GoPro: Japanese Ice Hockey Prodigy Aito Iguchi

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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[@Scout1eader]

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

[@PavelBarber]

That means a lot to me! Thank you for watching

[@Scout1eader]

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]

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

[@petersramek865]

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

[@packpvpers3216]

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

[@violentxkbunge4840]

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]

He is very good a hockey 🏒

[@curtishammer9633]

yes he is fricking amazing.

[@valleyhockeytalk3642]

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]

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.

[@humphreybillbobs69]

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

[@ythyperkid0887]

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

[@ijukassb1440]

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]

ijukaSSB your hating on him for no reason

[@fhb_1524]

ijukaSSB lol look him up now 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@silaszouhar8423]

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

[@davidfitzgerald3653]

Me too

[@calesaurage]

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

[@DavidMoniz_]

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]

You're gonna go far kid

[@SCtbf4]

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.

[@snoopdogg7407]

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

[@ATTE22]

Not really

[@allamericann00b]

@@ATTE22 y r u such a hater

[@princessas7950]

@@ATTE22 I bet your only language is English

[@ATTE22]

@@princessas7950 na na na its finnish

[@princessas7950]

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

[@neilbergin3835]

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

[@valleyhockeytalk3642]

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]

@@darthchill8210 he is literally 12

[@s.e4572]

@@tuck50 *17

[@jasmeg2844]

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.

[@PavelBarber]

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]

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

[@DannyTrombley]

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

[@ghfdsgfhs8ughjnv]

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]

you're nice man

[@nard0202]

scrub

[@jacksonB24]

Can't wait to see him in the NHL

[@SunTanSuperman9]

Jackson Berga same

[@seamusbelisle5425]

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

[@nathanmcconnell9991]

Jealous much?

[@seamusbelisle5425]

Nathan McConnell no...

[@seamusbelisle5425]

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

[@takeittothegouch126]

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

[@thomaszepeda8608]

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

[@TrippyOG-xj1mb]

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]

..but unfortunately he never made it

[@sallyfukudaofficial711]

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

[@MrMikeyboy4]

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]

MrMikeyboy4 maybe learn how to spell

[@tylerhalleran4656]

Seriously ya that kid gonna be scouted in peewee's

[@adamgrenier3148]

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]

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]

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

[@InfvmousOne]

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!!!

[@vertex4481]

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

[@Nathanator89550]

Bro that kid was SO BAD

[@kylelamb2315]

William Bonnell ur just jealous

[@kylelamb2315]

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]

Nate Dawg people like u will get karma

[@spop6424]

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

[@lberman5707]

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

[@nygieotmadod4533]

Andddddd he did nothing...

[@Wikstrooom]

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]

Ikr?

[@gringo3585]

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]

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

[@TheSkeletor612]

He's 5'8 Jalen

[@jalenhenkel8299]

whoops

[@georgevujnovich448]

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!

[@a4a557]

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

[@jaxonbrown8034]

He would definitely break my ankles if I went against him

[@xexipa701]

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

[@daverianlloyd]

Jaxon Brown in hockey you break your ankles either way

[@jasonlam321]

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

[@__adorno__6658]

same here

[@karim-hb3ul]

Great video. The people that criticize him are jealous

[@owenmessina6768]

Kids a wizard which you luck bro

[@Chosenlawman]

I wouldn't say jealous

[@ot92s]

I would.

[@sammcpeak744]

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]

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

[@rogertesson7455]

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 ;)

[@derami1]

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!

[@ryanspalding6252]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@dennismakarov93]

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

[@dennismakarov93]

soppa what?

[@MultiHockey4ever]

Dennis Makarov I have played 7 games in junior B

[@dennismakarov93]

soppa ok, what does this have to do with me?

[@MultiHockey4ever]

Dennis Makarov Ohh right, sorry about that

[@dennismakarov93]

soppa lol ok

[@juibble]

Always great to see the sport going worldwide

[@Zed-Forty4]

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!

[@PatriusW]

What a little legend, keep it up!

[@urbad3413]

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

[@samuelwong6448]

JackC TV people are just jealous of his skill

[@bigmonmatt]

cause hes asian

[@surferboy1448]

Billy Hi jealousy

[@JaxReds]

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]

Billy Hi you right

[@stevanvukovic2592]

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

[@colbyhutzellfishingvideos4365]

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

[@6idangle]

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]

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]

Tyler Potts wow dude you're sick as shit

[@seamusbelisle5425]

Tyler Potts you're the definition of a has been

[@6idangle]

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]

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.

[@Danielle-sg9ee]

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

[@paulharris3785]

That kid is 100%better than me and I have been playing for 10 years

[@davebernierpicard8085]

Dave

[@Iamboredatworkyesyesyes]

I’ve been playing for a week

[@thart1338]

JANZ yeah I’ve been playing for 10 he’s crazy

[@BarackObama-oh2kh]

I’ve Been playing for 12 and he would destroy me

[@CC-qo5wn]

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!

[@thechallengeduo5153]

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

[@AdamSmith-hn1jv]

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]

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

[@seamusbelisle5425]

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

[@sncinfinity4994]

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

[@gordonbgraham]

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!

[@WristFreeze97]

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

[@Anonymous_PUBG]

The thing is that he is unreal!

[@n.m.1201]

He's real gucci

[@TT-ob7zm]

gucci mane

[@valtteri5711]

SUAMI

[@villeaikio9098]

The Duppe Suami perkele xD

[@matthewvillacis6339]

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

[@chak2379]

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

[@PuckADV]

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

[@SunTanSuperman9]

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]

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]

+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]

bubble TV u will never get better with bad opponents

[@oddboyrigs8329]

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!

[@austinward2603]

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

[@JaxReds]

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

[@rem1024]

@@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]

@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]

@@JaxReds Nothing? Nothing but score

[@JaxReds]

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

[@cranium33333]

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!!

[@gordonshaub8494]

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

[@gavinsmith2853]

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

[@Chosenlawman]

Same. Especially since Japan isn't good

[@pricefan3166]

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

[@Chosenlawman]

Stammer91#beast Ya got Kucherov and Johnson already

[@AzNightmare]

*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]

**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]

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]

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

[@karigrandii]

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]

have you seen zlatan

[@austinleclair359]

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

[@Linger9]

I grew up playing hockey in Boston Massachusetts. I too was small, low income (single mom household) and Asian.... even my dad told me I had no business playing hockey. He never saw me play. Thank you mom for supporting me! I was always on the B/C-team, never made the A-team in youth hockey playing in Brookline and was even told to go to the next town Brighton-Allston. When I got to High School I had no intentions on trying out for the varsity team. My friends told me tryouts were free and I jumped at that opportunity. A top player on our team got hurt and I was playing first line as a freshman on varsity. I went on to become captain for my high school team my senior year, captain of the Junior Bruins select team, scoring the tieing goal in bronze medal game for Baystate Games Metro team, Bridgetown Academy, Baystate Breakers (EJHL) and University of Massachusetts Boston. This is an important topic that needs to be addressed. Now that I’m a teacher I constantly try to bring attention to parents and coaches. What an amazing inspirational video this was, thank you so much for doing this and standing up for what is right! Thank you Brandon.

[@natekane1068]

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

[@alip82]

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

[@alip82]

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

[@whoevenknows5435]

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

[@gentrushiti1979]

_A P_ its not called cross up in hockey lol

[@gentrushiti1979]

_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

[@fdannn6926]

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]

No, he will be the Japanese Kopitar

[@andyperson7695]

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

[@fdannn6926]

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]

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]

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.

[@amyhyde70]

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

[@tonys852]

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.

[@dieselisdebest]

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]

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.

[@cam3760]

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

[@nathanandrew4652]

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

[@headjuice125]

Or Brad Marchand

[@WoMo091]

Or Brian Gionta

[@brentb3348]

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]

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

[@FreedomfixerFlying]

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

[@bren4846]

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

[@phoenixpanda3536]

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

[@Steinbacker4001]

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

[@familymiettinen1453]

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

[@lil_redd8794]

Phoenix Panda like me

[@cmunsell]

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!

[@michellehill7610]

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

[@c_routon7483]

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

[@kickybee1241]

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]

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

[@jones5392]

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

[@MrPaladan03]

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]

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

[@freddycoreas]

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 KZbin

[@ErichSchwer]

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!

[@josephzds8210]

Hope this kid makes it far in life

[@tu3399]

順調に成長してるようだし、NHLいってくれ！

[@lukezacharias3245]

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

[@vietvu685]

He should stay away from the KZbin comment section.

[@088l]

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

[@crypticmcnuggets754]

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

[@alreadidead]

Viet do u go to Roxbury

[@colinhorn2286]

Viet Vu sub to me

[@agalpha8868]

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

[@lucas-jy6ez]

ito: rainy pavs: its not raining pavs 3 seconds later: ok its raining

[@vladislavarmenko1037]

This kid has the potential to be a generational talent

[@xXEmpirePwnZXx]

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

[@connorl5693]

you are so right

[@connorstefan4966]

That’s 💯true

[@jaimeerasmus]

Right oh cherio

[@nathanielhayes9388]

That’s correct

[@brittnihastie5537]

Connor Stefan

[@BB-eu1jw]

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

[@CanYouFoush]

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

[@VMMMCXV]

im 12 and I think this comment is rude

[@michaeleast4979]

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

[@eugenehere7754]

This kid is great! Just because you are not as good doesn’t mean you are bad or that he is bad. Cmon, I’m in middle school and I accept the fact that he is better than me. I mean, can’t we just be happy for the kid? He is very good and deserves to reach his goals and dreams!

[@adeni4359]

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

[@DannyTrombley]

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

[@DoJoStan]

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.

[@nygieotmadod4533]

A 5 foot 3 "beast"

[@JP-ij1gd]

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.

[@wig-pw3fj]

6:48 Lmao even he was from CAN, USA, SWE, FIN or RUS he'd be considered good. People are salty and jelly.

[@miloford8011]

tots mu goats

[@weybye91]

he will lifting the level of japaness hockey

[@j0er415]

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]

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

[@brooke-3615]

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

[@dank8924]

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

[@charlieastronaut1070]

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

[@tazercf2140]

I love this video

[@deckednhl8051]

Pavel " It's not raining". Ok It's raining outside

[@hockeyyt7693]

Can't wait to see him in the nhl

[@troubletrevor4096]

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

[@ericholland8484]

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

[@ThaiGoalie]

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.

[@xli.]

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

[@hockeyfin2026]

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

[@jigsaw99]

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

[@umi66]

jigsaw99 no, it's datsuyk

[@gordonbgraham]

He's from Toronto

[@tommygun9259]

he is from bc

[@zacharyjones8946]

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

[@Johnsongamer85]

this guys is better than me, but he is 3 years older than me, and also hes so good when he is 11, so i dont know how good he is now, but hope he is still going with the hockey life.

[@snoozeytwo7489]

He's going to the NHL he has mad skills

[@danielsalar-arefi8613]

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

[@liamd969]

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

[@strudledudle1833]

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

[@cinimodink1341]

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]

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

[@TheVanisher101]

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

[@aidynmoerkerk3293]

Aww this boy is so adorable 🥰

[@xxNemesisGamingxx]

You truly are a gent barber. Love this

[@Scionofgreyhaven]

Leafs will draft him one day

[@mcpuckles1459]

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

[@adamdover3868]

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

[@TheKaosEra]

No because the leafs will still have the first pick lol

[@simonhenhoeffer8934]

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

[@SaZooCaballero]

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!

[@yuppie617]

Mad respect. That is pure talent!

[@salamanders3435]

I wanna see this kid in the NHL

[@xXZookeeper11]

His puck handling skills are unreal

[@Mrminiyoda]

Great job Aito keep it up

[@John-eb9mz]

yo this kid is so good

[@tristlongpre6994]

11 years old!!! This kid has so much potential