“You might know about William’s dad – former NHLer Shawn Horcoff. The elder Horcoff was a gritty playmaker during his peak days with the Edmonton Oilers, but Will loves to put players through the glass whenever possible. He hasn’t put up a ton of points this year, but he’s good in his own zone. Horcoff only joined Michigan in January, but he made a big first impression with a two-point effort in the outdoor game against Ohio. He put up some solid numbers with Michigan and I can’t wait to see how he closes the season with the USA U-18 team.”

“Horcoff possesses qualities that many teams seek in a player willing to put their body on the line. He plays hard, blocks shots, and ensures his time on the ice is always effective. Analyzing his game, one can see that it closely resembles what Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators brings to his team. Both are high-energy players who make their physical presence felt on the ice and are unafraid to take a shot when the opportunity arises.”