Proud of all the hard work Aito has put in, and excited to see him this spring in Vancouver. Remember if you're chasing a dream out there, this comment section is a good indication of what you'll be up against. People telling you that you're really good and people telling you that you're overrated. People telling you your potential and making claims that really aren't substantiated by much. Please - focus on what you can control. The rest is just background noise. That's something you have to realize if you want to be truly masterful at anything in this life.
It's interesting to see his development and adapting to better players. At a younger age he was all about the fancy moves, but as he got older and his competition got better he now excels in skating and edgework. He still has great hands, but he's not trying the backhand toey, through the legs, toe drag to spinorama like he used too. It just shows that different skills are more effective at different levels. Great job Aito! Keep up all the hard work.
I'm glad he doesn't look like the "typical" very skilled but selfish player that only calls for passes, skates alone and shoots every single time. He works hard checking and near the boards (loved how he returned that bodycheck :D). And, obviously, makes NASTY goals! Great job!
I think people in the comments here Are missing the point. It’s not to show that he’s a future NHL player, it’s to show them that there is Talent from a place where Hockey was never played until recently. It showing that Hockey is expanding across the globe
I think Aito should really move out from Japan. Right now there is no one in his league even close to his talents, which means he is not improving as much he would do for example in Canada. He is a really good player with a lot of talent, but he would become even better if he would take that talent to Canada or USA. Like, if he would play one season in canada we would really see how good he is. But then again he is 14 so he does not need to think about movin to canada yet but I think Aito should move out to Canada to play hockey and follow his dreams. Good luck to your future games! From Finland (Sorry for bad english :D)
vili vilperi I think he should move too, but remember this is a highlight video of Aito. You're not going to know if there are players at his level based on that. And yes, there certainly are players at his level in the league he plays in. Watched the game footage countless times.
I agree also, he has real natural talent. I would rather Aito go to Canada to develop, it's just a better program emotionally for a young player. But then again he could always go to Sweden, Finland or Russia. What I don't get is the amount of people that say negative things about Aito, he is just a kid playing the game he loves and mostly that comes from the US, so send him elsewhere.
Pavel Barber you should, he is one of your kids. I truly enjoy watching him play. Personally I would like see how he does in the corners. He is small, but then again so am I, I dig this kid
Thank you for showing the times he was able to body people, AND for showing highlights of the other team to show that he's actually playing against skilled players. Awesome video
I love watching the way this kid plays and hope to watch him in the NHL one day if he gets offered (most likely). He has so much talent that it is really remarkable. And if he does choose to go into the NHL most likely he would be a star
Aito looks like he is coming along very well. I see lots of improvement since the last vid. It’s amazing how quick his feet and hands are compared to the other guys out there.
looking really good out there, his skating has always impressed me but he really shows off his edge work here. great hands and a quick release on the wrister too. excited to see more training sessions with pav next year!
Aito, you are amazingly skilled, keep it up buddy, glad to see how much better you’ve gotten over the years. me and my friend found you years ago before you met pavel barber and we new you speicial. great job pavel on training this kid.
this kid is awesome everyone who thinks he can't cut should wait til he's drafted in 2021 he's a beast Canadians know it the world knows big ups to him and especially you Paval for working with him I'm from Philadelphia PA I have a 5 yr old who just started playing a few months ago
Atticus Durst Ik he’s absolutely amazing I have like 60 pounds on him and his shot is so much better he’s a crazy player if there was a level higher than AAA he’d be playing it
I love all these comments from people crapping on him not being able to compete were he in Canada. Guess what? He has in the past. He's dominated in at *LEAST* 3 North America tournaments that I've heard, watched or read about. 1 in BC, 1 in Ottawa and 1 in New York. Won MVP in BC and put up 3 ppg in Ottawa, so I'd say he did and would compete against kids his own age in Canada and do very well. 16 will be the year where we see what Aito can do in terms of his physical development becoming an issue. Either way, he's clearly a smart hard-working kid that I'm excited to see what he can do in the future.
Wow what an talented boy... Unbeliveble. Whats the first song you used? It was a good one. Thx again for the video. He's awesome and deserves to be seen by important people.
Wow, some definite skill over in Japan and looks like not just Aito. So much fun to watch. Looks like he's more than held his own when playing in North America. Is he thinking about ever coming over here to play during a full season? Long way to go for a kid.
If he is an 03, than he would be a bottom tier player. I play against 04's who r bigger, faster, stronger, have better hands, can shoot harder and are able to create space and lanes for themselves more often and that allows them to control the game practically all by them selves.
He might...only one way to know, get him to Canada and see how he does as an individual. What people forget is this is kid is in Japan, NOT CANADA or the US, so comparing him to what you know in your respective leagues isn't even logical, with the right coach and the right benchmates aito probably would do just fine
Flames 1989 he plays with a lot of confidence, being able to just blow through the opposition. Wonder how he'd do when defence is tighter and gets knocked off the puck more, confidence drops and he might be like a nail yakapov. Time will tell
Anyone remember all the doubters saying once he wouldn't be able to play once kids could check him? The kid is good, he's got ways to go before we can still say if he'll make it to the NHL though.
would love to see myself try harder bc i’m the age he would’ve been in this video and would think i could be towards his skill level if i put in my all. really a big eye opener for me
Lots of good plays being made out there from some very good players (on both teams). Do they not check at this age (level) in Japan? I don't see any contact?....
what is keeping this kid from joining the chl this year ? he turns 15 this year in august , and the chl dont start until september . is it a money issue or language barrier ? what exactly is it ?
He's very good considering the competition he (realistically) can face while playing in Japan ... I suspect for him to have any kind of a future in professional hockey he would have to be a walk on player in the CHL, or play on a NCAA team, because I'm doubtful he can get ECHL ready with the competition he is facing.
This kid is certainly greatly skilled. I would love to see him play with a Bantam AAA team in Canada to be able to compare him with the best 04-03 over here. The only problem I could see with him is his shot, it looks a bit weak but it’s still very precise. And do you guys know if he’s playing with older guys than him in Japan. (Ex. Here in Quebec every year there’s always a couple of 14 years old (bantam age) that are able to make the Midget AAA (Best level for the 15-16-17 years old)?
Aito definitely needs to come to the u.s. because he isn't challenged at all. The opponents just make way too many mistakes that Aito can just see right through and it makes these games a joke. I think he should come to the u.s and play in a aaa or elite team or something
It seems, when he was younger Aito was dominating but now that there's body contact he's passing more and not doing end to end rushes. He still is doing great but not like before how he was lighting it up.
The kid is highly talented for his age. His lack of size will likely be viewed as a major shortcoming by junior and NHL scouts though. Will he be able to perform at a high level against taller and stronger North American players?
I kinda see myself in this because when I was 9 (I’m 40 now) I was playing against AAA midget players in Canada and I was still dominating this really make me miss my prime years
Okay guys, aito is very talented player. Every video of him is phenomonal, but i play AAA in finland and im sure that most of the opposite teams players have as good, maybe even better than aito. Ye ye ye i know he is from japan where hockey has not been a sport many years but im just saying, is he really good enough for being the first pick in draft? Im not sure if that is true cuz i think someone said something like that, but still. Hope ya’ll having a great day :)
NaapurinSepe that might be true but to be skilled like that & also to be of the asian race is unheard of! He won’t be a Mcdavid but if his development is done right he would be the same caliber as like Makinnon or Gaudreau
OK...but Aito has played in 3 AAA tournaments in Canada and won the scoring title in all of them. In the Pat Quinn classic he scored 23 pts in 6 games in the AAA Elite division which has only the top tier AAA clubs. Second in scoring in that tournament was Logan Stankoven who is rated the top Bantam prospect in western Canada. Stankoven had 17 pts in that same tournament. You can Google Stankoven's name and find him on top hockey prospect sites. What's your name and what team do you play for? Oh and what tournament and what Canadian AAA team did you play?
"he's to small", "he will get killed once he gets to bantams", "the competition there is terrible" everyone that doubted Aito looks stupid right now he is still dominating the game this kid is great and will only get better
Damn that’s a good little player. But wow I’m shocked at the skill level over there, I didn’t think hockey was that popular in Japan. All of them are solid players
Proud of all the hard work Aito has put in, and excited to see him this spring in Vancouver.
Remember if you're chasing a dream out there, this comment section is a good indication of what you'll be up against. People telling you that you're really good and people telling you that you're overrated. People telling you your potential and making claims that really aren't substantiated by much. Please - focus on what you can control. The rest is just background noise. That's something you have to realize if you want to be truly masterful at anything in this life.
Pavel Barber h
Pavel Barber how old is he now ?
Pavel Barber i honestly wouldn't be surprised to see him in NHL
Pavel Barber in the future ofcourse
Pavel Barber how old is alto now?
It's interesting to see his development and adapting to better players. At a younger age he was all about the fancy moves, but as he got older and his competition got better he now excels in skating and edgework. He still has great hands, but he's not trying the backhand toey, through the legs, toe drag to spinorama like he used too. It just shows that different skills are more effective at different levels. Great job Aito! Keep up all the hard work.
Coach Jeremy true
I'm glad he doesn't look like the "typical" very skilled but selfish player that only calls for passes, skates alone and shoots every single time. He works hard checking and near the boards (loved how he returned that bodycheck :D).
And, obviously, makes NASTY goals! Great job!
Coach Jeremy d
I think people in the comments here Are missing the point. It’s not to show that he’s a future NHL player, it’s to show them that there is Talent from a place where Hockey was never played until recently. It showing that Hockey is expanding across the globe
Islanders83 uhh, no I think it’s for promotion of the kid that Barber has trained. Barber doesn’t care where he’s from, still gets paid the same.
Repleh Im willing to bet Pavel didn’t charge him anything, and wanted him for his RUclips channel for promotion
There probably won't be many...but if Aito is a sign of things to come, there will be a few.
His buddy wearing #8 has some skill as well.
Matthews & Nylander.
Yuga Okada
The Alienated TV Holy sheet you’re right
agree
I think Aito should really move out from Japan. Right now there is no one in his league even close to his talents, which means he is not improving as much he would do for example in Canada. He is a really good player with a lot of talent, but he would become even better if he would take that talent to Canada or USA. Like, if he would play one season in canada we would really see how good he is. But then again he is 14 so he does not need to think about movin to canada yet but I think Aito should move out to Canada to play hockey and follow his dreams. Good luck to your future games!
From Finland (Sorry for bad english :D)
vili vilperi yo wtf look at 2.30 the 14 red has the same level as iguchi
vili vilperi I think he should move too, but remember this is a highlight video of Aito. You're not going to know if there are players at his level based on that. And yes, there certainly are players at his level in the league he plays in. Watched the game footage countless times.
I agree also, he has real natural talent. I would rather Aito go to Canada to develop, it's just a better program emotionally for a young player. But then again he could always go to Sweden, Finland or Russia. What I don't get is the amount of people that say negative things about Aito, he is just a kid playing the game he loves and mostly that comes from the US, so send him elsewhere.
Pavel Barber you should, he is one of your kids. I truly enjoy watching him play. Personally I would like see how he does in the corners. He is small, but then again so am I, I dig this kid
vili vilperi he’s played a AAA tourney in Canada lol he lit it up
love to watch Aito Iguchi wheel!
His puck control and skating in so amazing and even better for his age!!
Thank you for showing the times he was able to body people, AND for showing highlights of the other team to show that he's actually playing against skilled players. Awesome video
Love to watch all your hard work and progress!
Keep killing it Aito
This kid is insane! His hard work is definitely paying off.
I love watching the way this kid plays and hope to watch him in the NHL one day if he gets offered (most likely). He has so much talent that it is really remarkable. And if he does choose to go into the NHL most likely he would be a star
Aito looks like he is coming along very well. I see lots of improvement since the last vid. It’s amazing how quick his feet and hands are compared to the other guys out there.
It’s amazing watching him improve great amounts each year
looking really good out there, his skating has always impressed me but he really shows off his edge work here. great hands and a quick release on the wrister too. excited to see more training sessions with pav next year!
Aito, you are amazingly skilled, keep it up buddy, glad to see how much better you’ve gotten over the years. me and my friend found you years ago before you met pavel barber and we new you speicial. great job pavel on training this kid.
Good Job Aito keep the work up and great job Pavel for making him this good
this kid is awesome everyone who thinks he can't cut should wait til he's drafted in 2021 he's a beast Canadians know it the world knows big ups to him and especially you Paval for working with him I'm from Philadelphia PA I have a 5 yr old who just started playing a few months ago
Whenever I hear about this kid i have to click on the video
Atticus Durst agreed
Atticus Durst Ik he’s absolutely amazing I have like 60 pounds on him and his shot is so much better he’s a crazy player if there was a level higher than AAA he’d be playing it
Yeppers
This kid is so good and he hammered that kid back
The offence back checks and the whole team passes! You don't see that a lot in this age group. Amazing!
I love all these comments from people crapping on him not being able to compete were he in Canada. Guess what? He has in the past. He's dominated in at *LEAST* 3 North America tournaments that I've heard, watched or read about. 1 in BC, 1 in Ottawa and 1 in New York. Won MVP in BC and put up 3 ppg in Ottawa, so I'd say he did and would compete against kids his own age in Canada and do very well. 16 will be the year where we see what Aito can do in terms of his physical development becoming an issue. Either way, he's clearly a smart hard-working kid that I'm excited to see what he can do in the future.
Pavel you are my favorite hockey RUclipsr
Pretty sure I’ll see him on TV in about 10 years
I was waiting for this!
Keep working hard boys! Great job.
For all the people who said he wouldn't succeed in a full-contact league. This kid's gonna do big things and I wish him all the best
I was waiting for this video 👌🏼
He is back !!!!
IATO rocks! Always fun to watch! If you think this kid is overrated-you’re just jealous!
He is my inspiration for hockey
I really hope he plays juniors in Canada! Love to see him in the WHL!
This kid is definitely improved since last time I saw him
I honestly love how this kid moves
More videos with Aito❤
YES PLEASE!
he laid the boom🔥💯 14 in red is very skilled too💪🏻
Japan is much better than I thought!
This kid is my spirit animal... with better hands of course
Outstanding player, would love to how much better he gets after he gets some good shot power.
I need this kid on my team!
Agreed
I need him more lol
Wow what an talented boy... Unbeliveble. Whats the first song you used? It was a good one. Thx again for the video. He's awesome and deserves to be seen by important people.
Wow, some definite skill over in Japan and looks like not just Aito. So much fun to watch. Looks like he's more than held his own when playing in North America. Is he thinking about ever coming over here to play during a full season? Long way to go for a kid.
That guy is awesome!
he got taller and doesn't get rocked in bantams that's great tell him to keep up the good work
Aito (sorry if spelt wrong) is a great kid and has great talent
I’m so glad he’s not like all the skilled youngsters out there who just look for the goal he is looking for the pass he is such a great team player.
Keeps his feet moving while stick handling.....kids got good skills. Reminds me of daniel sprong in ahl for wilkes barre or even mcdavid
Really curious how he'd perform if he played AAA in canada. GTHL or something
Dominant.
Nick Hedden he’d be top tier AAA player in Canada.
If he is an 03, than he would be a bottom tier player. I play against 04's who r bigger, faster, stronger, have better hands, can shoot harder and are able to create space and lanes for themselves more often and that allows them to control the game practically all by them selves.
He might...only one way to know, get him to Canada and see how he does as an individual. What people forget is this is kid is in Japan, NOT CANADA or the US, so comparing him to what you know in your respective leagues isn't even logical, with the right coach and the right benchmates aito probably would do just fine
Flames 1989 he plays with a lot of confidence, being able to just blow through the opposition. Wonder how he'd do when defence is tighter and gets knocked off the puck more, confidence drops and he might be like a nail yakapov. Time will tell
Love Aito
Can't wait for this kid to get into the NHL. A new Kariya.
0:58 , i dont know how old this kid is, but thats some good speed he has going there. I'd have trouble keeping up with that
This kid is a beast bro
Him and the kid in the light blue pants have really good chemistry
this kid has so much skill
Loved the video
His speed is insane!
Anyone remember all the doubters saying once he wouldn't be able to play once kids could check him? The kid is good, he's got ways to go before we can still say if he'll make it to the NHL though.
He’s very good he should play up so he always competes at his level and knows what it’s like not to dominate
He's going places
would love to see myself try harder bc i’m the age he would’ve been in this video and would think i could be towards his skill level if i put in my all. really a big eye opener for me
Lots of good plays being made out there from some very good players (on both teams). Do they not check at this age (level) in Japan? I don't see any contact?....
At 0:36 what a fricking legend
what is keeping this kid from joining the chl this year ? he turns 15 this year in august , and the chl dont start until september . is it a money issue or language barrier ? what exactly is it ?
He’s really good for a 13/14 year old he has some flaws but he’s still probably the best kid hockey player I’ve seen in a while.
How old is iguchi he's an amazing player and I wish in Canada we were aloud to hit like this at his age
He's a good playmaker
A little faster and this kid will be a superstar
I hope Aito becomes a phenomenal player and gets drafted by the Canucks
He's become a much better passer but the gap has definitely started to get tighter between him and the rest.
He's very good considering the competition he (realistically) can face while playing in Japan ...
I suspect for him to have any kind of a future in professional hockey he would have to be a walk on player in the CHL, or play on a NCAA team, because I'm doubtful he can get ECHL ready with the competition he is facing.
Wouldn't have half of those breaks if he was in the zone playing defense. How many times did he get a stretch pass at the blue line and go in 1-0?
Yes new video
This kid is certainly greatly skilled. I would love to see him play with a Bantam AAA team in Canada to be able to compare him with the best 04-03 over here. The only problem I could see with him is his shot, it looks a bit weak but it’s still very precise. And do you guys know if he’s playing with older guys than him in Japan. (Ex. Here in Quebec every year there’s always a couple of 14 years old (bantam age) that are able to make the Midget AAA (Best level for the 15-16-17 years old)?
#8 on his team and #14 are pretty good as well. I'd like to see how he does in a bantam AAA league in Canada or USA though.
Thank god his teammates can keep up with him
Buddy’s unreal. Honestly could see him tear up AAA or AA in canada
Kid has great awareness
Excuse me for my stupidity but is he the one with the deeks or the finisher with the hands? His linemates don’t appear to be chumps either.
I like how he got that kid back at 0:34
Aito definitely needs to come to the u.s. because he isn't challenged at all. The opponents just make way too many mistakes that Aito can just see right through and it makes these games a joke. I think he should come to the u.s and play in a aaa or elite team or something
Definitely needs to come play in Canada or he won’t go anywhere, these guys he’s playing against are single A caliber
does he do weighted training at all? weighted pucks and ankle weights etc etc
Like a tiny Datsuk
Small body helps him squeeze in the stick handles
Plus nice speed 🔥👌
And I love that pavel
lmao 0:38 get rocked
Elite Gaming he actually got the kid back tho
Pavel, is the goal for Aito to play in the CHL in a couple of years?
Got the Ovi yellow laces going on. Oh yeah
It seems, when he was younger Aito was dominating but now that there's body contact he's passing more and not doing end to end rushes. He still is doing great but not like before how he was lighting it up.
I’m getting the 2018 Trix + floorball stick pleaseeeeee make a video on it
The kid is highly talented for his age. His lack of size will likely be viewed as a major shortcoming by junior and NHL scouts though. Will he be able to perform at a high level against taller and stronger North American players?
Used to have the same playing style as him, now after 3 concussions and a bad spine injury I’m still worried about touching/skating up with the puck
I kinda see myself in this because when I was 9 (I’m 40 now) I was playing against AAA midget players in Canada and I was still dominating this really make me miss my prime years
This kid is wicked! Next Johnny G!
If he could get a bit faster he will tear up any league. Is he playing at a junior level in Japan or is he coming to Canada to play junior
Dope video
Still has ridiculous hands but I like how he is using his body and speed more to get around the defenders
Okay guys, aito is very talented player. Every video of him is phenomonal, but i play AAA in finland and im sure that most of the opposite teams players have as good, maybe even better than aito. Ye ye ye i know he is from japan where hockey has not been a sport many years but im just saying, is he really good enough for being the first pick in draft? Im not sure if that is true cuz i think someone said something like that, but still. Hope ya’ll having a great day :)
NaapurinSepe that might be true but to be skilled like that & also to be of the asian race is unheard of! He won’t be a Mcdavid but if his development is done right he would be the same caliber as like Makinnon or Gaudreau
Pk Subban 76 yeah i know
He is really good
But he also played AAA Canada which might be a little better than Finland
So he might
Spider Slayer49 well our team was in A big tournament in sweden guthenborg and we met canadian AAA team and we won 4-1 soooo....
OK...but Aito has played in 3 AAA tournaments in Canada and won the scoring title in all of them. In the Pat Quinn classic he scored 23 pts in 6 games in the AAA Elite division which has only the top tier AAA clubs. Second in scoring in that tournament was Logan Stankoven who is rated the top Bantam prospect in western Canada. Stankoven had 17 pts in that same tournament. You can Google Stankoven's name and find him on top hockey prospect sites. What's your name and what team do you play for? Oh and what tournament and what Canadian AAA team did you play?
There is no more hype
"he's to small", "he will get killed once he gets to bantams", "the competition there is terrible" everyone that doubted Aito looks stupid right now he is still dominating the game this kid is great and will only get better
But he's dominating in Japan where they are the same size as him and terrible at hockey
Pavel. Is he playing against older guys ?
Damn that’s a good little player. But wow I’m shocked at the skill level over there, I didn’t think hockey was that popular in Japan. All of them are solid players