On Tuesday, one of the top 2027 face-off prospects in Pennsylvania announced via social media his commitment to Lafayette. One item that really pops about Stephan is the grit and toughness he brings to the face-off dot. He competes hard on every draw and will relentlessly pursue the ball until he has secured possession. Stephan’s physicality, footwork, and positioning skills enable him to grind out wins at the dot. Of course, Stephan also owns the fast hands and technique needed to defeat his opponent via clean clamps. On those wins, Stephan will then use his explosive speed to charge below the restraining line for a shot on net or to drop a dime on a teammate. Stephan’s polished stick skills enable him to finish around the crease in a number of creative ways. Despite his offensive prowess, Stephan has repeatedly demonstrated that he values possession more than personal glory. Thus, he will not force a low percentage fast break opportunity and instead will smartly drop the ball off to a waiting attackman.

On Tuesday, one of the top 2027 face-off prospects in Pennsylvania announced via social media his commitment to Lafayette. One item that really pops about Stephan is the grit and toughness he brings to the face-off dot. He competes hard on every draw and will relentlessly pursue the ball until he has secured possession. Stephan’s physicality, footwork, and positioning skills enable him to grind out wins at the dot. Of course, Stephan also owns the fast hands and technique needed to defeat his opponent via clean clamps. On those wins, Stephan will then use his explosive speed to charge below the restraining line for a shot on net or to drop a dime on a teammate. Stephan’s polished stick skills enable him to finish around the crease in a number of creative ways. Despite his offensive prowess, Stephan has repeatedly demonstrated that he values possession more than personal glory. Thus, he will not force a low percentage fast break opportunity and instead will smartly drop the ball off to a waiting attackman.