The next HTM player spotlight is Aeron Kummu playing in the EHL for the 2021-2022 season.
Playing Junior Hockey in Massachusetts, surrounded by NCAA D-1 and D-3 programs makes a lot of sense for a lot of reasons. Aeron Kummu is using his high visibility geographic positioning to generate interest from Tier II and NCAA programs this season. When you make a decision to play in an area that makes it easy for scouts to see you, and you follow up that decision by elevating your level of play you are going to get some attention.
Hometown: Clifton Park,NY
Nickname: Kumms
Height and Weight: 6.3 ft and 180lbs
Position: Right wing
Shot: Right
Favorite Meal: Spaghetti and meatballs
Favorite NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Favorite NHL Player: Austin Matthews
Favorite Sport (outside of hockey): Golf
Size and skill are two attributes that scouts notice immediately, and Aeron Kummu has both. The 2002 birth year forward has already doubled his point production from last season in the same amount of games. Kummu is a 200ft player, who uses his size effectively to protect the puck ,and skating ability to cover all three zones while maintaining a physical presence. Kummu will only get getter as he looks to once again elevate his game moving toward next season.
A power forward with skill is a rare combination. Couple those attributes with a quick release and you have a player who is ready to make the move to Tier II next season.
For more information on Aeron Kummu, please contact us at [email protected].
