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Ian KimJuly 4, 2026

CONTACT ISN’T A STOP SIGN

Ian Kim can hide the release just long enough to freeze a goalie, then snap it before the set is finished ...

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Ian KimJuly 4, 2026

PACE DRIVEN CREATOR

Ian Kim plays at a speed that forces defenders into mistakes ...

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Ian KimJune 17, 2026

PACE CHANGE BURST

Ian Kim hits another gear in tight space and the checker is reaching...

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Ian KimJune 1, 2026

DYNAMIC SCORER

Ian Kim creates scoring chances by making defenders play at his pace instead of theirs ...

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Ian KimMay 19, 2026

SCOUTING/EVALUATION REPORT

11 observations scouts continue bringing up after watching Ian Kim live (top ranked 2012) ...

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Ian KimApril 21, 2026

SCOUTING/EVALUATION REPORT

Ian Kim is going to be a very high draft pick in 2027 according to one insider ...

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Ian KimApril 17, 2026

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Ian KimApril 16, 2026

SCOUTING/EVALUATION REPORT

Ian Kim threatens defenders with true pace variation, going from glide to full separation in a stride and forcing early pivots ...

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Ian KimMarch 26, 2026

SCOUTING/EVALUATION REPORT

Ian Kim is a smart, lane-finding scorer with slick skill and efficient pace - 9 notes on why we like his game a lot ...

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Ian KimMarch 9, 2026

PACE DECEIVES DEFENDERS

Ian Kim turns speed into separation, then turns separation into chances before defenders can reset ...

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