Clark first caught my eye in the spring when he delivered a massive hit against St. Paul’s that drew a flag. It was the type of foul defensive coaches can live with—one that sets the tone physically and puts attackers on notice. Since then, Clark has matured his game while maintaining that same edge.

He brings plenty of force with his stick checks, leaving attackmen bruised and uncomfortable. Beyond the physicality, Clark shows strength in team defense, ground balls, and clearing. He displays good defensive IQ by sliding to vulnerable matchups and protecting the paint in front of his goalie. In transition, he’s crafty at avoiding checks and moving the ball upfield. While his stick skills can continue to improve, he’s reliable enough with the ball in his stick. With his physical presence and improving all-around game, Clark has the tools to develop into a valuable college defender.

Clark first caught my eye in the spring when he delivered a massive hit against St. Paul’s that drew a flag. It was the type of foul defensive coaches can live with—one that sets the tone physically and puts attackers on notice. Since then, Clark has matured his game while maintaining that same edge.

He brings plenty of force with his stick checks, leaving attackmen bruised and uncomfortable. Beyond the physicality, Clark shows strength in team defense, ground balls, and clearing. He displays good defensive IQ by sliding to vulnerable matchups and protecting the paint in front of his goalie. In transition, he’s crafty at avoiding checks and moving the ball upfield. While his stick skills can continue to improve, he’s reliable enough with the ball in his stick. With his physical presence and improving all-around game, Clark has the tools to develop into a valuable college defender.