Photo Credit: Max Willman Twitter (@MaxWillman10)
“Unfortunately, it’s part of the game,” New Phantoms Head Coach Ian Laperrière said in regards to Wade Allison’s unfortunate injury following the Flyers second rookie game this past Sunday. “Injuries are part of the game, especially when you play that style of hockey.” On Tuesday it was revealed that Allison indeed suffered a right high ankle sprain, and he would miss 6-8 weeks because of such. What this does is open the door for younger prospects, prospects such as a 26-year-old in Max Willman, whom the Flyers signed last year to a two-year contract that begins this season.
Max Willman is a highly skilled player that played for Brown University and Boston University in the NCAA. Following his completion of college, Willman found himself playing for the Reading Royals in 2019-20, a season in which he tallied nine goals, and 16 assists in 20 games played. Willman made quite the impression on the Flyers and Phantoms top brass that he even played with Phantoms as well, tallying three goals and six assists in 24 games played before the season was halted due to the Coronavirus
The young 26-year-old in Willman earned an AHL contract for the 2020-21 season with the Phantoms, and he even saw time at Flyers main training camp this past January. For those that don’t remember, Willman tallied the first goal of scrimmages following an intense practice, and he tallied nine goals, and seven assists in 30 games played for the Phantoms last season.
Willman has very good puck skills, and has great lateral mobility and edging. He can make plays at high tempo, and he may not be be the fastest skater but he skates well. Willman clocks in at 6’0 and weighs 183 pounds. Of course, like most prospects he needs to get bigger and stronger, and could always improve their skating abilities. Willman has a heavy shot, and is dead accurate when he shoots. He can pick apart the net with the best of them.
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Keep an eye on Willman at training camp folks, he should not be forgotten for that third-line right winger position until Wade Allison comes back from entry. The Flyers are lucky to have a depth player like Willman. Willman is an underrated prospect on the Phantoms. He put forth an excellent training camp with the big club, and he continued his success with the Phantoms.
Great article about Max. He is a true professional , and more importantly,a person of character and personality , Best to you Max, Vin Lioce
You are talking about Willman needing to get bigger and stronger….umm, he’s not 18, he’s 26.
I think he is done growing.