this many goals or assists' because
then you start focusing on things that
can get you away from what you do
well," Motte said. "But losing a lot of
offense from last year's team, I knew
I would be getting more ice time
overall and on the power play this
year, and I came into the season with
a mindset that I had to capitalize
more often on my opportunities."
A f o u r t h - ro u n d s e l e c t i o n o f
the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013,
Motte has an "average NHL shot"
according to a scout at Michigan's
home games this season, but he's the
kind of player that could fit well on
a third line because he grinds out
shifts and makes good on his scoring
opportunities.
"He knows what to do with the
puck but he's not a guy where the
puck just jumps off his stick," the
scout shared. "He's scored a couple
goals this year the way I'd expect
him to — getting pucks on the net,
being in the right spot at the right
time.
"He's not going to pinpoint one
After six games, Motte led the Wolverines with four goals scored, nearly equaling half of his
season-long tally (nine) from the past two years.
PHOTO BY LON HORWEDEL