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JT Apedaile

#12 overall · #2 goalie

Nashville Jr. Predators18U AAA · Tennessee

ASSESSMENT

A substantial workload in the crease

Apedaile’s 30-game 16U AAA record includes 20 wins, five shutouts, a 2.57 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. In the Southeastern District championship game, he stopped all 32 shots to help Nashville win the title. That shutout gives his season-long results a decisive performance in a high-stakes setting.

His one recorded 16U Nationals appearance was more difficult: an .829 save percentage in a loss. That game belongs in the complete record, but carries less weight than the 30-game season when evaluating his overall performance.

Apedaile is quick across the crease and plays a confident hybrid style. His lateral speed helps him respond as plays change sides, while his quick reflexes allow him to adjust when an attack changes suddenly. He stays composed and controlled through pressure and second chances.

PERFORMANCE

The record

3016U AAA games
20wins
5shutouts
.904save percentage

Apedaile posted a 2.57 goals-against average in the 16U AAA schedule and made 32 saves in the Southeastern District championship shutout. The published Nationals line covers one game, so its .829 save percentage is presented as an event result, not a replacement for his season mark. He is listed on the Nashville Jr. Predators 18U AAA roster.

PROJECTION

Outlook

Apedaile ranks #12 overall and #2 among goalies. He brings strong composure to the crease, complementing a reliable 30-game workload. His 32-save district-final shutout shows he can deliver under pressure. His 18U AAA games will provide the next substantial body of evidence as the level of play rises.

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