Forum de Charlie Dodero

USHL's Tri-City Loses Defender To OHL
Chicago native goes Major Junior
Amateur Hockey Report Scout
September 2, 2009

AHR has learned that another top '92 player has decided to play north of the border. The Tri-City Storm of the USHL have lost a key component of their defensive core as Charlie Dodero '92 has signed an OHL contract. Dodero will suit up for the Kitchener Rangers in the 2009-10 season as he readies himself for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Dodero, a Bloomingdale, IL native, went undrafted in the 2008 OHL Priority Draft, which made him a free agent in the league. After being invited to training camp and playing very well he was asked to stay. The more competitive play of the OHL will take a bit of adjustment for Dodero, who stands 6-2/190, but after seeing how well he has come along we are confident he will do just fine.

The Kitchener rearguard is taking shape nicely as Dodero will join fellow American John Moore, NHL Draft pick of Columbus. Having never committed to play NCAA, it begs the question why were schools not offering him? He played well last season and had a very good Select 17 festival this summer. It doesn't matter now as he will spend two seasons honing his skills in front of many NHL scouts every game, as the 2011 NHL Entry Draft approaches.

Below is AHR's profile for Charlie Dodero:

Scouted on July 8-11, 2009 @ 2009 USA Select 17 Festival
Notes: We were shaking our head in the first half of his opening game saying we expect more out of a USHL rearguard. Then in the second half he came on VERY strong. For the rest of his games he was great. He has a smooth transition and can skate the puck up ice very well. He can be physical and he fires the outlet pass to his teammates. We thought he played as well as can be expected for a showcase and next season he should be able to crack some NHL teams draft lists for 2011. We are going to give him the NHL rating and hope he works hard to keep it. AHR Rating: A