-rushing defenceman, he pulled off some of the best moves in this tournament. He had multiple highlight-reel goals, faking one way before dangling in the other and driving the net. 

With each passing game, Potash grew in confidence, showcasing more and more advanced skills. He looked nearly unstoppable some shifts, dangling around traffic with full-reach handling and accelerating out of every move. He found teammates backdoor, walked inside for scoring chances, and manipulated defenders’ feet to prepare his moves. 

If this is a sign of what’s to come, Potash could be a high pick in the 2026 WHL Draft. 

Theo Falk, LW, Team Black

Co-leading the tournament with 11 points, Theo Falk was a goalscoring threat every shift. He scored a goal in every game, including three two-goal games to kick things off.

Unsurprisingly, Falk’s shot was the star of the show. He fired with power and precision off the catch beyond his years, showing an ability to release pucks the instant they arrived on his stick. He also scored with timed off-puck moves to the crease and skilled finishes in-tight. Though awkward at times, he showed handling skill and vision, especially behind the net and in the corners, often controlling the game down low with his frame, skill, and awareness. 

Already with WHL size and a shot that will remain an advantage no matter where he plays, Falk is a player to watch. First, he should become one of the CSSHL U15’s top goalscorers this upcoming season. 

Evan Cuthbertson, D, Team Blue

I had Evan Cuthbertson circled a player to watch entering the tournament, as he scored at the second-highest clip among BCEHL U15 defenceman this past season – and he did it as an underager. He did not disappoint, showing flashy skill and details beyond his years. 

From one of our game reports: 

“He doesn’t just poke away pucks, he angles the puck carrier to the outside then lands a hit. He threw reverse hits on retrievals, set picks on opponents, and tied up off-puck threats. He moves through receptions with his head up and takes space. One highlight saw him push back the breakout with a pinch, then tap a puck off the wall into space, get inside, and fire for a chance.”

A lot can change in a year, but I anticipate Cuthbertson will feature in our 2026 WHL Draft coverage next season – he’s a fun player with lots of room to grow. 

Will Tidsbury, RW, Team Grey

Will Tidsbury was inevitable here. He scored just three goals in the BCEHL U15 this past season, but led this showcase with nine in five, looking a power forward in the making. 

With a bit of speed on the wing, Tidsbury couldn't be stopped. He toe-dragged around sticks before dropping the shoulder and driving the net, outraced defenders down the wall, and fired in-stride wristers with zero windup. Consistently, he widened his stance to fend off sticks and drove through the hands to win body position, showing physical skills that most players here are still developing. Though most effective off the rush, he was also a presence on the cycle with his puck protection skills and inside-driven mentality. 

As the playmaking develops, Tidsbury’s inside-driven game and confidence inside contact should translate well to higher levels. 

Declan McCrimmon, F, Team Grey

For the most part, players here showed the same skills every game. Declan McCrimmon stood out for his versatility and adaptability. He did a bit of everything, ending up co-leading the tournament with Kim and Falk. 

One game, McCrimmon’s defensive details and physicality stood out. The next, he was a dynamic playmaker, using superior pace and handling skill to create passing lanes. He moved pucks off the wall, drove the net, and showed an explosive catch-and-release shot at times. Every game, he adjusted to what his teammates were doing and found a way to make a big impact. 

That type of adaptability is rare at this age, and will likely give him a leg up as he rises the ranks. 

Rhys Parker, D, Team Grey

After finishing the season playing top-four minutes at the CSSHL U15 Prep level, Rhys Parker entered this showcase as one of the most experienced players. The experience level showed, as Parker was as steady as they came with his gap control and poke-check speed. He also dominated shifts with mobility and activation, as highlighted by his start to the second game of June 14th. 

“Parker was shot out of a cannon to start this game. He made several high-end plays to start, like a rush where he cut across the zone and passed against the grain or drawing the F1 before accelerating into space and finding an open teammate. Team Red scored an early one, which he answered on his next shift by activating, gaining the zone, dangling inside, accelerating, and sniping over the shoulder.”

Given Parker’s pedigree and play here, he looks like a player to watch for the 2026 WHL Draft. 

Nathan Johnson, D, Team Grey

Yet another standout from Team Grey, Nathan Johnson was probably the smoothest, most fluid skater here. He instantly matched opponents off the rush, taking away the middle and dislodging the puck. Then, he spun off the forecheck and found an outlet. With powerful crossovers, he flew past opponents, gained the zone, and started a passing play. 

Though steadiness was his calling card here, he made several high-end plays, including this one:

“Lots of crossovers and east-west movement while still attacking the line with speed. The highlight saw him activate down the middle, control his speed and adjust his route to get closer to the puck carrier, catch the pass, and instantly backhand it to the far post for a goal.”

With his well-rounded game, top-end mobility, and flashes of high-end skill, he could become a WHL pick next spring. 

Brady L'Henaff, D, Team Blue

The partner of Sall throughout this showcase, Brady L'Henaff got a lot of opportunity to showcase his skill set at either end of the rink. A frequent activator and orchestrator of offence, he found success with his activation skills, playmaking, and shooting. He jumped off the point to engage defenders and create space for Sall to work, set his partner up for chances, and occasionally took control of the game. In his best shifts, he controlled the game low and behind the net, making 5-on-5 look like a power play. 

While L'Henaff had some miscues and poorly timed pinches, he was among the showcase's more effective in-zone defenders. A physical edge and a high work rate powered his effectiveness, and with some improvements to his quickness, could make him a strong do-it-all defenceman in this age group. He's a player to watch for the 2026 WHL Draft. 

Casey Minnabarriet, F, Team Red

Throughout this showcase, Casey Minnabarriet was impossible to miss. He played a high-speed game, combining fast-moving feet with in-motion handling and shooting skill. Early on, he played more of a supportive role for his linemates, emphasizing off-puck speed, shooting, and forechecking. But in his final game, he took over:

“He turned steals into offence, hammered pucks off the pass, and launched pucks off the rush with a quick-release wristers at speed. One sequence, he faked inside before chipping the puck wide, giving him a step on the defender to create a 2-on-1. While he was primarily pulling the trigger, he also showed some playmaking and deceptiveness. He even had a really nice cutaway along the wall before finding a teammate in the slot.”

Minnabarriet didn't find the scoresheet much in the BCEHL U15 this past season, but if this tournament's a sign of what's to come, he'll become a top scorer next season.