SB Nation Massachusetts High School Hockey Rookie of the Year: Jake Wise

SB Nation Massachusetts High School Hockey Rookie of the Year

Jake Wise, Fr., Forward, Central Catholic

The Boston University commit is enormously talented and has a skill set well beyond his years. Wise, a 2000-born prospect, first came onto the hockey scene when he starred at the Quebec International Pee Wee Tournament a few years ago.

The North Andover, Mass. native had 16 goals and 26 assists in 25 games this season. It's more than just his gaudy numbers that stick out. He's a tremendous skater. He has good speed, he cuts well and can really maneuver from end-to-end by using his quickness and lateral movement.

He's got a hard shot, but it's his passing that really stands out. There were a few passes he made this season that just made observers say, how did he do that and how did he even see that guy or know he'd be there. He's a true rink rat who loves the game and loves getting better. His hockey IQ is off the charts for a player his age. Two scouts this observer has spoken with in the last month suggested Wise is just as good as Jack Eichel was at the same age.

Wise is a good character guy with humility who is admired by his teammates and coaching staff. Early reports indicate Wise will return to Central Catholic for his sophomore season. It would be a great boost to the Raiders and high school hockey as a whole to have such an elite talent on the ice.

Runners-up: Dylan Regan, Fr., Goaltender Austin Prep and Cameron Gendron, Fr., Forward, Central Catholic

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Jeff Cox covers college, junior, high school and prep hockey, NCAA recruiting and NHL Draft prospects. Follow him on Twitter @JeffCoxSports.