Assertive positioning, steady presence
Fonnesbeck plays with an assertive hybrid approach. He challenges shooters from an active position while remaining composed as attacks develop. That balance between taking away space and staying controlled defines the available assessment of his crease play.
When a loose puck draws Fonnesbeck outside the crease, quicker decisions about whether to play it would make his puck handling more consistent.
Fonnesbeck played 23 games for Nashville’s 16U AA state championship team before moving to the club’s 18U AA roster. His club workload and title run provide a substantial foundation for the evaluation, separate from his two Nationals appearances. His Father Ryan performances provide another measure of his impact: two shutouts, a .896 save percentage and a 2.43 goals-against average in seven school games. He was named to the 2026 All-Midstate hockey team. A .931 save percentage at the Music City Winter Classic adds a strong tournament result to that record.
The record
Fonnesbeck helped Nashville’s 16U AA team win a state championship in a 23-game club season, earned All-Midstate recognition for Father Ryan and now plays for the Nashville Jr. Predators 18U AA. His two additional Nationals appearances produced a .773 save percentage; those games are separate from the 23-game club record.
Outlook
Fonnesbeck ranks #21 overall and #4 among goalies. The 23-game club sample, state title, proactive positioning, composure and recognized school performance strengthen his case on the board. His move into 18U AA gives him another setting in which to build on those results.