UNSEEN Footage of Aito Iguchi at 11 & 12 Years Old!
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- Many years ago I shared the first video of Aito Iguchi at 11 years old that went viral racking up 2 million views! Here's some more jaw dropping highlights from the young Japanese boy that is growing hockey over in Japan, especially in his home town of Saitama.
MUSIC PROVIDED BY MONSTERCAT
Song: Stronger
Artist: Stonebank
Before the "look at the competition" comments roll in, please remember that hockey is not nearly as big over in Japan.
The story of Aito Iguchi isn't about how he is the best player in the world for his age.
The story of Aito Iguchi is about how a kid who grew up in Saitama, Japan where hockey is not big at all and resources and competition is scarce, Aito was able to do A LOT with the little he was given.
So to any kid in North America or any other nation where hockey is big, please remember to use your resources. Do the best you can with what you have. Love the game. Work hard and always think about ways that you can be better.
Yeah the competition is not strong at all, but Aito looks like he’s barely even trying and he’s destroying the other players. Definitely a special player, hope he gets drafted in the near future
@@Alex_Forlini He definitely needs to start playing hockey in North America so he can really test himself in some more competitive leagues. This kid already has better hands than almost everyone on my beer league team haha
Pavel Barber this is actually seen footage by people in Japan because there are parents who take their kids to games just to let you know it is unseen footage for us viewers but not for the parents of his teammates
allshallperish35 he got drafted in the USHL if you don’t know last year
What league is this guy in I’m 11 and my looks so much harder
My favorite thing about this kid is that he can clearly go out and score as many goals as he wants yet he seems to love setting up his teammates for goals just as much as he loves scoring
allshallperish35 was thinking the same he seems to get more joy (atleast from what i can see) setting up a teammate with a beautiful pass then score a beautiful goal which is a great thing to have.
allshallperish35 Big facts
That’s what makes a captain a captain 😁
Yeah the s guys a real player
He probably gets bored scoring so setting up his mates is more of a challenge and more fun for him
i like how he passes even when he could clearly score
Sinoda Notsnhoj Nicklas Backstrom for ya right there!
To be fair they were probably up by 50+
He’s not selfish that’s good
He’s an amazing player
this kid makes everyone look like they are just there to watch lol nice vid
When you set “Be a Pro Mode” to rookie
The only reason you get assists is because you need a certain amount per season
the only reason why you comment is that he played you out
Onska Z Agreed.
Onska Z I’m 11 and he’s playing terrible kids and did I mention the goalies are small af
@@lilyahboozah6169 so is he in this video but he was still and always will be better than u and how big are ur goalies, probably not much bigger cause ur 11 kid🤣🤣
0:55 that other kids one timer is very impressive also
Jack Steel also at 9:30. Absolute rocket
Johnny Hockey ya like what’s up with all these little Asian kids having rocket one timers
Those shots was hard af in that age, i mean goalie doesnt even have time to react those
Yep
I was impressed with his linemate
been watching him ever since the 1st vid you posted of him. this kid is just insanely good. fast, yet so damn strong on his skates for his age, man i cant wait for him the get drafted and play in the big league.
Too early to say about he getting drafted
Jesper Pihlava not really, he went to the world juniors
@@tjmartin8769 somebody can be very good at the age of 14-16 but still hes never going to play in the big leagues
@@tjmartin8769 and somebody not that good at the age of 14-16 but still is going to play in the big leagues. And maybe at the age of 16-17 you can watch whos going to be playing in the big leagues
I would like to see him come play in North America and play junior hockey. He could have the potential of being drafted at 15 and start earlier like Connor McDavid and a few other players. If he learned the game here, he might have a bigger shot at the NHL one day if he wanted.
Yo that yellow team goalie was a god, stopped a lot of his shots
BRN4EVR ...I am pretty sure you're not meant to call them that anymore.
Wallace McDonut that isn’t what he meant
Wallace McDonut LMFAOOOOOO
Wallace McDonut 😭😭😭😭😭😭😂😭😂😂😂😂 lmao
Kevin Snyder lmao no it wasnt
0:40 lmao wasnt ready
Cdlrrcb Games lil nigga got bodied lmaooo
this clip on repeat 😂
He's good playmaker aswell holy
His backhand is insane - not to mention his skating, vision, passing and scoring touch.
This guy is the McDavid of the Japan kid teams
Better than md tho
Reminds me more of Ovechkin, personally.
PlanesTrainsAutos nah hes a crosby
Ben's Gaming! He is more like Crosby because of his edges
McDavid, Crosby, Kucherov , Ovechkin, Hughes, Eichel. All combined of his leagues
Say what you want about the competition. His skills are real. Can you do any of this? He was able to do the datsyuk at 11
realSpiderman15 I could do all this at 8 years old
Brady roach how’s your nhl career going bud?
@@bradyroach475 I'm calling bs. If that's true, upload the vids
Brady roach yea let’s see your vids big guy
Brady roach Aito would cross you up.
for this kid sake get him out of that league go join a league where he would have more player of his caliber, he will get even better and have fun
ya fs it looks like a triple a player playing house leauge
I agree
I agree
Dude he is like 18 now
Luke Risser pre sure 16-17 his draft year is in a year or two
Even his passes are highlight plays. Very impressive hands and creativity.
It's amazing at that age how unselfish he is he had an easy goal and passed it
just rewatcjed the video of aito and wanted to see how he was doing, good that it’s well!
3:48 WHAT A HIT!!
Aito may not be playing against the best competition but he has a ton of skill and work ethic and to the people saying "look at the competition" you're just mad that you dont have the amount of skill this kid has.
He’s on a completely different level. I understand these kids aren’t great but they don’t have to be great for you to realize this kid is insane
Watch any Ontario hockey 12 year old AAA team.. they look like NHLers compare to these kids
He's gonna have some trouble when he starts playing against good Dmen. I'm giving you my house if this kid makes it to the NHL.
Hoping for a big year from the guy next year and join his national teammate in Ando 🇯🇵
This is the best highlight reel I’ve ever seen.
Haha... Go watch a beer league you would lose your shit with excitement....
This kid is definitely legit. I mean just watching him, irregardless of opponent competition, his skill package is immense.
His skating skills include strong power bursts and strides coupled with precision footwork and cutting skills that feel like butter.
He usually attacks from his off wing and seems to favor his backhand which is very powerful and extremely well controlled. Yet his forehand and slapshot aren't any less dangerous a threat.
And if that wasn't enoug he also has amazing hockey sense/vision and soft hands that find open teammates anywhere on the ice.
If he continues to excel and market himself correctly, I don't care who owns the records, they will be broken. I mean can you imagine, a young boy that comes from a country where professional sports aren't as predominant except for maybe Baseball and Sumo Wrestling, becomes a Legend. What dreams are made of.
the stick handling, the skating, and the passing, also his back hand.. wow
0:44 what is he doing!
Jack Schulz he was tiered of scoring so he was unselfish and passed it. He is so good that he could score around 4 goals a game but he wants to be unselfish which is awesome
He was probably scoring too many goals so his coach told him to stop so that the other team didn't feel too bad
That’s what happens when you play way below your skill level
Actually, the perspective is weird. He was behind the net a bit so went around it.
Really hope this kid makes it to the show one day
11:00 minutes of the best goals ive ever seen. incredible what he’s from and to just absolutely blows my mind
As a 12yr old soccer player, i was phenomenal. Then i turned 16 and joined club soccer, and was still good, but playing with the best of the best. No longer playing with kids that join a league by paying a registration fee, its then kids that are trying out. Huge difference in talent. Love to see this kid when hes 17 playing with equal talent. Then we'll talk, but right now, im not convinced
He is like Crosby when he makes everyone around him better and makes the other team look silly
Cale White Crosby can’t fight tho
Belle t he’s won multiple fights
Hes like a datsyuk and crosby mix. Sick skills and willingly sets up his teammates for goals.
Kinda sad he won’t go anywhere bc he’s 16 and 5’3
Yah when sid was playing in the timbits league....
0:40 hold up haha I didn't see that coming
Wait how is that legal. 😂
@@cassiehuddle6890 It's a check, I think as long as the player has the puck you can check them, if they don't have the puck and you hit them than it would be an interference penalty. I don't play hockey but I watch a good amount so I believe that's right, correct me if I'm wrong.
This is a phenomenally skilled young player who clearly looks several leagues above everyone else on the ice he is playing both with and against.
These highlights are truly surreal to watch.
Expect this kid to be a very high NHL draft pick in a few years and it's great to see the ice hockey being played and enjoyed in so many parts of the world now.
no matter where we all come from one thing is the same. we all love hockey
I'm speechless, this kid is a god.
played lot of hockey in previous life
OSD Big Boi he’ll go undrafted
@@shaynegostisbehere2104 Explain.
@@kingbum875 As long that he doesn't play in a league that matches his skill, he won't get much value. He has to move out from Japan to one of those NA leagues or EU
@@kingbum875 being good at 10 dosnt mean your gonna be in the NHL.
Does anyone think he'll be drafted? 5'3" at 16. (If he's even still playing). He's been drafted by two North American Leagues. But never played.
Oh wow, how sad
He represented Japan at the U-20 World Juniors this year and did almost as good as Yu Sato who is one year older, and has been playing in leagues with tougher competition like the QMJHL. The concern for teams is probably size, because Yu Sato has a solid frame (5'10, 165) meanwhile, Aito is (5'3, 110). That's the hurdle Aito is going to have to prove to teams, that he can adapt with a lack of size and experience. Cause, if he gets that spot on a USHL/CHL roster, I wouldn't be surprised if he would turn into a decent NHL prospect.
I’ve always thought the small guys can have a big advantage in hockey, but man 5’3 lol 😬I think even Johnny hockey is like 5’9
I’m definitely skeptical. He’ll probably play in the USHL next season. The league is good enough to be drafted out of, but you have to be a standout. With his lack of experience, it’s tough to say. Hopefully, he does get drafted.
A C things say Johnny Hockey is 5’9 but I guarantee he is only 5’6 it 5’7
Nice to see the quality of his passing too.
He’s gonna make it to the show, no doubt about it
Canadians: we rule hockey
Japan: hold my apple juice
This kids probably lowkey half Canadian
No hold my second sun
0:41 poor kid, I laughed so hard at that
man, if this kid stayed in Canada and kept on developing, he would've been drafted, the kid was just incredible at 11 & 12
i love it how he isn't selfish like many others would be, he sets it up for his teammates even though he could score by himself
*Aito steps on ice*
*other team* “FUUUU-
I mean you’re not wrong
When you play shinny against your friends that don’t play hockey
He's done the same thing in North America AAA: facebook.com/sullyman30/videos/10157098263081450/
Wow, as a Canadian who grew up playing hockey and now has an 8 year old in minor hockey here I coach I'm amazed at this kids talent and even more amazed that he's from Japan. For the age the competition looks pretty good but even if it could be better you can't take away this kids edge control on his skates, his heads up stick handling and his being able to roof a backhand quickly at that age! I can't wait to see where this kid ends up but I'm sure he will be in the Olympics one day and hopefully in the NHL.
Showing up to your first day of practice and seeing Aito on your team must be heaven
The Messi of hockey 🏒
Eduardo Galindo don’t you dare compare hockey to soccer.
Okay, let’s hope this is sarcasm.
It was very messy out there..
Oh god a comparison of hockey and soccer
@@liamhildebrand0048 With one is better???
0:41 poor kid
His line mate number 8 had a good shot as well..... good chemistry
Team player👊
His passing skills are NHL quality 100%
he is good but litteraly playing with bots,i can do the same things in my country aswell but in canada i don't think he can play like this trust me
xd he did he played in Canada in age groups 3 years older and won tourney mvp in 2 of the 3
Zach Benson Still no way he’s making the NHL though, most likely won’t even be drafted
@@---ib7do if he keeps improving at the same level, he could be drafted. It's hard to predict whether or not he makes it that far given his young age so maybe dont make assumptions like that
In Russia everyone like him
Xiaomi Xiaomi Yeah everyone better than him in Russia because they have best training.
Sebastianandrew.icloud Nigmedzyanov in 15 u my sister friend who’s from Russia beat Aito 15 u team 9-1 aito only got 1
That kid has skill and he’s not selfish like a lot of ppl that have skill bc they think they can use all their skill and not give anyone else a chance to get a goal he could’ve scored so many times but he decides to pass it
Watch his skating stride...the way he skates...the way he handels the puck....who does he remind you of
.....puts me in the mind of Ovi
And obviously he’s the captain of the team..
34 просто молоток, Один делает игру. ))
Aito means "real" in finnish and this boy is the real mvp he doesnt only outplay to score for himself but gives great places for team-mates to score also :)
What a move . While not playing against the best hockey players the kid is no question going to be great !!
Btw the resources look pretty good over there. Just looking at the arena...
In the grand scheme of things? Yeah. Relative to hockey nations? Hell no.
@@brooke-3615 In Kanto, yes. In Hokkaido, I would argue that the resources are equally as good as Canada and more accessible to low income families. Kushiro has a population of 180,000 yet has 5 rinks that are open 12 months a year with outstanding youth programs mostly run by ex-pros who know what they're doing. Our program in Saitama was designed by Vasili Pervukhin who played on the great Soviet teams of the 1980s. Saitama is a prefecture just north of Tokyo and has only one rink, despite the fact that our kids could only practice 3 times a week, our program produced 4 players who were drafted in to major junior programs in North America last year. So, even where there is a paucity of resources the Japanese are astute and dedicated practitioners of whatever they focus their efforts on.
Gordon Graham Good information. I know there’s some solid hockey cities over there. Though, I took the comment to be a bit more general regarding Japan. If it was just a specific statement, then there’s definitely places that are comparable to hockey countries.
@@brooke-3615 Hokkaido has a history in hockey dating back as far as 1906. In Kushiro in winter elementary schools have outdoor rinks and ice hockey is part of the physical education curriculum. Here's an article on the history of hockey in Hokkaido: webarchive.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=6537&cHash=a9dd46965e6494e2a3dd4993b70e207e
Gordon Graham Thank you much
Aito: gets puck
Other teams goalie: why we going so ficking fast!
The videos don’t show off defensive plays but you can still tell he’s smart in a hockey sense. If he’s half as good at d as he is offensively this kid is a top 5 pick easy
I keep reading about how the nhl is trying to generate interest in China, with exhibition games and such. I really think they should give Japan and South Korea a look too. I really feel like there's a lot of a potential there. I think it's an awesome thing to see the sport grow with kids like Aito even if he doesn't come to any North American league, kids like him have a huge potential to make a serious impact and grow the sport in their home countries.
Yo but look with who he is playing 😂
Same results playing AAA in North America: facebook.com/sullyman30/videos/10157098263081450/
To be fair he's playing against make a wishes
Come to Canada and he just above average
Yo shut up this kid got mad talent
nah this kid would probably be like the best player on his team for AA
@@Jackhack49 ig but he is playin against terrible kids
@@l.f2616 maybe but probaly not
NICKO A well yeah but he still obviously make AA
Where is Aito Iguchi now? How do we get more updates? This kid inspires me.
Show his 15-16 year old highlights. We’ve already seen him at this young of an age.
The kid is raw. Can’t wait to watch Him develop. Yeah it’s Japan but the edges this kid has are ridiculous. Stud
This kid has some real talents.
He looks like he’s having so much fun, I miss it a lot rn
It's the white gloves.
The yellow goalie was making some sweet saves
This kid will crush all NHL records in the future if he can make the leap across the ocean!!!
I played during me hockey time with and against some NHL draftpicks and player in juniorteams... The. moste importend in all is to love the game and have fun, respect teammates! It is a wonderful game ❤️ Now, 25 years later we have also players in the NHL from Swiss......
He is absolutely phenomenal. Aito plays like Matthew Barzal at that age. Look out for this kid in his draft year
Mans got an insane backhand shot
Canadian kids at 11-12 are 6 feet tall. One more add checking. This kid has some speed, and stick handling abilities. Good luck kid.
Is it just me or did anyone else think “if he went through his legs and shot, he would have scored every time like that”
it is also the best way for those kids to get better, to be on the ice with a kid that much better than them. Invaluable.
Dangles the team. Dangles the goalie.
*"Fuck I probably shouldn't score again"*
Circles the net. Gives his winger a tap in.
*HIS WINGER = Misses the puck & falls.*
His Speed, hands and his vision are next level for a young man his age!
As a Brit and a newcomer to Nhl as something i follow quite closely its clear to me that this young lad has exceptional skating and puck handling skills but can anyone with more knowledge than myself tell me just how above average his skills are for someone of his age? Thanks in advance :)
Get this kid some better competition his team seams to have stopped caring about scoring because they just crush everybody he goes against. I just hope some opportunity pops up where he can see people with just as much skill as him. Before he heads to America he needs to see that there are people in America just like him with INSANE amounts of skill. I hope he sees that and keeps pushing to improve.
I’ve seen 20 years of youth hockey and that kid can scoot!
At times, I found myself rewinding to see how the defenders weren’t even able to poke check him as he seemed to stickhandle through one on ones and two on one defense.
Hes quick and moves the puck very well. Can't wait to see him against better competition.
obviously this kid didn’t play good competition at his age level, but we’ve all seen him now, and he really knows how to play the game very well, especially again very skilled teams
It's like watching Pavel Bure vs 11-year-olds! GREAT video!
Aito: scores 80 goals
Me wondering when does the song ends while this kid my age goes insane
This kids elevates the puck like no other his age
I watched the video that you posted about how this kid’s parents sent him to Vancouver to train and play hockey etc. different kids were commenting that he’s not that good that they believe they’re better etc: these kids are sadly mistaken! He skates like Conor McDavid and even reminds me of number 97 is way more ways, everything! Auto’s future is very bright, in fact, I truly believe we’ll be seeing him go #1 in a future NHL draft. Anyone disagree?
this kid is insane
I mean I'm just proud of him, coming from Switzerland where especially many players are good but the fact that he comes from a country where it isn't known as much he is still putting in the effort and working hard, the best thing, in my opinion, is that he doesn't just use his skills for himself but is also capable of creating situations for others. Very proud and am also very happy that you @Pavel Barber helped hi out in the start
It’s like he’s in a Voodoo video game and he’s the only real player
Very impressive, his vision at that age is amazing, along with his skillset.
the other team: 'oh no..Aito been's watching Pavel's videos again"...
Holy shit Barber! Kid has got sick/soft hands and amazing edge work. Credit to you for his hands. Not sure about the edge work though. ;)
These clips are from before Aito even heard of Barber.
he legit can score whenever he wants yet he’s setting up his teammates and just as much, absolutely insane😂
Definition of insane!
For anyone that has never played, this is basically impossible. His skills at that level, just wow.
This japanese kid clearly have a chance in North America! We need to let him a chance. After that a lot of japanese hockey player going to join this beautiful sport
THIS KID IS SO GOOD
Jack McCormack he is not he is playing with crap people
Notre Dame hockey school in Wilcox Saskatchewan (Canada) is the best place for this kid to develop they have young kids from all over the world