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NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Riley Tufte

Get to Know Riley Tufte:

Date of Birth: 4/10/1998
Place of Birth: Ham Lake, MN, USA
Ht: 6’5″ Wt: 212 lbs
Shoots: Left
Position: Left Wing
Team (League): Fargo Force (USHL)

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What Scouts See

Tufte has excellent hands and securely controls the puck while on the move, and he uses his massive reach to keep ownership even as he moves laterally. His shot is heavy enough to keep goalies honest, even if he’s wiring one from a bad angle or from just inside the blue line.