Scouting Report
A first-round watch-list center in the USHL. Currently with Chicago Steel.
Player Information
Position
Center
Nation
Canada
Shoots
Left
Height
5'10"
Weight
172 lb
Born
2009-01-15
League
United States Hockey League
Draft year
2027
NHL Projection
Comparable
Top-nine scoring forward
Season by Season
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | USHL | Chicago Steel | 62 | 16 | 23 | 39 |
One season. The 2027 board carries 2025-26 only, and no other stats file on this site holds a row for this class - so this is the whole record, not a sample of it.
NHL Equivalency
26.9
NHLe · 2025-26
From 39 points in 62 games for Chicago Steel in the United States Hockey League, 2025-26.
Frequently Asked About James Scantlebury
Who is James Scantlebury?
James Scantlebury is a Canadian Center for Chicago Steel in the United States Hockey League, ranked #11 on the Draft Prospects Hockey big board for the 2027 NHL Draft. A first-round watch-list center in the USHL. Currently with Chicago Steel.
What position does James Scantlebury play?
James Scantlebury plays Center for Chicago Steel.
Where does James Scantlebury play hockey?
James Scantlebury plays for Chicago Steel in the United States Hockey League.
When is James Scantlebury eligible for the NHL Draft?
James Scantlebury is eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft. He has not been drafted.
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