One player’s disappointment can often be another player’s opportunity, and that was the case with Kyle Olson of the Tri-City Americans this year. Olson was the beneficiary of the season-ending injury suffered by teammate Michael Rasmussen. Not only was Olson given more ice time as a result, but he was given the opportunity to play in the middle, and by accounts, he’s a better played for it – and a higher ranked one as well.

An undersized but productive, grinding two-way forward, Olson is ranked at number 52 on our list.

Bio:

• Age: 18 – March 22nd, 1999
• Birthplace: Calgary, AB, CAN
• Frame: 5’10” / 150 lbs
• Position: Centre/Right Wing
• Handedness: Right
• Draft Year Team: Tri-City Americans
• Accomplishments/Awards: Canada Winter Games Silver Medal (15/16); AMBHL Most Valuable Player, Alberta Cup All-Star Team (14/15)

Stats

Career

Cohort Based (pGPS)

Based on his statistical profile, pGPS has assigned Olson an Expected Success of 14.