Ayaan Vira

Drafted 2025, 12 #380 by Elmira Aviators in the NAHL Entry Draft
Drafted 2023, 28 #379 by Utah Outliers in the NCDC Entry Draft

Recipient of the 2021-2022 Markus Lavalee Memorial Award from the Okotoks Oilers Athletic Association
Selected to USHL Combine -- 2023, 2024, 2025

Player: Ayaan Vira
Evaluator: Jack Riley - Army (NCAA)
Compete level 4
Character 5
Skating 5
Coachability 5
Puck handling 4
Shooting ability 4
Passing ability 4
Hockey sense 4
Rating scale: 1) Needs improvement 2) Shows some talent 3) Average talent for age 4) Division 1 ablities 5) Exceptional talent - Pro ability

Comments: As a speedy, reliable winger, Ayaan consistently makes an impact with his ability to push the pace and generate offense off the rush. His skating allows him to create separation through the neutral zone, where he can either make plays for teammates or carry the puck with confidence into dangerous areas. He shows strong instincts when attacking, particularly with his willingness to drive the net and put himself in position to create scoring chances for himself. His combination of speed, effort, and offensive awareness makes him a dependable contributor who can be counted on to create pressure and opportunities every shift.

Mathias Lange - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Ayaan is a dynamic forward who combines a powerful skating stride with a direct, attackminded style of play. He uses his speed effectively to take pucks to the net and consistently challenges defenders one-on-one, often driving wide and creating separation. His shot is a clear strength, and he has the ability to finish plays when he commits to getting pucks toward the net. Ayaan competes hard in all areas of the ice and shows a willingness to engage physically, making him a difficult player to contain.