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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2016
  • Japanese hockey phenom Aito Iguchi moved to Canada in order to better his skills with stick-handling specialist Pavel Barber. During his time in Vancouver, Aito has to prove that a Japanese player can skate with the competitive Canadians.
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  • @packpvpers3216
    @packpvpers3216 5 років тому +993

    how do people hate this kid? It takes hella balls to pursue something that much as a young kid. Mad respect

    • @violentxkbunge4840
      @violentxkbunge4840 4 роки тому +3

      Pack Pvpers321 well seeing that in order to be good at hockey you have to start and play at a young age everyone who pursues a hockey career has played when they were young

    • @NKHL2021
      @NKHL2021 4 роки тому +1

      He is very good a hockey 🏒

    • @curtishammer9633
      @curtishammer9633 4 роки тому +1

      yes he is fricking amazing.

    • @valleyhockeytalk3642
      @valleyhockeytalk3642 4 роки тому +1

      Yes he was a child hockey prodigy with a lot of courage! But now he has to really try and make the NHL if he wants to reach his full potential! If you are interested I have actually done an updated video discussing Aito Iguchi on my channel and what his chances are of making the NHL!

    • @unknownentity8256
      @unknownentity8256 4 роки тому +1

      Haters will always be there, because they are afraid of pursuing their own aspirations if they even have any.
      Easy target to pick on since as they said he wouldn't stand out if he was from power house countries like SWE,CA,FIN,RUS etc.

  • @Scout1eader
    @Scout1eader 7 років тому +101

    Out of all the GoPro vids, this definitely my favorite one.

    • @PavelBarber
      @PavelBarber 7 років тому +53

      That means a lot to me! Thank you for watching

    • @Scout1eader
      @Scout1eader 7 років тому +24

      Pavel Barber no thank you for what you're doing for this kid. Can't wait to see what happens in the future for y'all.

    • @nevercomment73
      @nevercomment73 7 років тому +2

      +Pavel Barber I thought you were at 100 k subs the heck and if not you will be

    • @petersramek865
      @petersramek865 7 років тому

      was that move @3:34 100% GoPro? doenst look like that

  • @ythyperkid0887
    @ythyperkid0887 5 років тому +478

    He is literally the best 11 year I’ve ever seen play hockey

    • @ijukassb1440
      @ijukassb1440 5 років тому +14

      You need to watch some more 11-year-old players. He really wasn't very good even then. Of course, he's 15 right now and Brad Lambert for instance is younger and is playing in top Finnish u20 league scoring at almost PPG, also playing in international Finnish u17 juniors with 8 points in 5 games, while Iguchi is where?

    • @loganmai1812
      @loganmai1812 4 роки тому +28

      ijukaSSB your hating on him for no reason

    • @fhb_1524
      @fhb_1524 4 роки тому +4

      ijukaSSB lol look him up now 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @silaszouhar8423
      @silaszouhar8423 4 роки тому

      1 of the best that i seen the only better i have seen plays on my team

    • @davidfitzgerald3653
      @davidfitzgerald3653 4 роки тому

      Me too

  • @humphreybillbobs69
    @humphreybillbobs69 6 років тому +125

    6:18 "It's not raining." "Alright it's raining."

  • @calesaurage
    @calesaurage 7 років тому +304

    hopefully he doesn't get burnt out on the sport, I would love to see this rad kid go far one day.

    • @DavidMoniz_
      @DavidMoniz_ 5 років тому +2

      cale saurage I think he will.... I’m 13 and he’s a lot bette then me and I play On a AAA team for high school. I bet he will be in the NHL.

    • @-m-3266
      @-m-3266 4 роки тому +2

      You're gonna go far kid

  • @PavelBarber
    @PavelBarber 7 років тому +1879

    If we spend less time worrying what others think, and more time working, then we can do great things. Aito is a great example of something bigger than himself, and the game of hockey. It's a story about a kid who did everything you weren't supposed to do. Inspiring others along the way. Go get yours, whatever you do.

    • @XEOLifestyle
      @XEOLifestyle 7 років тому +21

      You are such a great person man! Keep up the good work!

    • @DannyTrombley
      @DannyTrombley 7 років тому +7

      Great to see you here on GoPro's channel. Used to watch your videos all the time! Good for you man.

    • @ghfdsgfhs8ughjnv
      @ghfdsgfhs8ughjnv 7 років тому +29

      The people saying he is bad are always the people who achieved nothing in life and that need to bring others down to make themselves feel good. This kid is amazing and you're doing a great job teaching him!

    • @user-sr7ft5ts2x
      @user-sr7ft5ts2x 7 років тому +2

      you're nice man

    • @nard0202
      @nard0202 7 років тому

      scrub

  • @snoopdogg7407
    @snoopdogg7407 5 років тому +497

    I think it's more impressive how fast he's learning English.

    • @ATTE22
      @ATTE22 5 років тому +10

      Not really

    • @allamericann00b
      @allamericann00b 5 років тому +12

      @@ATTE22 y r u such a hater

    • @princessas7950
      @princessas7950 5 років тому +14

      @@ATTE22 I bet your only language is English

    • @ATTE22
      @ATTE22 5 років тому +5

      @@princessas7950 na na na its finnish

    • @princessas7950
      @princessas7950 5 років тому +1

      @@ATTE22 sure. So if it's so unimpressive, how come you can only speak English?

  • @cadenscatchard3047
    @cadenscatchard3047 4 роки тому +44

    My dad was Dave scatchard, a former NHL player, this kid is insanely good and I hope he makes it to NHL great vid keep it up

  • @jacksonB24
    @jacksonB24 7 років тому +388

    Can't wait to see him in the NHL

    • @SunTanSuperman9
      @SunTanSuperman9 7 років тому +1

      Jackson Berga same

    • @seamusbelisle5425
      @seamusbelisle5425 7 років тому +1

      Jackson Berga won't make it unless he's playing in the GTHL or something like that. Unfortunate truth

    • @nathanmcconnell9991
      @nathanmcconnell9991 7 років тому +1

      Jealous much?

    • @seamusbelisle5425
      @seamusbelisle5425 7 років тому

      Nathan McConnell no...

    • @seamusbelisle5425
      @seamusbelisle5425 7 років тому +1

      Nathan McConnell i was like this kid at his age except im a goalie. I would get shutouts every other game. As I got older everyone was getting better. It was harder, same thing is gonna happen to this kid. He wont be as good as he is now in 5 years

  • @MrMikeyboy4
    @MrMikeyboy4 7 років тому +107

    What's with all the negative comments this kid would do really well in Canada. If you guys read he got to play in a elite tournament in the summer and did well. He will get the last laugh while you guys are watching him on tv. Hope he does well and I hope the sport of hockey is growing every year.

    • @MarketMiker
      @MarketMiker 7 років тому +1

      MrMikeyboy4 maybe learn how to spell

    • @tylerhalleran4656
      @tylerhalleran4656 7 років тому +1

      Seriously ya that kid gonna be scouted in peewee's

    • @adamgrenier3148
      @adamgrenier3148 7 років тому +4

      MrMikeyboy4 He lived with me when he was here in Vancouver and was my right winger all spring season it honestly makes me so mad when i see people making all these comments about him. he is always the best player on the ice and anyone that has played him will agree!

    • @MrMikeyboy4
      @MrMikeyboy4 7 років тому +1

      adam grenier i know its really sad, people just love to put down other just to make themselves feel better. was it a AA or AAA tourney or mix of both?

    • @JacobPilon
      @JacobPilon 7 років тому +7

      One thing I know is that Aito scored 15 goals and 8 assists in 6 games at the PeeWee AAA Elite Pat Quinn Classic.

  • @neilbergin3835
    @neilbergin3835 5 років тому +74

    Kids is gonna be an absolute beast one day in the NHL

    • @valleyhockeytalk3642
      @valleyhockeytalk3642 4 роки тому

      He needs to play in Canada or USHL and try to get drafted to the NHL in 2021! If you are interested I have actually done an updated video discussing Aito Iguchi on my channel!

    • @tuck50
      @tuck50 3 роки тому

      @@darthchill8210 he is literally 12

    • @s.e4572
      @s.e4572 3 роки тому +1

      @@tuck50 *17

    • @jasmeg2844
      @jasmeg2844 2 роки тому +1

      This was his year and he wasn't even drafted. You don't need to be huge to play good hockey, but you can't be 5'3.

  • @georgevujnovich448
    @georgevujnovich448 2 роки тому +5

    This is absolutely amazing! Having someone to support just a passion in general is key. Keep killing it on the ice little man and keep that head high! Can't wait to so you on the next impressive video!

  • @karim-hb3ul
    @karim-hb3ul 7 років тому +211

    Great video. The people that criticize him are jealous

    • @owenmessina6768
      @owenmessina6768 7 років тому +1

      Kids a wizard which you luck bro

    • @Chosenlawman
      @Chosenlawman 7 років тому +2

      I wouldn't say jealous

    • @ot92s
      @ot92s 7 років тому +15

      I would.

    • @sammcpeak744
      @sammcpeak744 7 років тому +5

      Shred Gum i wouldn't say jealous, he is a good player; not a prodigy. He may be amazing in Japan, but i doubt he's even close to the best 7 year old in North America, let alone the World.

    • @Chosenlawman
      @Chosenlawman 7 років тому +2

      There's nothing jealous about it. Sorry you're too thick skulled to see that

  • @SCtbf4
    @SCtbf4 7 років тому +79

    This is the best video GoPro has made/featured. It doesn't just highlight legit skill, but it highlights a bigger issue: How to support your players/kids when playing any sport. Support them, help them along and be positive towards them. Just because your kid missed the game winning goal doesn't give you the excuse to give your child hell. Just encourage them nothing more.

  • @thomaszepeda8608
    @thomaszepeda8608 5 років тому +33

    5:22 shows how much pain he’s been through

  • @takeittothegouch126
    @takeittothegouch126 5 років тому +16

    He’s a great player don’t worry about what people say, you can be a great player no matter how small or how big where you come from it just matters how much you train to get better at the sport you love playing

  • @lberman5707
    @lberman5707 7 років тому +78

    Can't wait to see what he does in the future.

  • @TrippyOG-xj1mb
    @TrippyOG-xj1mb 6 років тому +98

    I think this kid has devoted his life to the sport he loves so in stead of dragging him down push him up make him go the extra mile and one day you'll look back and say hey I supported that kid

    • @samllsapey
      @samllsapey Рік тому

      ..but unfortunately he never made it

    • @sallyfukudaofficial711
      @sallyfukudaofficial711 Рік тому +1

      @@samllsapeyI can’t help not to reply but sorry he’s doing good here in japan and he is the best actually☺️

  • @InfvmousOne
    @InfvmousOne 4 роки тому +1

    Pavel is a legend. Love how humble he is. Aito loves the sport and is very talented at it. Big props to both of you!!!

  • @rogertesson7455
    @rogertesson7455 3 роки тому

    I've been here and watched this video several times throughout the past 4 years. Every time I watch this I cant not think of the fact that you're like a big brother to him, you're doing a good thing Pavel. Keep it up ;)

  • @Wikstrooom
    @Wikstrooom 7 років тому +167

    The people that are hating in this kid are just jealous... He i fantastic and will be even better if he continues the way he does... I hope i will see him in NHL someday!

    • @spurdofin
      @spurdofin 7 років тому

      Ikr?

    • @gringo3585
      @gringo3585 7 років тому +1

      The problem is the average height in japan is really low 5 ft 2. and if you are under 5 ft 7 you can forget the draft.

    • @jalenhenkel8299
      @jalenhenkel8299 6 років тому

      Le BeauGringo how about that guy Kailer Yamamoto? He's under 5'7 but got drafter first round.

    • @TheSkeletor612
      @TheSkeletor612 6 років тому

      He's 5'8 Jalen

    • @jalenhenkel8299
      @jalenhenkel8299 6 років тому

      whoops

  • @dennismakarov93
    @dennismakarov93 7 років тому +801

    It's funny how I'm 15 and he's like 10x better than me lol, I don't get why people hate him, it's not easy

  • @a4a557
    @a4a557 3 роки тому +4

    I’ve watched this so many times and I really hope this kid succeeds and makes it to the nhl he’s so talented

  • @derami1
    @derami1 6 років тому

    That clip at the end of the handling drill. The smile on his face sums it up; he is chasing his dream and doing what he loves!

  • @jaxonbrown8034
    @jaxonbrown8034 6 років тому +320

    He would definitely break my ankles if I went against him

    • @xexipa701
      @xexipa701 5 років тому +1

      Im an ok stickhandler so if we went against each other it probsly would take 1 to 2 minutes to finish me

    • @daverianlloyd
      @daverianlloyd 5 років тому +1

      Jaxon Brown in hockey you break your ankles either way

    • @jasonlam321
      @jasonlam321 5 років тому +2

      If I went against him I would break my own ankles and he would just skate around me

    • @__adorno__6658
      @__adorno__6658 4 роки тому

      same here

  • @austinward2603
    @austinward2603 6 років тому +650

    I wonder how stupid the haters felt when they realized he was scoring champion in two elite Canadian tournaments

    • @JaxReds
      @JaxReds 5 років тому +12

      The Austin Hockey Show or when he came to a USHL showcase and did nothing

    • @rem1024
      @rem1024 5 років тому +30

      @@JaxReds Obviously doing more than you, he's gonna make it big one day while you're sitting in your basement shit talking a 16 year old... you'll go far in life lmao

    • @chris-hu7tm
      @chris-hu7tm 5 років тому +2

      @Harley Foubert Vlogs Its not about hating, its about recognizing that hes a good player but has been elevated by the fact that hes Japanese, hes a novelty.

    • @gordonbgraham
      @gordonbgraham 5 років тому +4

      @@JaxReds Nothing? Nothing but score

    • @JaxReds
      @JaxReds 5 років тому +1

      Dart Land ummmm ok one he’s in my hockey birth year two I’m pretty good at this game here

  • @juibble
    @juibble 5 років тому +1

    Always great to see the sport going worldwide

  • @vertex4481
    @vertex4481 4 роки тому +249

    better than that one 8 year old that claims to be the next sidney crosby

    • @Nathanator89550
      @Nathanator89550 4 роки тому +26

      Bro that kid was SO BAD

    • @kylelamb2315
      @kylelamb2315 4 роки тому +1

      William Bonnell ur just jealous

    • @kylelamb2315
      @kylelamb2315 4 роки тому +9

      Nate Dawg ur bad u think ur cool bringing down an 11 year old but ur like 45 still waiting to making the chel but u won’t cause ur too bad at the sport play baseball or basketball Bc hockey is for men no need to trash talk a kid with potiential

    • @kylelamb2315
      @kylelamb2315 4 роки тому +1

      Nate Dawg people like u will get karma

    • @spop6424
      @spop6424 4 роки тому +3

      kyle those guys commented a month ago when your comment was 1 week ago i don't think that they will see that

  • @ryanspalding6252
    @ryanspalding6252 7 років тому +119

    anyone who says he is not good has no idea what they are talking about. this guy has as much skill as about any great current hockey player when they were 11. I think people forget that this guy has 10 years more or less to develop and grow. that is ample time become an nhl caliber player. he keeps up the work until then, I don't see why he couldn't be the next Johnny geaudreau.

    • @CyberLama95
      @CyberLama95 7 років тому +5

      Indeed... we don't know how tall and big he will be. Japanese people tend to be quite small and lightweight though, but it might not be so penalizing if he can compensate with an excellent technique. We'll see in the future. :)

    • @CrimsonSanX
      @CrimsonSanX 7 років тому +1

      And with the NHL being one of the "shorter" leagues, he'll be fine as long as he's right around 5' 10" or taller.

    • @ryanspalding6252
      @ryanspalding6252 7 років тому +1

      Patrick star exactly. And of course if he has any intention of playing in the nhl he will start lifting to gain some more mass. Look at johnny geaudreau and alex debrincat, they are both small but have a LOT of muscle.

    • @CyberLama95
      @CyberLama95 7 років тому +1

      It somehow makes me think of Lino Martschini. He's an excellent Swiss hockey player, he skates and handles the puck really well but he's only 168 cm tall and 65 kg... He'll never be drafted because of that but he still does pretty well in the Swiss league (NLA).

    • @Blinsten
      @Blinsten 7 років тому +1

      johnny weighs 155 and uses a 55 flex stick. saying he has a lot of muscle is not true

  • @PatriusW
    @PatriusW 7 років тому +60

    What a little legend, keep it up!

  • @Zed-Forty4
    @Zed-Forty4 5 років тому

    I’m watching this video again after seeing the most recent one on Aito (it’s April 2019 right now) and the overall progress is absolutely insane. The kid put his head down, did the work and shut up the haters. This kid will go far!

  • @gordonshaub8494
    @gordonshaub8494 6 років тому

    This kid is amazing! Keep up the hard work and can't wait to see him in the Olympics and hopefully the NHL

  • @WristFreeze97
    @WristFreeze97 7 років тому +276

    Aito in Finnish means real. I think the name fits him :)

  • @urbad3413
    @urbad3413 7 років тому +137

    He is an amazing player I don't understand why he gets any hate

    • @samuelwong6448
      @samuelwong6448 7 років тому +12

      JackC TV people are just jealous of his skill

    • @bigmonmatt
      @bigmonmatt 6 років тому +4

      cause hes asian

    • @surferboy1448
      @surferboy1448 6 років тому +1

      Billy Hi jealousy

    • @JaxReds
      @JaxReds 6 років тому

      Because he is a myth remember that myth of the Mets pitcher with a 165 fastball in the 80s he is like that we kept hearing how good he was but never saw him and then he was gone never actually herd the kids name come up in a convo unless hey have you seen that one kid

    • @nathankaufman5124
      @nathankaufman5124 6 років тому

      Billy Hi you right

  • @colbyhutzellfishingvideos4365
    @colbyhutzellfishingvideos4365 4 роки тому +4

    What an incredible talent, he's certainly got the skills, size and speed will come in time, he's definitely got the goods to excel in the sport

  • @cranium33333
    @cranium33333 5 років тому +10

    Can’t check what you can’t catch!! Awesome to see this kid so humble and talented! Keep it up little man I’m rooting for you!!

  • @Danielle-sg9ee
    @Danielle-sg9ee 6 років тому +386

    That kid is 100%better than me and I have been playing
    For over 7 years!

  • @6idangle
    @6idangle 7 років тому +69

    I played in the NAHL and for a top 20 ACHA D1 team and I have to say this kid is perhaps the one of the most skilled people not even for his age, in general. I see no reason why he cant at least play major junior and on to pro. I played with Saad and Rust in 2007 for the east coast selects they are both 92 age group stanley cup winners and this kid has far more hand skill than both of them, whether or not he understands the positioning and compete aspects of hockey is probably what will determine if he makes it or not. I wish him luck its tough, I was a damned good player and did not make it D1 and a lot of good guys with awesome talent did not make it but I see in this kid dedication and talent so good for him.

    • @ZatchPatch
      @ZatchPatch 7 років тому +2

      People will knock the ACHA but I played in it as well and seen alot of guys who one would think should be playing at a higher level.

    • @seamusbelisle5425
      @seamusbelisle5425 7 років тому +1

      Tyler Potts wow dude you're sick as shit

    • @seamusbelisle5425
      @seamusbelisle5425 7 років тому +1

      Tyler Potts you're the definition of a has been

    • @6idangle
      @6idangle 7 років тому +7

      No I am pretty realistic man, I have played some good hockey and I am just weighing on how talented this kid is. I am not hating on him far from it, he obviously has pro talent whether or not he understands competition and positioning stuff I could not tell from the video but I think he will at least make it to major junior or NCAA D1. I dont know why you are hating I'm just giving my story man.

    • @6idangle
      @6idangle 7 років тому +3

      Yes exactly this is my point there are tons of amazing players who do not make it to the high level from a skill aspect for whatever reason so it comes down to getting a break and being consistent as far as competing playing defense etc.

  • @thechallengeduo5153
    @thechallengeduo5153 4 роки тому

    Dang proud of him being so strong and I wish him the best!!!

  • @chak2379
    @chak2379 5 років тому +13

    I dont play hockey. but his movement is so fast! great kid!

  • @fdannn6926
    @fdannn6926 7 років тому +100

    He moved to Canada, which means he'll likely acquire Canadian citizenship and ultimately play internationally for Canada as Japan's national team is....well draw your own conclusions.

    • @studyeye
      @studyeye 7 років тому +39

      No, he will be the Japanese Kopitar

    • @andyperson7695
      @andyperson7695 7 років тому +3

      if he makes it, like he is eleven saying he will play for team Canada is a bit much

    • @fdannn6926
      @fdannn6926 7 років тому +2

      andy person How is it a bit much? there have been losers like Anthony Camara, Bruins goon prospect who have played for Canada internationally before.

    • @andyperson7695
      @andyperson7695 7 років тому +1

      He is thirteen, there are plenty of kids with huge skill but they don't all end up playing for team Canada, besides he isn't even Canadian yet

    • @fdannn6926
      @fdannn6926 7 років тому +1

      andy person With the way Hockey Canada is run? especially at the junior level? tons of kids with low end skill make Canada's world junior teams every single year while higher end flashier players are left at home.

  • @AzNightmare
    @AzNightmare 7 років тому +145

    *I hope he makes it to NHL one day. He's probably not gonna be very big so he should model his game after Gaudreau. There's definitely hope, despite the challenge of being smaller.*

    • @TheWizardofSolazz
      @TheWizardofSolazz 7 років тому +2

      **WHY ARE WE TALKING IN BOLD**
      Also, I've played with kids who have similar skill around age 11. What about 16 when everyone starts to catch up?

    • @TheWizardofSolazz
      @TheWizardofSolazz 7 років тому +2

      lobomuerto11 This is gonna be fun
      Yeah there are very few similarly skilled players his age...and most of them go on to play hockey professionally.
      no. My point was he has obvious skill but what about when other kids start to grow physically and mature. I know he will too but he is more advanced right now compared to kids his age because we don't hear of other kids with his talent in Canada because he would be in the very good tier. I live in northern NY and seeing 11 year olds do stuff like this is relatively normal. He's Japanese. This makes him different.
      What's your point?
      Wait until kids are growing and see if he can play when the speed of the game starts to increase. Could he also keep up physically?
      Even watching those brick invitational tournaments of current nhl superstars when they were his age, they aren't close to this kid's skill
      Yes, they are. Let's put him in with the best of Canada's teams in that tourney. Oh wait, he's 11 and that tourney is for 8-10 year olds. Most of those kids in the brick tournies do it in game situations which is a hell of a lot different than doing it against someone not playing defense. Watch this Toews gif gfycat.com/TangibleFairAss He was also 9 1/2... the poke check, the beating the kid to the outside with speed, the cutback, fighting off 2 defenders, staying with the puck and scoring? I see a lot more talent there than competing against some cones.
      so I guess all we can do it sit and wait.
      You're right. We haven't seen actual game competition against people of similar skill yet when it starts to matter which is 14+

    • @AzNightmare
      @AzNightmare 7 років тому

      *I just hope he grows tall enough and model his game like Gaudreau. If not, at the very least, be like Gerbe.*

    • @karigrandii
      @karigrandii 7 років тому

      All the best players are small skilled forwards. Same in football(soccer) all best players are small skilled forwards. They are the best because they replace their lack physicality with skill and skill always beats strenght.

    • @Gommas
      @Gommas 7 років тому

      have you seen zlatan

  • @stevanvukovic2592
    @stevanvukovic2592 3 роки тому

    Love this kid. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for him

  • @amyhyde70
    @amyhyde70 5 років тому

    I can’t wait to see him in the big league!!
    Nice job!!

  • @natekane1068
    @natekane1068 7 років тому +119

    Keep up the good work doesn't matter if your small he's good

    • @alip82
      @alip82 7 років тому +1

      Noah kane it actually matters unless you got the speed and skating you'll get trucked

    • @alip82
      @alip82 7 років тому +2

      Noah kane but this kid got the hands he can cross up anyone

    • @whoevenknows5435
      @whoevenknows5435 7 років тому +3

      He's got speed and hands. I feel like he'll be a version of St.Louis

    • @gentrushiti1979
      @gentrushiti1979 7 років тому

      _A P_ its not called cross up in hockey lol

    • @gentrushiti1979
      @gentrushiti1979 7 років тому +1

      _A P_ i dont think you really know what youre talking about lol theyre are a ton of nhl players that are small look at patrick kane

  • @PuckADV
    @PuckADV 7 років тому +60

    I wish I was this good at hockey, I'm 15 and this kid would put me in a spin cycle

    • @SunTanSuperman9
      @SunTanSuperman9 7 років тому +2

      PJ Is The Stig I'm 13 and same but I just started out can't wait to see how hockey goes for me

    • @PuckADV
      @PuckADV 7 років тому +2

      I used to play from about age 5 to age 12 but I'm going to play at age 16 again I just found that old passion for hockey again and I gauruntee you'll love it, just don't get frustrated with not scoring I only scored 2 goals in my whole hockey career, I just had fun and that's all that matters, I lead my state in assists though so I wasn't complete shit lol

    • @uhRoid
      @uhRoid 7 років тому +7

      +PJ Is The Stig I respect people like you, who do not lie to themselves. Having this character trait almost always yields success in the long term. Good on you bud, but don't think cause this kid is better than you, that means you can't be very good one day yourself.

    • @caarlisle6301
      @caarlisle6301 7 років тому +1

      bubble TV u will never get better with bad opponents

    • @oddboyrigs8329
      @oddboyrigs8329 7 років тому

      PJ Is The Stig,
      That's a great comment dude keep it up with your kindness cause this kid is the best I've seen and I'm a year older and can't do half these moves. Like people stop being rude if you don't have something nice to say don't say it!

  • @matthewvillacis6339
    @matthewvillacis6339 5 років тому

    I’m actually excited for this kid! I hope he continues to get better every year and go to the NHL

  • @tonys852
    @tonys852 5 років тому +1

    This is fantastic. I hope this young man does get a chance to play in the NHL if that's what he wants but more important than that I hope he learns that if you work hard and dedicate yourself you can and will be successful. Well done Pavel Barber.

  • @AdamSmith-hn1jv
    @AdamSmith-hn1jv 7 років тому +38

    i coach a local AAA team in Ontario, Bantam minor (13 years old) first year checking. I can vouch that this kid would be one of the best players in the league.

    • @sportbilly9815
      @sportbilly9815 7 років тому +5

      Agree Adam you can't hit what you can't catch

    • @seamusbelisle5425
      @seamusbelisle5425 7 років тому

      Adam Smith lol AAA players are just as fast as this kid

    • @sncinfinity4994
      @sncinfinity4994 7 років тому

      Seamus Belisle ya but he has really silcky mitts, he would stand out

    • @gordonbgraham
      @gordonbgraham 7 років тому +3

      His teammate from Japan, Ikki Kogawa is now playing in the GTHL for North York Rangers Bantam AAA. He's leading the league in scoring! Aito participated in the Pat Quinn Classic in Vancouver last year in the AAA Elite division. He led the tourney in scoring with 15 goals, 23 pts in 6 games. Cheers!

  • @kickybee1241
    @kickybee1241 6 років тому +547

    i think he is really good, well who ever thinks he sucks has the personality of a scrub and scum
    he is just a kid, not an nhl player

    • @timmysinton6037
      @timmysinton6037 5 років тому +7

      Kicky Bee people who think he’s trash are just jealous that someone younger than them is better

    • @jones5392
      @jones5392 4 роки тому +3

      If this kid is a “prodigy” then every Canadian kid who plays hockey as a school subject is something else.

    • @MrPaladan03
      @MrPaladan03 4 роки тому +3

      He is a good player but we will have to see how he progresses. Some kids are SUPER STARS at a young age but its mostly because they developed there skills fairly quickly and earlier than most kids ther age. When he gets older the skill gap definately gets closer and thats when you can see if he can be a Star player or not. Bottom Line judging young kids before they play at least say High School hockey its very hard to judge what kind of player they can be.

    • @anonyymikana206
      @anonyymikana206 4 роки тому +1

      @@jones5392 but he's Japanese, and this sport is hella rare in Japan.

    • @freddycoreas
      @freddycoreas 4 роки тому

      anonyymi kana they’re actually developing their league but idk I’ve only watched nhl hockey whenever I can but I usually watch Japanese baseball hockey soccer and basketball on UA-cam

  • @c_routon7483
    @c_routon7483 3 роки тому

    I’ve never seen a more positive spirit and incredible hands!! Cant wait to see you in the chel

  • @CC-qo5wn
    @CC-qo5wn 6 років тому +1

    Here is a message from my six year old daughter who is just learning how to play hockey..."I like you. You do a very good job. I want to be good like you."
    Keep it up! Awesome job!

  • @xXEmpirePwnZXx
    @xXEmpirePwnZXx 7 років тому +177

    Every hater is just jealous because there not as good as this stick handeling wizard.This kid is amazing

  • @cam3760
    @cam3760 7 років тому +272

    Don't see anyone criticizing Johnny gaudreau on his size these days.

    • @nathanandrew4652
      @nathanandrew4652 6 років тому +3

      Cameron Brawn this kid is amazing people need to,stop hating on him he has the skill to go,places

    • @headjuice125
      @headjuice125 6 років тому

      Or Brad Marchand

    • @WoMo091
      @WoMo091 6 років тому

      Or Brian Gionta

    • @brentb3348
      @brentb3348 6 років тому

      I'll raise your Yamamoto with a Mathew Barzal. Barzal has handles for days. Kailer is more of a goal scorer while Barzal is more of a facilitator. Barzal likes to have control of the puck while Kailer likes to be stealthy and seek out the puck in front of the net.

    • @allcanadianvlogs1534
      @allcanadianvlogs1534 6 років тому +1

      I agree, I don't like the flames but you can't Deny a good player

  • @austinleclair359
    @austinleclair359 4 роки тому +1

    one of the nicest kids i’ve ever seen... Hope he makes it big one day!

  • @bren4846
    @bren4846 6 років тому

    from what I can see he's really good and has so much potential and a big heart

  • @gavinsmith2853
    @gavinsmith2853 7 років тому +38

    Holy crap he's a stud! I can see him playing for the national team later on in life

    • @Chosenlawman
      @Chosenlawman 7 років тому

      Same. Especially since Japan isn't good

    • @pricefan3166
      @pricefan3166 7 років тому

      Stammer91#beast dude ur right the Lightning could use him I luv ur name

    • @Chosenlawman
      @Chosenlawman 7 років тому

      Stammer91#beast Ya got Kucherov and Johnson already

  • @phoenixpanda3536
    @phoenixpanda3536 7 років тому +237

    Some kids are great but they don't get the chance to play
    It's just sad

    • @Steinbacker4001
      @Steinbacker4001 6 років тому +1

      Doubt you'll see this, but we are working on this problem. Kids need hockey.

    • @familymiettinen1453
      @familymiettinen1453 5 років тому +1

      Phoenix Panda .yeah like me but some how I'm really good well at least I think so

    • @lil_redd8794
      @lil_redd8794 5 років тому

      Phoenix Panda like me

  • @aidynmoerkerk3293
    @aidynmoerkerk3293 3 роки тому +1

    Aww this boy is so adorable 🥰

  • @tu3399
    @tu3399 4 роки тому +5

    順調に成長してるようだし、NHLいってくれ!

  • @vietvu685
    @vietvu685 7 років тому +108

    He should stay away from the UA-cam comment section.

    • @088l
      @088l 7 років тому +1

      yeah its mostly positive. just a couple trolls and a washed up junior player.

    • @crypticmcnuggets754
      @crypticmcnuggets754 7 років тому +5

      Knowing this kid, he'd use it as fuel to prove the haters wrong...

    • @alreadidead
      @alreadidead 7 років тому

      Viet do u go to Roxbury

    • @colinhorn2286
      @colinhorn2286 7 років тому

      Viet Vu sub to me

    • @agalpha8868
      @agalpha8868 7 років тому +1

      Expert Gaming. Stop advertising your channel, Unless you consider yourself to making good content.

  • @dieselisdebest
    @dieselisdebest 7 років тому +11

    Pavs I see you down in the comments, hope you get a chance to see this but it's its own statement as well. The thing that blows me away about Aito is his work ethic, and his drive to keep bettering himself. He WANTS to put in the time, he WANTS to constantly improve, and even in the small interviews here he's proud but humble, and his laugh is infectious. Amazing player, but even better personality and drive, and that is what will set him apart from anyone who's got a few inches on him. Love the relationship you two have, would love to see more of this

    • @PavelBarber
      @PavelBarber 7 років тому +13

      Hey buddy - thanks. I always make a point of telling my students that if they want to be great hockey players, they have to be great people. Aito definitely embodies that, and I feel inspired whenever I see the level of focus and hard work he puts in. I don't care if you love hockey or not - this kind of stuff should inspire everyone.

  • @michellehill7610
    @michellehill7610 3 роки тому +1

    This kid is awesome I hope he does great in years to come,

  • @charlieastronaut1070
    @charlieastronaut1070 4 роки тому

    This is awesome!! I really hope he makes it!

  • @j0er415
    @j0er415 7 років тому +56

    But y'all people that are saying he is too small because you know he is better than you and you just wanna make yourself fell confident

    • @zachmorehouse4038
      @zachmorehouse4038 5 років тому

      USA HOCKEY exactly look how small Ardvi is and Fiala and even Salomaki are and they’re good players

    • @brooke-3615
      @brooke-3615 5 років тому

      Zach Morehouse There's a huge gap between those players and Aito.

  • @BB-eu1jw
    @BB-eu1jw 7 років тому +37

    you know it's a big deal when someone starts the comment off with "I'm twelve".

    • @CanYouFoush
      @CanYouFoush 7 років тому +3

      Simeon Gavalov Well, every 12 year old probably thinks they're the best hockey player in the world.

    • @VMMMCXV
      @VMMMCXV 7 років тому +6

      im 12 and I think this comment is rude

    • @michaeleast4979
      @michaeleast4979 7 років тому

      VMMMCXV he didn't say it a bad thing to be twelve it's just like who cares about your age

  • @Mrminiyoda
    @Mrminiyoda 2 роки тому +1

    Great job Aito keep it up

  • @troubletrevor4096
    @troubletrevor4096 5 років тому

    I love that kids from all over the world are starting to love the sport (I’m from a small town in Texas) this is really great in my opinion

  • @snoozeytwo7489
    @snoozeytwo7489 7 років тому +161

    He's going to the NHL he has mad skills

    • @danielsalar-arefi8613
      @danielsalar-arefi8613 6 років тому +2

      Don't know about the NHL but I agree he has skill he could make it far

    • @liamd969
      @liamd969 6 років тому +1

      An Canadian AAA team at his age has way more skill then him, I’ve experienced it

    • @strudledudle1833
      @strudledudle1833 6 років тому +1

      um, Not true. this kid is practicing at a higher intensity. also hes practicing along side UBC players.

    • @cinimodink1341
      @cinimodink1341 6 років тому +4

      Liam DeGroft bro, there's kids in Saskatchewan who are the best on their AA, AAA team who don't have anything near to what he can do, he undresses the goalies and his an amazing puck handler

    • @Edihed20
      @Edihed20 6 років тому

      not sure he can do it , i have many friend in my team that tried to get to pro and is really hard.

  • @ErichSchwer
    @ErichSchwer 7 років тому +11

    Been following Iguchi since the first viral video Pavel released, this kid is a legend! Very excited to see to see what the future will bring for him!

  • @FreedomfixerFlying
    @FreedomfixerFlying 4 роки тому

    I have always respected your skills, I now have another reason to respect you for bringing this wonderful talent under your wing. Good on Aito and Good on you Pavel

  • @t-roy69
    @t-roy69 4 роки тому

    Kid has mad discipline and the skills to succeed.
    Get him to max out his physical potential size and strength wise and he will get to a level he’s proud of.
    Fun to watch. Keep pushing him.👍🏻

  • @dank8924
    @dank8924 7 років тому +6

    This video is more than just hockey. Well done I love it

  • @cmunsell
    @cmunsell 7 років тому +3

    This kid is a beast and a great example of what hard work, focus and dedication can do. The words coming out of you haters' mouths makes no sense; the kid is knocking down every negative flaw being brought up. He's small. He's playing against horrible competition. He's selfish. So he goes to Canada and absolutely dominates. What next? The color of his laces?
    Good for you Pavel Barber for seeing past all of this and working with him. Keep working, Aito! Carry the flag for the hundreds of skaters in Japan lined up for the next opportunity!

  • @jaygonzalez2921
    @jaygonzalez2921 5 років тому

    He is amazing

  • @yuppie617
    @yuppie617 4 роки тому

    Mad respect. That is pure talent!

  • @lukezacharias3245
    @lukezacharias3245 7 років тому +5

    Regardless of whether he pans out or not, what a great personality to have.

  • @DannyTrombley
    @DannyTrombley 7 років тому +6

    This video makes me wish I could go back and be a kid on the ice again. Miss the game so much. Still play roller but its not the same. May be time to jump back on the ice. One of the best videos i've seen from GoPro

  • @anthonyald7923
    @anthonyald7923 6 років тому

    Good for this kid he is only a couple of years younger than me and is still batter than me and the way he plays is just sooo awsome keep up the great work

  • @adeni4359
    @adeni4359 6 років тому

    Why I feel emotional watching this video!?!? Beautiful video!!!

  • @DoJoStan
    @DoJoStan 7 років тому +3

    He's going to be a beast. We need more people like Pavel in this world. You can see he's genuinely happy to be apart of Aito's life.

  • @goodhitsofthesummer
    @goodhitsofthesummer 7 років тому +164

    Grown up men writing such things on the internet about a little boy just doing what he loves should be ashamed..

    • @devonfelix3673
      @devonfelix3673 6 років тому +6

      goodhitsofthesummer you are absolutely right. Disgusting how we break kids down instead of encourage them to live their dreams everyday. I hope with everything in me I see Aito in the NHL in a few years. New age Paul Kariya maybe? Lmao either way I'll buy his jersey ASAP! Let's go Iguchi-san!

    • @maskenmakkan
      @maskenmakkan 6 років тому

      How do you know that they are adults? It could be kids aswell

    • @kdog4869
      @kdog4869 6 років тому

      goodhitsofthesummer

    • @lukasouellette8977
      @lukasouellette8977 6 років тому

      I totally agree

    • @leviputter7645
      @leviputter7645 6 років тому

      LONG LIVE IGUCHI-SAN!!!!!!

  • @icecreamfortnite2497
    @icecreamfortnite2497 5 років тому

    he is amazing

  • @ericholland8484
    @ericholland8484 5 років тому

    cant wait to see this kids future he is a great hockey player

  • @brandonharnois
    @brandonharnois 6 років тому +4

    He's unbelievable.😮😮

  • @ThaiGoalie
    @ThaiGoalie 7 років тому +4

    Ths kid is great and bringing recognition to hockey in Japan!
    As a military brat I actually grew up there and learned to play hockey in Japan at the age of 5 and onward until I was 10 when I moved back to the states.
    We practiced Monday through Friday everyday after school for 2 hours. And that was at the squirt/peewee level.
    Even at that age it was the most disciplined and organized team I ever played for and I now play at the college level.
    It's funny how people try to put down hockey in Japan but don't know a thing about it, or anyone who played there.
    On a side note he mentions he's from saitama which is near Tokyo in the south, which is the equivalent of playing hockey in say the American West or south where the sport isn't as prevalent. I grew up playing in northern Honshu and playing teams in Hokkaido where hockey reigns supreme in towns like Tomokomai (which is dubbed the hockey town of Japan) where almost every elementary school has a rink. So I supposed the level of hockey he played down in Tokyo was a little less advanced then say if he played up north like I did. But still I don't see much of a difference in the kids he plays against in his highlights. In general that age group of kids is the same everywhere unless you have someone special like Aito here.

  • @JP-ij1gd
    @JP-ij1gd 4 роки тому

    I don't know much about Hockey, but I know people, and those that criticize this kid or give thumbs down to videos like this one are just not my kind of people. Good luck kid! Follow your dream. and ignore haters that are just sitting in the couch while you are up on your feet trying to enjoy what you love.

  • @cooperlorence230
    @cooperlorence230 5 років тому

    Amazing skill keep up the work

  • @hockeyyt7693
    @hockeyyt7693 7 років тому +5

    Can't wait to see him in the nhl

  • @xli.
    @xli. 7 років тому +91

    Pav's real name is Brandon????!!!!
    Holy shit, I did not know that xDD

    • @hockeyfin2026
      @hockeyfin2026 7 років тому +3

      Yea me neither, he is a big fan of Pavel Datsyuk and I think that's where the name came from

    • @jigsaw99
      @jigsaw99 7 років тому +1

      he's from Vancouver so I think it might also be from Pavel Bure

    • @umi66
      @umi66 7 років тому +1

      jigsaw99 no, it's datsuyk

    • @gordonbgraham
      @gordonbgraham 7 років тому

      He's from Toronto

    • @tommygun9259
      @tommygun9259 7 років тому +1

      he is from bc

  • @zacharyjones8946
    @zacharyjones8946 6 років тому

    I hope he keeps getting better and has a great time doing it.

  • @ki-adi-mundi6421
    @ki-adi-mundi6421 5 років тому

    As a kid who also plays hockey this kid is great. I remember I was versing a bunch of guys called the Barry Cults from Canada. They were an amazing team and my team got crushed, but I was able to skate and compete with them and those guys are really good. I know I have these dreams that most people don’t achieve, but it would be cool to play in the NHL with this kid.

  • @TheVanisher101
    @TheVanisher101 7 років тому +4

    He's pretty good and I think he'll be one of the best one day. Good luck.

  • @SaZooCaballero
    @SaZooCaballero 7 років тому +4

    I'm small 5'6 140 - and Canadian (if that matters). Played (still do) competitive hockey for 30+ years. Contact too, have no problem in the corners. I'd say, in a lot of ways it's easier to get lower on a bigger opponent. I win WAY more puck battles than I lose. I also don't have his hands. Good luck kid!

  • @tazercf2140
    @tazercf2140 5 років тому +1

    I love this video

  • @kentracey1619
    @kentracey1619 6 років тому

    Follow your dream young man,keep working hard.Awesome stuff.

  • @Scionofgreyhaven
    @Scionofgreyhaven 7 років тому +50

    Leafs will draft him one day

    • @mcpuckles1459
      @mcpuckles1459 7 років тому +2

      he'd get on a better team than the leafs lmao

    • @adamdover3868
      @adamdover3868 7 років тому +1

      Videos And Stuff lmao the leafs will be good by the time this kid makes the league

    • @TheKaosEra
      @TheKaosEra 7 років тому +3

      No because the leafs will still have the first pick lol

    • @simonhenhoeffer8934
      @simonhenhoeffer8934 7 років тому +2

      LegendaryTrev most likely a team like the kings, hawks or penguins get him looking into the future

  • @gregors1521
    @gregors1521 7 років тому +8

    screw the haters this kid has a huge future. kudos to him :)

  • @xxNemesisGamingxx
    @xxNemesisGamingxx 5 років тому

    You truly are a gent barber. Love this

  • @killswitch4207
    @killswitch4207 5 років тому

    He is a hockey legend