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Max Willman, a Cape Cod native, usually has a large following watching the Flyers/Phantoms games, to include his family and friends. He is making the most out of his story book hockey career, and is playing very well for the Flyers as he netted his second goal last night against the Montreal Canadiens. For his efforts, Willman has two goals, and one assist in his last four games played as a member of the orange and black. It’s great to see Willman carve out his role with the Flyers organization.
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 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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Fortunately, the Flyers are blessed to have a player like Willman, who not only steps up in time of need, but he plays well in the top nine, “I’m just trying to stay up here,” Willman said following the game last night. Well, if he continues to log in good minutes, and contribute not only offensively then he may stay up for good.
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